Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
44Performance44
23.3Display29.8
33.3Battery94.7
67.3Portability85.7
1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+61) and portability (+18). 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- 13% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 67
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 22% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.59 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+13% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.24 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) | — |
| Webcam | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) | — |
| Biometrics | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | macOS |
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