Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
42.1Performance44
26.5Display29.8
49.3Battery94.7
73.9Portability85.7
1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and portability (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 5 14 (2024)
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 74
- 80% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 10 h
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+3% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Apple M5 (10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Top 52% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Top 69% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 18 h+80% |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.24 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
Related comparisons
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)vs Lenovo V14 Gen 7VSLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)VSLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)VSLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)vs IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10VSApple MacBook Air 13 (M5)vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7xVSApple MacBook Air 13 (M5)vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)VSApple MacBook Air 13 (M5)vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)VSApple MacBook Air 13 (M5)vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura EditionVS