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Apple MacBook Air 13" (M3, 2024)VSLenovo Legion Slim 5 (Gen 9, 2024)
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Apple Hardware
Apple MacBook Air 13" (M3, 2024)
Retail Price£1,099
4.8(342 Reviews Rated)
Best Suited For
ProgrammingTravelStudentsGeneral Productivity
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Lenovo Hardware
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (Gen 9, 2024)
Retail Price£1,199
4.7(156 Reviews Rated)
Best Suited For
Mid-range GamingEngineering StudentsHeavy CodingBudget Creators
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Open Specs SheetThe Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (Gen 9, 2024) leads overall spec scores by compatible margins.
| Specification Key | Apple MacBook Air 13" (M3, 2024) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (Gen 9, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Apple M3 (8-core CPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8 Cores) |
| Graphics (GPU) | 10-core Apple GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4060 (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1000 GB |
| Screen Size | 13.6 Inches | 16 Inches |
| Resolution / Refresh | 2560 x 1664 / 60Hz | 2560 x 1600 / 165Hz |
| Battery Endurance | 18 Hours | 6 Hours |
| Weight (Portability) | 1.24 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Heuristics Compatibility Score | 82/100 | 90/100 |