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| MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 100 GB/s | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Apple M2 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 8-core or 10-core depending on model | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 15 July 2022 | Expected 2026-10 |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2025) | Announced; expected 2026-10 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 400 nits |
| Color | 1 billion colors (wide P3) | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) |
| Size | 13.6-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina display (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) | IPS, optional touch |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,199.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,679,000 | ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Apple M2 Chip (8-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
| Operating System | macOS Monterey at launch | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 17.39 mm |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB or 24 GB at purchase | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack (high-impedance), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, one external display. | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 50 Wh |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 (30 W, 35 W dual-port or 67 W adapter), USB-C/Thunderbolt | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | FHD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit |
| Operating System | macOS Monterey at launch | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |