Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
55.2Performance46.6
29.8Display55.5
67.2Battery86.7
88Portability62.8
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+20). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) 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 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 63
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,525
- 33% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.85 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 186% higher charging: 200 W vs 70 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+47%Top 21% | 2,525Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600Top 46% | 14,588Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 90 Wh+67% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W | 200 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+33% | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+31% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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