M1 Mac mini vs. Intel MacBook Air - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the M1 Mac mini and Intel MacBook Air, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
The 2020 M1 Mac mini features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 (8C, 8G) with a clock speed of 3.20 GHz. While the 2020 Intel MacBook Air 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 M1 Mac mini (2020) and the 13.3″ Intel MacBook Air (2020), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
M1 Mac mini vs. Intel MacBook Air: 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 | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Display | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
Size | 13.3 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
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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 | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
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Memory |
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory |
Storage |
| 256GB512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
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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) |
Battery | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
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 | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | M1 Mac mini | Intel MacBook Air |
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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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