Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition	Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
key specs
Display size	14.00-inch	15.30-inch
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7	Apple M3
RAM	32GB	8GB
OS	Windows 11	macOS
SSD	2TB	256GB
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe	-
Weight	1.21 kg	1.24 kg
Display resolution	-	2880x1864 pixels
Hard disk	-	No
general
Brand	Lenovo	Apple
Model	ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition	MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
Release date	January 7, 2025	March 4, 2024
Launched in India	No	Yes
Model Name	ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition	MacBook Air (M3, 2024)
Series	ThinkPad	MacBook Air
Dimensions (mm)	311.80 x 212.30 x 17.18	21.50 x 304.10 x 11.30
Weight (kg)	1.21	1.24
Colours	Thunder Grey	Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	Windows 11	macOS
Battery Capacity (WHR)	55	52.6
Battery Life (up to hours)	-	18
display
Size	14.00-inch	15.30-inch
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Resolution	-	2880x1864 pixels
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core Ultra 7 Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2)	Apple Apple M3
memory
RAM	32GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	No
Graphics Processor	Intel Iris Xe	-
storage
SSD	2TB	256GB
Hard disk	-	No
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	5.4	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
inputs
Web Camera	8-megapixel	Yes
Pointer Device	Touchpad	Trackpad
Speakers	2 Speakers	2 Speakers
Backlit Keyboard	-	Yes
Internal Mic	-	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	-	Yes
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	2
HDMI Port	Standard	-
Number of USB Ports	-	2
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes

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