Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
41.4Performance46.6
29.8Display55.5
55.3Battery86.7
79.6Portability62.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+26). Apple MacBook Air 15 (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 15 (M3)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 63
- 30% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 16.4 mm
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,130 vs 2,525
- 18% lower weight: 1.51 kg vs 1.85 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 55
- 471% higher charging: 200 W vs 35 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130+24%Top 26% | 2,525Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,066Bottom 19% | 14,588+21%Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 90 Wh+35% |
| Charging | 35 W | 200 W+471% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+18% | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+30% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 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 | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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