The Apple MacBook Air is less expensive, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and quite portable; it's well-suited for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while more expensive and heavier with shorter battery life, offers a larger screen, significantly better performance for 3D applications, machine learning, gaming, and engineering with its powerful processor and high-end GPU. 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Air, with its M2 integrated GPU, provides a fair level of 3D performance, which is great for general use and suitable for some lightweight 3D tasks, but it has a standard screen refresh rate and runs macOS, which doesn't support many popular games.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.3/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is favored for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel processor, high-end Nvidia GPU, and substantial RAM, accommodating demanding applications and multitasking, whereas the Apple MacBook Air, with its M2 processor and integrated GPU, offers less raw power but excels in screen color accuracy and quiet operation. Additionally, the Aorus 15P's larger screen and higher refresh rate benefit design work, but the MacBook Air's lighter weight and longer battery life provide better portability for on-the-go use.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.3/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.6/10
8.1/10
13.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Air's high-resolution, bright display with wide color gamuts makes it excellent for engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is critical, but its standard refresh rate limits its suitability for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P provides sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional design work, but its lower refresh rate does not provide the ideal experience for gaming and 3D, which benefit from higher refresh rates for more fluid visuals. Overall, the MacBook Air excels in screen quality for general and professional use, while the Aorus 15P finds a balance for general use and design, though neither are optimized for high refresh rate demands of 3D environments.
Battery
15.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
4.8 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$899
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $899 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is preferred for general use due to its higher level of portability, longer battery life, and excellent screen quality with strong color accuracy. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers great performance with a more powerful CPU and GPU, ample storage and RAM, but is less portable due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life, making it more suitable for those who prioritize performance over portability.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.8/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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