Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
41.4Performancespec-basedchip44.9
—Graphics82.1
29.8Displayspec-based39.9
55.3Batteryspec-based46.7
79.6Portabilityspec-based41.9
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) scores 48.4 against 48.5 for Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
- 47% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 21.9 mm
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 34% lower weight: 1.51 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 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
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,066Bottom 33% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 10,397Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 80 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 230 W+557% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+34% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+47% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / 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 15 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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