GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty
Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2024
86
/ 100
From $2,799
VS
Apple
MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB
M2 · 32GB · 2022
86
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty lands at 86 and MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty 86
vs 86 MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB
Score breakdown
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty
86 cpu 86
gpu 81
display 86
battery 76
portability 89
MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 81
display 86
battery 76
portability 89
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty | MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core i9-14900HX | M2 |
| RAM | 16GB | ▲ 32GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty vs MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB
Which is better, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty or MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty worth the price? +
At $2,799, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in portability.
Is MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in portability.
Does GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · Standard · 1 year warranty or MacBook Air 13 M2 · 32GB 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.