Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
41.4Performancespec-based55.2
—Graphicschip61
29.8Displayspec-based23.3
55.3Batteryspec-based34.5
79.6Portabilityspec-based76.1
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) scores 48.4 against 48.3 for Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel). 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)
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 48% higher capacity: 67 Wh vs 45 Wh
- 34% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 17.5 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 86% higher charging: 65 W vs 35 W
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,990 vs 12,066
- 10% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 1.51 kg
- Lower launch price: $984 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130+7%Top 11% | 2,925Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,066Bottom 33% | 14,990+24%Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+48% | 45 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7.3 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.36 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+34% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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