Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Silver 2025
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Silver 2025
The MacBook Air 13-inch with the M4 chip has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers consistently praise its blazing-fast performance, exceptional battery life, and sleek, lightweight design. The laptop is described as a powerful yet portable machine that handles multitasking and creative work with ease, making it a top choice for students and professionals alike.
Pros
- Blazing fast M4 chip performance
- Exceptional battery life lasting all day
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Crisp and vibrant Retina display
- Comfortable and responsive keyboard
Cons
- Only two USB-C ports requiring a hub
- Not suitable for hardcore gaming or heavy video editing
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M4 8-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | Wide color (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 2.00 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 80 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 Silver 2025 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.