Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
44.5Performance43.7
29.8Display39.9
66.7Battery46.7
88Portability41.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+46) and battery (+20). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 battery score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 42
- 114% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 7 h
- 48% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 21.9 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 30
- 557% higher charging: 230 W vs 35 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 52% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+17% | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000 | 12,300+3% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 80 Wh+52% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+114% | 7 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 230 W+557% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+46% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+48% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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