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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is more affordable with long battery life and is extremely portable, ideal for general use with its fanless design ensuring silent operation. However, its performance for 3D tasks and engineering software is less robust compared to other options. The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers more power for performance-intensive tasks like 3D rendering and engineering software, a touch-enabled display with high refresh rates for better interactivity, and a dedicated graphics card suitable for gaming. However, it is typically more expensive, heavier with its power brick, and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.5
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a less power-intensive integrated GPU suitable for basic 3D tasks and a screen refresh rate typical for everyday usage but not high for gaming; combined with the MacBook's MacOS, which lacks compatibility with many popular games. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13's more powerful dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and high screen refresh rate can handle demanding games and more complex 3D applications, plus it runs Windows, which supports a broader range of games.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 outshines the Apple MacBook Air (2022) for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which significantly enhance performance for intensive tasks and graphics-heavy applications. While the MacBook Air boasts excellent speaker quality and operates silently, the ASUS includes a touchscreen and gaming-grade GPU, offering an edge for specific engineering software and design programs that can leverage enhanced graphics capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.4
13.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Air for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the MacBook Air and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offer high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and quality panel types, ensuring sharp images and comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions. Engineering and design professionals benefit from the wide color gamuts on both devices, which allow for precise color work and detailed digital artistry. However, when it comes to 3D applications and gaming, their screens may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness of motion and responsiveness compared to models specifically tailored for these tasks.
Battery
15.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $799 and the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) offers ample performance for general use with an efficient M2 chip and enough RAM, paired with a high-quality screen and superior battery life, making it lightweight and ideal for portability. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, while offering a higher-performance CPU and double the RAM, bettering the MacBook in multitasking and demanding tasks, it trades off some portability with lower battery life, yet features a touchscreen and detachable keyboard, which can be very useful for versatility in usage scenarios.
Content Creation
7.9
8.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air (2022) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44'' | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 11.89" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 8.11" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 486 nits | 511 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 4K | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Air (2022)
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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