Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
Verdict: The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 wins overall with superior battery life of 18 hours in video tests per Notebookcheck and silent fanless design. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 counters with a superior keyboard rated highest in comfort by Laptop Mag reviews and better port selection including HDMI. MacBook in value at the $999 MSRP with unified memory efficiency while ThinkPad targets Windows business users needing TrackPoint and security features.
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: 8/10
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 14-inch | 13.6-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 200 series | Apple M4 |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB unified |
| Storage | 512GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
What works
- Exceptional keyboard with TrackPoint
- Lightweight carbon fiber build at 2.4 lbs
- Strong business security features including TPM 2.0
What doesn't
- Display brightness peaks at 500 nits
- Battery life averages 12 hours in mixed use
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
What works
- Up to 18 hours battery life in video playback
- Fanless silent operation
- Excellent Liquid Retina display with 500 nits
What doesn't
- Limited ports with only two Thunderbolt
- Base storage only 256GB
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple MacBook Air 13 M4. It edges out the alternative on up to 18 hours battery life in video playback. That said, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 still wins on exceptional keyboard with trackpoint — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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