Lenovo ThinkPad E15 vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
35 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users upgrading from older models note the faster processor, lighter weight, and excellent battery life. The only recurring complaint is the high cost of internal storage upgrades, with many opting for cheaper external drives instead.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful display
Cons
- Expensive internal storage upgrades
- Only 2 USB/Thunderbolt ports
- Requires external storage for large files
Performance 5
Portability 4
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage cost 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad E15 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1135G7 | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black0.072score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight0.062score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.