ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
46.6Performance44
55.5Display29.8
86.7Battery94.7
62.8Portability85.7
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+3). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 18% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 63
- 33% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.85 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 200 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.24 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | — |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
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