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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch vs ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507: Comparison
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch vs ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507 refresh rate compared
On refresh rate the spread is 50%, Apple MacBook Air 15-inch 60 Hz against ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507 120 Hz, so ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507 takes it.
Who each one is for
The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch suits content consumption and everyday multitasking, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who might want to add RAM or storage later and sustained GPU-heavy rendering or gaming. It also earns its place with buyers who want a bigger screen without moving to a MacBook Pro. Buy the ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507 for battery life and OLED on a budget, though it is not built for native x86 app-dependent users. Our rating of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (8.1/10): the M4 MacBook Air 15 combines an M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a 15.3 inch 2880 by 1864 IPS display at 500 nits. It weighs 1.51 kg with a 66.5Wh battery, which suits buyers who want a bigger screen for multitasking and media. Memory and storage are fixed, so choose your configuration carefully. Sustained GPU-heavy rendering or gaming is not what this model suits.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, vram, graphics switching and ram capacity included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads macbook-air-15-m4 on the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch versus asus-vivobook-s15-s5507 on the ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507.
Is the Memory Soldered the same on the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- ASUS
Series
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- MacBook Air
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Vivobook S15
Series ID
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- macbook-air-15-m4
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- asus-vivobook-s15-s5507
SKU Name
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- M4 / 16GB / 512GB
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Vivobook S15 S5507 (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB)
Region Sold
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Global
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Global
Laptop Class
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Thin and Light
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Thin and Light
Release Year
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 2025
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 2024
Operating System
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- macOS
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 1.51 kg
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 1.42 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Qualcomm
CPU Model
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple M4
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100
CPU Cores
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 10
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 12Best
GPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Qualcomm
GPU Model
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple M4 GPU (10-core)
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Adreno GPU (integrated)
VRAM
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0 GB
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Integrated Only
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 16 GB
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Unified Memory
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- On Package Unified
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Yes
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Yes
RAM Slots
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 0
Storage Slots
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Soldered
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- No
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- No
Storage Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 512 GB
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 1000 GBBest
Storage Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Soldered NVMe
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 15.3 inches
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 15.6 inches
Resolution Width
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 2880 px
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 2880 px
Resolution Height
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 1864 px
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 1620 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 60 Hz-50%
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 120 HzBest
Panel Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- IPS
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- OLED
Brightness Condition
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- SDR Typical
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- No
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- No
Battery Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 66.5 Wh
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- 70 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- USB4
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- None
WiFi Standard
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- WiFi 6E
- ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507 if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Apple MacBook Air 15-inch | ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The M4 MacBook Air 15 combines an M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a 15.3 inch 2880 by 1864 IPS display at 500 nits.
ASUS Vivobook S15 S5507
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The VivoBook S15 runs a Snapdragon X Elite with 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 1TB drive in a 1.42 kg body.