Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5): 13.6-inch · M5

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X: G614JIR-N4107X: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 32 GB DDR5-5600, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch 2560 × 1600 240 Hz display, Windows 11 Pro. The RTX 4060 G614JVR, the RTX 4080 G614JZR and G614JIR SKUs with other RAM/SSD sizes are separate configurations.

Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X
Release year	2026	2024
Display	13.6-inch Liquid Retina IPS; 2560 × 1664; 224 ppi; 500 nits; P3; True Tone Apple	ROG Nebula Display: 16-inch, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated 240 Hz makes motion smoother when a game approaches 240 frames per second; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 means a wide gamut covering the cinema colour space; Pantone validation refers to factory colour calibration. ASUS
Processor	Apple M5; 10-core CPU (4 performance, 6 efficiency); 16-core Neural Engine Apple	Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache HX-series chips are laptop processors that run at high power limits for gaming and content creation; in multi-core work the chassis cooling decides the result. ASUS
Graphics	8-core GPU; 10-core GPU option; hardware ray tracing; Neural Accelerators The 10-core GPU is a configure-to-order option; the base model has 8 cores. Apple	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; 2225 MHz at 140 W (2175 MHz boost + 50 MHz OC; 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) 140 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost borrows budget from the CPU: 25 W is added to the sustained 115 W depending on load balance. This laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4070. ASUS
Memory	16 GB; 24 / 32 GB options Unified memory; cannot be upgraded after purchase. Apple	32 GB: 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, dual channel; up to 32 GB Both slots are populated and ASUS lists 32 GB as the maximum for this model; the modules are not soldered. ASUS notes memory speed varies by CPU. ASUS
Storage	512 GB; 1 / 2 / 4 TB options Apple	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 PCIe slots in total ASUS counts two M.2 PCIe slots including the used one; a second SSD can go in the other slot. ASUS
Memory bandwidth	153 GB/s Apple	—
Wireless	Apple N1: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread Apple	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) tri-band 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6E can use the 6 GHz band, subject to national regulation and Windows 11 driver support. ASUS
Connections	2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (40 Gbit/s; charging and DisplayPort); MagSafe 3; 3.5 mm jack with high-impedance headphone support Apple	—
External displays	Up to 2: each up to 6K 60 Hz or 4K 144 Hz; a single display up to 8K 60 Hz, 5K 120 Hz or 4K 240 Hz Both external displays can run from one Thunderbolt port while the built-in display stays on. Apple	—
Charging	40 W Dynamic Power Adapter in the box (60 W max); 35 W dual USB-C or 70 W options Fast charging requires a 70 W or higher USB PD source. Apple	—
Battery	53.8 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 18 hours video streaming; up to 15 hours wireless web Apple test figures; vary with use and configuration. Apple	—
Camera	12 MP Center Stage; Desk View; 1080p video Apple	—
Audio	Four speakers; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; three-mic array with Voice Isolation Apple	—
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard; Touch ID; Force Touch trackpad Apple	Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync logo and light bar ASUS
Size / weight	30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm; 1.23 kg Weight can vary by configuration. Apple	—
Colours	Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight Apple	—
Operating temperature	10–35 °C Apple	—
Graphics switching	—	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut latency and performance loss in games; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart. ASUS
Ports	—	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbit/s), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45, 3.5 mm audio ASUS lists G-SYNC only for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, which also accepts charging from the 100 W USB-C adapter. HDMI 2.1 FRL allows high refresh rates at high resolution on compatible TVs and monitors. ASUS
Audio and camera	—	2 speakers with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling, array microphone; 720p HD camera ASUS
Battery and power	—	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter (20 V, 14 A, ø6.0 mm) and 100 W USB-C adapter ASUS lists a 100 W USB-C adapter in the box as well; the 280 W brick is for full performance. Included adapters and accessories can vary by country. ASUS
Operating system	—	Windows 11 Pro ASUS
Security	—	Firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password ASUS
In the box	—	ROG backpack, ROG Impact gaming mouse, 100 W USB-C adapter ASUS says included accessories vary by country. ASUS
Size and weight	—	35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS