ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
58.3Performance44
55.5Display29.8
86.7Battery94.7
58.5Portability85.7
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+14). 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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 59
- 36% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | 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 (2025) GU605 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 240 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.24 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | — |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
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