If you're looking for a laptop that is lightweight and offers longer battery life, the Apple MacBook Air (2020) might be a good choice for you, especially if you are mainly using it for everyday tasks, such as browsing the internet, working with documents, or streaming media. On the other hand, if you need a machine capable of handling more power-intensive tasks like 3D graphics, machine learning, or gaming, then the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro will be better despite its higher cost and reduced portability due to its heavier build and shorter battery life. Ultimately, your decision should be based on the balance between performance requirements and your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2020)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good.
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) offers a balance of performance with its capable CPU and efficiency with good battery life, wrapped in a lightweight and ultra-portable design, making it suitable for general use. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, though bulkier and with shorter battery life, boasts a much more powerful CPU and ample RAM which along with its high-quality screen, excels in more demanding tasks, still fitting very well for general use especially for users prioritizing performance over portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
9.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2020) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it only fair for 3D applications, and it cannot run many popular games due to its MacOS operating system. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is equipped with a high-end gaming GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate, providing excellent performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
9.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro excels in engineering and design use with its high-performance Intel i9 processor, substantial 32GB of RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, and a screen with high brightness and refresh rate, while the Apple MacBook Air is a good choice for lighter tasks with its efficient Apple M1 chip, decent 8GB of RAM, and good screen quality, but it falls short on the higher-end graphically intensive applications due to its less powerful integrated GPU. Although the MacBook Air offers excellent portability due to its lightweight and silent, fanless operation, the Legion's superior performance for design and engineering software comes with added weight and reduced battery life, making it less portable.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.5/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.2/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Air for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MacBook Air's display offers sharp resolution and good brightness, but its colors might not be as vibrant as those on the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which boasts a display with high brightness and resolution, making it excellent for both casual and professional tasks. The MacBook Air's screen covers a wide color gamut, making it suitable for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, whereas the Legion Pro 7i excels in this area as well with its superior color reproduction capabilities. However, for 3D applications where fast refresh rates are key, both laptops fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the high refresh rates favored by gaming and animation.
Battery
15.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,880
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,880.
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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