Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.3" Touch
Buy the MacBook Air if you want a light, quiet machine with a sharp screen, long battery life and macOS. Buy the IdeaPad Slim 3i if you want a touchscreen, more memory and storage, and Windows for less money. The Air wins on build, display quality and resale; the IdeaPad wins on RAM, storage and ports. Owners of both rate them well, though IdeaPad buyers note the missing keyboard backlight and a single SSD slot.
- Choose the MacBook Air if you want the lightest build, the best screen and battery life, and you work mostly in Safari, Office and Apple apps.
- Choose the IdeaPad Slim 3i if you want a touchscreen, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage in a Windows laptop with HDMI and USB-A.
Prices
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3): $499.99 at PayMore Anaheim (last seen Nov 14)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.3" Touch: $599.00 at Walmart (last seen Nov 1)
- Difference: the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) is $99.01 cheaper than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.3" Touch at the latest prices (Nov 1 and Nov 14)
