Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) / ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): 13.6-inch · M4

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X: G814JIR-N6074X: Core i9-14900HX, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 TB SSD, 18-inch 240 Hz IPS-level display, Windows 11 Pro. The G814JVR (RTX 4060) and G814JZR (RTX 4080) are separate SKUs in the same chassis; the 2023 G814JI and the 2025 Strix G18 are separate generations.

SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X
Release year20252024
Display13.6-inch Liquid Retina IPS; 2560 × 1664; 224 ppi; 500 nits; P3; True Tone Apple18-inch ROG Nebula, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), IPS-level, 240 Hz, 3 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated; anti-glare

240 Hz shows motion more smoothly and with less blur in fast games; G-Sync matches the refresh to the frame rate to reduce tearing.

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ProcessorApple M4; 10-core CPU (4 performance, 6 efficiency); 16-core Neural Engine AppleIntel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache ASUS
Graphics8-core GPU; 10-core GPU option; hardware ray tracing

The 10-core GPU is a configure-to-order option; the base model has 8 cores.

Apple		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2225 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

140 W is the top of NVIDIA’s allowed power range for the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU; the 25 W Dynamic Boost share moves to the GPU when CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered to the board.

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Memory16 GB; 24 / 32 GB options

Unified memory; cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Apple		32 GB (2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM); 2 SO-DIMM slots, dual channel

Because both slots are filled, upgrading means replacing the installed modules; memory speed depends on the processor’s support.

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Storage256 GB; 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB options Apple2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 M.2 PCIe slots in total (including the one in use) ASUS
Memory bandwidth120 GB/s Apple—
WirelessWi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3 AppleWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2×2 ASUS
Connections2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (40 Gbit/s; charging and DisplayPort); MagSafe 3; 3.5 mm jack with high-impedance headphone support Apple—
External displaysUp to 2 at 6K 60 Hz; native DisplayPort 1.4 output

Two external displays work while the built-in display runs at full resolution.

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Charging30 W adapter with the 8-core GPU model; 35 W dual USB-C with the 10-core model; 70 W option

Fast charging is supported with the 70 W adapter.

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Battery53.8 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 18 hours video streaming; up to 15 hours wireless web

Apple test figures; vary with use and configuration.

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Camera12 MP Center Stage; Desk View; 1080p video Apple—
AudioFour speakers; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; three-mic array with Voice Isolation Apple2 speakers with Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res (headphones); microphone array with AI noise cancelling ASUS
KeyboardBacklit Magic Keyboard; Touch ID; Force Touch trackpad Apple—
Size / weight30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm; 1.24 kg

Weight can vary by configuration.

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ColoursSky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight Apple—
Operating temperature10–35 °C Apple—
MUX and graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus switches without a restart.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s, DisplayPort); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging, G-SYNC); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; RJ45 LAN; 3.5 mm combo audio

USB-C charging is supported only on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; the Thunderbolt 4 port does not take charge. There is no SD card reader.

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Keyboard, camera and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit keyboard (with number pad); 720p HD camera; Aura Sync light bar

The camera has no IR sensor for Windows Hello face recognition.

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter with round (ø6.0) plug; a 100 W USB-C adapter is also listed

Which adapter is in the box varies by country. Performance is limited when charging over USB-C.

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Operating system and security—Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM; BIOS administrator and user passwords ASUS
Size and weight—39.9 × 29.4 × 2.31–3.08 cm; 3.00 kg ASUS