On one hand, the Zenbook has a higher-density panel, with its whopping 3820 x 2160 px resolution, but you won’t actually miss the extra pixels when using the the Retina display on Macbook (2880 x 1800 px).
When it comes to screens, the match ends in a tie. Asus went for a darker hood and a textured finishing, with their concentric circles spreading from the logo, while Apple sticks with a simpler approach, but a glowing Apple logo in the middle. These aside though, the two feel and look spectacular, with their aluminum cast unibodies.
The one thing you’ll notice the moment you’ll have these two side by side is that the Zenbook has a larger footprint and is also marginally heavier. Wireless AC, Bluetooth 4.0, LAN (with adapter)ģxUSB 3.0, SD card reader, HDMI, mini-DisplayPort, RJ45 (with the included adapter)ĢxUSB 3.0, SD card reader, HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt 2, MagSafe 2ģxUSB 3.0, 1xUSB 2.0, SD card reader, HDMI, mini-DisplayPortĪsus Zenbook NX500 vs Macbook Pro 15-inch Integrated Intel 4600 HD + Nvidia GeForce GT 750M 2GB GDDR5 Integrated Intel Iris 5200 HD + Nvidia GeForce GT 750M 2GB GDDR5 Integrated Intel 4600 HD + Nvidia GeForce GT 850M 2GB GDDR5 15.6 inch, 3840 x 2160 px resolution, IGZO IPS, touchscreenġ5.6 inch, 2880 x 1800 px resolution, IGZO IPS, non-touchġ5.6 inch, 3200 x 1800 px resolution, IPS, touchscreen
