Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
44.5Performance44
29.8Display29.2
66.7Battery64
88Portability68.9
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+19) and battery (+3). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 69
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 32% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16.6 mm
- 24% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.64 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- 186% higher charging: 100 W vs 35 W
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 39% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14.5 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 73 Wh+39% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 100 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+24% | 1.64 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+32% | 16.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 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), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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