MacBook Air 15-inch M5 vs ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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| Feature |  MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |  ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 15 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| GPU | — | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1TB / 512GB | 1 TB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 |
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | 2-in-1 convertible laptop |
| Color | Midnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver | Black |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | Starting at 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | — | 313.6 × 219.4 × 16.4 mm |
| Build Materials | — | Aluminium chassis with 360° hinge |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 15 inches | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes, 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Type | — | IPS anti-reflection touchscreen |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Features | — | 16:10, 100% sRGB, low-power panel, Corning Gorilla Glass |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| Processor | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| CPU | — | 12 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 14 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU |
| GPU | — | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM Type | — | Soldered LPDDR5x |
| Storage Type | — | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1TB / 512GB | 1 TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 58 Wh |
| 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 | Varies by workload and configuration |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging | Rapid Charge supported |
| Power Adapter | — | 65 W USB-C AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet; adapter supported |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage Camera | 5 MP + IR webcam with privacy shutter |
| Speakers | Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 | Dolby Audio; Dolby Voice |
| Microphones | — | Dual-array microphones |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | TrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
| Stylus Support | No | Yes; garaged rechargeable ThinkPad Pen |
| Keyboard | — | Spill-resistant 360° convertible ThinkPad keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | LED backlight |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | Kensington security slot |
| USB-C | — | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID and Secure Enclave | Discrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter |
| Special Features | Apple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine | 360° hinge; garaged pen; MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Cooling | — | Active fan cooling |
What's in the Box
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 X360 – Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable | — |