Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
Buyers are overwhelmingly positive about this refurbished laptop, praising the seller's honesty and excellent customer service, especially when issues arose. One reviewer received a free upgrade to the next generation when stock ran out, and another got a faster replacement after a charging defect. The laptop itself is described as fast and in great condition, though one user noted the battery drains quickly during heavy web development work.
Pros
- Excellent customer service
- Honest and reliable seller
- Fast laptop performance
- Great refurbished condition
- Free upgrade to next generation
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Potential charging defects
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5-5300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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" T450, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (74th percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.