Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
40.4Performance45
29.8Display38.3
20Battery54.3
86.4Portability44.2
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.2 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+8). Apple MacBook Neo 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 Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 44% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 22.4 mm
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 20
- 1100% higher charging: 240 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+33%Top 24% | 2,650Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 12,800+43%Bottom 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 90 Wh+147% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 240 W+1100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+44% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+43% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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