Lenovo V14 Gen 7 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
44Performance44
23.3Display29.8
—Battery94.7
80.2Portability85.7
1 spec wins — Lenovo V14 Gen 72 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+7) and portability (+6). Lenovo V14 Gen 7 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo V14 Gen 7
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 80
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo V14 Gen 7 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+3% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo V14 Gen 7 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | — | Apple M5 (10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo V14 Gen 7 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo V14 Gen 7 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.24 kg+9% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo V14 Gen 7 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Biometrics | — | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo V14 Gen 7 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Related comparisons
Lenovo V14 Gen 7vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)VSLenovo V14 Gen 7vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)VSLenovo V14 Gen 7vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)VSLenovo V14 Gen 7vs 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