![]() ![]() The M1’s GPU is better optimized for creative tasks than AMD Radeon graphics, so the MacBook Air M1 is likely to be a bit faster in creative apps like Adobe Premiere Pro.īoth laptops are competent productivity performers, and both can handle low-end creative workflows. In our CPU-intensive benchmarks, the ZenBook 14 OLED was a bit faster in both our Handbrake test that encodes a 420MB video as H.265 and the Cinebench R23 benchmark. The MacBook Air M1 is available with the 8-CPU/7-GPU core Apple M1 CPU. We tested with the 15-watt 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 7530U, and there’s an option for the faster 15-watt, 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 7730U. The ZenBook 14 OLED uses AMD’s low-power Ryzen 5 and 7 CPUs. For security, both laptops have fingerprint readers that allow logging in without typing a password, but the Zenbook 14 has the addition of an IR camera for Windows Hello facial authentication. The ZenBook 14 OLED also has the more up-to-date Wi-Fi 6E.įinally, the ZenBook 14 OLED has a 1080p webcam that’s much sharper and brighter than the MacBook Air M1’s 720p version. But, the ZenBook’s AMD chipset means there’s no Thunderbolt 4 support, which the MacBook Air M1 offers. The ZenBook 14 OLED offers more ports than the MacBook Air M1, including better legacy support. While the ZenBook’s touchpad is mechanical, it’s quite comfortable to use and offers an embedded LED numeric keypad for anyone who enters a lot of data. Its switches are snappier and more precise than the ZenBook 14 OLED’s, although that keyboard is more than good enough. The MacBook Air M1 also has a better keyboard and haptic Force Touch touchpad. If you’re looking for the best design for under $1,000, then the MacBook Air M1 wins out. And although it’s also all-aluminum, its chassis isn’t quite as rigid as the MacBook Air M1’s. The ZenBook 14 OLED is a little flashier, but still simply designed. It’s small enough to be quite portable, and it’s attractive in a minimalist fashion. MacBooks are the best-built laptops around, and this one’s no different. ![]() In terms of its design, the MacBook Air M1 maintains the iconic tapered all-aluminum chassis that isn’t used in the more current M2 MacBook Air and exudes quality at whatever price point. ![]() ![]() Leave the question of the operating system aside. If you don’t have a strong preference and don’t have any Windows- or MacOS-specific applications that you need to run, then it’s safe to make your decision between these two laptops based on their features, performance, and pricing. Today, both operating systems have their strengths and weaknesses, and while Windows has a reputation for being unstable, that’s not nearly as true as it once was. If not, though, that shouldn’t drive your decisions. These are both fantastic laptops, so just buy the laptop that runs the operating system you want and need. If you’re either a Windows or MacOS fan, then your decision is easy. But we’re talking about the entry-level model here, which is sometimes available for well under $1,000 from third-party vendors. Fully configured, it costs $2,000 with 16GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD. The MacBook Air M1 is currently priced at the Apple store starting at $1,000 for an 8-core CPU/7-core GPU M1 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 13.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS display. ![]()
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