Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The refurbished Lenovo laptop generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, especially for students or light home use. Most users found it fast, functional, and in good condition, though a few reported cosmetic issues like scratches or a cracked lid. Verified buyers praised its affordability and suitability for tasks like homework or networking studies.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good performance for basic tasks
- Fast and responsive
- Lightweight design
- Good display quality
Cons
- Occasional cosmetic damage
- Risk of cracked lid on delivery
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users appreciate the fast M4 processor, long battery life, and lightweight design, though some note limited storage and only two Thunderbolt ports as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a powerful and reliable upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Long battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful screen and display
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- Expensive storage upgrade from Apple
- Requires dongle for more ports
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 5th | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3L | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | No | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.