Apple
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
M4 · 15.3″ · Fanless · $1,199
93
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
ASUS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ OLED
93
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Air 15" (M4) lands at 93 and ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick MacBook Air 15" (M4) if…
- ✓Silent fanless M4
- ✓Excellent battery
- ✓Huge bright display
Pick ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) if…
- ✓Slim chassis for a 5080
- ✓OLED 240Hz panel
- ✓Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
MacBook Air 15" (M4) 93
vs 93 ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Score breakdown
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
93 cpu 92
gpu 84
display 88
battery 96
portability 94
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
93 cpu 93
gpu 95
display 95
battery 78
portability 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MacBook Air 15" (M4) | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 (10C CPU / 10C GPU) | — |
| RAM | 16/24/32 GB | ▲ 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Storage | ▲ 256 GB – 2 TB | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 15.3″ Liquid Retina 2880×1864 | ▲ 16″ OLED, 2560×1600, 240Hz |
| Weight | ▲ 1.51 kg | 1.85 kg |
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| GPU | — | RTX 5080 Laptop (150W) |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh |
| OS | — | Windows 11 Pro |
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
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
FAQ: MacBook Air 15" (M4) vs ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Which is better, MacBook Air 15" (M4) or ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MacBook Air 15" (M4) worth the price? +
At $1,199, MacBook Air 15" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Is ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,699, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Does MacBook Air 15" (M4) or ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 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.