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General

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Series

MacBook5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/06/imac-receives-major-update-featuring-more-powerful-graphics-faster-processors-thunderbolt-3-brighter-displaysRead 5 October 2026

Zenbook A141Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MNYF2LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original August 27, 2017 Apple US inventory page 1 explicitly MNYF2LL/A, Space Gray, 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB storage. Pricing date June 5, 2017. Education price is not consumer MSRP.3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US MNYF2LL/A page fully opened. No current stock claim.

UX3407NA-PS773Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026UX3407NA-PS77: Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100, 32 GB, 1 TB, Windows 11 Home, Zabriskie Beige.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 June 20175Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/06/imac-receives-major-update-featuring-more-powerful-graphics-faster-processors-thunderbolt-3-brighter-displaysRead 5 October 2026Original maker June 5 WWDC MacBook update announcement. Planned June 7 store availability is corroborated separately by actual retail report.

6 January 20268Press releasemarketscreener.com/news/asus-unveils-full-spectrum-ai-and-always-incredible-innovations-at-ces-2026-ce7e59dfdc8afe27Read 7 October 2026ASUS-authored original CES 2026 announcement identifies refreshed A14 with 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite. Exact retained US PS77 availability remains April, not CES shipment.

Status

Discontinued15Press articlemacrumors.com/2019/07/09/apple-discontinues-12-inch-macbookRead 7 October 2026July 9, 2019 article reports discontinued 12-inch MacBook and says last hardware update was June 2017. This is lifecycle status, not current used-market stock.

Available12Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/where-to-buyRead 7 October 2026Current maker exact UX3407NA-PS77 (90NB1711-M008X0) sale row is marked In Stock. Other PS77 part numbers are distinct rows. Current availability, not a future stock guarantee.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Asus-debuts-refreshed-Zenbook-A14-with-Snapdragon-X2-Elite-and-multi-day-battery.1196164.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the 2026 Zenbook A14 with Snapdragon X2 Elite a refresh of the previous-gen Zenbook A14 and names the earlier model its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1,799.993Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact UX3407NA-PS77 MSRP row: USD 1799.99, US sales tax excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US inventory, also scoped original US MNYF2 in Environmental Report footnote 1.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original footnote 1 explicitly evaluates US MNYF2 base configuration.

US3Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Zabriskie Beige3Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review class Subnotebook and Ultrabook tag.

Ultrabook2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 7 October 2026Maker describes ultra-lightweight ultraportable model.

Form factor

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Clamshell4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26797_UX3407NA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width280.5Depth196.5Thickness (min)3.5Thickness (max)13.1mm(11 × 7.7 × 0.1 to 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres, including wedge minimum 3.5 mm and maximum 13.1 mm. Rounded retailer inch conversions excluded.

Width310.7Depth213.9Thickness (min)13.4Thickness (max)15.9mm(12.2 × 8.4 × 0.5 to 0.6 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

0.92kg(2 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly 0.92 kg laptop weight, excludes adapter, manufacturing/configuration variation applies.

0.99kg(2.2 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker Environment section aluminium enclosure. Recyclable is not a recycled-content percentage.

Other2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 7 October 2026Full Ceraluminum chassis, proprietary ceramic-aluminum treatment. Exact constituent alloy is not an enum.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker aluminium enclosure.

Other2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 7 October 2026Full Ceraluminum chassis. Other preserves proprietary material wording.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026Maker MIL-STD-810H test claim. No assertion of passing every procedure.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

12in(30.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Native resolution

2304 × 1440px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

226.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

161.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

APPA02710Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification table, exact 1.2 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB review unit. Panel APPA027. Suppliers can vary.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Display table expressly Glossy.

Glossy14Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/laptops/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407na-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching 2026 UX3407NA sample, X2E-88-100, 32 GB/1 TB and WUXGA 60 Hz OLED. Independent UltrabookReview explicitly identifies the non-glass model as glossy too. Regional keyboard and bundle facts are not inherited.

Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Display table expressly Touchscreen No.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2304	1440	60

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Display table native 2304 x 1440 and 60 Hz. External 4K display refresh is not imported as built-in native refresh.

BASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407NA (Snapdragon X2 Elite)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	60

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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400nits11Maker product pageasus.com/us/storeRead 7 October 2026Maker ordinary display brightness for exact WUXGA 60 Hz OLED, separate from existing 600-nit HDR peak. No sustained-window duration published.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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600nits3Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact PS77 FHD OLED 60 Hz display, 600-nit HDR peak.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026Maker states 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Coverage versus volume not identified.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR True Black 6006Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-18-core-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/JJGHGS73JQRead 5 October 2026Maker marketing image in exact PS77 gallery states DisplayHDR True Black 600.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core m3 (1.2 GHz, dual-core)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Exact base 1.2 GHz dual-core Core m3 row. CPU suffix, chip-level thread count and process node are not guessed from base clocks.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-1001Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
2	1.2	3

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly two cores, 1.2 GHz configured base and 3.0 GHz Turbo Boost. No later hybrid P/E labels imposed.

BASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407NA (Snapdragon X2 Elite)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Prime	12	Qualcomm Oryon Prime	4.7
Performance	6	Qualcomm Oryon Performance	3.4

Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact chip. Prime maximum 4.7 GHz is single-core and dual-core boost, while Prime multi-core maximum is 4.0 GHz. Performance multi-core maximum is 3.4 GHz. Prime cores use the prime core type. Total count remains 18, Performance count 6.

CPU cores

2=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

413Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97538/intel-core-m37y32-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026CPU Specifications, Total Threads 4. Exact Core m3-7Y32 identity independently established by iFixit step 5 and Notebookcheck review unit.

181Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Max boost clock

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4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

4MB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly 4 MB L3 for retained Core m3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

14nm13Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97538/intel-core-m37y32-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Essentials, Lithography 14 nm. Exact Core m3-7Y32, not a generic family assumption.

3nm9Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker chip process node for the exact installed X2E-88-100. Different Snapdragon generations are excluded.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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80TOPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Performance table expressly Integrated graphics.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel HD Graphics 6151Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

8GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

32GB3Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Original memory is LPDDR3. Current schema has no LPDDR3 enum, so supported other value is retained. Published 1866 MHz is not silently converted to configured MT/s.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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9,600MT/s3Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact PS77 table states onboard LPDDR5X 9600. Matching Windows Central review lists 9523 MT/s. Maker claimed rate takes precedence.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered12Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Retina+MacBook+2017+Teardown/92172Read 7 October 2026Step 9 repairability findings: processor, RAM and flash memory are soldered to the logic board. Step 1 exact Space Gray Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB unit.

Soldered1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker configure-to-order section explicitly offers 16 GB for original 1.2 GHz model. Purchase-time option, not later user upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 202632 GB onboard option explicitly has maximum total 32 GB.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

1TB3Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker original base 256 GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. NVMe protocol and PCIe generation not inferred.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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41Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

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BASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407NA (Snapdragon X2 Elite)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026One M.2 2280 PCIe 4x4 slot, including occupied.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.1 Gen 1	1	5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Single physical USB-C connector explicitly USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5 Gb/s, charging and native DisplayPort 1.2. Physical 3.5 mm headset connector from Audio section. External HDMI/VGA adapters excluded. Retailer incorrect Thunderbolt labels are not imported.6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual hardware diagrams explicitly one USB-C on left and headphone on right. Physical inventory matches exact technical sheet.

BASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407NA (Snapdragon X2 Elite)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 TMDS	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026Type/count/rate from NA column. Sides confirmed in model manual.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26797_UX3407NA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact UX3407NA printed pages 20–22 identify right USB-A Gen 2 and left HDMI, two USB4 and audio. Both USB4 support external display and charging. Page 68 EU 45–100 W delivered-charger requirement does not prove a per-connector accepted-input maximum. No charging_in_w stored.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

Not available

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026Exact NA device Wi-Fi 7 triple-band card. Corresponding 2.4/5/6 GHz bands, 6 GHz availability depends on region, operating system and driver. Manual includes exact model FCC 5.925–7.125 GHz conditions.

Wi-Fi module

Universal Scientific Industrial 339S025112Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Retina+MacBook+2017+Teardown/92172Read 7 October 2026Step 5 explicitly identifies Universal Scientific Industrial 339S0251 as the Wi-Fi module. A separately listed Broadcom chip is not combined into this module identifier.

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly Bluetooth 4.2. Retailer overview old Bluetooth 4.0 prose conflicts with its own 4.2 table and is excluded.

6.01Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026Current US NA column: Bluetooth 6.0, features depend on OS and driver. April launch listed 5.4. Current maker sheet takes precedence.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

Other12Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Retina+MacBook+2017+Teardown/92172Read 7 October 2026Step 8 describes the second-generation plastic butterfly mechanism and dome switch. Schema has no butterfly option. Other preserves the stated mechanism.

Not available

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Not available

Single colour14Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/laptops/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407na-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching beige 2026 NA keyboard. Single white color with three brightness positions, corroborated UltrabookReview white backlit keyboard. No RGB or old QA configuration inferred.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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No10Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/71516222Read 7 October 2026Dedicated physical numeric keypad is explicitly absent. Not a touchscreen numeric pad inference.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.3mm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width127Height80mm(5 × 3.1 in)14Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/laptops/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407na-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching NA 32 GB/1 TB/FHD OLED review. Actual glass pad dimensions in width by height. Measurement tool unstated. Its mechanical click action agrees with the retained Windows Central physical description.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker identifies Force Touch, separate maker support document explicitly establishes haptic feedback.6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual hardware diagram labels Force Touch. Haptic mechanism established by separate maker support source.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly describes Force Touch haptic feedback, matched to exact model sheet and manual.

Mechanical5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Review calls glass touchpad mechanical.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

480p FaceTime1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

1080p FHD1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26797_UX3407NA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 17 explicitly identifies IR camera and Windows Hello face authentication.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

23Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Inputs/Outputs table explicitly Built-In Speakers 2. Physical speaker count, not inferred from maker stereo channels.

22Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 7 October 2026Vision & Sound explicitly states dual super-linear speakers, two physical units.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

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Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-18-core-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/JJGHGS73JQRead 5 October 2026Same maker image states Dolby Atmos and Snapdragon Sound. Smart Amp comes from maker specification separately.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly dual physical microphones.

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Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

41.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 41.4 Wh. Ten-hour web and twelve-hour movie claims omitted because original tests used 1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB and 512 GB SSD rather than retained Core m3/256 GB. Acoustic declarations test another Core i7 configuration and are not reviewer measurements.

70Wh1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

29W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple June 2017 Environmental Report page 4 explicitly 29 W USB-C Power Adapter and 2 m cable. Footnote 1 scopes original US MNYF2 configuration. Updated support sheet 30 W replacement row excluded.

100W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26797_UX3407NA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 24 explicitly rated 20 V, 5 A, 100 W.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker physical USB-C charging port and original supplied USB-C charging cable. Later 30 W adapter listed on updated sheet does not change original retail box.

USB-C1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26797_UX3407NA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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30min2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 7 October 202650% in 30 minutes manufacturer fast-charge claim, 100 W USB-C adapter. Powered-off state not specified.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

010Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Additional features explicitly fanless. System Noise says there are no moving parts in the cooling system.

27Reviewultrabookreview.com/75029-asus-zenbook-a14-x2elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review title UX3407NA, 32 GB/1 TB non-glass FHD OLED hardware. Original maker E26800 service guide printed page 43 independently shows two separately connected physical fans, visually inspected. Numeric performance tests from this review are omitted because copied model/core/profile errors remain unresolved.13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26800_UX3407NA_SM_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact UX3407NA E26800 original service manual, printed page 43 shows removal of both left and right fans with separate electrical connections. This confirms the explicit dual-fan review statement.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

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BASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407NA (Snapdragon X2 Elite)

Name
Performance

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 7 October 2026Maker expressly names MyASUS Performance mode for this NA model family. No configured CPU limit inferred from reviewer estimates or generic chip power. Default and highest status are not asserted here.

Security

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Fingerprint

Not available

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TPM

Not available

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS 10.12 Sierra10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Operating System row for the exact Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB review unit. Launch-era installed OS, not current maximum supported OS.

Windows 11 Home3Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly macOS. Updated Mojave page and 2018 Quick Start reprint do not prove original launch OS version, so version-specific os omitted.

Windows1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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100%5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Colorimeter measurement explicitly states 100% sRGB coverage. Instrument unstated, P3 target unqualified and omitted.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Yes11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 display retest with a more sensitive instrument. PWM detected at 30% brightness and below.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

116kHz11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 PWM retest, 116 kHz at brightness settings of 30% or lower.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

30%11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 PWM retest, brightness threshold 30%.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

29.2ms11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 retest, combined 15.8 ms rise and 13.4 ms fall. Brightness unspecified.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

40.8ms11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 retest, 50% to 80% gray and back, combined 19.6 ms rise and 21.2 ms fall.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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151points5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Linked Cinebench 2024 chart: 151 single, 1411 multi, power profile unstated.

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,411points5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Same Cinebench 2024 chart.

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3,797points5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Linked Geekbench 6 chart: 3797 single, 19900 multi. Minor version, firmware and power profile unstated.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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19,900points5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 chart.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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7,062MB/s5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Linked CrystalDiskMark chart read 7062 MB/s. Version and queue depth unstated.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

38.9°C11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximum load upper surface, Raytek Raynger ST, room 24.1 C. Exact stress software unspecified.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.5°C11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximum load bottom surface, Raytek Raynger ST, room 24.1 C.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

32.8°C11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximum load palmrest and touchpad maximum, Raytek Raynger ST, room 24.1 C.

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	9

Source11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB. WiFi v1.3 websurfing test, 540 min. Article does not state display brightness, power mode or firmware.

BASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407NA (Snapdragon X2 Elite)

Test	Hours (h)
Video playback	23.63

Source5Measurementwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a14-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026PCMark 10 local video loop: 23h 38min. Brightness and power mode unstated. This is a measurement, separate from maker over 33h claim.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

9h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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23.63h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

6.6W11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Highest idle AC reading, Metrahit Energy. Brightness and wireless settings unspecified.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026ENERGY STAR 8.0 listed for NA.

EPEAT

Gold14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026June 2017 Environmental Report page 1 and page 4 footnote 3. Gold rating in United States and Canada. Footnote 1 explicitly scopes US MNYF2 configuration.

Gold10Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/71516222Read 7 October 2026Exact US retailer EPEAT Gold claim, corroborated exact PS77 secondary configuration table. Registry model detail could not be independently located. No other regional qualification borrowed.

Other certifications

RoHS14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Restricted Substances explicitly states all Apple products comply with the European RoHS Directive. This is maker compliance evidence, not a separately certified listing.

TÜV Rheinland low blue light, SGS Eye Care Display1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026Display certifications in NA column.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

MacBook, 29W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original item inventory includes MacBook, 29 W USB-C adapter and 2 m USB-C cable. Later maker support sheet 30 W replacement/refresh row excluded.

ASUS Zenbook A14 Laptop, Sleeve, 100W AC Adapter, Warranty Card and Manual6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-18-core-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/JJGHGS73JQRead 5 October 2026Features: Everything You Need, Stylishly expressly includes protective sleeve. Other box contents not enumerated.10Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/71516222Read 7 October 2026Literal US box list. Preserves previously proven protective sleeve. No pen, dock or regional accessories added.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes10Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/71516222Read 7 October 2026Original exact US 32 GB/1 TB package includes 100 W adapter. Foreign no-charger configuration and generic recommended-adapter rating are not substituted.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

1year10Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/zenbook-a14-14-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zebriskie-beige/71516222Read 7 October 2026Published US manufacturer parts and labor warranty. Separate optional or promotional one-year extensions and regional three-year packages are excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in16Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty version August 26, 2016 to December 13, 2017, matching original June 2017 purchase. Warranty Service Options names carry-in and mail-in. Apple determines the applicable service method and mail-in eligibility. DIY parts service has no matching schema option.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119861Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux34071Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 20262Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119861Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 7 October 2026Use UX3407NA column, not QA/RA or glass-cover NA-CG.

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdf6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Retina 12-inch Mid 2017 Quick Start, two pages downloaded/read/rendered. Copyright 2018 reprint used only for unchanged hardware controls.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26797_UX3407NA_A.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407NA/0409_E26797_UX3407NA_A.pdfRead 7 October 2026UX3407NA English e-manual E26797, First Edition, December 2025.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all laptops.