Apple MacBook Air 15" 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
Advantages of Apple MacBook Air 15" M3
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 15" M3 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C Power Delivery | 70 W | 65 W |
Advantages of Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 15" M3 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2880×1864 | 3200×2000 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 224 | 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 | 1:1,280 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 88% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 100% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
Identical
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 15" M3 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
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 224 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.
All specifications
| Specification | Apple MacBook Air 15" M3 2024 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.3" | 16" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2880×1864 | 3200×2000 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 224 | 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 | 1:1,280 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 70 W (Better) | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · 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 15" M3 or Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition?
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
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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