Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
44.5Performance63.4
29.8Display55.5
66.7Battery86.7
88Portability24.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+20). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 25
- 63% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 53% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 986% higher charging: 380 W vs 35 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+1%Top 33% | 3,012Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 17% | 19,535+63%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 90 Wh+71% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 380 W+986% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+53% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+63% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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