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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 requires considering your needs. The MacBook Air is lighter, has a longer battery life, and is excellent for general use with a high-quality display; it's also fanless, which means it operates silently but may not be suitable for very demanding tasks. In contrast, the Zephyrus G15 offers a more powerful processor and graphics card suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering use but is heavier and has a shorter battery life. It also has a faster screen refresh rate and a larger display with customizable RGB keyboard lighting. If portability and battery life are your priority, the MacBook Air is preferable, while if you require higher performance for intensive tasks, the Zephyrus G15 is the better option. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.5
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair.
The MacBook Air (2022) with an Apple M2 GPU provides less graphical processing power and a lower screen refresh rate than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, which has a more robust Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher refresh rate, making the latter more suited for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the MacBook Air runs MacOS which is not compatible with many popular games, whereas the Zephyrus G15 runs Windows which supports a broader range of gaming titles.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) with an M2 processor, integrated GPU, and high screen resolution offers solid performance and excellent screen quality for engineering and design tasks, alongside benefits like silent operation and better portability due to its thinner and lighter design. In comparison, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, double the RAM and storage of the MacBook, and a higher refresh rate screen, making it better suited for more intensive engineering and design applications, though it is heavier and likely to have more operating noise.
Software Development
8.0
7.4
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Air provides a strong balance with high resolution and brightness for day-to-day activities and color accuracy for professional design work, but its standard refresh rate limits its capability in handling 3D content that benefits from smoother motion. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 also boasts high resolution and accurate colors for crisp visuals and design tasks, yet even as a gaming laptop, its screen might not be optimal for gaming due to a lower than expected refresh rate for its class, which is critical for fluid motion in gaming and 3D applications. In both cases, users looking for a device for engineering, design, and general use will be satisfied, but those focused on 3D work or gaming should consider models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
15.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$899
$1,637
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $899 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,637.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is praised for its excellent portability and battery life, making it suitable for users who value mobility and all-day usage without needing to recharge, but it has lower RAM and storage capacity than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, which offers double the RAM for multitasking and a larger SSD for storage. However, the Zephyrus G15, while having a superior CPU and GPU for higher performance, a better keyboard, and significantly more storage, comes with a trade-off in terms of higher weight and a shorter battery life, which might make it less appealing for users consistently on the go.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air (2022) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,637 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 9.5 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 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 486 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
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 | 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 Zephyrus G15
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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