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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 15 October 2026Zenbook A14 (UX3407) line.

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.

UX3407QA-X1P5124Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS press release of 2025-03-24: Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA-X1P512) in Zabriskie Beige with Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42 100, 2.40 lbs.

GTIN / EAN

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01971059612968Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026EAN 0197105961296 for UX3407QA-X1P512 in the hinta.fi product record, which carries structured maker data.

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.

7 January 20255Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-launches-zenbook-a14-the-worlds-lightest-copilot-pc-302341751.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS launch release from CES 2025 dated 2025-01-07, with a starting price of US$899. It names Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X processors. The X Plus X1P-42-100 configuration came to Best Buy in March 2025.

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.

Available4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026The release states the model could be bought online at Best Buy from 2025-03-24. XDA calls Best Buy the only place to buy it in May 2025. Best Buy still lists the product in 2026 search results. The agent could not open Best Buy pages. The ASUS US where-to-buy page lists UX3407QA-PS76 as in stock, which is another configuration of the same line.

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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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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ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407NA (Snapdragon X2 Elite)12Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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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$999.994Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026Priced at $999.99. The US price excludes sales tax.

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.

US4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026Best Buy in the United States. The release says exclusive to Best Buy at the time.

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 Beige1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Zabriskie Beige only in this column.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Segment

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

Ultrabook1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026The page title calls the laptop an ultra-lightweight Copilot+ PC. Stored as ultrabook.

Form factor

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Clamshell7Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407RA/0409_E23881_UX3407_A.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual describes a Notebook PC with a display panel and a keyboard.11Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407-review-one-incredibly-light-copilot-pcRead 15 October 2026Review of the line describes a single hinge that opens with one hand. The unit tested had the X1-26-100 chip, so none of its numbers are used.

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 15 October 202631.07 x 21.39 x 1.34 ~ 1.59 cm. Front 13.4 mm and rear 15.9 mm thickness agree with the hinta.fi record.

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.

1.09kg(2.4 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 20261.09 kg (2.40 lbs) in this column. The ASUS press release for UX3407QA-X1P512 also says 2.40 lbs. The first UX3407QA column and the global ASUS page give 0.98 kg for the other configuration, so the 0.98 kg quoted in reviews of other units is not used.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 20262.40 lbs for UX3407QA-X1P512.

Lid material

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

Magnesium alloy4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026Footnote 2: the lid, keyboard frame and base are made with a magnesium-aluminum alloy treated with Ceraluminum. Stored as magnesium alloy. Reviews call the finish Ceraluminum.

Bottom material

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

Magnesium alloy4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same footnote: the base is the same alloy.

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 15 October 2026US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard. A maker claim. The tested procedures are not listed.

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 15 October 202614.0-inch display on the global page. The US column text says WUXGA 16:10 OLED.2Maker product pageasus.com/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 202614.0-inch.

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 15 October 2026WUXGA (1920 x 1200) OLED, 16:10, 60 Hz, non-touch screen.

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 15 October 2026OLED.

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.

Glossy8Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026Display surface glossy (Kiilto). XDA's spec list for its review unit says Glossy display, and Laptops Explained says glossy for the same CPU, RAM and SSD. The ASUS global page marks only the RA model as anti-glare.9Reviewxda-developers.com/asus-zenbook-a14-reviewRead 15 October 2026The spec list of the reviewed Best Buy X Plus unit says Glossy display.10Reviewlaptopsexplained.com/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of UX3407QA-QD105W (Australia) with Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16 GB and 512 GB: glossy finish.

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 15 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 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)

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 15 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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400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Global page, WUXGA OLED option of the UX3407QA column: 400 nits, 600 nits HDR peak brightness, VESA CERTIFIED DisplayHDR True Black 600. That page does not pair its display options with processors, so the exact SKU values come from the hinta.fi record for UX3407QA-X1P512 (400 and 600 nits, True Black 600) and the spec list in XDA's review of the Best Buy X Plus unit. The US page text for this column leaves the nits out.8Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026Display brightness 400 cd/m2 and maximum brightness 600 cd/m2 (HDR).10Reviewlaptopsexplained.com/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same unit: 400 nits standard brightness, up to 600 nits peak in HDR mode.

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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600nits2Maker product pageasus.com/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026600 nits HDR peak. The window size is not stated.8Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026600 cd/m2 maximum brightness. The record lists HDR support.9Reviewxda-developers.com/asus-zenbook-a14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review states 600 nits peak brightness for the X Plus unit.

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 15 October 2026100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Coverage or volume is not stated.9Reviewxda-developers.com/asus-zenbook-a14-reviewRead 15 October 2026The spec list copied in the review names 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

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 6002Maker product pageasus.com/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 600.8Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026DisplayHDR True Black 600 in the record.9Reviewxda-developers.com/asus-zenbook-a14-reviewRead 15 October 2026The spec list copied in the review names VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR 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 X Plus X1P-42-1001Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42 100, 30 MB cache, up to 3.2 GHz, 8 cores, 8 threads.

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 15 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 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Qualcomm Oryon	3.4

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ifa-2024/documents/SnapdragonXPlus8-coreProductBrief.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm product brief row X1P-42-100: 8 Oryon cores, 30 MB total cache, maximum multi-core frequency 3.2 GHz, single-core boost 3.4 GHz. The stored 3.4 GHz is the single-core boost. 3.2 GHz is not a base clock and is not stored as one. The 30 MB is a total cache and is not stored as L3.

CPU cores

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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.

81Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ifa-2024/documents/SnapdragonXPlus8-coreProductBrief.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS lists 8 threads for the 8 cores.

Max boost clock

3GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.4GHz=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.

4nm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ifa-2024/documents/SnapdragonXPlus8-coreProductBrief.pdfRead 15 October 2026Process node 4 nm.

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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45TOPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS. Precision is not stated.

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 15 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 15 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno GPU. ASUS gives no model name. Qualcomm lists up to 1.7 TFLOPS for this chip.

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

16GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 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 15 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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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 15 October 2026

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

Not available

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RAM slots

Not available

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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.

16GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026On-board LPDDR5X 16 GB with maximum total system memory up to 16 GB in this column.

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

512GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 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 15 October 2026

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

Not available

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 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 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)

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 15 October 2026One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, including the used one.

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 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)

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

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 20262x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C with display and power delivery (up to 40 Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS. Sides are from the e-manual. No charging input per port is published, so none is stored.7Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407RA/0409_E23881_UX3407_A.pdfRead 15 October 2026Right view: one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. Left view: HDMI output port, USB4 / Power Delivery combo ports and the headphone / headset / microphone jack. Charging uses 20 V sources rated 3.25 A or 4.5 A.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Not available

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Highest HDMI version

Not available

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Ethernet speed

Not available

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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 6E1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 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 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple band 2x2 wireless card. The 6 GHz band depends on country and regulation.

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.

5.31Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3. Features and version depend on OS support and driver availability.

Cellular

Not available

No8Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026No mobile network connection in the record.

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.

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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

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Backlit chiclet keyboard. No colour is published, so backlit unspecified.

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

Not available

No8Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026No numeric keypad in the record.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

Not available

1.3mm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.3 mm key travel.

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

Not available

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Touchpad size

Not available

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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.

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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 15 October 2026FHD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello.

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 15 October 2026

Webcam privacy

Not available

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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.

23Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 15 October 2026Page text names dual super-linear speakers for the line. The manual lists audio speakers without a count.

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

Not available

Smart Amp Technology1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Smart Amp Technology, built-in speaker, built-in array microphone.

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 15 October 202670 WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion.

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.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

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BASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	32

Source4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-announces-new-zenbook-a14-and-zenbook-s14-configurations-exclusively-available-at-best-buy-in-the-united-states-302408659.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 32 hours. Footnote 1: ASUS tested on 2024-08-07 with a 1080p video playback scenario. The tested unit was a Zenbook A14 (UX3407) with a Snapdragon X CPU, FHD OLED, 1 TB SSD and 32 GB RAM, with Wi-Fi on but disconnected and the Windows power plan. So this is a family claim and not a test of the 16 GB, 512 GB X Plus model.

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.

65W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026TYPE-C 65 W AC adapter, 20 V, 3.25 A.

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 15 October 2026The adapter is USB Type-C and charges through the USB4 ports.

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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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.

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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.

Not available

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

Not available

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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 Home1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home. ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.

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

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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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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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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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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.

Not available

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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 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)

Test	Power mode	Hours (h)
Productivity	Balanced	12

Source9Reviewxda-developers.com/asus-zenbook-a14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Real use work test on the Best Buy Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16 GB, 512 GB unit: around 12 hours with the power profile on Balanced and the screen at 30 percent. This is the reviewer's rounded figure. The brightness in nits is not stated. The benchmark table of this review does not name a power mode, so no benchmark scores are stored.

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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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.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026The page title names the laptop a Copilot+ PC and the NPU is 45 TOPS.

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 15 October 2026Energy star 8.0 is listed in this column.

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.

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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-certified, SGS Eye Care Display, REACH, RoHS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407/techspecRead 15 October 2026TÜV Rheinland-certified and SGS Eye Care Display from the display row. REACH and RoHS from the ecolabels row.

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.

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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

Yes8Spec databasehinta.fi/5973610/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa-x1p512/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026Power supply included: yes in the record. The adapter is the 65 W USB-C adapter.

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.

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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-ux34073Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407Read 15 October 2026ASUS US product page of the Zenbook A14 (UX3407) line. It now leads with the Snapdragon X2 Elite models.

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 15 October 2026ASUS US tech spec page. It has five columns. This product is the second UX3407QA column: Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42 100, 16 GB LPDDR5X, 512 GB SSD, Zabriskie Beige only, 65 W adapter, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 1.09 kg. The first UX3407QA column is the Snapdragon X X1 26 100 model and is another product (UX3407QA-PS76 and similar). The RA and NA columns are other products.

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/UX3407RA/0409_E23881_UX3407_A.pdf7Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3407RA/0409_E23881_UX3407_A.pdfRead 15 October 2026E-manual E23881, First Edition, December 2024. It covers the Zenbook A14 UX3407 series.

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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