MacBook Air M2/M3 vs. Windows Ultrabooks: A Malaysian Perspective

The ultimate battle for Malaysian uni students: MacBook Air or a Windows laptop?

MacBook Air (M2/M3)

Pros: Battery life (15+ hours), build quality, resale value (easy to sell on Carousell later).

Cons: Expensive storage upgrades. Some local auditing/engineering software might have compatibility issues.

Windows Ultrabooks (ZenBook/Swift)

Pros: Cheaper for same specs. Full compatibility with everything.

Cons: Battery life rarely matches apple. Resale value drops fast.

Conclusion

If you are in Graphic Design/Media, get the Mac. If you are in Engineering/Accounting, Windows is safer.