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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) is cheaper at $1099. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1099 (US MSRP, base config 16GB/512GB; launch March 11 2026) | $1799 (Base new retail at Newegg Nov 2024 (21NS0166US, Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 512GB); street price varies) |
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2024-11 |
| display in | 13.6 | 14 |
| resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| cpu | Apple M5 (10-core, 4 super + 6 efficiency) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 4P+4E cores, up to 4.8 GHz) |
| gpu | Apple M5 integrated (8-core or 10-core) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| ram gb | 16 | 32 |
| storage gb | 512 | 512 |
| weight kg | 1.23 | 1.09 |
| battery wh | 53.8 | 57 |
| os | macOS 26 | Windows 11 Pro |
| ports | MagSafe 3, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1 |
| release | 2026-03 | 2024-11 |
Sources — Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026): apple.com (verified 2026-06-15). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15).