Asus Vivobook 16 X1605ZAC-MB742WS Laptop vs Apple MacBook Air 2024 Laptop
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Overview
| Specs Score | 63 / 100 Better Specs | 45 / 100 |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| CPU Cores | 14 Cores More CPU Cores | Octa Core |
| Display Size | 16 in Bigger Display | 13.6 in |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels | 2560 x 1664 pixels Better Resolution |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 11.3 mm Slimmer |
| RAM | 16 GB More RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD More Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| SSD | 512 GB More SSD | 256 GB |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB Type-C More USB Ports | 2 x USB Type-C |
| Weight | 1.88 kg | 1.24 kg Lighter |
| Unique Features | Anti Glare Screen HDMI Port No | No No Thunderbolt Port |
General
| Country of Origin | China | |
| Series | Vivobook 16 | MacBook Air |
| Model | X1605ZAC-MB742WS | |
| Utility | Performance | Performance |
| Device Type | Netbook | Ultrabook |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Mac OS Sonoma |
| Dimensions | 358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.88 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year Warranty | 1 year Warranty |
Display
| Type | IPS-level Panel | Liquid Retina Display, LED-Backlit Display with IPS Technology |
| Touch | No | No |
| Size | 16 inches | 13.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels | 2560 x 1664 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 142 PPI | ~ 224 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | |
| Anti Glare Screen | Yes | No |
| Features | 300nits, 45% NTSC color gamut, display | 500 nits brightness, support for 1 billion colours, Wide colour (P3), True Tone technology |
Connectivity
| Ethernet | No | No |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 1*1 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1 | v5.3 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 | 2 x USB Type-C |
| USB Port Details | 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | 2 x Thunderbolt / USB 4 Ports |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI v1.4 Port | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Touch ID |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Advanced Support for High-Impedance Headphones |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 Charging Port |
Input
| Camera | 720p HD camera With privacy shutter | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, Yes | Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | Force Touch Trackpad |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Built-in microphone | Three-mic Array with Directional Beamforming |
| Speakers | Built-in Speakers | Built-in Speakers |
| Sound | SonicMaster | Four-Speaker Sound System, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Optical Drive | No | No |
Processor
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i7 12700H | Apple M3 |
| Speed | 6 x 2.3 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.7 GHz) Performance Cores 8 x 1.7 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.5 GHz) Efficient Cores | 4 x Performance Cores 4 x Efficient Cores |
| Cores | 14 Cores (6P + 8E), 20 Threads | Octa Core (4P + 4E) |
| Cache | 24 MB | |
| Brand | Intel | Apple |
| Series | Core i7 | |
| Model | 12700H | M3 |
| Generation | 12th Gen | Apple M3 |
| Process Node | 10 nm |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple 8 Core GPU |
| Brand | Intel | Apple |
Memory
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 | 8 GB |
| Maximum RAM Supported | Upto 24 GB | |
| Solid State Drive | 512 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
Battery
| Battery | 42 Wh, 3 Cell Battery | 52.6 Wh Battery |
| Adapter Type | 65W AC Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Battery Backup | Upto 18 hours | |
| Battery Details | Lithium Polymer |
Extra
| Sales Package | Laptop, battery, power adapter, user guide | 13″ MacBook Air, 30W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable, (2 m) |
| Other Features | 16-core Neural Engine |
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