Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: which one should you buy?
Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 if you care most about overall score (7/10 vs 6.4/10), performance score (8/10 vs 6.4/10) and portability score (9.4/10 vs 8.8/10).
Choose the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 if you care most about display score (7/10 vs 5.3/10), cpu threads (12 vs 10) and gpu compute (3.8 TFLOPS vs 3.3 TFLOPS).
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.4/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.28 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 12.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Blue |
| 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 | 325 x 225.15 x 12.9 mm |
| Footprint | 654 cm2 (101.3 inches2) | 732 cm2 (113.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 13.5 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1126 | 866 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 199 | 102 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 16670 | 13385 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4091 | 2274 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (8-сore GPU) | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 (8-сore GPU) Apple M5 (10-Core) | X1E-78-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.3 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (8-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 GPU (8-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (8-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
|
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
|
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 |
| Display size | 13.6 in | 14.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 225 ppi | 239 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2944 x 1840 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1437:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 20 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% | ~83.3% |
| Side bezels | 5.6 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 165° |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging speed | 35 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 | — | 2:05 hr |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 3x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
|
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | ~82.1 dB | ~81.3 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W, 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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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 M5
- Overall score: 7/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Performance score: 8/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Portability score: 9.4/10 (vs 8.8/10)
- Battery score: 8.4/10 (vs 7.7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1126 (vs 866)
- Cinebench (single-core): 199 (vs 102)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 16670 (vs 13385)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4091 (vs 2274)
- Weight: 1.23 kg (vs 1.28 kg)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm (vs 12.9 mm)
- Fingerprint reader
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.3)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Display score: 7/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 8/10 (vs 7.9/10)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 10)
- GPU compute: 3.8 TFLOPS (vs 3.3 TFLOPS)
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 14.5 in (vs 13.6 in)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Pixel density: 239 ppi (vs 225 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 70 Wh (vs 53.8 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 35 W)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 or the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14?
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 or the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 costs around $1099, $200 less than the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 at around $1299.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (7/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs 6.4/10); performance score (8/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs 6.4/10); portability score (9.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 vs 8.8/10).