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 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
55 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 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i7 8665U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | No | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.45 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | 50 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" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver0.044score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black0.012score per dollar
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.