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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 165U) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,080 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA).
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD.
KSh 225,000In 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 2-in-1 Gen 10, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 280,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 260,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 235,000
Dell Latitude 7450, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 220,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 216,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProKSh 228,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 305,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if you want more memory (64 GB RAM), 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps and HDMI 2.1. Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 66.5 Wh battery, a larger 15-inch screen and a brighter display (500 nits).

Weight

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
1.08 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
1.51 kg

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
2880 x 1864

Performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M5 processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD
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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

  • More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 24 GB).
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Lighter: about 1.08 kg (vs 1.51 kg).
  • More CPU cores: 12 (vs 10).
  • HDMI output.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Larger battery: 66.5 Wh (vs 57 Wh).
  • Larger 15-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 400).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2880 × 1864 (vs 1920 × 1200).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).

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PriorityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor, Integrated Intel graphicsApple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphics
Memory64 GB RAMUp to 24 GB RAM
Storage512 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Display14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz15-inch LCD display, 224 ppi
Battery life57 WhUp 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 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
BrandLenovoApple
ModelThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12MacBook Air 15-inch M5
Announced20242026
Form FactorClamshell laptopClamshell
ColorBlackMidnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Dimensions312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm340.4 × 237.6 × 11.5 mm
WeightStarting at 1.08 kg1.51 kg
Build MaterialsCarbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottomAluminium enclosure

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Display Size14-inch15 inches
Display TypeLow-power IPS anti-glareLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)2880 x 1864
Refresh Rate60 Hz—
Brightness400 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features16:10, 100% sRGB, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue LightWide colour P3; True Tone; 1 billion colours; 224 ppi

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vProApple M5
CPU12 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 14 threads; up to 4.9 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU10 cores: 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsApple 10-core GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeSoldered LPDDR5x-6400Unified memory
Storage TypeM.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSDSolid-state drive (SSD)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
RAM64 GB16GB / 24GB
Storage512 GB1TB / 512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Battery57 Wh66.5 Wh lithium-polymer
Battery LifeVaries by workload and configurationApple tests: up to 18 hours video streaming or 15 hours wireless web
ChargingRapid Charge supportedMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging
Power Adapter65 W USB-C AC adapterCompatible USB-C PD power source, minimum 35 W; inclusion varies by market

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Operating SystemWindows 11 PromacOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
EthernetNo built-in Ethernet; adapter supportedNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
WebcamFHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter12MP Center Stage Camera
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakersSix speakers with force-cancelling woofers
Microphones4-microphone 360° arrayThree-microphone array with directional beamforming
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos; Dolby VoiceSpatial 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 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
KeyboardSpill-resistant ThinkPad keyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch ID
Keyboard BacklightLED backlightYes
TrackpadTrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderFingerprint reader integrated with power buttonTouch ID
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 GbpsNo
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports; USB4 up to 40 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps2x Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1No built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort via USB-C / ThunderboltDisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack3.5mm headphone jack
Other PortsKensington security slotMagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
SecurityDiscrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vProTouch ID and Secure Enclave
CoolingActive fan coolingFanless passive cooling
Special FeaturesIntel vPro; MIL-STD-810H testedApple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
LaptopLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDMacBook Air 15-inch M5
Charging Cable—USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use USB4 (USB-C).
  • Neither has a memory card slot.

In summary

Choose Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 for Windows, more memory and a lighter build; 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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