Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition
16" · 3200×2000 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 37cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3225 PPI #10
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition236 PPI #9
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3600 nits #7
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition1600 nits #1
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
Apple MacBook Air 13" M398% #15
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Apple MacBook Air 13" M360 Hz
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition has 5% higher pixel density (236 vs 225 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 37cm.
- Brightness: advantage Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition — The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition is 100% brighter in SDR (1000 vs 500 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1600 vs 600 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 13.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560×1664 | 3200×2000 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 225 | 236 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm | 37cm |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 25 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,300 | 1:1,000,000 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 35 W | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 88% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 100% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 2024 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 13.6" | 16" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1664 | 3200×2000 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 225 | 236 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm | 37cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 25 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,300 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 35 W | 65 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 88% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 100% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 or Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition?
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition has 236 PPI compared to 225 PPI for the Apple MacBook Air 13" M3.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition requires 37cm vs 39cm for the Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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