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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, consider your primary needs. The MacBook Air is known for its sleek design, light weight, and long battery life, making it ideal for general use, business applications, and portability. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is designed for gaming and performance-intensive tasks with its robust hardware, which also makes it heavier and possibly with a shorter battery life compared to the MacBook Air. However, as a gaming laptop, it may not be as slim or light as the MacBook Air, affecting its portability. The MacBook Air is also typically favored for its user-friendly macOS environment, while the ASUS would appeal to those who prefer Windows or intend to use specialized software that requires more powerful graphics capabilities. Consider your budget as well, as gaming laptops like the ASUS TUF A17 are often priced higher due to their advanced hardware. Choose the MacBook Air for everyday tasks and portability or the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for gaming and high-demand applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
- Very good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.1
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, built with a high-refresh-rate screen and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in gaming and 3D performance, making it an ideal match for users seeking top-tier gaming experiences and the ability to run demanding applications on Windows. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Air (2022) offers a lower refresh rate and an integrated GPU that's part of the Apple M2 chip, suitable for casual 3D tasks and preferred for users valuing portability and battery life but falls short for gaming, particularly as many games are not available on macOS.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is lightweight and has a high-resolution, color-accurate screen suitable for design work, but its integrated GPU may fall short for demanding engineering simulations compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, which has a powerful dedicated GPU and more RAM for complex tasks, at the cost of being heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.8
13.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen for software development.
The MacBook Air's screen offers a high resolution and brightness, making it crisp and visible in various lighting conditions for general activities, while its wide color gamut ensures accurate colors essential for engineering and design work, but it is not designed with a high refresh rate, limiting its appeal for 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and design, but it doesn't showcase as wide a color range which professionals may require, and although meant for gaming, its refresh rate is not optimal for the smoothest 3D experiences. Therefore, for crisp text and vivid general usage, the MacBook excels; for precise color work in engineering and design, it's still preferable; but for the most immersive 3D and gaming sessions, neither of these laptops is ideal.
Battery
15.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.2
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$899
$1,552
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $899 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) offers excellent portability and silent operation, with a high-resolution screen and a long battery life, making it ideal for everyday tasks and on-the-go use. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with a larger screen and robust CPU and GPU, is geared more towards gaming and intense applications, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, which while very good for general use, might be cumbersome for frequent movement..
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air (2022) to be very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air (2022) | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.6" | 17.3" | |
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 | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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