Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
44.5Performance47.5
29.8Display41.6
66.7Battery78.7
88Portability75.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)8 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and display (+12). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 75
- 29% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16 mm
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,540
- 15% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.46 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 186% higher charging: 100 W vs 35 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+20%Top 22% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | 12,578+5%Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 84 Wh+60% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 100 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+15% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+29% | 16 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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