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| MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | ThinkBook 14x Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel integrated graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 25.6 GB/s (dual-channel LPDDR3-1600) | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Neural Engine | None (Intel processor; no dedicated AI engine) | — |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-5350U (Broadwell); CPU: 2-core / 4-thread, 1.8 GHz up to 2.9 GHz; optional Core i7-5650U 2.2 GHz; GPU: Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake), up to Intel Core 7 |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 5 June 2017 | 2026-09 (Europe), expected Q1 2027 (USA) |
| Status | Discontinued (July 2019) | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | OLED: 500 nits (SDR), 1100 nits (HDR peak); LCD: 400 nits |
| Color | Millions of colors, standard (sRGB) gamut | OLED: 100% DCI-P3; LCD: 100% sRGB |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 900 pixels | OLED: 2.8K; LCD: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches, 16:10 |
| Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (TN panel) | OLED (anti-glare) or IPS LCD (touch) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €1,079 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $999.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,399,000 | ₦1,400,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core i5-5350U (dual-core, 1.8 GHz, Turbo 2.9 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake), up to Intel Core 7; Graphics: Intel integrated graphics |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14x Gen 2 |
| Operating System | macOS Sierra at launch (supports up to macOS Monterey) | Windows 11 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Silver | Luna Grey, Celestial White, Mystic Violet, Veil Blue |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 12.9-15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | — |
| Weight | 1.35 kg | From 990 g |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB LPDDR3 1600 MHz (soldered, not upgradeable) | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Storage | SSD Options: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (varies by model) | Up to 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD (M.2 2242 / M.2 2280) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | — |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.0 (USB-A), Thunderbolt 2, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 2, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.0. | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours wireless web (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | — |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 54.7 Wh or 65 Wh |
| Charging | 45 W MagSafe 2 power adapter | 65W USB-C |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual microphones | — |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | 2x 2W speakers, Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera | FHD IR |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit full-size scissor keyboard | Spill-resistant; backlight depends on configuration |
| Operating System | macOS Sierra at launch | Windows 11 |
| Security | Firmware password and FileVault encryption (no Touch ID) | IR camera (face recognition) |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch glass trackpad | Glass touchpad, 120 x 75 mm |