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In the realm of thin and light ultrabooks, a comparison between the MacBook Air and the Lenovo Yoga would be a compelling one. They're both priced similarly and offer more or less the same performance. Being smaller laptops, they're easier to carry and are generally more productive due to their ergonomic designs.
You might be confused between the two, considering how similar they are in terms of performance. To help with your research, we have put together a thorough comparison of the two, looking into their specs, design, performance, and much more.
MacBook Air vs Lenovo Yoga: How do the specs compare?
Obviously, both these laptops run on completely different operating systems featuring very different chipsets. The MacBook Air runs MacOS and has the M3 chip, whereas the Lenovo Yoga runs Windows and features the Intel Core Ultra, i7, and even AMD Ryzen chipsets. To get a better idea, let's delve into the specifications of the two in the table below.
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Right out of the box, you see that the MacBook and Yoga display sizes are quite similar, but the Yoga features an OLED panel, which is superior to the IPS on the Air. Moreover, the MacBook is much thinner and lighter than the Lenovo Yoga laptops.
Apart from different CPUs, they also feature completely different graphic processors, with Apple having 8 and 10-core GPUs and Lenovo featuring Integrated graphics and Nvidia RTX cards. We'll look into the performance of the two in the section below.
MacBook Air vs Lenovo Yoga: Performance Comparison
As mentioned above, both these laptops feature completely different CPUs and GPUs. The M3 is right there with the Ultra processors when it comes to performance but does not do very well in multi-core processing.
The GPUs are very much comparable when you consider a Lenovo laptop with either Integrated graphics or an Iris Xe card, but the scenario completely changes when you bring in an RTX-equipped laptop. The GPU cores on Apple MacBook Air just can't compete with the CUDA cores on the RTX cards. So for gaming, Lenovo would be the way to go as it features the Nvidia RTX GPUs.
Apple M3 vs Intel Core Ultra: Which is better?
We know that Lenovo Yoga offers superior gaming performance, but you might wonder how the CPUs perform. Both these laptops are excellent for multitasking and super fast processing. The MacBook Air 15 features the M3 chip, while the Lenovo Yoga features the Ultra 7 155H and Ultra 9 185H processors.
As you can see, the M3 offers better single-core performance, while the Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 processors are better for muti-threaded performance. This means the Ultra processors would be much more efficient for gaming and video editing. However, Apple is super popular among designers and creators for its processing capabilities.
So, I think either of these would do if you work with videos and content, but for gaming, I think the Lenovo Yoga laptops would be the better fit.
MacBook Air vs Lenovo Yoga: Display and battery comparison
Apple is always praised for its beautiful displays, and that is the case here in the MacBook Air series. However, it features an IPS display, compared to the Lenovo Yoga's OLED screen. While the MacBook does produce brighter tones, the latter has much more realistic colors and deeper blacks.
The new Lenovo Yoga Book 9i features a dual screen, with features like touch and OLED, making it perfect for designers. You can easily use a stylus, and as for most Yoga laptops, you can fold the display completely and use it as a tablet. You can use a stylus on the MacBook but that would require using another device as a sidecar, but that would only make it more expensive.
Thus, display-wise, Lenovo takes the win for display quality and versatility. They are similarly sized at 13" and 15", just that the Lenovo also comes with a 16". All in all, the final choice would be yours to make. If you prefer a foldable touchscreen display, go for Lenovo. But if you prefer a standard IPS display that produces bright color tones, go for the MacBook.
In terms of battery, however, Apple might be a better laptop. You see, the M3 chip is super efficient and is not too heavy on the battery life. However, the Intel Core Ultra processors paired with the RTX cards are super intensive on the battery life. Sure, Lenovo has a bigger battery, but MacBooks have a longer runtime, thus proving to be a better pick.
MacBook Air vs Lenovo Yoga: Which is more value-for-money?
Now, this would be a hard choice and rather something you'd have to decide based on what you require the laptop for. Both the MacBook Air and the Lenovo Yoga are excellent for creators, video editing, and graphic-intensive work. However, if you want to do all of that, along with gaming, Yoga laptops would be your best bet.
Getting into the prices, the Lenovo starts at a more affordable rate compared to the MacBook. The Yoga series starts at $699 for the budget versions, while the MacBook Air starts at $999 for the 13" M2. Both laptops get quite expensive with additional features and specs.
With additional memory and storage, the MacBook Air 15 can go as high as $2099, which isn't far off from Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i, which costs $1980.
MacBook Air vs Lenovo Yoga: Final Verdict
The comparison has come to a close and we have a clear winner. The Lenovo Yoga takes the win as it offers much better value for money with its overall performance. For almost the same price as the MacBook, you get a foldable display with touch features, RTX GPU, and a super-efficient processor.
However, the Air is still a viable option as it is right up there with the Yoga in terms of performance. If your work surrounds graphics and video editing, the MacBook Air would still be a solid option to go for. Moreover, it has a better battery life and a much thinner build.
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