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Apple MacBook Air 13 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44'' | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.24" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 8.66" |
INTERNAL | |||
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Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
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Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 73 Wh |
SCREEN | |||
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Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 486 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
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Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
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Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
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USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |