ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
46.6Performancechip66.1
85.9Graphics—
55.5Displayspec-based29.8
86.7Batteryspec-based78.6
62.8Portabilityspec-based88.3
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) scores 63.9 against 63.8 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 53.8 Wh
- 18% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- 34% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.85 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16.4 mm
- 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) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 42% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 53.8 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 | 1.23 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 11.3 mm+31% |
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 12MP Center Stage (1080p) |
| 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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