Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and MacBook Air 13” 2019 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 with a clock speed of 3.20 GHz. While the MacBook Air 13” 2019 features the 7W 8th Generation Intel Amber Lake Y dual-core Intel Core i5-8210Y with the boost speed up to 3.60 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and the 13.3″ MacBook Air 13” 2019 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019: Specs Comparison
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What's new | New True Tone DisplayThe technology automatically adjusts the white point of the display to match the color temperature of your environment. | |
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Availability | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,089.95 |
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,299.00 |
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Apple Mac Mini M1 Chip (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - (2020) - Z12N000G0 By Apple
$893.94 |
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MacBook Air 13” 2019 Price | ||
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Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$669.25 |
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Early 2020 Apple MacBook Air with 1.1GHz Core i3 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$597.99 |
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2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$677.90 |
Display | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size Comparison | ||
Dimensions | 7.7” x 7.7” x 1.4” (197 mm x 197 mm x 36 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) |
Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | Silver | GoldSpace GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports |
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Discrete Graphics | Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) | |
Memory |
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Ethernet |
10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Battery | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Security |
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In the box |
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Warranty | Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video Support
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Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,089.95 |
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,299.00 |
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Apple Mac Mini M1 Chip (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - (2020) - Z12N000G0 By Apple
$893.94 |
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MacBook Air 13” 2019 Price | ||
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Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$669.25 |
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Early 2020 Apple MacBook Air with 1.1GHz Core i3 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$597.99 |
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2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$677.90 |
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