Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
56.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip66.1
73chipGraphics—
58Displayspec-based29.8
84Batteryspec-based94.7
71.3Portabilityspec-based85.7
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 66.7 against 66.8 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 13% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- 17% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,899
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+13% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+120% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 88 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.24 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 10MP IR camera with e-shutter and ToF sensor | — |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in the power button | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
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