Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,299. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) (Geekbench multi 14,800 vs 11,600).
- Longer battery: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) (18h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) (1.24 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Display: IPS (Liquid Retina) (Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)) vs IPS (ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025)).
- Cheaper: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (saves about $50 CAD).
MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,800 against 11,600 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) — roughly 28% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 34 FPS. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) lasts longer away from a charger, running 18 hours in our web-browsing test versus 7.4 hours. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is also easier to carry at 1.24 kg versus 2.2 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) uses a 13.6-inch IPS (Liquid Retina) panel (2560 x 1664, 60Hz), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) measured brighter at 476 nits, and covered 95% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $50 less than the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4). Weighed against our test scores (8.5 vs 7.2 overall), the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) review and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the MacBook Air 13 (M4) and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | MacBook Air 13 (M4) | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.5 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,349 | $1,299 ✓ |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (8-core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 16GB Unified LPDDR5x | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 256GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 13.6" IPS (Liquid Retina) | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 476 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 18 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 1.24 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 14,800 ✓ | 11,600 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 34 fps | 104 fps ✓ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (AppleCare+ available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,299. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the MacBook Air 13 (M4) or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,299. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for travel.
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