MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs ZenBook S 14 OLED

The Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 wins on CPU performance tier with its 8-core M3 (4.1 GHz P-cores) versus the ZenBook’s 16-core Intel Ultra 7 255H, but the M3 is fanless and sustains 12 W while the ZenBook runs at 60 W with active cooling. The MacBook Air 15 M3 is best for video editors needing 16 GB RAM and efficient 256 GB SSD for 4K editing with 18+ hours of battery life on light tasks. The ZenBook 14 OLED is suited for coders and multitaskers needing 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD for virtual machines and large datasets, plus Wi-Fi 7 and HDMI for external displays. In UAE at AED 4499 vs AED 5899, the MacBook Air is better because it delivers 60% longer battery life at half the price. In India at ₹109900 vs ₹149990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it offers superior efficiency and macOS optimization without the premium.