Verdict: MacBook Air M4 outperforms on battery life and performance per Notebookcheck and RTINGS data while the ThinkPad Gen 12 offers better keyboard and port selection. The MacBook wins on design and longevity metrics from CNET and Wirecutter comparisons. This is not a close call given the generation gap.
Winner: MacBook Air M4
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: 5.5/10
MacBook Air M4: 8/10
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | MacBook Air M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| processor | — | Apple M4 |
| ram | — | — |
| display | — | — |
| battery | — | — |
Our pick: MacBook Air M4.
The HP Spectre x360 14 uses a 2-in-1 convertible chassis with optional OLED touch and stylus support while the MacBook Air M4 stays a fixed clamshell without touch. The MacBook Air M4 delivers stronger sustained CPU performance and longer battery life than the Spectre's Intel or Snapdragon models.
The Dell XPS 15 uses a 15.6-inch OLED display and Intel Core Ultra processors while the MacBook Air M4 has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina screen and Apple M4 chip. The XPS 15 supports Windows with discrete GPU options unlike the macOS-only Air.
The MacBook Air M4 uses Apple's M4 chip for better efficiency and battery life than the Intel Core Ultra processors in the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12. The ThinkPad provides a superior keyboard, more ports, and easier repairability.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 runs Windows with a discrete NVIDIA RTX GPU for gaming workloads. The MacBook Air M4 uses the M4 chip and macOS for longer battery life in a thinner chassis.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 includes a discrete GPU for better gaming performance than the MacBook Air M4. The MacBook Air M4 provides longer battery life and a lighter design in typical use cases.
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