Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 15 (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 14,900).
- Longer battery: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) (18.4h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) (1.51 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: IPS (Liquid Retina) (Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)) vs IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)).
- Cheaper: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) (saves about $850 CAD).
MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Legion Pro 5 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 14,900 for the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) — roughly 29% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 38 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) lasts longer away from a charger, running 18.4 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) is also easier to carry at 1.51 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) uses a 15.3-inch IPS (Liquid Retina) panel (2880 x 1864, 60Hz), while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) has a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz). 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 15 (M4) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $850 less than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.5 vs 7.6 overall), the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) offers the better value for the money, while the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) review and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the MacBook Air 15 (M4) and the Legion Pro 5 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Legion Pro 5 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.5 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,649 ✓ | $2,499 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) |
| RAM | 16GB Unified LPDDR5x | 32GB DDR5 ✓ |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 15.3" IPS (Liquid Retina) | 16" IPS |
| Brightness | 482 nits | 512 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 18.4 h ✓ | 6.4 h |
| Weight | 1.51 kg ✓ | 2.5 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 14,900 | 19,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 38 fps | 118 fps ✓ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (AppleCare+ available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 15 (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 MacBook Air 15 (M4) or the Legion Pro 5 (2025)?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) scores 8.5 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Air 15 (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 15 (M4) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (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 15 (M4) is the better choice for travel.
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