Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
65.5Performance46.6
29.8Display55.5
55.3Battery86.7
79.6Portability62.8
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+26). Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 63
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,525
- 30% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 16.4 mm
- 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 display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 55
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | 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 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+66%Top 11% | 2,525Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+16%Top 38% | 14,588Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 90 Wh+35% |
| Charging | 60 W | 200 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | 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 (M5) | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
Related comparisons
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)vs HP Googlebook 14VSApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13VSApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)VSApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)vs HUAWEI MateBook Pro SVSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AAVS