ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB vs MacBook Air 13-inch M5
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| Feature |  ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB |  MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16-inch | 13.6 inches |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Apple M5 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Apple |
| Model | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608 | MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026) |
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Form Factor | Gaming laptop | Clamshell |
| Color | Mecha Gray | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Design
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm |
| Weight | Starting at 2.2 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16-inch | 13.6 inches |
| Display Type | IPS-level anti-glare | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 2560 × 1664 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone |
Performance
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Apple M5 |
| CPU | 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 30 MB cache | 10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| Graphics Memory | 8 GB GDDR7 | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion | 53.8Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Varies by gaming workload and configuration | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback |
| Charging | USB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter |
| Power Adapter | 240 W AC adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video |
| Speakers | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier | Four-speaker sound system |
| Microphones | Built-in array microphone | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Full-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | 1-zone RGB backlight | Yes |
| Trackpad | Precision multi-touch touchpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | No | Touch ID |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3 × USB-A | No |
| USB-C | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps | 2 × USB-C ports |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort via USB-C | DisplayPort output over USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
| Other Ports | RJ-45 Ethernet; DC input | MagSafe 3 |
Additional Features
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Firmware TPM | Touch ID |
| Cooling | Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsink | Fanless passive cooling |
| Special Features | MIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus | Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Thread, 16-core Neural Engine; supports up to two external displays |
What's in the Box
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 – Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |