Apple MacBook Air 13-inch vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16"
The MacBook Air is the better pick for portability, battery life and a sharp Retina screen; the IdeaPad Slim 5i is the better pick for screen size, memory, storage and ports. The Air's Intel dual-core chip is dated and its 8GB/256GB setup is tight, so owners praise the display and Touch ID but note slow updates and quick battery drain. The IdeaPad offers a bigger 16-inch panel, 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD and a hexa-core Core 7, but it weighs 4 lb and its 3.3-star rating from 33 reviews is thin.
- Choose the MacBook Air if you want a light 2.8 lb laptop with a crisp Retina display, Touch ID and long battery life for everyday tasks.
- Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i if you need a large 16-inch screen, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and full-size ports for heavier multitasking.
Prices
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: $346.89 at Walmart (checked today)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16": $539.00 at Walmart (last seen Nov 7)
- Difference: the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch is $192.11 cheaper than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" at the latest prices (Nov 7 and Nov 13)
