Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) / ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) FA507UV (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

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

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) FA507UV (Ryzen 7 8845HS): FA507UV, Ryzen 7 8845HS version: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 15.6-inch Full HD 144 Hz display, 90 Wh battery. RAM (2 × 8 / 2 × 16 GB) and SSD (512 GB / 1 TB) depend on the retail SKU. FA507UV SKUs with the Ryzen 9 8945H, the RTX 4050 FA507UU and the 2023 FA507NV/XV are separate models.

SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) FA507UV (Ryzen 7 8845HS)
Release year20252024
Display13.6-inch Liquid Retina IPS; 2560 × 1664; 224 ppi; 500 nits; P3; True Tone Apple15.6-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) 16:9, anti-glare; 144 Hz; 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe; G-Sync

144 Hz shows motion smoothly when games reach up to 144 frames per second; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% sRGB suits web and game content; it is not a wide-gamut panel.

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ProcessorApple M4; 10-core CPU (4 performance, 6 efficiency); 16-core Neural Engine AppleAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.8 GHz, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS

The NPU is a dedicated unit for running some Windows AI features without loading the CPU or GPU. ASUS also sells this chassis in Ryzen 9 8945H SKUs.

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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 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; 1940 MHz at 140 W (1890 MHz boost + 50 MHz OC; 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

140 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost borrows budget from the CPU: 25 W is added to the sustained 115 W depending on load. This laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4060.

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Memory16 GB; 24 / 32 GB options

Unified memory; cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Apple		DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, two slots, dual channel; up to 64 GB (2 × 8 GB or 2 × 16 GB depending on SKU)

The modules are not soldered; going higher means replacing the installed modules. ASUS says memory speed varies by CPU.

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Storage256 GB; 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB options Apple512 GB or 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (by SKU); two M.2 PCIe slots in total

ASUS notes that only single-sided SSDs fit the M.2 slot because of components on the motherboard.

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Memory bandwidth120 GB/s Apple—
WirelessWi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3 AppleWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2 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 Apple—
KeyboardBacklit Magic Keyboard; Touch ID; Force Touch trackpad AppleBacklit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB ASUS
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—
Graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut game latency; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart.

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Ports—1 × USB4 Type-C (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbit/s), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45, 3.5 mm audio

The USB4 port provides 40 Gbit/s data and video out; G-SYNC is listed only for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. The RJ45 port does not support PoE.

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Audio and camera—2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling, array microphone; 720p HD camera ASUS
Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter (20 V, 12 A, ø6.0 mm)

ASUS says the battery can reach 50% in 30 minutes with the proper adapter while the laptop is off. Whether the adapter is included varies by country; the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port also accepts power.

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Operating system—Windows 11 Home

ASUS states the drivers are only compatible with Windows 11 24H2 or later.

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Security—Pluton security processor, Kensington lock slot, BIOS password ASUS
Durability—MIL-STD-810 testing (selected ASUS products)

ASUS says the testing is done under lab conditions, does not mean fitness for military use, and damage from trying to replicate the conditions is not covered by warranty.

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Size and weight—35.4 × 25.1 × 2.24–2.49 cm; 2.20 kg ASUS