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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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01Selected Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4 1,240 g. 13.6 inch screen. 60 Hz display refresh rate. Apple M4 processor. Storage: SSD. KSh 135,000Out of Stock	02 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD 14 inch screen. Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor. Storage: 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0. 16 GB RAM in this version. Runs No operating system preinstalled. KSh 140,000In Stock Choose options

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HP Victus 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050 6GBKSh 130,000

Lenovo Yoga 7 16IML9, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 140,000

Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch, A18 ProKSh 104,000

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4KSh 150,000

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M2KSh 104,000

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M3KSh 140,000

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3KSh 156,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch if you want a brighter display (500 nits), a higher 2560 × 1664 screen resolution and a lighter build (1.24 kg). Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 if you want a larger 14-inch screen, a 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) and a 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz.

Display

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: 13.6 inch screen
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6: 14 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M4 processor
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: SSD
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6: 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0

Software

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Runs macOS
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6: Runs No operating system preinstalled

Memory

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Up to 24 GB RAM
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6: 16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 300).
Higher screen resolution: 2560 × 1664 (vs 1920 × 1200).
Lighter: 1.24 kg (vs about 1.44 kg).

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6

Larger 14-inch screen (vs 13.6-inch).
1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1).
1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz.
Stylus support.
Wired Ethernet port.
HDMI output.

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Priority	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
Performance	Apple M4 processor, Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU graphics	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, Integrated Intel Arc Graphics Functions as graphics
Memory	Up to 24 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 512 GB storage	512 GB storage
Display	13.6-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi	14-inch LCD display
Battery life	Up to 15 hours per charge	21M70024UE: 57Wh
Weight	1.24 kg	About 1.44 kg
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	macOS	No operating system preinstalled
Charging	70 W wired charging	Power cable included with power adapter

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Brand	Apple	Lenovo
Model	MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)	ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
Announced	2025	—
Form Factor	Clamshell	Clamshell laptop
Color	Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight	Black
Manufacturer Part Number	—	21M70024UE / 21M700AXIG
Base Warranty	—	21M70024UE: 1-year, Courier or Carry-in; 21M700AXIG: 1-year, Courier or Carry-in
Included Upgrade	—	21M70024UE: None; 21M700AXIG: 1Y Onsite upgrade from 1Y Courier/Carry-in
Memory Slots	—	21M70024UE: Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable; 21M700AXIG: Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Max Memory	—	21M70024UE: Up to 64GB DDR5-5600; 21M700AXIG: Up to 64GB DDR5-5600
Storage Slot	—	21M70024UE: Two M.2 slots • One M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot • One M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot; 21M700AXIG: Two M.2 slots • One M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot • One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Max Storage Support	—	21M70024UE: Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB; 21M700AXIG: Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions	30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm	21M70024UE: 313 x 219.3 x 17.99 mm (12.32 x 8.63 x 0.71 inches); 21M700AXIG: 313 x 219.3 x 18.59 mm (12.32 x 8.63 x 0.73 inches)
Weight	1.24 kg	21M70024UE: Starting at 1.44 kg (3.17 lbs); 21M700AXIG: Starting at 1.42 kg (3.14 lbs)
Build Materials	Aluminum enclosure	21M70024UE: Aluminium (Top), Aluminium (Bottom); 21M700AXIG: Aluminium (Top), PC-ABS (Bottom)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size	13.6 inches	14 inches
Display Type	Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit	IPS
Resolution	2560 × 1664	1920x1200
Refresh Rate	60Hz	—
Brightness	500 nits	300 nits
Touchscreen	No	No
Display Features	224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone	14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 300nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Processor	Apple M4	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
CPU	10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores)	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16C (6P + 8E + 2LPE) / 22T, Max Turbo up to 4.8GHz, 24MB Intel Smart Cache
GPU	Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU	Integrated Intel Arc Graphics Functions as Intel Graphics
Graphics Memory	Shared unified memory	Shared system memory
RAM Type	Unified memory	1x 16GB SODIMM DDR5-5600
Storage Type	SSD	512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM	16GB / 24GB unified memory	16 GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB	512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery	53.8Wh lithium-polymer	21M70024UE: 57Wh; 21M700AXIG: 47Wh
Battery Life	Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback	—
Charging	MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter	—
Power Adapter	30W or 35W USB-C Power Adapter	65W USB-C (3-pin)

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating System	macOS	No operating system preinstalled

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.3
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3
Ethernet	No built-in Ethernet	100/1000M (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam	12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video	21M70024UE: FHD 1080p + IR Hybrid with Privacy Shutter; 21M700AXIG: FHD 1080p with Privacy Shutter
Speakers	Four-speaker sound system	Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Atmos, audio by HARMAN
Microphones	Three-mic array with directional beamforming	2x, Array
Audio Features	Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes	High Definition (HD) Audio, Senary SN6141 codec

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard	21M70024UE: Backlit, English (UK); 21M700AXIG: Backlit, English
Keyboard Backlight	Yes	Backlit
Trackpad	Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures	—
Fingerprint Reader	Touch ID	Touch Style, Match-on-Chip, Integrated in Power Button
Stylus Support	No	Pen Not Supported

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A	No	1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On
USB-C	2 × USB-C ports	1x USB-C (USB 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
Thunderbolt / USB4	2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)	1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
HDMI	No built-in HDMI; adapter supported	1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
DisplayPort	DisplayPort output over USB-C	1x USB-C (USB 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
Memory Card Reader	No	No card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack	3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support	1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Other Ports	MagSafe 3	1x Ethernet (RJ-45)

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Security	Touch ID	21M70024UE: Discrete TPM 2.0 Enabled; Kensington Nano Security Slot™, 2.5 x 6 mm; Camera privacy shutter IR camera for Windows® Hello (facial recognition); 21M700AXIG: Discrete TPM 2.0 Enabled; Kensington Nano Security Slot, 2.5 x 6 mm; Camera privacy shutter
Cooling	Fanless passive cooling	—
Special Features	16-core Neural Engine; external display support	AI PC; Integrated Intel AI Boost, up to 11 TOPS; MIL-STD-810H military test passed

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4	Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Laptop	MacBook Air 13-inch M4	ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Charging Cable	USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 m	Power cable included with power adapter
Power Adapter	—	65W USB-C® (3-pin)
Other Accessories	—	21M70024UE: Lenovo 15.6" Laptop Casual Toploader; 21M700AXIG: None

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both have LCD displays.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both offer up to 512 GB of storage.
Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Air 13-inch for Apple 8-core / 10-core graphics and a lighter build; Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 offers a 1x USB-A and stylus support.

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