Laptop Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs MacBook Air 15" M5in Kenya
KSh 189,999 vs KSh 250,000 · 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 15" M5
KSh 250,000
- Largest fanless laptop screen
- 15.3" Liquid Retina display
- Same M5 performance as 13" in a bigger body
Spec
ROG Strix G16
Air 15 M5
Price (KSh)
KSh 189,999
KSh 250,000
Type
Gaming Laptop
MacBook
Screen Size
16"
15.3"
Display Type
QHD+ IPS
Liquid Retina IPS
Refresh Rate
240Hz
60Hz
Resolution
2560×1600
2880×1864
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
35W / 70W MagSafe
OS
Windows 11
macOS
Weight
2.5kg
1.51kg
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 15 M5 Verdict
For those who want screen real estate without a Pro. Same M5 chip and battery life as the 13", just bigger and heavier.
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