Laptop Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs MacBook Air 13" M5in Kenya
KSh 189,999 vs KSh 175,000 · Updated April 2026
ASUS · Gaming Laptop
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
KSh 189,999
- RTX 5080 — flagship laptop GPU
- 240Hz QHD+ display
- MUX switch for maximum gaming performance
Apple · MacBook
MacBook Air 13" M5
KSh 175,000
- 2026 M5 chip — 30% faster than M4
- Complete silence — zero fans
- Up to 24GB unified memory
Spec
ROG Strix G16
Air 13 M5
Price (KSh)
KSh 189,999
KSh 175,000
Type
Gaming Laptop
MacBook
Screen Size
16"
13.6"
Display Type
QHD+ IPS
Liquid Retina IPS
Refresh Rate
240Hz
60Hz
Resolution
2560×1600
2560×1664
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Apple M5
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB
10-core GPU
RAM
32GB DDR5
16GB / 24GB
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD
Battery Life
Up to 4hrs gaming
Up to 18hrs
Charging
240W adapter
30W / 70W MagSafe
OS
Windows 11
macOS
Weight
2.5kg
1.24kg
Ports
2× USB-A, 1× USB-C TB4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, RJ45
2× Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe, 3.5mm
ROG Strix G16 Verdict
The no-compromise gaming laptop. RTX 5080 handles 4K gaming and AAA titles at ultra settings. Best for hardcore gamers.
Air 13 M5 Verdict
The 2026 MacBook Air upgrade. M5 chip is significantly faster than M4. If you're buying new, go M5 over M4.
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