MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Yoga 9i Gen 9 14"

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 Entry wins on CPU performance with its 10-core M4 (4x4.5GHz P-cores, 6x2.9GHz E-cores) versus the Lenovo’s 8-core Ultra 7 258V (4x4.8GHz, 4x3.7GHz), and it’s fanless, enabling silent operation under load. Choose the MacBook if you’re a video editor needing 24GB RAM and macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, with 12+ hours of real-world battery life from its 53.8Wh pack. Pick the Lenovo if you need 32GB RAM and Wi-Fi 7 for multitasking with heavy virtual machines or large datasets on Windows 11, plus longer 15+ hour battery from its 75Wh cell. In UAE at AED 6399 vs AED 6299, the Lenovo is better because it offers 32GB RAM for just AED 100 more. In India at ₹159900 vs ₹174990, the MacBook wins on value because it delivers superior efficiency and 8GB less RAM at ₹15090 lower cost.