Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (2 tied) — including overall score (6.9/10 vs 6.2/10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: which one should you buy?
Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 if you care most about overall score (6.9/10 vs 6.2/10), performance score (7.7/10 vs 6.7/10) and display score (5.4/10 vs 3.8/10).
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 if you care most about portability score (9/10 vs 8.1/10), gpu compute (4.6 TFLOPS vs 3.8 TFLOPS) and charging speed (65 W vs 35 W).
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Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 6.2/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1/10 | 9/10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.21 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 18.56 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 | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 313 x 219.4 x 15.85-18.56 mm 12.32 x 8.64 x 0.62-0.73 inches |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 687 cm2 (106.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.5 x 6.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 956 | 755 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 167 | 118 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14368 | 11934 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3700 | 3225 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 6 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 6 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.46 GHz | 4.04 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M4 (10-Core) | X2P-42-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 4.6 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X2-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 500 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1470 MHz | 910 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 18 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-45 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 9523 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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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 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 3.8/10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1641:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 24 ms | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~82.8% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 5.8 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 180° |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 58 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 | 2:44 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9378C |
| Speaker loudness | ~85.8 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
- Overall score: 6.9/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Performance score: 7.7/10 (vs 6.7/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 8.3/10)
- Display score: 5.4/10 (vs 3.8/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 956 (vs 755)
- Cinebench (single-core): 167 (vs 118)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14368 (vs 11934)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3700 (vs 3225)
- CPU threads: 10 (vs 6)
- Display size: 15.3 in (vs 14 in)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 224 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 66.5 Wh (vs 58 Wh)
- Thickness: 11.5 mm (vs 18.56 mm)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7
- Portability score: 9/10 (vs 8.1/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- GPU compute: 4.6 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Storage upgradable
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 35 W)
- Weight: 1.21 kg (vs 1.51 kg)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
- HDMI port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7?
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (2 tied) — including overall score (6.9/10 vs 6.2/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 costs around $1299, $400 less than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 at around $1699.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.9/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs 6.2/10); performance score (7.7/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs 6.7/10); portability score (9/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 vs 8.1/10).