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Asus Zenbook A16 2026 vs Apple MacBook Air M5

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Asus Zenbook A16 2026 leads Apple MacBook Air M5 overall by 22 points (79 vs 57 out of 100).
  • Asus Zenbook A16 2026 stands out on Memory capacity: 48 GB, Storage capacity: 1,024 GB, Display Size: 16 in.
Asus Zenbook A16 2026 leads overall
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
79
Apple MacBook Air M5
57
Why it stands out
  • Memory capacity: 48 GB
  • Storage capacity: 1,024 GB
  • Display Size: 16 in

Value for Money

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Asus Zenbook A16 2026

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Performance

Higher benchmark score = faster

Asus Zenbook A16 202645,230
Apple MacBook Air M526,857
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Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.

Battery capacity

Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life

Asus Zenbook A16 202670 Wh
Apple MacBook Air M553.8 Wh

Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.

Physical Comparison

Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D

1.2 kg1.23 kg
Asus Zenbook A16 2026Apple MacBook Air M5

Apple MacBook Air M5 is 0.03 kg (3%) heavier than Asus Zenbook A16 2026.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Processor

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Processor model
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E96100
Apple M5

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Integrated graphics model
Qualcomm Adreno
Apple M5

Memory

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Memory capacity
48 GB
16 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
No

Storage

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Storage capacity
1,024 GB
512 GB
Socket type
M.2 2280
N/A
PCIe version
4
N/A
Storage upgradeable
N/A
No

Display

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Size
16 in
13.6 in
Display resolution
2880 × 1800 px
2560 × 1664 px
Aspect ratio
16:10
16:10
Refresh rate
120 Hz
N/A
Response time
0.2 ms
N/A
Display type
Liquid Retina IPS
Brightness
500 nits
500 nits
Has pen support
N/A
N/A
Has touch support
Yes
No
Screen-to-body ratio
87%83%

Sound

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Number of speakers
6
4
Power
N/A
N/A
Has Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Number of microphones
N/A
3

Webcam

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Webcam resolution
1920 × 1080 px
1920 × 1080 px

Battery

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Battery capacity
70 Wh
53.8 Wh
Maximum charge power
N/A
60 W

Connectivity

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Wi-Fi technology
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth 6

Ports

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
USB Type A
1
0
USB Type C
2
2
Thunderbolt technology
N/A
Has an HDMI port
Yes
No
Has a card reader
Yes
No
Has a headphone jack
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Color
N/A
N/A
Dimensions
24.24 × 35.35 × 1.65 cm
21.5 × 30.41 × 1.13 cm
Weight
1.2 kg
1.23 kg

Security

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
Has a fingerprint scanner
N/A
Yes
Has infrared face recognition support
Yes
No

Performance

Feature
Asus Zenbook A16 2026
Apple MacBook Air M5
PassMark CPU Mark
45,230
26,857
Active cooling
N/A
No

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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