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MacBook Air 15 (2023)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is ideal if you prefer a lightweight, thinner laptop with quiet operation, a bright and color-accurate display, and good battery life for general use and light tasks. Its price is lower than the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and offers good build quality and silent operation due to its fanless design. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is aimed at power users who need top-tier performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering projects, with better performance for these intensive tasks thanks to its superior processor and graphics card. However, it is heavier, pricier, and has a lower battery life, making it less suitable for on-the-go use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
8.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.6
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
8.9
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

8.0
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
8.6
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.8
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
8.7
15.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Air 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Battery

15.0 Hours
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
Poor
15.3in
SIZE
18.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
7.8
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,299
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
$1,900
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,299 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
8.3
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good.

Software Development

8.1
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
ROG Strix G18
8.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) are both very good for software development.

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How the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)ASUS ROG Strix G18
Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)ASUS ROG Strix G18

GENERAL

Price
$1,299
$1,900
Release Date
June 1, 2023April 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
13.4'' x 9.4'' x 0.45''15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06''
Weight
3.3 lbs6.61 lbs
Width
13.4"15.71"
Depth
9.35"11.57"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i9-13980HX
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
66.6 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.3"18"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18642560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
501 nits422 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.8/10
Portability Score
9/105.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
10/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/109.6/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
34

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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"The Apple MacBook Air 15 is boringly good. The new MacBook Air 15 is a very good, but also boring device, because apart from the larger screen and the higher price, there are no differences compared to the smaller MacBook Air M2 from last year. No new processor, no additional ports, just the usual basic hardware - but the overall package is extremely good and it simply works. Above all, the lack of fans is an aspect that should not be underestimated in everyday use. In our opinion, the Air could be a lot better, but Apple goes easy on itself here."

ASUS ROG Strix G18

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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."

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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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