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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Memory Bandwidth | 100 GB/s | — |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS; AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS; Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS |
| Processor | Apple M2 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 8-core or 10-core depending on model | 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 DATE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 15 July 2022 | 2026-09 (international rollout) |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2025) | Available |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 3K: 1100 nits (HDR peak), 500 nits; FHD: 300 nits |
| Color | 1 billion colors (wide P3) | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED panels) |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | 120Hz (3K), 60Hz (FHD) |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 pixels | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD/WUXGA) |
| Size | 13.6-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina display (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10, touch or non-touch (stylus support on select models) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,906,400 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M2 Chip (8-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU) | 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 (M2, 2022) | ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
| Operating System | macOS Monterey at launch | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, 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 | 1.24 kg | 1.10 kg, 1.20 kg or 1.30 kg (depending on config) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Configurations | — | Intel/AMD: 16GB or 24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD; Snapdragon: 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD |
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB or 24 GB at purchase | 8GB (Snapdragon only), 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X onboard |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack (high-impedance), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, one external display. | 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 CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (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 | MagSafe 3 (30 W, 35 W dual-port or 67 W adapter), USB-C/Thunderbolt | 68W USB-C adapter |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp, array microphone |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | FHD camera with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Operating System | macOS Monterey at launch | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, IR webcam with Windows Hello, BIOS password |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Precision touchpad |