Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 Gold 2020
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 Air 13.3" M1 Gold 2020
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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
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 | ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 128 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.27 kg★ | 1.28 kg |
| Battery | — | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 Gold 2020
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (28th 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.