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| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 34 GB/s (dual-channel LPDDR3-2133) | — |
| Neural Engine | None (Intel processor; no dedicated AI engine) | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS; AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS; Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8210Y (Amber Lake, 7 W); CPU: 2-core / 4-thread, 1.6 GHz up to 3.6 GHz; GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Intel: Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz), Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores, up to 4.5 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 7 345 (6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz), Ryzen AI 5 330 (4 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); Qualcomm: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8 cores, up to 2.97 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 9 465 (UX3480GA) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 7 November 2018 | 2026-09 (international rollout) |
| Status | Discontinued (July 2019) | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | 3K: 1100 nits (HDR peak), 500 nits; FHD: 300 nits |
| Color | Millions of colors, standard (sRGB) gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED panels) |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | 120Hz (3K), 60Hz (FHD) |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD/WUXGA) |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel) | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10, touch or non-touch (stylus support on select models) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Environmental | — | REACH, RoHS |
| Launch Price | — | €1,199 (UX3480KA (AMD), starting) — Europe; €1,499 (UX3480KA (AMD), higher config) — Europe; £1,399 (UX3480KA (AMD)) — UK; AED 5,299 (UX3480KA (AMD), 24GB RAM) — UAE |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,199.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | — | UX3480AA (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), UX3480KA (AMD Ryzen AI 300), UX3480GA (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465), UX3480QA (Snapdragon X) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,679,000 | ₦1,906,400 – ₦2,383,400 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core i5-8210Y (dual-core, 1.6 GHz, Turbo 3.6 GHz) with Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 / AMD Ryzen AI 300 / AMD Ryzen AI 400 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X; Graphics: Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Manufacturer | Apple | ASUS |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) | ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
| Operating System | macOS Mojave at launch (supports up to macOS Sonoma) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Space Gray, Gold, Silver | Intel/Snapdragon: Zabriskie Beige, Komodo Coral, Arctic Blue; AMD: Zabriskie Beige, Rose Pink, Arctic Blue |
| Dimensions | — | 311.2 x 215.8 x 13.9-16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Ceraluminum finish, MIL-STD 810H |
| Weight | 1.25 kg | 1.10 kg, 1.20 kg or 1.30 kg (depending on config) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | — | Intel/AMD: 16GB or 24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD; Snapdragon: 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD |
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz; configurable to 16 GB at purchase | 8GB (Snapdragon only), 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X onboard |
| Storage | SSD Options: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1.5 TB (varies by model) | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2. | Intel: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; AMD: 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; Snapdragon: 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 (Intel/AMD), 5.3 (Snapdragon) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours wireless web (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | AMD: up to 19 hours web browsing at 150 nits |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 70 Wh (4-cell) or 50 Wh (3-cell); Snapdragon: 50 Wh |
| Charging | 30 W USB-C power adapter | 68W USB-C adapter |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Three-mic array | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with high dynamic range | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp, array microphone |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera | FHD camera with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit butterfly-mechanism keyboard (illuminated keys, low-travel design) | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Operating System | macOS Mojave at launch | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor with Apple T2 Security Chip | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, IR webcam with Windows Hello, BIOS password |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Precision touchpad |