Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
65.5Performance45
29.8Display38.3
55.3Battery54.3
79.6Portability44.2
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and performance (+21). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 45
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,650
- 49% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 22.4 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 300% higher charging: 240 W vs 60 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 35% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+58%Top 11% | 2,650Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+33%Top 38% | 12,800Bottom 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 90 Wh+35% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 240 W+300% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+31% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+49% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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