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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Air 15 is less expensive than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and offers an M2 processor with integrated graphics, suitable for general use with a strong battery life and lightweight design, making it highly portable. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a more powerful Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 3070 GPU, double the storage and RAM, and is optimized for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering work, but it is heavier, with a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good 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
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1864
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 15 (2023) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
8.1
7.4
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) 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
7.8
7.9
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp images for everyday tasks or professional design work, both the Apple MacBook Air and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 excel with their high-resolution displays that offer wide color gamuts, ensuring your graphics and videos look true to life. However, for 3D applications and immersive gaming experiences, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. The MacBook Air is known for its balance of portability and performance, while the ASUS, designed with gaming in mind, offers higher performance at the cost of added weight and reduced battery life.
Battery
15.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 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
Very Good
Good
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has very good 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 15 (2023) 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
$1,299
$2,000
$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 Zephyrus G15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is appreciated for general use due to its high-resolution screen and impressive battery life, enclosed in a lightweight and thin design for easy portability, compounded by silent operation thanks to its fanless design. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM for improved performance in demanding tasks, alongside a superior battery capacity and dedicated graphics unit, although it's slightly heavier and thicker, with less battery life compared to the MacBook Air making it less portable..
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, along with higher RAM, offers greater performance for intensive engineering and design tasks compared to the Apple MacBook Air 15 which, despite having a capable M2 chip and integrated graphics, has less RAM and a less powerful GPU, which may limit performance in demanding applications.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) are both very 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 15 (2023) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.4'' x 9.4'' x 0.45'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.4" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 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 | 66.6 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 501 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 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 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 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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