Apple MacBook Pro 14" MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) Space Gray
Apple
69 Overall Score
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ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
ASUS
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14" MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) Space Gray
No customer feedback yet
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The ASUS Zenbook 14 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning OLED display, powerful performance with Intel Core Ultra 9 and 32GB RAM, and lightweight, premium build. It is highly recommended for college students and professionals, handling multitasking, casual gaming, and daily work with ease. Battery life is solid, lasting through classes or a workday, though some note minor bloatware and limited USB-A ports. Overall, it is seen as an excellent value, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Powerful performance (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM)
- Lightweight and premium build
- Excellent battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Minor bloatware
- Screen gets smudgy
- Only one USB-A port
- Battery life varies with brightness
Display quality 5
Performance 5
Build quality 4
Battery life 4
Portability 4
Value for money 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14" MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) | ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M1 Pro 14-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.52 kg | 1.28 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) Space Gray
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14" MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) Space Gray
No current pricing available
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.