Apple MacBook Air 13vsAORUS 7

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Apple
Apple MacBook Air 13
MacBook Air 13

Quick Stats

The MacBook Air 13's performance is respectable, yet not exceptional, meeting average user needs effectively somehow.
The Apple MacBook Air 13's build is a masterclass in minimalist design, exuding premium quality.
The MacBook Air 13's display is vibrant and bright, if not the highest resolution.
The MacBook Air 13 boasts a native resolution display with built-in SSD storage and 4GB of RAM.
AORUS
AORUS 7
7

Quick Stats

The AORUS 7's performance is held back by CPU thermal throttling, despite decent frame rates and quiet gaming.
The AORUS 7 laptop's build falls short due to noticeable CPU thermal throttling and poor heat dissipation.
The AORUS 7's decent display is passable for gaming and general use, despite some minor bleeding issues.
The AORUS 7's powerful specs include GTX 1660 Ti graphics and dual-channel memory for gaming performance.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Apple MacBook Air 13
#526
AORUS 7
Winner
#525
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Apple MacBook Air 13
#455
AORUS 7
#406
Winner
Display
Apple MacBook Air 13
#357
Winner
AORUS 7
#597
Performance
Apple MacBook Air 13
#780
AORUS 7
#288
Winner
Build
Apple MacBook Air 13
#135
Winner
AORUS 7
#443
Features
Apple MacBook Air 13
#24
Winner
AORUS 7
#221

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Apple Apple MacBook Air 13
AORUS AORUS 7
up to 24GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 12000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Apple M3 (8-core CPU)
Intel Core i7-10875H
Apple M3 GPU (8-core)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop, 80W)
soldered PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Apple MacBook Air 13

Strengths

Same industrial design we've seen since about 2010 but it's aging well, still one of the most attractive looking ultra books on the market
Has a lot of space to work with (about 86 gigs free) after installing Adobe CS 5.5 and other software
Can play Diablo 3 at 25-21 frames per second, making it possible to play some games, even if not for serious gaming
Speakers are quite nice and can run iTunes on just fine and play iTunes video and iTunes HD video without a problem
Photoshop runs smoothly with quick image analysis, rotation, and other filters
Haswell CPU refresh and Intel HD 5000 graphics provide good performance for general use
Pretty darn nice to have about almost 100 gigs free out of the box

Weaknesses

Not a serious gaming machine, but still has some limitations (e.g. turning up fans when playing demanding games)
Noise from fan when playing demanding games
Fan can get quite loud and kick in quickly when running demanding tasks or games
Texture quality is high, shadow quality is medium, physics is high, cluster density is high with anti-aliasing turned on may be too much for the MacBook Air to handle
Turning off anti-aliasing and reducing settings helps performance but makes graphics less pretty
Can't run demanding games at high framerates (only 25-21 FPS)
May have some limitations in terms of graphical power, especially when running demanding games

AORUS 7

Strengths

For the most part, gaming performance seemed fairly in line with other 1660 ti gaming laptops that I've tested.
The screen was decent for a gaming laptop in terms of color gamut brightness and contrast.
It has the uncommon advantage of being fully removable battery (although it's not sold by Gigabyte yet).
It can play basically any modern game with decent frame rates when combined with i7 cpu and dual channel memory.
The 512gb gig nvme m.2 ssd was performing well, excellent raid speeds but much lower rights comparatively.
It has a fair bit of unused space mainly towards the front which could have been better utilized for combating thermals.
It's using the clevo nh70 rcq chassis, a solid foundation for a gaming laptop.
The cpu power was able to get quite high once thermals were controlled.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Apple MacBook Air 13

The Apple MacBook Air 13, mid-2013 refresh, boasts the same sleek industrial design that has aged remarkably well since its debut in 2010. Powered by Intel's Haswell CPU and integrated HD 5000 graphics, this ultrabook delivers solid performance for everyday tasks. With a slim profile and lightweight construction, it's perfect for those who value portability without sacrificing power. In this review, we'll put the MacBook Air through its paces, testing its gaming capabilities, video playback, and creative apps to see if it still reigns as one of the top choices in its class.

AORUS 7

The AORUS 7 gaming laptop promises high-performance gaming on the go, but does it deliver? With an Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics, and 16GB of RAM, this 17-inch behemoth should be able to handle even the most demanding games. However, thermal limitations may hold it back, making its pricing a hard sell compared to competitors like the Lenovo Helios 300. Let's dive in and see if the AORUS 7 can live up to its full potential.

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