MacBook Air (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air (M1, 2020) and MacBook Air 13” 2019 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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. 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 13.3″ MacBook Air (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.
MacBook Air (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019: 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
| 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 | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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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
$744.99 Was: $795.97 |
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Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Latest Model) Z124000FK By Apple
$1,191.96 |
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MacBook Air 13” 2019 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$509.99 Was: $584.00 |
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2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple
$312.00 Was: $328.00 |
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Apple 13.3 inches MacBook Air with Retina Display, Intel Core i5 8th Gen Dual-Core, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD - Mid 2019, Space Gray MVFH2LL/A (Renewed) By Apple
$580.00 |
Display | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Dimensions |
| 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | GoldSpace GraySilver | 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 | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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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 | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Big Sur | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Warranty | 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. | 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 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
$744.99 Was: $795.97 |
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Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Latest Model) Z124000FK By Apple
$1,191.96 |
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MacBook Air 13” 2019 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$509.99 Was: $584.00 |
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2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple
$312.00 Was: $328.00 |
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Apple 13.3 inches MacBook Air with Retina Display, Intel Core i5 8th Gen Dual-Core, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD - Mid 2019, Space Gray MVFH2LL/A (Renewed) By Apple
$580.00 |
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