Macbook Air 13-inch M1 vs Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
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| Feature |  Macbook Air 13-inch M1 |  Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Processor | Apple M1 | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E Essential |
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Gold, Silver, Space Gray | Luna Grey |
Design
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.24 × 0.41–1.61 cm | 359.3 × 236 × 19.9–22.95 mm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | Starting at 1.77 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | PC-ABS top and bottom |
Display
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Display Type | Retina IPS, LED-backlit | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 227 ppi, Wide color (P3), True Tone | 16:9, 100% sRGB, 1000:1 contrast, 88% active-area ratio |
Performance
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.4 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 49.9Wh lithium-polymer | 3-cell 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Up to 6 hours (Lenovo target; usage-dependent) |
| Charging | USB-C charging | Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 135 W Slim Tip AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera | HD 720p webcam with electronic 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 | Realtek HD Audio; Nahimic Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | White backlight |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | — |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 3 × USB-A |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports | 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB PD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | No |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | None | Power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM 2.0; electronic camera shutter |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Dual-fan gaming cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 6K at 60Hz | NVIDIA DLSS; Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential – Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |