Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M2 vs Asus Vivobook 15 X1504VAP

Buy the MacBook Air M2 if you want the best build, screen and battery life in a thin 13-inch laptop. Buy the Asus Vivobook 15 if you need a bigger touchscreen, more memory and storage, and Windows software. The Air wins on aluminum chassis, 500-nit display, silent fanless design and roughly 15-18 hours of use; owners rate it 4.8. The Vivobook gives you 16 GB RAM and 512 GB against the Air's 8 GB and 256 GB, plus a number pad and touch, but its 60 Hz panel, plastic feel and 3.8 lb weight are clear steps down.

• Choose the MacBook Air 13-inch M2 if you want a light, quiet, long-lasting laptop with a sharp screen for writing, browsing, coding and photo work.
• Choose the Asus Vivobook 15 if you need Windows, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for school or office multitasking.