Apple
MacBook Air 15" (M3)
Laptops
$1,299List price
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MacBook Air 15" (M3) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16
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Lenovo
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16
Laptops
$1,799List price
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Your starting point
Buy the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16.
- Leads 7 of 10 rankable overall specs; MacBook Air 15" (M3) takes 3.
- Memory: 32GB LPDDR5x vs 16GB unified
How we reached this
We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.
Size: 16.0 inches vs 15.3 inches
MacBook Air 15" (M3) is $500 cheaper. Pay the difference only if memory matters to you.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 weighs over 4 lb (1.8 kg). Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.
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The differences, in detail.
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| What you’re comparing | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SizeDisplay | 15.3 inches | 16.0 inches |
| PanelDisplay | Liquid Retina IPS LED | 3.2K PureSight Pro Mini-LED Touch |
| ProcessorPerformance | Apple M3 (8-core CPU) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| MemoryPerformance | 16GB unified | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Claimed battery lifeBattery | Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback | ~6–8 hours mixed use |
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Both sides of the decision
What you gain. What you give up.
MacBook Air 15" (M3)
Reasons to choose it
- Completely fanless silent operation
- Slim 11.5mm aluminum design with massive battery life
- Vibrant Liquid Retina display with dual external monitor support
Worth considering
- Display limited to 60Hz without ProMotion
- Base model memory and storage are soldered and non-upgradable
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16
Reasons to choose it
- Bright 3.2K 165Hz Mini-LED touchscreen hitting 1,200 nits HDR
- Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU handles video editing and games
- Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots allow storage upgrades
Worth considering
- Short 6–8 hour battery life under mixed creator workloads
- Relatively heavy at 4.9 lb with 170W power adapter
Beyond the spec sheet
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Published specs. Visible sources.
Clinchmark compares manufacturer specifications and other published information. We have not independently lab-tested these products. Editorial assessments and unknown values are identified in the specification details.
Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.
Still weighing it up?
Which is cheaper, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) or the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16?
MacBook Air 15" (M3) costs $500 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the MacBook Air 15" (M3) or Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16?
MacBook Air 15" (M3) has this deal-breaker: no touchscreen. No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Which is better for travel, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) or the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16?
For travel, buy the MacBook Air 15" (M3). Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 takes 1. Claimed battery life: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback vs ~6–8 hours mixed use
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 29 specs tracked here, 19 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.