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AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

General

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Series

MacBook Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

Zenbook4Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406Read 13 October 2026Zenbook line.

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

MRYM3LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU MRYM3LL/A, Space Gray, M3 8 CPU/10 GPU cores, 8 GB memory/256 GB storage.

UX5406SA-BH71T-CB1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb14f3-m006x0-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.htmlRead 13 October 2026ASUS Store Canada listing UX5406SA-BH71T-CB, part number 90NB14F3-M006X0. It ships with a French bilingual keyboard. The reviewed units had the same hardware with other layouts.

GTIN / EAN

1959491288759Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/678753/apple-macbook-air-15-mrym3ll-a-%28early-2024%29-153-laptop-computer-space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact manufacturer part MRYM3LL/A, 8 GB / 256 GB / 10 GPU / Space Gray product information gives UPC 195949128875. Best Buy corroborates. Refurbished sellers with changed RAM or colour or different UPC are not reference evidence.

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

4 March 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

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Status

Discontinued17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m3-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date March 5, 2025 for the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, meaning replaced by a subsequent system or production ended. Reseller stock is not considered.

Available1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb14f3-m006x0-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.htmlRead 13 October 2026Listing with Add to Cart and most orders shipping within 24 hours.

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

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)15Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2024Read 7 October 2026Public review introduction states this model replaces the M2 Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023). Matching 15-inch predecessor exists in this catalog.

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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.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)15Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2024Read 7 October 2026Public review notice explicitly says this laptop was replaced by the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4,2025). Matching 15-inch successor exists in this catalog. Protected numeric test results are excluded.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2026) UX5406AA6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review links to the 2026 UX5406AA update with Panther Lake.8Reviewultrabookreview.com/74670-asus-zenbook-s14-gen2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ultrabookreview treats the 2026 Zenbook S14 UX5406AA as the update of the previous Zenbook S14 UX5406SA generation.

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

$1,2992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026US starting launch price for the original base configuration. Excludes education price and later discounts.

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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.

€1,59918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 10 October 2026Apple Germany newsroom, 4 March 2024, Preise und Verfuegbarkeit: the 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 is available from 1,599 euro including VAT (education 1,449 euro excluded). Starting price of the base configuration, 8 GB and 256 GB. German consumer price, not a conversion of the US MSRP.

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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.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

CA2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026ASUS Canada tech spec page for the UX5406 family.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Zumaia Gray1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb14f3-m006x0-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.htmlRead 13 October 2026Zumaia Gray.

Segment

Ultrabook2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

Ultrabook4Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406Read 13 October 2026Maker calls it an ultra-slim Zenbook AI PC with a 1.19 cm slim design.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour describes a notebook with a lid that opens and a keyboard and trackpad in the base.19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Case section: Transformer No, so not a convertible or detachable. Apple describes a hinged lid.

Clamshell4Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406Read 13 October 2026Clamshell laptop. The reviewer notes the lid opens to about 130 degrees.

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.

Width340.4Depth237.6Thickness (max)11.5mm(13.4 × 9.4 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width310.3Depth214.7Thickness (min)11.9Thickness (max)12.9mm(12.2 × 8.5 × 0.5 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 202631.03 x 21.47 x 1.19 ~ 1.29 cm.

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

1.51kg(3.3 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. M3 row. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.2kg(2.6 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 20261.20 kg (2.65 lbs).

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Other4Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406Read 13 October 2026Ceraluminum, a ceramic and aluminum fusion lid. No enum option fits, so other is stored. The bottom material is not stated.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

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Max hinge angle

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130°6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026The screen only opens back to about 130 degrees.

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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Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard. Tests 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.

15.3in(38.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

14in(35.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 202614.0-inch.

Native resolution

2880 × 1864px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

2880 × 1800px3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026US tech spec for UX5406SA: 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10, 120Hz option. The Canada page calls the display 3K ASUS Lumina OLED.

Pixel density

224.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=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/118552Read 8 October 2026

OLED3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026OLED.

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026OLED panel, self-emissive.

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.

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Samsung ATNA40CU09-0 (SDC419D)6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Panel HardwareID Samsung SDC419D (ATNA40CU09-0) on the reviewed 3K UX5406SA with 120Hz. Panel suppliers can vary.

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.

Glossy19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Display section: Coating Glossy (Antireflective). Anti-reflective coating does not make the surface matte.

Glossy2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Glossy display.

Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display specifications explicitly state Touchscreen No for this retail SKU.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026With stylus support. No stylus is listed in the box.

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 Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1864	60	No

Source8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MRYM3LL/A display table states native 2880 x 1864, Refresh Rate 60 Hz, Variable Refresh Technology No. Fixed maximum operating refresh, not an external display timing.

BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Refresh Rate 120Hz. The resolution 3K (2880 x 1800) is listed on the US, global and UK spec pages. The 0.2ms response time is not stored because it is not named as gray-to-gray.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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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.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-inch M3 Display section explicitly 500 nits brightness for its Liquid Retina IPS panel. Ordinary manufacturer display luminance claim, not an outdoor boost, HDR peak or reviewer measurement. No source measurement method inferred.

400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026400nits.

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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500nits2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026500nits HDR peak brightness. Window size is not stated.

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%2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

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 5002Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500.

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

Apple M3 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Chip section. Exact 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration.

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Intel2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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 Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	2.2	3.7

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 20264 P-cores 2.2/4.8 GHz and 4 LP E-cores 2.2/3.7 GHz. Generic base 17 W and turbo 37 W are not the laptop limits.

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.

812Press articleanandtech.com/show/21285/apple-launches-m3based-macbook-air-13-and-15-3nm-cpu-for-the-massesRead 7 October 2026Public indexed 2024 launch table for MBA 15 / M3 lists 4C/4T High-Perf + 4C/4T High-Eff, 8 hardware threads total. This is a hardware count, not borrowed benchmark. Current direct URL redirects to the forum homepage.

85Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Max boost clock

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4.8GHz=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.

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12MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

3nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 chip release calls the M3 family the first personal-computer chips built with 3-nanometer process technology. Foundry node trade name not inferred.

3nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026CPU Lithography listed as TSMC N3B.

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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28W6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Full Speed profile allows the hardware to run at about 28 W sustained after a short peak near 40 W.

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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47TOPS2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Graphics

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists the installed Apple chip GPU only. This GPU is part of the SoC and uses unified memory.

No2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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

Apple M3 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Intel Arc 140V2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Memory

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

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 8 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.

32GB2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 202632GB LPDDR5X Memory on Package. The same row also lists a 16GB option for other models.

RAM type

LPDDR512Press articleanandtech.com/show/21285/apple-launches-m3based-macbook-air-13-and-15-3nm-cpu-for-the-massesRead 7 October 2026Same public indexed MBA 15 / M3 table lists 8-24 GB LPDDR5-6400. RTINGS public configuration table separately states 8 GB LP-DDR5. Later 16 GB refresh and different processor facts not inherited.

LPDDR5X2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

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

6,400MT/s12Press articleanandtech.com/show/21285/apple-launches-m3based-macbook-air-13-and-15-3nm-cpu-for-the-massesRead 7 October 2026MBA 15 / M3 launch table states LPDDR5-6400, the 6400 MT/s transfer-rate grade across listed memory choices. No conversion from RTINGS 6400 MHz label. Live URL redirects to forums, public indexed article table remains readable.

8,533MT/s6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 32 GB LPDDR5-8533 (soldered). Intel lists LPDDR5X up to 8533 MT/s for the 258V.

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.

Soldered17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m3-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026RAM Slots None. All RAM is unified and onboard, and EveryMac states it cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Soldered2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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.

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the retained M3 CPU/GPU configuration. Does not assert post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Max total system memory up to 32GB.

Storage

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

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 256 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.

1TB2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Storage Drive Type: 1 x 256 GB / Integrated NVMe SSD. Refines existing maker-generic SSD without changing capacity or assuming a PCIe generation.

NVMe SSD2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

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

Not available

42Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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 Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

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BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

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

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Expansion slots row: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 (includes used). The installed 1TB SSD uses it.

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 Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4	2	40	Thunderbolt 3	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt and USB4 share each USB-C connector.

BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	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

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 20262x Thunderbolt 4 with support for display and power delivery (up to 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps), 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack. The HDMI 2.1 TMDS port is in the overview and on the US spec page. Sides from the Ultrabookreview review.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

Not available

HDMI 2.1 TMDS=CalculatedFrom Ports

Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

Not available

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Guide explicitly includes MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later and explains 6 GHz plus 2.4 and 5 GHz operation. 6 GHz availability varies by region. Selected US reference supports approved 6 GHz operation.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2*2.

Wi-Fi module

Not available

Intel BE2016Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Intel BE201 module with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

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.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

5.42Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Cellular

No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original MRYM3LL/A table, Communications: Cellular Support No. This is built-in cellular absence, separate from phone tethering or external modems.

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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.

ANSI (78 keys)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026US 78-key keyboard for retained US SKU. ISO option from maker sheet excluded.

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Key switches

Scissor8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU overview, Magic Keyboard and Touch ID paragraph states a scissor 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.

Single colour14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M3-review-Apple-s-large-everyday-MacBook-gets-a-power-up.811701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input-device paragraph explicitly describes white keyboard backlighting on the 2024 M3 Air 15. Maker tech spec names the same Backlit Magic Keyboard for all 15-inch M3 configurations. Only this shared physical keyboard feature is used. Review 16 GB / 512 GB numerical measurements are excluded.

Single colour2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard. The color is white per Ultrabookreview.

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

No10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-laptop-m3-chip-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-space-gray/6565844Read 7 October 2026Exact MRYM3LL/A specifications, Included: Numeric Keypad: false.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact SKU overview states 1 mm of key travel. Published hardware specification, not a reviewer force measurement.

1.1mm2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 20261.1mm key travel.

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

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour lists the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and the Force Touch trackpad as the input devices. No pointing stick is listed.

Not available

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad. Force Touch pressure-sensing trackpad.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple describes haptic feedback as a feature of Force Touch trackpads. Exact model sheet states Force Touch trackpad.

Mechanical6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Large glass touchpad with physical clicks in the corners.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

FHD2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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.

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Connectivity section: Infrared sensor No, fingerprint Yes. Apple lists Touch ID and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and no IR camera.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Webcam privacy

Not available

None6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026No physical camera cover, no privacy shutter.

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.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.

41Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb14f3-m006x0-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.htmlRead 13 October 2026Overview: four powerful speakers.

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

Not available

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking on supported AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Exact M3 Audio section explicitly Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, directional beamforming and Spatial Audio. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, not head tracking on the laptop speakers. Existing speaker count and Dolby Atmos entries retained.

Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, Harman Kardon tuning1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb14f3-m006x0-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.htmlRead 13 October 2026Four speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and Dolby Atmos. Smart Amp Technology is in the tech spec.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

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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.

66.5Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

72Wh2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	18
Web browsing	15

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power footnote. Matching 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM/256 GB SSD test. HD 1080p Apple TV app movie playback and wireless browsing 25 websites, brightness 8 clicks from bottom. Up to claims, varies with use/configuration.

BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

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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.

35W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Exact selected M3 base includes 35 W USB-C adapter. Apple explicitly says fast-charge capable with a 70 W USB-C adapter, an optional higher-power supply. Supplied adapter rating remains separate from fast-charge requirement and maximum laptop input. 35 W dual-port compact adapter total power can be shared between connected devices.

65W2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter, 20V DC 3.25A.

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.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

USB-C2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Around 30 minutes with optional 70W USB-C adapter, separate from included base adapter.

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Cooling

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

02Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

26Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Dual-fan, dual-radiator, vapor-chamber cooling module.

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

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Cooling solution section: passive cooling, vapor chamber No.

Yes6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Dual-fan, dual-radiator, vapor-chamber cooling module.

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.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

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BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

Name
Full Speed
Performance
Standard
Whisper

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026MyASUS profiles Full Speed, Performance, Balanced/Standard and Whisper. Reviewer states about 28, 24, 17 and 12 W sustained. Wattages are observed, so they are not stored in the table.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Touch ID described as power button.

None6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026No finger sensor. The camera has IR for Windows Hello.

TPM

Not available

Not available

Remote management

Not available

Not available

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

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour lists every external feature: two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, MagSafe 3 port, headphone jack, camera, speakers, Touch ID power button, microphones and trackpad. No security cable slot is listed.17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m3-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports section: Security (Lock) None.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Sonoma2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later supported system updates are excluded.

Windows 11 Home2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Windows2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 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.

507nits20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast section: maximum 507 nits in the middle of the screen. True Tone off, Colour LCD profile, white screen at maximum brightness, CCT 6680 K.

392.56nits6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Max brightness in the middle of the screen 392.56 cd/m2 on power. X-Rite i1 Display Pro.

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

498nits20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same section: 498 nits average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 6 percent. Grid size is not stated.

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

1,360:120Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same section: contrast ratio 1360:1. The brightness setting of this reading is not stated.

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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.

100%20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Color Coverage section: tested total colour coverage 100 percent of sRGB. Lab measurement by the reviewer, method and instrument not named in the text.

100%6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Coverage 100% sRGB, 94.5% Adobe RGB, 100% DCI-P3. X-Rite i1 Display Pro.

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

100%20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Color Coverage section: tested total colour coverage 100 percent of DCI-P3.

100%6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Coverage 100% DCI-P3. X-Rite i1 Display Pro.

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

Not available

0.217Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406Read 13 October 2026Klein K-10A colorimeter: Delta-E accuracy 0.21. Formula and mode are not stated. The review also states 82% DCI-P3 coverage by its own method, which is not stored because it conflicts with the 100% from Ultrabookreview.

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

No20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Health Impact PWM section: the display does not flicker at any brightness level.

Yes6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026PWM: Yes. The frequency is not given. The review says Flicker Free Dimming in MyASUS reduces the issue.

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

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

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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.

26ms20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Response time section: black to white and white to black from 10 to 90 percent, fall time plus rise time 26 ms.

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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.

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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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4,116points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Time Spy graphics 4116 on the Full Speed profile at 28 W, the highest MyASUS profile. Review software as of July 2025.

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

2,721MB/s20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Storage section: the 256 GB SSD reads at about 2721 MB/s and writes at about 2132 MB/s. Benchmark tool is not named.

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

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BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Dota 2	1920	1200	Best Looking	Not available	82	46
Far Cry 6	1920	1200	Low, TAA	Not available	52	38
Horizon Forbidden West	1920	1200	Very Low, TAA	Off	45	32
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	1920	1200	Low, TUAA	Not available	78	56

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Full Speed profile (28 W), 1920x1200 on low settings, no upscaling stated except Off for Horizon. 1% lows as printed. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not stored because its 1% low differs between two tables.

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.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

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BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Full Speed	Max load	45
Performance	Max load	42
Standard	Max load	35

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Expect about 45 dBA on Full Speed, 42 on Performance and 35 on Standard under CPU load. Whisper stays under 30 dBA. Distance not stated. Values are published with a tilde.

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

Not available

45dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

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

100°C20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Max CPU load table, 15-inch M3 row, 10:00 to 15:00 minutes column: 100 C chip temperature at 11.42 W. Power mode is not stated. Fanless chassis.

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

2.8GHz20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same row and column: average P-core frequency 2.80 GHz at 10 to 15 minutes of 100 percent CPU load. E-core average 2.75 GHz.

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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 Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

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BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	13.85
Productivity	Not available	16.35

Source7Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406Read 13 October 2026Web surfing test at 150 nits 13:51. UL Procyon Office Productivity Battery Life 16:21, brightness not stated. Reviewed unit is the US 3K 258V 32GB 1TB model.

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

Not available

13.85h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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.

Not available

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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.

11.42W20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same row and column: package power 11.42 W at 10 to 15 minutes of 100 percent CPU load.

28W6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Full Speed: stabilizes at 28 W in the Cinebench R15 loop with the laptop raised off the desk.

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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Colour certifications

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PANTONE Validated2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

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EPEAT

Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M3_MacBook_Air_PER_March2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026March 2024 maker Product Environmental Report, footnote 5 on PDF page 12: MacBook Air with M3 achieved Gold in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. This is maker registration evidence for the original US M3 product, corroborating the exact retailer SKU. No grade is inferred from ENERGY STAR.

Gold2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Ecolabels row: EPEAT Gold, RoHS, REACH.

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TÜV Rheinland-certified, SGS Eye Care Display2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026Display row: TÜV Rheinland-certified and SGS Eye Care Display on the UK, global and US pages. The Canada page lists TÜV Rheinland-certified.

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.

15-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026In the Box. Retained US base configuration includes the named power adapter and 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

Sleeve1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb14f3-m006x0-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.htmlRead 13 October 2026In the box: Sleeve.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

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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.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and AppleCare 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-in5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US limited warranty, Warranty service options: carry-in service and mail-in service. DIY parts service is also listed and has no matching option. AppleCare plans are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1185521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux54064Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1185521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026

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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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