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MacBook Air (2022)
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Zenbook Duo 14
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
  • Very good for general use
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
  • The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air (2022).

Key differences

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General Use

8.1
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
7.1
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.

Engineering and Design

7.7
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
6.6
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.

Content Creation

8.2
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
7.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.

Software Development

8.1
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
7.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
6.8
13.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

15.0 Hours
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
8.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Excellent
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
Very Good
13.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
7.8
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,149
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
$999
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The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $1,149 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Air (2022)
Zenbook Duo 14
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

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How the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Air (2022)ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Apple MacBook Air (2022)ASUS Zenbook Duo 14

GENERAL

Price
$1,149
$999
Release Date
July 1, 2022August 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44''12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67''
Weight
2.7 lbs3.64 lbs
Width
11.97"12.76"
Depth
8.46"8.74"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i7-1195G7
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours8.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
52.6 Wh70 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16641920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
486 nits314 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.8/10
Portability Score
9.4/108.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
10/106.8/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
34

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Apple MacBook Air (2022)

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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."

ASUS Zenbook Duo 14

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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

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