MacBook Air 13-inch M5 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
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| Feature |  MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |  Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB unified memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026) | IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IAL10 |
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | 2-in-1 convertible laptop |
| Color | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Luna Grey |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm | 313 × 227 × 17.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | Starting at 1.5 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminium top; PC-ABS bottom |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches | 14-inch |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | IPS glossy touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes, 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Features | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone | 16:10, 45% NTSC, TÜV Low Blue Light |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU | 10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores) | 12 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 14 threads; up to 4.8 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Soldered LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB unified memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 53.8Wh lithium-polymer | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Varies by workload and configuration |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter | Rapid Charge Boost |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 65 W USB-C PD 3.0 AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video | FHD 1080p + IR webcam with privacy shutter |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes | Dolby Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Backlit keyboard |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
| Stylus Support | No | Yes; Lenovo Digital Pen supported |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C 10 Gbps with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | No |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported | HDMI 1.4b |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | microSD card reader |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | No additional ports |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM 2.0; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Active fan cooling |
| Special Features | Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Thread, 16-core Neural Engine; supports up to two external displays | 360° hinge; pen support; Intel AI Boost NPU |
What's in the Box
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 X360 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
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