Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 (Intel)
The real choice here is the system: the Apple MacBook Air 13 runs macOS and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 runs Windows. Beyond that, the Apple MacBook Air 13 has a sharper screen and has a brighter screen, while the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 has an OLED screen and has HDMI and USB-A.
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Key differences
- Operating system Depends on you
They run different systems: the Apple MacBook Air 13 runs macOS and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 runs Windows. Pick the one that runs the apps you rely on.
- OLED screen Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 wins
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Apple MacBook Air 13's LCD.
- Sharpness Apple MacBook Air 13 wins
The Apple MacBook Air 13's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
- Ports Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 wins
Only the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 has HDMI and USB-A.
- Brightness Apple MacBook Air 13 wins
The Apple MacBook Air 13's screen is brighter (500 against 400 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13 if…
- You own an iPhone or prefer a Mac: it runs macOS and works smoothly with Apple devices.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 500 nits.
Choose the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 if…
- You need Windows programs or want to play PC games: it runs Windows 11, which runs almost anything.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors) and USB-A (for older USB accessories).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsOn the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are powerful enough for photo and video editing, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 11 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 0 | 1 |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.6". The Apple MacBook Air 13 has a sharper screen and has a brighter screen, while the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 has an OLED screen and has a slightly bigger screen.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | Wide colour (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Finish | — | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Apple MacBook Air 13 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18 hours | Up to 20.8 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 or USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 70 W or higher USB PD power source | Rapid Charge Boost: 2 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.39 kg |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 312 x 221 x 14.9 mm |
| Materials | 100% recycled aluminium enclosure | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Sky Blue | Luna Grey |
| Colours available | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The Apple MacBook Air 13 has Wi-Fi 7, while the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 has HDMI and USB-A.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C; charging, DisplayPort, USB 4 up to 40Gb/s), 1x MagSafe 3 (charging), 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack | 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, always on), 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, charging with USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 3 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | — | electronic shutter (E-shutter) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys, 12 full-height function keys, ambient light sensor | 6-row, multimedia Fn keys, 1.5 mm key travel, Copilot key, LED backlight |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing and Multi-Touch gestures | Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |
| Speakers | four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos | Stereo, 4x 2 W, Dolby Atmos, amplifier |
| Microphones | three-mic array with directional beamforming | quad-microphone array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM 2.0, E-shutter, IR camera for Windows Hello, BIOS passwords (administrator, user, hard disk), Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
They run different systems, so this comes down to the apps you use.
It is newer, and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | MDHH4B/A | 83CV0036UK |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |