Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
55.3Performance42.1
29.8Display26.5
72Battery49.3
79.6Portability73.9
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and performance (+13). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (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 15 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 74
- 50% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 10 h
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+42% | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,700+20% | 12,300 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+17% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+50% | 10 h |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.46 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+32% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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