Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
53.6Performance67.8
30.2Display100
64.8Battery39
88Portability20
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 60.9 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+70) and performance (+14). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 39
- 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: $999 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 30
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 443% higher charging: 380 W vs 70 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | 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 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (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 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+19% | 3,100 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600 | 21,000+44% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 90 Wh+67% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+200% | 5 h |
| Charging | 70 W | 380 W+443% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | 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 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 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 | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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