2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019 - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and MacBook Air 13” 2019, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) features the 15W 8th Generation Intel Coffee Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-8257U up to quad-core Intel Core i7-8557U with the boost speed up to 4.50 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″ 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and the 13.3″ MacBook Air 13” 2019 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019: Specs Comparison
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What's new | New Magic KeyboardThe updated 13-inch MacBook Pro now features the new Magic Keyboard, first introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and added to MacBook Air in March.Double the StorageThe 2020 models now come with double the storage of the previous generation starting at 256GB up to 1TB. It can be also configured to even more storage up to 4TB SSD. | New True Tone DisplayThe technology automatically adjusts the white point of the display to match the color temperature of your environment. |
What's missing | No Performance ImprovementsIt's using the same 8th Gen Intel Core processors and LPDDR3 memory that powered the previous 2019 MacBook Pro 13-inch. |
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Availability | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
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Display | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 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 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | Space GraySilver | 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 | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Discrete Graphics | Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) | |
Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Warranty | 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. | 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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