Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
44.5Performance45
29.8Display38.3
66.7Battery54.3
88Portability44.2
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+44) and battery (+12). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 54
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 44
- 88% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 8 h
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 50% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 22.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 586% higher charging: 240 W vs 35 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 71% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 15.6 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+15% | 2,650 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000 | 12,800+7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 90 Wh+71% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+88% | 8 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 240 W+586% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+44% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+50% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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