Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
83 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2019, Core i5-10210U, 16GB, 256GB SSD
Lenovo
32 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
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
Performance 6
Portability 5
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage capacity 2
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2019, Core i5-10210U, 16GB, 256GB SSD
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Scores
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Compact
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 10210U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 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★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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)
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2019, Core i5-10210U, 16GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (66th percentile)
- 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" M4
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.