Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 80/100
ASUS 15.5-inch Laptop
Score: 63/100Rankings
The 2020 MacBook Air delivers a premium, fanless design with an excellent Retina display and solid battery life, but its entry-level i3 processor and non-upgradable components limit performance for power users.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.57 kg |
11 hoursbest | 7 hours | |
13.3 inches | 15.5 inchesbest | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 231 mm | 17.8 mmbest |
400 nitsbest | — | |
— | 60 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 11 hours | 6-8 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.57 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel Celeron |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.5 inches |
Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit IPS Retina with True Tone | LED-backlit LCD |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11n |
USB‑C Ports | 2 | 1 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praised the refined design, Magic Keyboard and display, while cautioning that the i3 CPU makes it a marginal upgrade; they recommend an i5 or M1 model for better value.
Users love the portability, keyboard and display, but frequently mention the sluggish i3 performance and low-resolution webcam.
“Perfect for school and writing - lightweight and lasts all day.”
“The i3 is too slow when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
“Webcam is terrible in low light - looks grainy on Zoom.”
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.
