Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
44.5Performance59.2
29.8Display75.1
66.7Battery78.7
88Portability56.9
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and performance (+15). 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 57
- 37% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 17.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- 600% higher charging: 245 W vs 35 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+4%Top 22% | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | 17,431+45%Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 84 Wh+60% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 245 W+600% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+37% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+37% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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