Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the cheaper option at $1,349. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 14,800).
- Longer battery: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) (18h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) (1.24 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)) vs IPS (Liquid Retina) (Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)).
- Cheaper: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) (saves about $1,150 CAD).
Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs MacBook Air 13 (M4): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 14,800 for the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) — roughly 30% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 34 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) lasts longer away from a charger, running 18 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is also easier to carry at 1.24 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) uses a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz), while the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) has a 13.6-inch IPS (Liquid Retina) panel (2560 x 1664, 60Hz). The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) measured brighter at 512 nits, and covered 86% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,150 less than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (7.6 vs 8.5 overall), the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) offers the better value for the money, while the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review and Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Legion Pro 5 (2025) and the MacBook Air 13 (M4) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Legion Pro 5 (2025) | MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.5 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $2,499 | $1,349 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) | Apple M4 GPU (8-core) |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 ✓ | 16GB Unified LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 256GB |
| Display | 16" IPS | 13.6" IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Brightness | 512 nits ✓ | 476 nits |
| Battery (web) | 6.4 h | 18 h ✓ |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.24 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 19,200 ✓ | 14,800 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 118 fps ✓ | 34 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited (AppleCare+ available) |
Which Should You Buy?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the cheaper option at $1,349. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Legion Pro 5 (2025) or the MacBook Air 13 (M4)?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the cheaper option at $1,349. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 13 (M4) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) is the better choice for travel.
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