Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and MacBook Air (M1, 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 (M1, 2020) features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 (7 GPU Cores) up to 8-core Apple M1 with a clock speed of 3.20 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 (M1, 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 (M1, 2020): Specs Comparison
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What's new | Better PerformanceWith the new Apple M1 Chip, it now 3x times faster in exporting a project in iMovie, 5x times faster applying 3D effects in Final Cut Pro, editing multiple streams 4K ProRes video in Final Cut Pro with no frame drop, 2x times faster in exporting photos in Lightroom, and more.Better Battery LifeIt's a MacBook Air with the longest battery life ever made, with up to 18-hours of watching movies and 15 hours of web browsing.Better FaceTime HD cameraWith the latest Apple Image Single Processor (ISP) in the M1 chip, image quality is better in noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto white balance.Better DisplayIt now supports P3 wide color with 400-nits of display brightness.More
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Availability | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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2020 Apple Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chip (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) By Apple
$649.00 Was: $699.00 |
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Apple Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chip (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - (2020) - Z12N000G0 By Apple
$865.92 |
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Apple BTO Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,249.91 |
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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Silver By Apple
$899.00 Was: $999.00 |
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$855.00 |
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2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, 1080p FaceTime HD Camera. Works with iPhone and iPad; Starlight By Apple
$1,099.00 Was: $1,199.00 |
Display | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M1, 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 / USB 4 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
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Connectivity | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M1, 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 (M1, 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 (M1, 2020) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
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 (M1, 2020) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
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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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2020 Apple Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chip (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) By Apple
$649.00 Was: $699.00 |
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Apple Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chip (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - (2020) - Z12N000G0 By Apple
$865.92 |
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Apple BTO Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,249.91 |
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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Silver By Apple
$899.00 Was: $999.00 |
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$855.00 |
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2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, 1080p FaceTime HD Camera. Works with iPhone and iPad; Starlight By Apple
$1,099.00 Was: $1,199.00 |
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