ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) vs Apple - MacBook Air 15 M4
Between the Zenbook Duo (2024) and MacBook Air 15 M4, the Zenbook Duo (2024) comes out ahead in ram / storage, while the MacBook Air 15 M4 wins on claimed battery life / screen size. Overall, the Zenbook Duo (2024) scores 68.1 and the MacBook Air 15 M4 scores 58.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Zenbook Duo (2024) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Zenbook Duo (2024) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the MacBook Air 15 M4 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, screen size, weight.
Both ship with comparable thunderbolt ports, backlit keyboard, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Zenbook Duo (2024) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲CPU cores — 60.00% more. 16 vs 10.
- ▲Battery — 13.64% more. 75 Wh vs 66 Wh.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Why Apple - MacBook Air 15 M4 wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 50.00% more. 18 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Screen size — 9.29% more. 15.3 " vs 14 ".
- ▲Weight — 0.14 kg less. 1.51 vs 1.65.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Air 15 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.51 kglead |
| Thickness | 14.6 mm | 11.5 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | truelead |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Air 15 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 15.3 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Air 15 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Apple M4 |
| CPU cores | 16lead | 10 |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Air 15 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 75 Whlead | 66 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 12 h | 18 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Air 15 M4?+
MacBook Air 15 M4 claims up to 18 hours — 12h vs 18h.
Which is lighter, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Air 15 M4?+
MacBook Air 15 M4 is lighter at 1.51 kg vs 1.65 kg.
Which has more RAM, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Air 15 M4?+
Zenbook Duo (2024) offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Air 15 M4?+
Zenbook Duo (2024) has an OLED display; MacBook Air 15 M4 uses IPS.
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