Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H vs MacBook Air 15-inch M5
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| Feature | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H |  MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 15 inches |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13420H | — |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | — |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 24GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 1TB / 512GB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Apple |
| Model | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Announced | — | 2026 |
| Color | — | Midnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.51 kg |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 15 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2880 x 1864 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13420H | — |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | — |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 24GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 1TB / 512GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 66.5-watt-hour (Up to 18 hours of usage) Camera: 12MP Center Stage Camera with Desk View Audio: Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 18 hours of usage) Camera: 12MP Center Stage Camera with Desk View Audio: Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 |
| Charging | — | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | No built-in Ethernet |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus Support | No | No |
| Trackpad | — | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Touch ID |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | 12MP Center Stage Camera |
| Speakers | — | Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 |
| Audio Features | — | Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | — | No |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | 2x Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | No built-in HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort output over USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | — | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Other Ports | — | MagSafe 3 |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420H | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Touch ID and Secure Enclave |
| Special Features | — | Apple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine |
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