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MacBook Air 15 (2024)
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ROG Flow X13
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
  • The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024).

Key differences

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Software Development

8.2
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.

Screen Quality

7.8
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
7.7
15.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X13 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

15.0 Hours
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
6.5 Hours
The MacBook Air 15 has 15 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 6.5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
8.5
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
7.8
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.

Gaming and AI

6.6
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
6.8
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.8
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.1
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
Very Good
15.3in
SIZE
13.4in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,299
MacBook Air 15 (2024)
ROG Flow X13
$1,299
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The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) has a price of $1,299 and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 costs $1,299.

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How the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow X13
Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow X13

GENERAL

Price
$1,299
$1,299
Release Date
February 1, 2024October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
13.4'' x 9.4'' x 0.45''11.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.62''
Weight
3.3 lbs2.87 lbs
Width
13.4"11.77"
Depth
9.35"8.74"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M3AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
66.6 Wh62 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.3"13.4"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18641920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
501 nits500 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
9/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."

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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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