Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
The real choice here is the system: the Apple MacBook Air 13 runs macOS and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition runs Windows. On the specs, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has the edge: it lasts longer on a charge and has more storage.
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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 7i Aura Edition runs Windows. Pick the one that runs the apps you rely on.
- Battery life Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition should last longer on a charge: it has a 70 Wh battery against 53.8 Wh.
- Storage Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Apple MacBook Air 13's LCD.
- Ports Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition wins
Only the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has HDMI, USB-A and an SD card reader.
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 7i Aura Edition if…
- You need Windows programs or want to play PC games: it runs Windows 11, which runs almost anything.
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 34 hours).
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- 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), USB-A (for older USB accessories) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition leads on battery and weight, performance, ports and wireless and extras; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Apple MacBook Air 13 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 47 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| 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 7i Aura Edition 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 7i Aura Edition has an OLED screen and has a slightly bigger screen.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision |
| Finish | — | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Apple MacBook Air 13 is slimmer, while the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition lasts longer on a charge.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18 hours | Up to 34 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 70 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 Express: 3 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge (only when hibernating or shut down) |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.19 kg |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 312 x 219.3 x 13.9 mm |
| Materials | 100% recycled aluminium enclosure | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom); anodized with sandblasting |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Sky Blue | Luna Grey |
| Colours available | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Luna Grey, Seashell |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has HDMI, USB-A and an SD card reader, and the Apple MacBook Air 13 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C; charging, DisplayPort, USB 4 up to 40Gb/s), 1x MagSafe 3 (charging), 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, both charge via USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1, Always On), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD card reader |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features and has a sharper webcam, and the Apple MacBook Air 13 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP + IR |
| Webcam privacy | — | E-shutter (electronic shutter, switch on the side) |
| 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 multi-touch, Precision TouchPad, 80 x 135 mm |
| Speakers | four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos | 4 stereo speakers: 2x 2 W woofers + 2x 2 W tweeters, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp |
| Microphones | three-mic array with directional beamforming | Quad-microphone array (3D array) |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM 2.0, IR camera for Windows Hello, E-shutter, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection |
Software and model
They run different systems, so this comes down to the apps you use.
It is newer, and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | MDHH4B/A | 83JX0055UK |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |