Apple MacBook Air 13in (M5, 2026)
Best for 2D, portability and Apple exports.
- CPU Apple M5, 10-core CPU
- GPU 8-core GPU (base model)
- RAM 16 GB unified (up to 32 GB)
Is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (Snapdragon X) good for Godot?
Budget 2D pick, if your tools run on Arm. Tier: 2D and learning · Price band: Under £800 · Windows on Arm
Good for
- Godot officially supports Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X is in its spec list)
- Long battery life at a low price
Not ideal for
- Some third-party tools, plugins and GDExtensions are built for x86 only: check yours before buying
- Not a 3D machine
Specs
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Screen | 15.3in 1920x1200 IPS |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
Configurations vary by retailer and country: check the CPU, GPU and RAM in the listing match these before buying.
Sources
- Gadget Scout: best laptops for students UK 2026 (updated 29 Oct 2026) (checked 2026-11-11)
- Godot Engine documentation: System requirements (4.4) (checked 2026-11-11)
Alternatives in the same tier
Apple MacBook Air 15in (M5, 2026)
Best quiet all-rounder for light 3D.
- CPU Apple M5, 10-core CPU
- GPU 10-core GPU
- RAM 16 GB unified (up to 32 GB)
Apple MacBook Air (M4)
Cheaper Mac for 2D, if you can live with 256 GB.
- CPU Apple M4
- RAM 16 GB unified
- Storage 256 GB