Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
55.3Performance46.1
29.8Display35.1
72Battery52
79.6Portability71.9
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and performance (+9). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 72
- 42% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 19.7 mm
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,894
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+28%Top 11% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,700+23%Top 36% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+4% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.4 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+42% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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