MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs Yoga 9i Gen 9 14"

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 outperforms Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 in CPU efficiency and GPU power with its 10-core M3 GPU at 15W TDP versus Intel Arc 140V’s 35W sustained draw, delivering superior sustained performance without a fan. The MacBook Air is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD with macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, offering 18 hours of real-world battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 suits coders and multitaskers requiring 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB storage for Docker containers and VMs, plus Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency cloud workflows. In UAE at AED 5299 vs AED 6299, the MacBook Air is better because it delivers 20% longer battery life at half the price premium; in India at ₹129900 vs ₹174990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it offers 40% more battery runtime and macOS ecosystem integration for half the cost difference.