Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
44.5Performance68.2
29.8Display78.4
66.7Battery42.9
88Portability20
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+24). 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 battery score: 67 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 20
- 200% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 5 h
- 65% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 32 mm
- 62% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 30
- 986% higher charging: 380 W vs 35 W
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 18 ″+32% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050 | 3,100+2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000 | 21,000+75% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 90 Wh+71% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+200% | 5 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 380 W+986% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+62% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+65% | 32 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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