Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM
65.5Performance47.1
—Graphics85
29.8Displayspec-based41.5
55.3Batteryspec-based60
79.6Portabilityspec-based69.8
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) scores 56.9 against 56.9 for ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,878
- 42% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 12,693
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 10% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 66.5 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+46%Top 3% | 2,878Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+34%Top 24% | 12,693Bottom 43% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 66.5 Wh | 73 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.2 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 200 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.46 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+42% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom case (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, 10Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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