Apple MacBook Air with Retina display vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)

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Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Air with Retina display and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

simple design

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Air with Retina display and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
46 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Air with Retina display vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.56 cm 32.71 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Space grey | Gold | Silver Flame orange | Platinum grey | Ice blue
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 227 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, beryllium free, arsenic free, Retina display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD soldered PCIe 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 617 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features FaceTime HD camera Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50.3 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 8 hours
Battery Run Time Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 12 hours
Video playback: up to 13 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
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AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 30 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Type Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0 Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included iTunes, Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Home Microsoft Office 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Wall mount power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Apple T2 Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features T2 Security Chip Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.71 W/kg (body) -
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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