Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) vs Asus Zenbook S16 (AMD, 2025) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	Asus Zenbook S16 (AMD, 2025)
key specs
Display size	13.60-inch	16.00-inch
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Processor	Apple M5	Ryzen 7
RAM	16GB	24GB
OS	macOS	Windows 11
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	512GB	1TB
Display resolution	-	2880x1800 pixels
Weight	-	1.50 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Asus
Model	MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	Zenbook S16 (AMD, 2025)
Release date	March 3, 2026	April 8, 2025
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Model Name	MacBook Air (M5, 2026)	Zenbook S16
Series	MacBook Air	Zenbook
Colours	Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver	Scandinavian White, Zumaia Gray
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	Windows 11
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	-
Model Number	-	UM5606KA
Dimensions (mm)	-	353.60 x 243.00 x 11.90
Weight (kg)	-	1.5
Battery Capacity (WHR)	-	78
Battery Cell	-	4-cell
display
Size	13.60-inch	16.00-inch
Touch Screen	No	Yes
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz
Resolution	-	2880x1800 pixels
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M5	AMD Ryzen 7 AI 7 350
memory
RAM	16GB	24GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	No
storage
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	512GB	1TB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	6	5.4
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	No
Touchpad	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	3
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
USB 4.0 (Type C)	-	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	-	1
HDMI Port	-	Standard
Multi Card Slot	-	SD Card Reader

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