Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 comes out ahead overall, scoring 95% to 5% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (6.9 /10 vs 5.6 /10).
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 scored 95%, Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 scored 5%.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 is priced around $1199, Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 around $1666.
How Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Rank
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
Apple M4 (10-Core) ranks in the top 7% of 45 CPUs we track.
Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) ranks in the top 18% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
Custom storage interface ranks in the top 75% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 67% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Adreno X1-85 ranks in the top 66% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 50% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.
Carbon fiber build ranks in the top 25% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 /10 | 5.6 /10 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.4 /10 | 8.9 /10 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 16.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9 mm |
| Footprint | 654 cm2 (101.3 inches2) | 688 cm2 (106.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.5 x 7.4 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.6 /10 | 6.4 /10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 933 | 878 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 166 | 102 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14223 | 13498 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3622 | 2279 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.46 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M4 (10-Core) | X1E-78-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1470 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 18 W | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.3 /10 | 3.8 /10 |
| Display size | 13.6 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 225 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1494:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.9% | 100% |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% | ~82.6% |
| Side bezels | 5.6 mm | 6.1 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | — |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.5 /10 | 7.8 /10 |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 58 Wh |
| Charging speed | 30 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:40 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7 /10 | 7 /10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9385 |
| Speaker loudness | ~77 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
- Overall score: 6.9 /10 (vs 5.6 /10)
- Performance score: 7.6 /10 (vs 6.4 /10)
- Portability score: 9.4 /10 (vs 8.9 /10)
- Battery score: 8.5 /10 (vs 7.8 /10)
- Display score: 5.3 /10 (vs 3.8 /10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 933 (vs 878 )
- Cinebench (single-core): 166 (vs 102 )
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14223 (vs 13498 )
- Geekbench (single-core): 3622 (vs 2279 )
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm (vs 16.9 mm)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 10 )
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13.6 in)
- Battery capacity: 58 Wh (vs 53.8 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 30 W)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6 )
- HDMI port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better overall score, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 has the better overall score at 6.9 /10, versus 5.6 /10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.
Which has the better performance score, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 has the better performance score at 7.6 /10, versus 6.4 /10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.
Which has the better portability score, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 has the better portability score at 9.4 /10, versus 8.9 /10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.
Which has the better battery score, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 has the better battery score at 8.5 /10, versus 7.8 /10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.