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MacBook Air 15 (2023)
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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of portability, battery life, and general performance, the Apple MacBook Air 15 is an excellent choice with its fanless design and high-quality display, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light creative work. However, if you prioritize raw power for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with its high-performance CPU and GPU, is the better option despite its higher price, bulkier design, and shorter battery life. The Legion Pro 7i's superior gaming and engineering performance comes at the cost of portability and a significantly higher price point. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
  • Very good for software development
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Excellent for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
9.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1864
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 (2024) is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.6
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
9.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good.

Screen Quality

7.8
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.7
15.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.

Battery

15.0 Hours
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has 15 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
Fair
15.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.5
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) has very good build quality.

Cost

$1,299
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
$2,100
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) costs $2,100.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.1
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

8.0
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) and Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.1
MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
7.9
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is good.

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How the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)
Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$1,299
$2,100
Release Date
June 1, 2023February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
13.4'' x 9.4'' x 0.45''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 1.02''
Weight
3.3 lbs5.78 lbs
Width
13.4"14.31"
Depth
9.35"10.32"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i9-14900HX
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
66.6 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18642560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
501 nits469 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
9/106.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
10/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/109.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
04
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
34

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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"The Apple MacBook Air 15 is boringly good. The new MacBook Air 15 is a very good, but also boring device, because apart from the larger screen and the higher price, there are no differences compared to the smaller MacBook Air M2 from last year. No new processor, no additional ports, just the usual basic hardware - but the overall package is extremely good and it simply works. Above all, the lack of fans is an aspect that should not be underestimated in everyday use. In our opinion, the Air could be a lot better, but Apple goes easy on itself here."

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)

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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"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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