Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H vs MacBook Air 13-inch M5
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Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-13650HX, 24GB RAM, RTX 5050 8GBKSh 185,000.00
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420HKSh 85,000
Lenovo Yoga 7 16IML9, Core Ultra 7 155UKSh 140,000
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| Feature | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H |  MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 13.6 inches |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Apple M5 |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Apple |
| Model | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Announced | — | 2026 |
| Color | — | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm |
| Weight | — | 1.23 kg |
| Build Materials | — | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 13.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1664 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Type | — | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Display Features | — | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Apple M5 |
| CPU | 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads, up to 4.6GHz | 10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | — | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 53.8Wh lithium-polymer |
| 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 USB-C Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | — | No built-in Ethernet |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus Support | No | No |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Trackpad | — | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Touch ID |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C ports |
| HDMI | HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort output over USB-C |
| USB-A | — | No |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| Memory Card Reader | — | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
| Other Ports | — | MagSafe 3 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video |
| Speakers | — | Four-speaker sound system |
| Microphones | — | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | — | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Touch ID |
| Cooling | — | Fanless passive cooling |
| Special Features | — | Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Thread, 16-core Neural Engine; supports up to two external displays |
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