MacBook Air 13” 2017 vs. Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2017 and Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 13” 2017 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook Air 13” 2017 over Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen).
Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) Pros
Reasons that Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) is better than MacBook Air 13” 2017.
2020 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) has a 191% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 32GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) weighed 2.35 pounds, 21% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 2.35 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 1.07 kg |
Prices
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Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
Released | 2017 | 2020 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
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Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
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Colors | Silver | Pine Grey Lilac Mist |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | Intel Core i5/i7 models
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Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
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Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel WiFi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 67Wh (4-cell lithium-polymer battery) |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 65W USB-C power adapter |
Software | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
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Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine | MyASUS
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Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. | - |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 13” 2017, a 13.3-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) was introduced by ASUS about three years later in 2020. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both MacBook Air 13” 2017 and Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) have the same 13.3-inch display size. In addition, the MacBook Air 13” 2017 weighs 2.96 lbs. about 25% heavier than the 2.35 lbs. Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen). Moreover, measured at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 13” 2017 is much bulkier than the Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen) at 11.9” x 7.99” x 0.54”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Air 13” 2017 supports up to 8GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 memory.
For Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 (11th Gen), it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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