Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
16" · 2560×1600 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 46cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3225 PPI #10
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)189 PPI #16
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3600 nits #7
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)500 nits #13
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
Apple MacBook Air 13" M398% #15
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Apple MacBook Air 13" M360 Hz
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)240 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 has 19% higher pixel density (225 vs 189 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 39cm.
- Brightness: advantage Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 — The Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 is 22% brighter in SDR (500 vs 410 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 500 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560×1664 | 2560×1600 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 225 | 189 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm | 46cm |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 410 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 500 nits |
| Screen Size | 13.6" | 16" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 25 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,300 | 1:1,000,000 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 35 W | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 88% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 2024 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 13.6" | 16" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1664 (Better) | 2560×1600 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 225 (Better) | 189 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm (Better) | 46cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | G-SYNC |
| Response Time | 25 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits (Better) | 410 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits (Better) | 500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,300 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 35 W | 100 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 88% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)?
The Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 has 225 PPI compared to 189 PPI for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025).
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 requires 39cm vs 46cm for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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