ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
44Performance44
37.4Display29.8
86.7Battery94.7
35.9Portability85.7
2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX6072 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) and battery (+8). ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 30
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 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 36
- 83% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 273 nits
- 45% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.27 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (G-Sync) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 273 nits | 500 nits+83% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 240 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.24 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 28.2 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD | — |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
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