Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp full-hd display

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

competitive price point

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

fewer connectivity ports

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Quartz grey
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 3200 x 1800 (QHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface - Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time - Web browsing: up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
Compliant Standards - UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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