Apple
MacBook Air 15" (M3)
Laptops
$1,299List price
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MacBook Air 15" (M3) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Laptops
$1,599List price
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Your starting point
Buy the MacBook Air 15" (M3).
- Leads 4 of 6 rankable overall specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 2.
- Claimed battery life: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
How we reached this
We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.
Size: 15.3 inches vs 14.0 inches
It is also $300 cheaper.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the MacBook Air 15" (M3) has no HDMI port. the MacBook Air 15" (M3) has macOS, not Windows. the MacBook Air 15" (M3) has a 60 Hz display. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.
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The differences, in detail.
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| What you’re comparing | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| SizeDisplay | 15.3 inches | 14.0 inches |
| PanelDisplay | Liquid Retina IPS LED | ROG Nebula OLED |
| ProcessorPerformance | Apple M3 (8-core CPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU) |
| MemoryPerformance | 16GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz) |
| Claimed battery lifeBattery | Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback | Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming |
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Both sides of the decision
What you gain. What you give up.
MacBook Air 15" (M3)
Reasons to choose it
- Completely fanless silent operation
- Slim 11.5mm aluminum design with massive battery life
- Vibrant Liquid Retina display with dual external monitor support
Worth considering
- Display limited to 60Hz without ProMotion
- Base model memory and storage are soldered and non-upgradable
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Reasons to choose it
- Class-leading 3K 120Hz OLED gaming display
- Compact CNC aluminum chassis under 3.3 lb
- Strong gaming performance with RTX 40-series GPU
Worth considering
- Soldered RAM (no SO-DIMM expansion slots)
- Fan noise gets loud under intense gaming loads
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Published specs. Visible sources.
Clinchmark compares manufacturer specifications and other published information. We have not independently lab-tested these products. Editorial assessments and unknown values are identified in the specification details.
Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.
Still weighing it up?
Which is cheaper, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?
MacBook Air 15" (M3) costs $300 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the MacBook Air 15" (M3) or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?
Both has this deal-breaker: no touchscreen. No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Which is better for travel, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?
For travel, buy the MacBook Air 15" (M3). Leads 3 of 3 rankable travel specs. Claimed battery life: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 29 specs tracked here, 23 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.