Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
73 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 256GB SSD
Lenovo
34 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM is widely praised for its performance, build quality, and portability. Users highlight the premium feel, lightweight design, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and even virtual machines without slowdown. The midnight color is attractive but prone to fingerprints. Overall, it is seen as a worthy upgrade from older models, though some expected slightly more speed.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Powerful performance for multitasking
- Attractive midnight color
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Fingerprint magnet on midnight color
- Not as fast as some expected
Performance 5
Build quality 3
Portability 3
Color 3
Value for money 2
Fingerprints 1
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 256GB SSD
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Scores
Student
Compact
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | Intel Core i7 8665U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.36 kg |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.