Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
65.5Performance43.7
29.8Display39.9
55.3Battery46.7
79.6Portability41.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+38) and performance (+22). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 42
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,600
- 47% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 21.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 30
- 283% higher charging: 230 W vs 60 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+61%Top 11% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+38%Top 38% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 80 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 230 W+283% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+34% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+47% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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