MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs ZenBook S 14 OLED

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 256GB / 16GB

AED 4,499

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ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA (ZenBook 14 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,999

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Best Battery

ZenBook S 14 OLED

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs ZenBook S 14 OLED

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 beats the ZenBook 14 OLED in CPU and GPU efficiency: its M3 8-core CPU (4.1 GHz P-cores) and 10-core GPU deliver superior sustained performance without a fan, while the ZenBook’s Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (6 P-cores at 5.1 GHz) runs hotter at 60W PL1. The MacBook Air is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, with 18-hour battery life from its 66.5Wh battery. The ZenBook 14 OLED suits coders and multitaskers needing 512GB storage and Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201) for faster local transfers, plus HDMI for external displays. In UAE at AED 4499 vs AED 4999, the MacBook Air is better because it offers longer battery and silent operation. In India at ₹109900 vs ₹124990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it delivers higher efficiency and thermal advantage for the lower price.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 15 (M3)

ZenBook S 14 OLED

Processor

Apple M3 8c/8t, 4 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 21 W PL2 / Short Burst, 12 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 16c/16t, 6 x 5.1 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-Core, 8 x 4.4 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 60 W PL2 / Short Burst, 60 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP

Intel Arc Graphics 140T, 32.0.101.6737

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 312.4 x 220.1 ( = 0.59 x 12.3 x 8.67 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5 6400, dual-channel, onboard

16 GB , 8x 2 GB Micron LPDDR5 SDRAM, soldered

Storage

256

512

Battery

66.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer

75 Wh Lithium-Ion

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset jack, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Intel BE201 320MHz (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.501 kg ( = 52.95 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds)

1.288 kg ( = 45.43 oz / 2.84 pounds), Power Supply: 223 g ( = 7.87 oz / 0.49 pounds)

Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 15 (M3)	ZenBook S 14 OLED	Difference
UAE	AED 4,499	AED 4,999	MacBook Air 15 (M3) saves AED 500
India	₹ 1,09,900	₹ 1,24,990	MacBook Air 15 (M3) saves ₹ 15,090

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