Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 8GB, 180GB SSD
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 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 8GB, 180GB SSD
The Lenovo ThinkPad T series laptop receives mixed feedback from verified purchasers. While many praise its build quality, fast SSD performance, and good resolution, several users report significant issues like faulty batteries and poor refurbishment quality. The overall sentiment is balanced between satisfaction with the hardware and frustration with the condition upon arrival.
Pros
- Fast SSD performance
- Good build quality
- 1600x900 resolution
- Great keyboard feel
- Long battery life
Cons
- Faulty battery issues
- Poor refurbishment quality
- Driver installation difficulties
- Disappointing condition on arrival
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | Intel Core i5 3320M |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.6 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 180 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 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★ | 2.16 kg |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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" T430, Core i5-3320M, 8GB, 180GB SSD
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 26 specs.