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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a lightweight design for better portability, the Apple MacBook Air would be a suitable choice and it operates silently since it has no fans. For those who need more power for 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 with its stronger graphics card and processor would be more appropriate, although it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. Both laptops are similarly priced and excel at general use, but your decision should be based on whether you value portability and battery life or higher performance for specialized tasks. 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 TUF Dash 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.4
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has an integrated GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limits its 3D capabilities compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15, which boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, better-suited for fluid gaming and 3D applications. Furthermore, while the MacBook offers a high-resolution display and MacOS ecosystem, the latter can't run many popular games that are available on the ASUS's Windows platform.
Software Development
8.0
7.4
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.0
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The MacBook Air's high-resolution and bright display enriches general tasks with crisp clarity, and its wide color gamut supports precise color work for engineering and design, but the refresh rate is lower, making it less ideal for 3D tasks. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balanced display that is good enough for day-to-day activities and can handle the color demands of engineering and design with a competent display, but for gaming and 3D where the refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, its screen falls short. Both laptops function well for their specified use cases but may not be the best choice for users who prioritize high refresh rates for smooth motion in 3D applications.
Battery
15.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
Good
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$1,150
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $799 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
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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
272.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) excels in general use due to its lightweight and fanless design which ensures silent operation, coupled with a powerful M2 processor and high-quality screen, making it highly portable with a long battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15, while heavier and with a lower battery life, offers a larger screen, more RAM, and superior gaming-grade graphics, making it suitable for more hardware-intensive tasks beyond general use, albeit at the expense of portability and operating noise.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.8
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Apple MacBook Air (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) with its M2 processor and integrated graphics is suitable for design tasks that require high screen quality and benefits from its portability and silent operation, whereas the ASUS TUF Dash 15, with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offers more power for CPU and GPU-intensive engineering tasks at the expense of higher operating noise and less portability. Both laptops have high-quality keyboards and screens, but the MacBook Air shines with its color accuracy and higher resolution, while the TUF Dash 15 provides better performance for engineering software that requires a dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 TUF Dash 15 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 TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air (2022) | ASUS TUF Dash 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 76 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 486 nits | 272 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | 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 TUF Dash 15
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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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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