Apple MacBook Air M2 vs Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9

The MacBook Air M2 is the better laptop for most people: silent fanless design, an 18-hour battery, a sharp 2560x1664 display and a strong 8-core M2 chip in a 2.7 lb aluminum body. The Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 wins on flexibility and ports: it is a 2-in-1 with a 14-inch touchscreen, HDMI, USB-A and a headphone jack, and it ships with more RAM and storage in many configurations. Owners praise the Air's battery and build; Yoga owners like the hinge and screen but note the dimmer, lower-resolution panel and shorter real-world battery life.

• Choose the MacBook Air M2 if you want the lightest, quietest machine with the longest battery life and a sharp display for writing, browsing and light creative work.
• Choose the Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 if you want a convertible touchscreen with HDMI and USB-A, and you prefer Windows.