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MacBook Air 13 M4 vs ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024): which is better?

MacBook Air 13 M4 and ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) compared side by side across 107 specs and 8 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 107 SPECS · 8 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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APPLE

MacBook Air 13 M4

$999

BEST OVERALL

ASUS

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

$1,599

BEST FOR BUILD QUALITY

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The MacBook Air 13 M4 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.2/10 — 0.4 ahead of the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024). Tightest race: display, just 0.4 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 8 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

DISP

BATT

DESI

VALU

GAMI

BUIL

THER

MacBook Air 13 M4×4

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)×4

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4BEST OVERALL

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)BEST FOR BUILD QUALITY

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDesign — MacBook Air 13 M4 leads by 9.4

TIGHTESTDisplay — only 0.4 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

13 M4G14 2024

PerformanceiMacBook Air 13 M4 · +9.0

13 M49.0

G14 20240.0

DisplayiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +0.4

13 M48.8

G14 20249.2

BatteryiMacBook Air 13 M4 · +2.6

13 M49.6

G14 20247.0

DesigniMacBook Air 13 M4 · +9.4

13 M49.4

G14 20240.0

ValueiMacBook Air 13 M4 · +0.5

13 M48.9

G14 20248.4

Gaming PerformanceiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +8.7

13 M40.0

G14 20248.7

Build QualityiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +9.3

13 M40.0

G14 20249.3

ThermalsiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +7.5

13 M40.0

G14 20247.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01MacBook Air 13 M40.92BEST DEAL

02ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)0.55

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

107 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

MacBook Air 13 M4$9994W9.2

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)$1,5993W8.8

Battery TypeiSAME

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Battery CapacityMAHiSAME

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Included Adapter PowerWiSAME

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Fast ChargingiSAME

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Battery ReplaceableiSAME

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Has sleep-and-charge USB portsiSAME

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Has a MagSafe Power AdapteriSAME

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Geekbench 6 Result (Single)iSAME

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Battery LifeHRi

18 hr← BEST +100%

9 hr

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)iSAME

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Supports WiFiiSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)i

2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm

1x USB4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm

USB 4 20Gbps PortsiSAME

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USB 4 40Gbps PortsiSAME

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Thunderbolt 5 PortsiSAME

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Thunderbolt 4 PortsiSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)iSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (USB-A)iSAME

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Has WiFi VersioniSAME

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RJ45 PortsiSAME

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USB 2.0 PortsiSAME

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Has AirPlayiSAME

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Mini Display Port OutputsiSAME

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Has a VGA ConnectoriSAME

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Portsi

2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm

1x USB4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm

Webcami

12MP Center Stage

1080p with IR

Warranty PeriodiSAME

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Has a Backlit KeyboardiSAME

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Uses a Fanless DesigniSAME

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Has a Touch ScreeniSAME

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Refresh RateHZiSAME

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Contrast RatioiSAME

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Has Anti-Reflecting CoatingiSAME

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Supported DisplayiSAME

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WeightKGi

1.24 kg← 17% lighter

1.5 kg

Display SizeINi

13.6 in

14 in← BEST +3%

Resolutioni

2560 x 1664

2880x1800

Panel Typei

IPS Liquid Retina

OLED

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← BEST +100%

BrightnessNITSi

500 nits

600 nits← BEST +20%

Release DateiSAME

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Has Stereo SpeakersiSAME

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Has a Socket for a 3.5 mm Audio JackiSAME

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Megapixels (front camera)MPiSAME

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Has Front CameraiSAME

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Supports Ray TracingiSAME

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Supports DLSSiSAME

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Has a Dolby AtmosiSAME

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Stylus IncludediSAME

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Has a Fingerprint ScanneriSAME

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Number of MicrophonesiSAME

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Uses 3D Facial RecognitioniSAME

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Has Voice CommandsiSAME

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Has S/PDIF Out PortiSAME

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Has a GyroscopeiSAME

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Has GPSiSAME

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Has an AccelerometeriSAME

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Has a CompassiSAME

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Has an Optical Disc DriveiSAME

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LaptopiSAME

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CPU NameiSAME

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Has an Unlocked MultiplieriSAME

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Maximum Memory BandwidthGBiSAME

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Supports ECC MemoryiSAME

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Uses HMPiSAME

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Has TrustzoneiSAME

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Has NX BitiSAME

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RAMGBiSAME

16 GB

StorageGBi

256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD GB

1TB SSD GB

Semiconductor SizeNMiSAME

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Battery HealthiSAME

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Has Xess(XMX)iSAME

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Uses Flash StorageiSAME

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CPU ThreadsiSAME

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Is a NVMe SSDiSAME

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Uses For MultithreadingiSAME

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Maximum Memory AmountGBiSAME

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DDR Memory VersioniSAME

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Turbo Clock SpeedGHZiSAME

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Supports 64-BitsiSAME

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Processori

Apple M4

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

CPU Coresi

10← BEST +25%

Geekbench 6 (Multi)i

15,200← BEST +22%

12,500

Graphicsi

10-core Apple GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop)

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

MacBook Air 13 M4APPLE9.2

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) (8.8)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

MacBook Air 13 M4APPLE9.2

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) (0.6)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

MacBook Air 13 M4APPLE9.4

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 90%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) (0.0)

PRIORITY · BUILD QUALITY

Best for build quality

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)ASUS9.3

BUILD QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 89%

Best visible score in the build quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · MacBook Air 13 M4 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1APPLE0.0

MacBook Air 13 M4

“Silent, featherlight ultrabook with the M4 chip, all-day battery, and a premium Liquid Retina display.”

Battery 9.6

Design 9.4

Wins Battery Life

Wins RAM

TRADE-OFFOnly two Thunderbolt ports

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2ASUS0.0

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

“A redesigned 14-inch gaming powerhouse with an OLED display, Ryzen 9 power, and an unusually premium aluminum build.”

Build Quality 9.3

Display 9.2

Wins Display Size

Wins Brightness

TRADE-OFFRuns warm and can get loud under sustained load

BEST FOR BUILD QUALITYBest price →

Still deciding? The MacBook Air 13 M4 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.2/10 · WINS 4 OF 8 CATEGORIES

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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403): which is better?

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 is our overall pick, scoring 9.2/10 against 8.8/10 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) — a 5% edge. Current starting prices span $999–$1,599. The score weighs category-specific laptops attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 leads overall with a 9.2 total score.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 wins 5 comparable specs with a 5% weighted win rate.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4WINNER 9.2/10

Silent, featherlight ultrabook with the M4 chip, all-day battery, and a premium Liquid Retina display.

Pros

+ ~18 hour battery life
+ Silent fanless design
+ Fast, efficient M4 performance
+ Excellent build, display, and trackpad

Cons

− Only two Thunderbolt ports
− 256GB base storage fills fast
− No high-refresh display

Best for: Students and professionals · Travel and battery life · Quiet everyday work

“The best everyday laptop for most people: silent, light, long-lasting, and quick. The limited port selection and modest base storage are the only real caveats.”

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)8.8/10

A redesigned 14-inch gaming powerhouse with an OLED display, Ryzen 9 power, and an unusually premium aluminum build.

Pros

+ Premium CNC aluminum chassis, light for its class
+ Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
+ Strong gaming performance from RTX 4070
+ Good keyboard and large haptic touchpad

Cons

− Runs warm and can get loud under sustained load
− Battery life is mediocre while gaming
− Dropped the AniMe Matrix lid from prior gen

Best for: Gamers who travel frequently · Creators wanting OLED plus a capable GPU · Students needing power in a small bag

“The G14 is the do-it-all compact gaming laptop: premium build, a beautiful OLED screen, and enough GPU muscle for high-refresh 1080p and capable 1440p gaming. Thermals under sustained load and a smaller battery than ideal are the trade-offs for that slim…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific laptops specs, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 scores highest overall (9.2/10, 0.4 points ahead of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)?

The biggest measurable differences are Processor, Battery Life, Resolution. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 better value than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)?

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 starts around $999 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) around $1,599. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other laptops on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 laptops from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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