Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10
28.2chipPerformancechip40.9
—Graphics80.2
26.5Displayspec-based35.3
64.5Batteryspec-based46.7
80.1Portabilityspec-based36.2
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1)5 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) scores 45.1 against 45.2 for Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1)
- 46% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 33% lower thickness: 16.1 mm vs 23.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 28
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 49.9 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+17% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
| Graphics | Apple M1 7-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X (unified) | DDR5 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,505Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49.9 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.7 h | — |
| Charging | 30 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.29 kg+46% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.1 mm+33% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, 65-100W PD), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 5MP with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur | Windows 11 Home |
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