Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)
56.8Performance54.9
—Graphicschip53.4
29.8Displayspec-based29.8
67.2Batteryspec-based77.9
88Portabilityspec-based82.8
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 58 against 58 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- 39% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 18.6 mm
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,820 vs 2,899
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,903 vs 13,439
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,129
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 16% higher Web browsing endurance: 17.4 h vs 15 h
- 12% lower weight: 1.09 kg vs 1.24 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 RDNA 3.5 CUs) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,820+32%Top 5% | 2,899Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,903+11%Top 39% | 13,439Bottom 49% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53.8 Wh | 58 Wh+8% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | 17.4 h+16% |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.09 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+39% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber hybrid (top), aluminum or magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello; optional fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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