
In fact, if we consider that plenty of older third party apps still don’t scale well on Windows 8.1, the higher resolution can be seen as a disadvantage, for now. Asus’s option packs even more pixels, but you’ll hardly see the difference in everyday use. On paper, both sides look great, with sharp IPS displays. Air is blown out through the hinge on both, partially towards the rear and partially upwards, into the screen and back to the user. Taking a quick look at the bellies, you’ll find some cooling cuts on the UX303LN and none of the Retina Pro, which anticipates the more powerful hardware inside the first. The latter still sports a more complex design, with a ripple effect on the lid cover and different shares of metal used around the body, while the Macbook remains simpler, with its silver aluminum unibody, but gets the lit Apple logo on the hood.īut the more compact Macbook Pro 13 is absolutely stunning as well

I can’t say one of these looks better or feels sturdier than the other, that’s mostly a matter of personal taste, but I can say this: both are some of the most well made laptops out there.Īpple’s Macbooks have been a reference for years when it comes to build quality, but Asus actually managed to come close with their latest Zenbook.


MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2014)ġ3.3 inch, IPS 2560 x 1600 px glossy non-touchġ3.3 inch, either IPS 1920 x 1080 px non-glare or IGZO IPS 3200 x 1800 PX touchscreen
