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Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 · 1.199 €Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 · 1.399 €
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| What matters | Apple MacBook Air 13" M3AppleMedium confidence | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12LenovoMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.0 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 1.199,00 € (best in this comparison) | 1.399,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 7.0 (best in this comparison) | 6.4 |
| Build quality | 9.4 (best in this comparison) | 9.0 |
| Performance | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 8.8 |
| Longevity | 9.0 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 2.2 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 9.0 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| CPU | Apple M3, 8-core | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| RAM | 16 GB unified, soldered | 16 GB LPDDR5x, soldered |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD, soldered | 512 GB NVMe, replaceable |
| Screen | 13.6" 2560×1664, 60 Hz | 14" 1920×1200, 60 Hz |
| Battery | 16 h mixed use | 11 h mixed use |
| Upgradeable | Nothing | SSD, battery, keyboard |
| Best for | All-day battery without a charger · Silent, fanless work · Anyone already on iPhone | Typing all day · On-site warranty in the EU · IT departments |
| Avoid if | You want to upgrade RAM later · You need to repair it yourself · You game on Windows | You are paying out of pocket — list price is steep · You want a bright, colour-accurate screen at base spec |
| Main drawback | RAM and SSD soldered at purchase | List price is high before business discounts |
Verdict
Take the Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 unless you need repairability.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores highest at 8.4, but it costs 200,00 € more than the Apple MacBook Air 13" M3, which scores 8.0. That premium buys you repairability — 5.6 points of it. Worth it if typing all day describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for RAM and SSD soldered at purchase on the Apple MacBook Air 13" M3.
Best overallLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 — Highest Worth Score here at 8.4, 0.4 ahead of the Apple MacBook Air 13" M3. Best for typing all day.
Best valueApple MacBook Air 13" M3 — 200,00 € cheaper than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and only 0.4 behind on Worth Score. You give up repairability.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.