Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs MacBook Air 13 M4
Verdict: MacBook Air 13 M4 outperforms on battery and efficiency with 18 hours mixed use per Apple data versus ThinkPad's 12 hours per Notebookcheck tests. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 provides superior port selection and keyboard for Windows workflows. MacBook Air wins overall for most users due to 9 vs 7 performance score and better longevity.
Winner: MacBook Air 13 M4
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: 7.5/10
MacBook Air 13 M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | MacBook Air 13 M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB Unified |
| Display | 14-inch 2.8K OLED 120Hz | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina 500 nits |
| Weight | 2.48 lbs | 2.7 lbs |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
What works
- Excellent keyboard with TrackPoint
- Multiple ports including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI
- MIL-STD-810H durability rating
What doesn't
- Shorter battery life around 12 hours (per Notebookcheck)
- Heavier than MacBook Air equivalents
MacBook Air 13 M4
What works
- Up to 18 hours battery life (per Apple)
- Fanless silent operation
- Strong single-core performance at 1,800+ Geekbench 6 (per Geekbench)
What doesn't
- Only two USB-C ports
- No HDMI or SD card reader
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Air 13 M4.
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