Choose the MacBook Air 13 if…
- You prefer macOS.
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 (Gen 11)
The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 is the stronger laptop here: it has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge.
The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 is the stronger laptop here: it has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge.
The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 is the stronger laptop here: it has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge.
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| Spec | MacBook Air 13 | Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
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Display
Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
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Battery life
Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
Choose the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You prefer Windows.
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
Choose the MacBook Air 13 if…
- You prefer macOS.
Choose the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You prefer Windows.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
Choose the MacBook Air 13 if…
- You prefer macOS.
Choose the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You prefer Windows.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | MacBook Air 13 | Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 4 performance + 4 low-power efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | Intel 18A |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Apple M5 8-core GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Threads | — | 8 |
| Base clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Max boost clock | — | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | — | 12 MB |
| Processor base power | — | 25 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | — |
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | — | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage type | — | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Color range | Wide color (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| HDR | — | HDR 1000 True Black |
| Finish | — | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | — | — |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 should last longer between charges. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charger | 40 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | USB-C |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source | — |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | — |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in) | 312.6 x 213.8 x 13.9 mm (12.31 x 8.42 x 0.55 in) |
| Color | Silver | Seashell |
| Colors available | Silver | Seashell |
| Materials | — | Magnesium-aluminum (Top), Magnesium-aluminum (Bottom) |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 2.1) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP RGB+IR |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys | Backlit, English |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 in) |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support for Spatial Audio | 4 stereo speakers, 2W x2 (woofers), 2W x2 (tweeters), optimized with Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier (AMP) |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | dual |
| Webcam privacy | — | camera privacy shutter / E-shutter |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | — | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Software and model | ||
| Pick by the apps you use: the MacBook Air 13 runs macOS, the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 Windows. | ||
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 | Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 4 performance + 4 low-power efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | Intel 18A |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Apple M5 8-core GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Threads | — | 8 |
| Base clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Max boost clock | — | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | — | 12 MB |
| Processor base power | — | 25 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | — |
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | — | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage type | — | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Color range | Wide color (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| HDR | — | HDR 1000 True Black |
| Finish | — | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | — | — |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 should last longer between charges. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charger | 40 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | USB-C |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source | — |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | — |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in) | 312.6 x 213.8 x 13.9 mm (12.31 x 8.42 x 0.55 in) |
| Color | Silver | Seashell |
| Colors available | Silver | Seashell |
| Materials | — | Magnesium-aluminum (Top), Magnesium-aluminum (Bottom) |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 2.1) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP RGB+IR |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys | Backlit, English |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 in) |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support for Spatial Audio | 4 stereo speakers, 2W x2 (woofers), 2W x2 (tweeters), optimized with Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier (AMP) |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | dual |
| Webcam privacy | — | camera privacy shutter / E-shutter |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | — | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Software and model | ||
| Pick by the apps you use: the MacBook Air 13 runs macOS, the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 Windows. | ||
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 | Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 4 performance + 4 low-power efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | Intel 18A |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Apple M5 8-core GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Threads | — | 8 |
| Base clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Max boost clock | — | 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | — | 12 MB |
| Processor base power | — | 25 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 49 TOPS |
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | — | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage type | — | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Color range | Wide color (P3) | 100% P3, 100% sRGB |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Finish | — | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 should last longer between charges. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18 hours | Up to 26.53 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charger | 40 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | USB-C |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source | — |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | — |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in) | 312.6 x 213.8 x 13.9 mm (12.31 x 8.42 x 0.55 in) |
| Color | Silver | Seashell |
| Colors available | Silver | Seashell |
| Materials | — | Magnesium-aluminum (Top), Magnesium-aluminum (Bottom) |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 2.1) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 5.0MP + IR |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys | Backlit, English |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 in) |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support for Spatial Audio | 4 stereo speakers, 2W x2 (woofers), 2W x2 (tweeters), optimized with Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier (AMP) |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | 4x, Array |
| Webcam privacy | — | camera privacy shutter / E-shutter |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | — | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Software and model | ||
| Pick by the apps you use: the MacBook Air 13 runs macOS, the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 14 Windows. | ||
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
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