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MacBook Air (2020)
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IdeaPad Slim 5i
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2020)
  • Good overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
  • The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air (2020).

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.5
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
6.4
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

15.0 Hours
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.6
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.3
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
6.3
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.4
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.0
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.8
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.4
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.4
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for software development.

Cost

$829
MacBook Air (2020)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
$828
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has a price of $829 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.

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How the Apple MacBook Air (2020) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Air (2020)Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Apple MacBook Air (2020)Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i

GENERAL

Price
$829
$828
Release Date
November 1, 2020May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.63''14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7''
Weight
2.8 lbs4.17 lbs
Width
11.97"14.02"
Depth
8.36"9.88"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M1Intel i5-1335U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
49.9 Wh56.6 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
395 nits315 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.6/10
Portability Score
9/107.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/106.5/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Apple MacBook Air (2020)

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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"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."

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i

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HT Tech

Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."

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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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