Apple MacBook Air 11-inch
Score: 73/100
ASUS 15.5-inch Laptop
Score: 63/100Rankings
The 2014 11.6-inch MacBook Air is an ultra-light ultraportable with solid battery life and fast SSD performance, but its low-resolution screen, limited ports and non-upgradable components make it less suitable for demanding modern use.
The ASUS Lightweight 15.5" laptop offers a bright Full HD display, a slim and portable chassis, and a backlit keyboard at an affordable price. It is well suited for everyday tasks but is constrained by limited RAM, storage, and modest battery endurance.
| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.08 kgbest | 1.57 kg |
9 hoursbest | 7 hours | |
11.6 inches | 15.5 inchesbest | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 17.3 mmbest | 17.8 mm |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 6-8 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.08 kg | 1.57 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 17.3 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4260U | Intel Celeron |
Graphics Type | Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Intel UHD Graphics |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 11.6 inches | 15.5 inches |
Resolution | 1366 × 768 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11n |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praised its refined design, portability and battery life, while noting the low-resolution display and lack of upgradeability as drawbacks.
Users appreciate the feather-light chassis and long battery, but criticize the small, low-res screen and inability to upgrade RAM or storage.
Professional reviewers describe the laptop as a "budget-friendly powerhouse" that delivers a vibrant Full HD display, sleek design, and a rare backlit keyboard for its price segment, while noting the RAM and storage limits and occasional reliability concerns in renewed units.
Everyday users appreciate the crisp display, lightweight chassis, and fast Windows 11 experience, but many complain about running out of memory, quickly filling storage, average webcam quality, and shorter battery life than advertised.
“Exceptional portability at 2.38 lbs; Long real-world battery life of 7-9 hours.”
“RAM and storage are soldered, preventing upgrades; Low-resolution 1366×768 display on an 11.6-inch screen.”
“Silent operation with no fan under light loads.”
