Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
44.5Performance58.3
29.8Display55.5
66.7Battery86.7
88Portability58.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 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 59
- 36% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 586% higher charging: 240 W vs 35 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+6%Top 22% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | 16,183+35%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 90 Wh+71% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 240 W+586% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+36% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+35% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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