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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your needs, if you prefer a laptop that's portable, has a high-quality build, excellent keyboard, and silent operation while handling everyday tasks such as web browsing, email, and office applications with ease, the Apple MacBook Air (2022) would be suitable. It runs macOS and is typically more expensive. On the other hand, if your work requires more intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering programs, or moderate gaming, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 would be a better choice. It has a more powerful processor, better graphics capabilities, a larger screen, supports touch input, and generally costs less, but it is heavier and less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.3
13.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Air's display excels in resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid images suitable for general tasks, while its wide color gamut ensures accurate colors for engineering and design work. The Lenovo Slim 7 shares similar strengths, with a high-quality display that offers sharp visuals for everyday use and precise color representation for professional design tasks. However, for 3D applications and gaming, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
15.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.8
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$839
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $839 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) offers a well-rounded experience for general use with its lightweight portability, high-resolution screen, and long battery life; however, it may have less power and capacity than some alternatives. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, though less portable, provides a larger, high-quality touch screen, more robust processing and graphics capabilities, and doubled memory and storage, catering to more demanding general-use applications.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.6
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Apple MacBook Air (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MacBook Air's integrated M2 GPU is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 in the Lenovo Slim 7, impacting its 3D performance, and with many games incompatible with macOS, the Lenovo offers better overall gaming. Moreover, the Lenovo's higher screen refresh rate enhances gaming and dynamic content, compared to the MacBook Air's standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is favored for engineering and design due to its efficient M2 chip delivering strong CPU and integrated GPU performance, paired with a high-quality display; the compact design and fanless operation ensure portability and quietness. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, with a more powerful discrete Nvidia GPU and a larger, high-refresh-rate screen, excels for graphics-intensive engineering tasks, though it is less portable due to its greater weight and size.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for content creation.
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
8.0
7.6
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air (2022) to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air (2022) | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$839 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 486 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Air (2022)
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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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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