Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026) vs Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH takes 9.5 weighted points vs 5.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Refresh Rate. Read our comprehensive Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or see the full Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026) review. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026) counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Highly Rated

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026)

Apple M5 (10 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)

Under $1500
4.8 (748)
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Winner

Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1700
5 (3)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026)AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH
Gaming3.3/106.4/10
Productivity6.2/106.1/10
Programming5.8/106.2/10
Engineering / 3D4.4/106.3/10
Student6.3/105.9/10
Travel / Portability7.4/106/10
AI Workloads4.1/106.3/10
Value for Money5.7/108.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026)AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH
CPUApple M5 (10 Core)AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370
PassMark Score27,32235,173
CPU Cores4P+6E4P+8S
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score—20,472
RAM24 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display15.3″ Liquid Retina16″ IPS
Resolution2880x18642560x1600
Refresh Rate60 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density224 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.32 lbs4.19 lbs
Thickness0.45″0.79″
Amazon Rating4.8 ★ (748)5 ★ (3)
Value Score5.7/108.3/10

CPU Comparison

The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 is ~29% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (35,173 vs 27,322). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026) benchmark breakdown and AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070, 20,472 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright. See where it ranks in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6.2/10 vs 6.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026) will typically outlast the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH unplugged.

Display

MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026): 15.3″ Liquid Retina 2880x1864 @ 60 Hz. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026): 24 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.32 lbs / 0.45″ vs 4.19 lbs / 0.79″. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 24GB (2026) is 0.9 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.4 vs 6.

Value

Value scores land 5.7/10 vs 8.3/10. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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