Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
32.4chipPerformancechip42.4
—Graphicschip47.3
29.8Displayspec-based26.5
63.3Batteryspec-based81.3
88Portabilityspec-based52.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) scores 48.6 against 48.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2)
- 52% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.89 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,623
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 32
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 117% higher charging: 65 W vs 30 W
- 63% higher capacity: 86 Wh vs 52.6 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | Apple M2 8-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 86 Wh+63% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.1 h | — |
| Charging | 30 W | 65 W+117% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+34% | 1.89 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+52% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD up to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (in power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Pro |
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