MacBook Air (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air (M1, 2020) and MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) 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 Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) features the 15W 7th Generation Intel Kaby Lake dual-core Intel Core i5-7360U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-7660U with the boost speed up to 4.00 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 Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Air (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3): Specs Comparison
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it ![]() MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it ![]() MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | |
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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 | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Released | 2020 | 2017 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
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Display | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Dimensions |
| 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
Colors | GoldSpace GraySilver | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
| 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s). |
Internal Specs | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Memory |
| 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 128GB256GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Big Sur | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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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 Pro 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 screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video Support
| Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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