ASUS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ OLED
93
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Apple
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
M4 · 15.3″ · Fanless · $1,199
93
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) lands at 93 and MacBook Air 15" (M4) at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) if…
- ✓Slim chassis for a 5080
- ✓OLED 240Hz panel
- ✓Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Pick MacBook Air 15" (M4) if…
- ✓Silent fanless M4
- ✓Excellent battery
- ✓Huge bright display
Score breakdown
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
93 cpu 93
gpu 95
display 95
battery 78
portability 90
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
93 cpu 92
gpu 84
display 88
battery 96
portability 94
Specs side-by-side
Spec
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
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GPU
RTX 5080 Laptop (150W)
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RAM
32 GB LPDDR5X-7500
16/24/32 GB
Storage
2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
256 GB – 2 TB
Display
16″ OLED, 2560×1600, 240Hz
15.3″ Liquid Retina 2880×1864
Weight
1.85 kg
1.51 kg
Battery
90 Wh
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OS
Windows 11 Pro
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Chip
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Apple M4 (10C CPU / 10C GPU)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Pros
- +Slim chassis for a 5080
- +OLED 240Hz panel
- +Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Cons
- −Battery limited in gaming
- −Speakers average
- −Fans ramp at max perf
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
Pros
- +Silent fanless M4
- +Excellent battery
- +Huge bright display
Cons
- −Only 2 TB3 ports
- −Single external display (M4 base)
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs MacBook Air 15" (M4)
Which is better, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,699, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Is MacBook Air 15" (M4) worth the price? +
At $1,199, MacBook Air 15" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Does ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or MacBook Air 15" (M4) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.