Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
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
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Based on the Q&A provided, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 Laptop features integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, weighs 1.40 lbs, and includes a variety of ports with Thunderbolt 4. However, questions about battery life, warranty extensions, RAM upgradeability, and external display support remain unanswered, indicating potential gaps in available information. The overall sentiment is neutral as no user opinions were shared.
Pros
- Lightweight at 1.40 lbs
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Thunderbolt 4 port included
Cons
- Battery life details unknown
- Warranty extension unclear
- RAM upgradeability not confirmed
- External display support unspecified
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | Intel Core i5 1135G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 0.64 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | 50 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 T14 Gen 2 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average cpu (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.