Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
43.7Performance44
39.9Display29.8
46.7Battery94.7
41.9Portability85.7
3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and portability (+44). 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 30
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 18% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 42
- 157% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 7 h
- 46% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Apple M5 (10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Top 52% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Top 69% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | 18 h+157% |
| Charging | 230 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.24 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | — |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
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