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Considering your options between the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, here is the advice for the decision: If portability and battery life are key for you and your tasks are generally not too demanding, like browsing, office work, or watching videos, the MacBook Air is the lighter, thinner option with longer battery life. However, if you need a machine for higher performance tasks, like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS, with its more powerful processor and graphics unit, is better suited, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. The MacBook Air also has a higher-quality display with better color accuracy, which is great for creative work, but the ASUS has a faster refresh rate, beneficial for gaming. The MacBook Air is usually more affordable and operates silently without a fan, whereas the ASUS, with its gaming laptop appearance, comes at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair.
The Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a dedicated high-performance GPU and a high refresh rate screen, which are better suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Apple MacBook Air's integrated graphics and standard refresh rate display. Additionally, since many popular games do not run on macOS, the Windows-based Asus provides broader gaming compatibility.
Software Development
8.0
7.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.9
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Air excels in screen resolution and brightness, making its display vibrant and crisp for everyday tasks, while its excellent color accuracy is beneficial for engineering and design work. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, while offering a good display for general use and design tasks, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth motion and gameplay. Consequently, users focused on 3D applications might find the MacBook Air inadequate due to its lower refresh rate, and the ASUS might not be ideal for users needing the highest level of display performance for gaming.
Battery
15.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.8
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$839
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $839 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is favored for general use due to its excellent portability, long battery life, and the high-quality screen of its efficient M2 chip, which also ensures silent operation. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM for more demanding tasks, a larger screen with a high refresh rate beneficial for gaming, and superior heat management, albeit with significantly less battery life and a heavier build that affects portability.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design due to its more robust performance from a higher RAM capacity and a more powerful GPU suitable for intensive tasks, albeit it's heavier and bulkier which makes it less portable than the Apple MacBook Air. On the other hand, the MacBook Air provides a superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, as well as a silent, fanless operation which contributes to a better user experience in quieter environments, but it may not handle demanding engineering applications as effectively due to its less powerful hardware.
Content Creation
7.9
7.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for content creation.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air (2022) | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$839 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 486 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | No Webcam | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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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 Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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