Weight
- ASUS TUF Gaming F16
- 2.2 kg
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
- 1.23 kg
Laptop comparison
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050) vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5
Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.
01Selected  ASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
KSh 198,000Out of Stock | 02  Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5
KSh 197,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 if you want a larger 90 Wh battery, a smoother 165 Hz display and a larger 16-inch screen. Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch if you want a brighter display (500 nits), a higher 2560 × 1664 screen resolution and Wi-Fi 7.
Display
- ASUS TUF Gaming F16
- 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
- 2560 × 1664
Refresh
- ASUS TUF Gaming F16
- 165 Hz display refresh rate
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
- 60 Hz display refresh rate
Performance
- ASUS TUF Gaming F16
- Intel Core i7-14650HX processor
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
- Apple M5 processor
Storage
- ASUS TUF Gaming F16
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
- SSD
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
ASUS TUF Gaming F16
- Larger battery: 90 Wh (vs 53.8 Wh).
- Smoother 165 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
- Larger 16-inch screen (vs 13.6-inch).
- Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
- 3 × USB-A.
- HDMI 2.1 FRL.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
- Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 300).
- Higher screen resolution: 2560 × 1664 (vs 1920 × 1200).
- Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
- Lighter: 1.23 kg (vs about 2.2 kg).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 | Apple MacBook Air 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, RTX 5050 Laptop GPU graphics | Apple M5 processor, Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU graphics |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | Up to 24 GB RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB storage | Up to 1 TB storage |
| Display | 16-inch LCD display, 165 Hz | 13.6-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi |
| Battery life | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion | Up to 15 hours per charge |
| Weight | About 2.2 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Software | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
| Stored energy | 90 Wh of stored energy | 53.8 Wh of stored energy |
| Charging | USB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported | 70 W wired charging |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Both have LCD displays.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Neither has a memory card slot.
In summary
Choose ASUS TUF F16 for Windows, a larger battery and a smoother screen; Apple MacBook Air 13-inch combines macOS, Apple 8-core / 10-core graphics and a lighter build.
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