Buy
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)
Best for Best overall
Typically £900–£1,100
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Buy
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED
Best for Windows premium
Typically £800–£1,000
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| Feature | Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | £900–£1,100 | £800–£1,000 |
| Best for | Best overall | Windows premium |
| Key feature | All-day battery and fanless design | OLED screen in a light chassis |
| Chip | Apple M4 | — |
| Battery | up to 18 h | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Screen | — | 14" OLED |
| Weight | — | about 1.2 kg |
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Main differences
Battery
MacBook Air lasts longer.
Screen
Zenbook has a vivid OLED panel.
Software
Choose by macOS or Windows.
Ports
Zenbook has more.
Which should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED if you
- Windows users who want a premium screen
What matters most
Focus on the differences above rather than spec-sheet numbers. See more options in our best laptops list.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
Buy it if you want a capable Windows laptop on a budget
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Value
- Typical price
- £550–£750
Pros
- Good value
- Good keyboard
Cons
- Plastic build
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Apple MacBook Air 13-inch or ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED?
MacBook Air for battery life and build; Zenbook for Windows and an OLED screen.
What is the main difference?
MacBook Air lasts longer.