Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
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Key differences
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has lower Thickness (11.3 mm vs 15.4 mm)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has higher Brightness (500 nits vs 400 nits)
- •Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 has higher CPU cores (12 vs 10)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has higher Rated battery life (18 hrs vs 15 hrs)
- •Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 has lower Weight (1.12 kg vs 1.24 kg)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Performance
ProcessorApple M4 (10-core CPU)Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
CPU cores1012▲
GraphicsApple M4 (10-core GPU)Intel Graphics
Graphics typeintegratedintegrated
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeUnified MemoryLPDDR5X
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeSSDSSD
Display
Screen size13.6 in14 in
Resolution2560×16641920×1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Panel typeIPS (Liquid Retina)IPS
Brightness500 nits▲400 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Battery & Build
Battery capacity53.8 Wh57 Wh▲
Rated battery life18 hrs▲15 hrs
Weight1.24 kg1.12 kg▲
Thickness11.3 mm▲15.4 mm
Charger power35 W65 W
Connectivity
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 32× Thunderbolt 4, 2× USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Webcam1080p Center Stage1080p IR