Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Apple
87 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Black
Lenovo
24 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users upgrading from older models note the faster processor, lighter weight, and excellent battery life. The only recurring complaint is the high cost of internal storage upgrades, with many opting for cheaper external drives instead.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful display
Cons
- Expensive internal storage upgrades
- Only 2 USB/Thunderbolt ports
- Requires external storage for large files
Performance 5
Portability 4
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage cost 2
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Black
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Scores
Compact
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | i5-3320M |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | TN |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 2.16 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 7 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Black
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average screen (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.