Lenovo Slim 7 14" 83MC0001US vs Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz
Lenovo Slim 7 14" 83MC0001US, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Luna Grey
Lenovo
75 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz 2019, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Space Gray
Apple
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Slim 7 14" 83MC0001US, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Luna Grey
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz 2019, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Space Gray
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly pleased with this refurbished MacBook Air, noting its near-mint physical condition, smooth performance for everyday tasks, and excellent value compared to buying new. A few minor issues are mentioned, such as a slightly worn charger or an occasional screen glitch, but these are seen as negligible trade-offs for the price. One verified buyer reported a serious activation lock issue with the previous owner's Apple ID, though others dismissed this as user error.
Pros
- Near-mint physical condition
- Smooth performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent value for the price
- Good battery health
- Bright and beautiful display
Cons
- Minor activation lock issue reported
- Charger quality may be slightly worn
- Battery life shorter than older models
- Occasional screen glitch when switching modes
- Lack of USB-A ports
Physical condition 8
Value for money 7
Battery life 4
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Activation lock issue 2
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Specifications
| Lenovo Slim 7 14" 83MC0001US | Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc 140V★ | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | LPDDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | BT5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | No Onboard Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.25 kg★ |
| Battery | 70 Wh★ | 30 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Slim 7 14" 83MC0001US, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Luna Grey
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz 2019, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Space Gray
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo Slim 7 14" 83MC0001US, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Luna Grey0.040score per dollar
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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz 2019, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Space Gray0.147score per dollar
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz 2019, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Space Gray offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Slim 7 14" 83MC0001US
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.