ASUS Vivobook Go 14 vs Apple MacBook Air 2019 Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook Go 14

14 inches | March 2023

Speed 2.5

Size 9

Display 3.5

Gaming 1.5

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Apple MacBook Air 2019

13.3 inches | June 2019

Speed 1.5

Size 9

Display 5.5

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ASUS Vivobook Go 14 vs Apple MacBook Air 2019 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook Go 14 and MacBook Air 2019, two laptops from ASUS and Apple. ASUS Vivobook Go 14 was introduced to market in March 2023 and Apple MacBook Air 2019 was launched in June 2019. As you can see, MacBook Air 2019 is 4 years older than Vivobook Go 14. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Apple MacBook Air 2019 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
GPU: Radeon 610M
4GB Ram
324.5 x 213.9 x 17.9 mm (12.78 x 8.42 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)

Apple MacBook Air 2019 Key Specs

Launched in June 2019
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 8210Y
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 617
8GB Ram
304 x 212 x 15.6 mm (11.97 x 8.35 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)

Apple MacBook Air 2019 was replaced by Apple MacBook Air Intel 2020. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Apple MacBook Air Intel 2020 vs Apple MacBook Air 2019
Apple MacBook Air Intel 2020 vs ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook Go 14 and MacBook Air 2019 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook Go 14 over Apple MacBook Air 2019

Side Bezel Thickness	7.3 mm vs 8.8 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	0.49 TFLOPS vs 0.4 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v6E vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v4.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 1.4 vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.4 mm vs 0.5 mm

Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Air 2019 over ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Weight	1.25 kg vs 1.38 kg	0.13 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.6% vs ~77.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	227 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	3 vs 1	Better Sound capture
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.1 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v3 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of Apple MacBook Air 2019 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Apple MacBook Air 2019 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 vs Apple MacBook Air 2019: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Apple MacBook Air 2019.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Surface Area	694 cm2 (107.6 inches2)	644 cm2 (99.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.8%	~79.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.3 mm	~8.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver, Gray	Silver, Gold, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Apple MacBook Air 2019 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook Go 14 weighs 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs), whereas the MacBook Air 2019 weighs 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air 2019

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air 2019

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Apple MacBook Air 2019 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 vs Apple MacBook Air 2019: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 3 7320U AMD Ryzen 5 7520U	Intel Core i5 8210Y
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz	3.6 GHz
Number of Cores	4	2
Number of Threads	8	4
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	14 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Apple MacBook Air 2019.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 3 7320U ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Base Clock Frequency	1500 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1900 MHz	1050 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	0.49 TFLOPS	0.4 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR3
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	5.5 Gbps	2.13 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	128	192
TMUs	8	24
ROPs	4	3

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a FLOPS value of 0.49 TFLOPS whereas the Apple MacBook Air 2019 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.4 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x2 GB
RAM Clock	5500 MHz	2133 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR3
Upgradable	No	No

The MacBook Air 2019 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook Go 14's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS Vivobook Go 14	Apple MacBook Air (2019)
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 7320U	Intel Core i5 8210Y
GPU	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~0.5 GB (0.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

ASUS Vivobook Go 14|Apple MacBook Air (2019)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	45 W	30 W

On the other hand, the MacBook Air 2019 features a higher battery capacity of 50 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Vivobook Go 14's 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air 2019

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
The MacBook Air 2019 offers a larger max storage capacity of 1 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Vivobook Go 14's storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	No
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Custom

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 vs Apple MacBook Air 2019: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Apple MacBook Air 2019 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Vivobook Go 14 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, MacBook Air 2019 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook Go 14 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the MacBook Air 2019's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Air 2019 features a higher pixel density with 227 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air 2019

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook Go 14 and MacBook Air 2019 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The MacBook Air 2019 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air 2019

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 vs Apple MacBook Air 2019 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook Go 14 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MacBook Air 2019 (v5).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Air 2019 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook Go 14 and MacBook Air 2019 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook Go 14 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while MacBook Air 2019 has 2x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
MacBook Air 2019 is equipped with Thunderbolt 3 port. Vivobook Go 14 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Vivobook Go 14 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors. MacBook Air 2019 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Vivobook Go 14 nor MacBook Air 2019 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook Go 14 and MacBook Air 2019 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v5
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v4.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.1
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 3
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No