Apple MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74

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

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 takes 8 weighted points vs 6.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Refresh Rate. The Apple MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026) counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Highly Rated

Apple MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026)

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

Under $1300
4.8 (704)
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74

Intel Core i7 14650HX · NVIDIA RTX 5060

Under $1500
4.3 (43)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026)ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74
Gaming3.1/105.8/10
Productivity6/104.9/10
Programming5.3/105.2/10
Engineering / 3D4/105.5/10
Student6.4/104.8/10
Travel / Portability7.6/104.3/10
AI Workloads3.6/105.3/10
Value for Money5.6/107.6/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026)ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74
CPUApple M5 (10 Core)Intel Core i7 14650HX
PassMark Score27,32234,919
CPU Cores4P+6E8P+8E
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5060
G3DMark Score—18,197
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage512 GBSSD1 TBSSD
Display13.6″ Liquid Retina16″ IPS
Resolution2560 x 16641920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density225 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight2.7 lbs5.84 lbs
Thickness0.44″0.9″
Amazon Rating4.8 ★ (704)4.3 ★ (43)
Value Score5.6/107.6/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74's Intel Core i7 14650HX is ~28% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (34,919 vs 27,322). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Only the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5060, 18,197 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6/10 vs 4.9/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026) will typically outlast the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 unplugged.

Display

MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026): 13.6″ Liquid Retina 2560 x 1664 @ 60 Hz. ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 165 Hz. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026): 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

2.7 lbs / 0.44″ vs 5.84 lbs / 0.9″. The Apple MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026) is 3.1 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.6 vs 4.3.

Value

Value scores land 5.6/10 vs 7.6/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Apple MacBook Air (M5) (13.3" 2026) only if portability matter more to you.

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