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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 155U) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
  • 57 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 235,000Out of Stock
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD).
  • 66.5 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 227,000In Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 260,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 265,000
Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 245,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 225,000
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 x360, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 196,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1KSh 93,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if you want more memory (32 GB RAM), an OLED display and 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps. Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 66.5 Wh battery, a larger 15-inch screen and Bluetooth 6.0.

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
14 inch screen
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M5 processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Solid-state drive (SSD)

Stored energy

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
57 Wh of stored energy
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
66.5 Wh of stored energy

Memory

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
32 GB RAM
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Up to 24 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 24 GB).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Lighter: about 1.08 kg (vs 1.51 kg).
  • More CPU cores: 12 (vs 10).

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Larger battery: 66.5 Wh (vs 57 Wh).
  • Larger 15-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Faster data transfer: 40 Gbps (vs 5 Gbps).
  • Slimmer: 11.5 mm thick (vs 14.96 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsApple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphics
Memory32 GB RAMUp to 24 GB RAM
Storage512 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Display14-inch OLED display15-inch LCD display, 224 ppi
Battery life57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ionUp to 18 hours per charge
WeightAbout 1.08 kg1.51 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
BrandLenovoApple
ModelLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155UMacBook Air 15-inch M5
Announced20242026
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorBlackMidnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Dimensions312.80 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm340.4 × 237.6 × 11.5 mm
WeightStarting at 1.08 kg; configuration dependent1.51 kg
Build Materialscarbon fiber buildAluminium enclosure

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Display Size14 inches15 inches
Display TypeIPS or OLED depending on panel configurationLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS
Resolution1920 × 1200 IPS or 2880 × 1800 OLED, depending on configuration2880 x 1864
Brightness—500 nits
Touchscreen—No
Display Features—Wide colour P3; True Tone; 1 billion colours; 224 ppi

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155UApple M5
CPU12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8GHz10 cores: 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsApple 10-core GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5x-6400; soldered, no memory slotsUnified memory
Storage TypeM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0Solid-state drive (SSD)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
RAM32GB16GB / 24GB
Storage512GB1TB / 512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Battery57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion66.5 Wh lithium-polymer
ChargingRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with 65 W adapter and system off/standbyMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging
Power Adapter45 W or 65 W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 AC adapter platform optionsCompatible USB-C PD power source, minimum 35 W; inclusion varies by market
Battery Life—Apple tests: up to 18 hours video streaming or 15 hours wireless web

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preload, depending on configurationmacOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E AX211; Wi-Fi 7 BE200 on selected configurationsWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3; selected Wi-Fi 7 hardware is 5.4 readyBluetooth 6.0
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
WebcamFHD 1080p + IR or 8 MP + IR, depending on display configuration; privacy shutter12MP Center Stage Camera
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakersSix speakers with force-cancelling woofers
MicrophonesDual far-field microphone arrayThree-microphone array with directional beamforming
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice; Realtek ALC3306Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos playback; headphone support for high-impedance loads

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
KeyboardSpill-resistant six-row ThinkPad keyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch ID
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadGlass Trackpad with TrackPoint; haptic touchpad optional by configurationForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderMatch-on-chip fingerprint reader in power buttonTouch ID
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always OnNo
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.12 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports; USB4 up to 40 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps2x Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 HzNo built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4DisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5mm headphone jack
Other Ports—MagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
SecurityDiscrete TPM 2.0; camera privacy shutter; Kensington Nano lock slotTouch ID and Secure Enclave
Special FeaturesIntel AI Boost NPU; TrackPoint Quick Menu; MIL-STD-810H testedApple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine
Cooling—Fanless passive cooling

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
LaptopLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155UMacBook Air 15-inch M5
Charging Cable—USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use USB4 (USB-C).
  • Both have keyboard backlight.
  • Same form factor: clamshell.

In summary

Choose Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 for Windows, more memory and an OLED screen; Apple MacBook Air 15-inch combines macOS, a larger battery and Apple 10-core graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

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