Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch scores higher overall at 9.1/10. The Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch scored 9.1/10 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scored 9/10 in our Best Laptops with Best Battery Life 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch worth it over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch scores 9.1/10 while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores 9/10. The Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Laptops with Best Battery Life 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: Which to Buy?