Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) 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 (Intel, 2020) features the 9W 10th Generation Intel Ice Lake dual-core Intel Core i3-1000NG4 up to quad-core Intel Core i7-1060NG7 with the boost speed up to 3.80 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 (Intel, 2020) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air (Intel, 2020): Specs Comparison
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What's new | New Magic KeyboardFeaturing a new Magic Keyboard with a refined scissor mechanism that delivers 1mm of key travel and a stable key feel, as well as an Apple-designed rubber dome that stores more potential energy for a responsive key press.Double the StorageThe 2020 models now come with double the storage of the previous generation starting at 256GB up to 512GB. It can be also configured to even more storage up to 2TB SSD.Better PerformanceIt now comes with the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake processors with Turbo Boost speed of up to 3.8GHz. The integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics also gain 80 percent than the previous generation.More and Faster MemoryThe new 2020 models come with 8GB of 3733 LPDDR4X memory and can be configured up to 16GB.Built-in Security and PrivacyWith the Apple T2 Security Chip, Apple’s own custom-designed second-generation silicon, MacBook Air checks that software loaded during the boot process has not been tampered with and provides on-the-fly data encryption for everything stored on the SSD.More
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Availability | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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 (Intel, 2020) Price | ||
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Apple Macbook Air Early 2020 13.3 inch - Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$799.00 |
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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
$748.00 |
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Early 2020 Apple MacBook Air with 1.1GHz Intel Core i3 processor (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$825.00 |
Display | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) |
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Dimensions | 7.7” x 7.7” x 1.4” (197 mm x 197 mm x 36 mm) |
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Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 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 (Intel, 2020) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory |
Storage |
| 256GB512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 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 (Intel, 2020) |
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 (Intel, 2020) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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 (Intel, 2020) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) |
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Security |
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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 (Intel, 2020) Price | ||
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Apple Macbook Air Early 2020 13.3 inch - Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$799.00 |
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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
$748.00 |
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Early 2020 Apple MacBook Air with 1.1GHz Intel Core i3 processor (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$825.00 |
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