Macbook Air 13-inch M1 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
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| Feature |  Macbook Air 13-inch M1 |  Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 8GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IAL10 |
| Announced | 2020 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | 2-in-1 convertible laptop |
| Color | Gold, Silver, Space Gray | Luna Grey |
Design
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.24 × 0.41–1.61 cm | 313 × 227 × 17.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | Starting at 1.5 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminium top; PC-ABS bottom |
Display
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 14-inch |
| Display Type | Retina IPS, LED-backlit | IPS glossy touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes, 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Features | 227 ppi, Wide color (P3), True Tone | 16:10, 45% NTSC, TÜV Low Blue Light |
Performance
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 12 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 14 threads; up to 4.8 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Soldered LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 49.9Wh lithium-polymer | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Varies by workload and configuration |
| Charging | USB-C charging | Rapid Charge Boost |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 65 W USB-C PD 3.0 AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera | FHD 1080p + IR webcam with privacy shutter |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | Wide stereo sound, Dolby Atmos playback | Dolby Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Backlit keyboard |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
| Stylus Support | No | Yes; Lenovo Digital Pen supported |
Ports
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C 10 Gbps with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | No |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported | HDMI 1.4b |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | microSD card reader |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | None | No additional ports |
Additional Features
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM 2.0; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Active fan cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 6K at 60Hz | 360° hinge; pen support; Intel AI Boost NPU |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
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