Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
55.3Performance44
29.8Display29.2
72Battery64
79.6Portability68.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and portability (+11). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 64
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 69
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 31% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 16.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 43% higher charging: 100 W vs 70 W
- 10% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+6% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| 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 (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,700Top 36% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 73 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W | 100 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+8% | 1.64 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+31% | 16.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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