ASUS UX490UA-BE012T vs Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A
Comparison summary
For performance ASUS UX490UA-BE012T has a faster processor. It also contains more memory.
Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A features a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
UX490UA-BE012T has a bigger screen. For portability UX490UA-BE012T is lighter. It's also slimmer and smaller in size.
ASUS UX490UA-BE012T
Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A
Compare laptop specifications
| ASUS UX490UA-BE012T | Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. | |
| Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel Core i5 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a laptop. | |
| 16gb | 8gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
| - | Intel Iris Graphics |
| Screen size | |
| 14.0″ | 13″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 1.1 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 32.89 x 11.99 x 1.3 cm | 30.4 x 21.23 x 1.5 cm |
| (12.95 x 4.72 x 0.51 inches) | (11.97 x 8.36 x 0.59 inches) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | ? |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Amazon.co.uk List Price | |
| £1,599.99 | £1,949.00 |
| Amazon.co.uk Lowest New Price | |
| £1,529.00 | |
| Amazon.co.uk Lowest Used Price | |
| £1,420.00 | |
| Buy from Amazon.co.uk | |
Amazon.co.uk description
ASUS UX490UA-BE012T ZenBook 3 Deluxe 14.0 inch Full HD Notebook (Intel Core i7-7500U Processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB PCIe SSD, Bluetooth 4.1, Illuminated Keyboard, Windows 10)
They say that you can't improve on perfection. That's a nice thought, but with the new ZenBook 3 Deluxe we've proved them wrong by taking the amazing ZenBook 3 and making it even better. ZenBook 3 Deluxe achieves the almost-impossible, featuring a gorgeous 14-inch display in an elegant and compact chassis that's no bigger than many 13-inch laptops. It's an unrivaled combination of power and beauty, giving you the perfect balance between portability and productivity. Measuring just 12.9mm thin and weighing only 1.1kg, ZenBook 3 Deluxe has everything you need for superb on-the-go performance, including a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to a 1TB PCIe SSD, two USB Type-C (USB-C) ports with Thunderbolt 3 for dual 4K UHD display supports, and a powerful quad-speaker audio system. ZenBook 3 Deluxe takes ZenBook 3 to the next level - for the ultimate prestige and performance.
Instant access with Windows hello compatibility
Nano edge 14 inch screen in 13.3 inch chassis for better viewing without compromise
Just 12.9 mm thin and weighs a mere 1.1 kg
Powered by Intel's 7th generation i7 processor
Includes carry sleeve and dongle in box
Apple 13-Inch Macbook Pro with Retina (Space Grey) - (Intel Core i5 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD)
It's razor thin, feather light, and even faster and more powerful than before. It has the brightest, most colourful Mac notebook display ever. And it features the Touch Bar - a Multi-Touch-enabled strip of glass built into the keyboard for instant access to the tools you want, just when you want them. MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it's ready for yours. It's razor thin, feather light, and even faster and more powerful than before. It has the brightest, most colourful Mac notebook display ever. And it features the Touch Bar - a Multi-Touch-enabled strip of glass built into the keyboard for instant access to the tools you want, just when you want them. MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it's ready for yours. The Touch Bar replaces the function keys that have long occupied the top of your keyboard with something much more versatile and capable.2 It changes automatically based on what you're doing to show you relevant tools you already know how to use - system controls like volume and brightness, interactive ways to adjust or browse through content, intelligent typing features like emoji and predictive text, and more. And now TouchID is available on a Mac, enabling instant access to logins and fast, secure online purchases with Apple Pay. Every 13-inch model features powerful integrated graphics with 64MB of embedded DRAM, which accelerates graphics tasks. That means more time for what matters most - creating amazing work. MacBook Pro packs more performance into a thin design, yet still provides all-day battery life - up to 10 hours for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models.1 So you're free to keep watching, gaming and editing from wherever you are. The display in the MacBook Pro is the best ever in a Mac notebook. It features bright LED backlighting and a high contrast ratio, delivering deep blacks and bright whites. Its large pixel aperture and variable refresh rate make it power efficient.
Processor: 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz, with 64MB of eDRAM
RAM: 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage: 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD
Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560x1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colours
Operating System: macOS Sierra, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650