Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
65.5Performance44
29.8Display23.3
55.3Battery33.3
79.6Portability67.3
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and performance (+22). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) 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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 67
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195Top 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995Top 27% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+33% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+5% | 1.59 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+39% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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