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MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3 vs. MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison

Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3 and MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

By Conor Banett

September 20, 2020 10:43 am

MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3 vs. MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)

The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3 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 (Intel, 2020) 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 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3 and the 13.3″ MacBook Air (Intel, 2020) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3 vs. MacBook Air (Intel, 2020): Specs Comparison

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Key Features
What's new	New Magic Keyboard The 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 Storage The 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 Magic Keyboard Featuring 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 Storage The 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 Performance It 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 Memory The new 2020 models come with 8GB of 3733 LPDDR4X memory and can be configured up to 16GB. Built-in Security and Privacy With 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 A three-mic array for more clear voice capture for FaceTime calls. The industry-best Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and multi-touch navigation. Thunderbolt 3 ports for data transfer, charging and video output in a single connector. Support for up to a 6K external display, a first for MacBook Air. Advanced stereo speakers for immersive and wide stereo sound.
What's missing	No Performance Improvements It's using the same 8th Gen Intel Core processors and LPDDR3 memory that powered the previous 2019 MacBook Pro 13-inch.

Availability	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Released	2020	2020
Release Info	Announced on May 4th, 2020 Available on May 4th, 2020	Announced on March 18th, 2020 Available on March 18th, 2020
Pricing	$1,299 - Intel Core i5 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,499 - Intel Core i5 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	$999 - Intel Core i3 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,299 - Intel Core i5 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD

Display	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Size	13.3 Inches	13.3 Inches
Info	Retina display 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 500 nits brightness Wide color (P3) True Tone technology	Retina display 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 16:10 aspect ratio True Tone technology

Exterior	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Size Comparison
Dimensions	Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)	Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) Height: 0.16–0.63 inch (0.41–1.61 cm)
Weight	Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)	Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)
Colors	Space GraySilver	GoldSpace GraySilver
Keyboard and Trackpad	Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement Touch Bar Touch ID sensor Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures	Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Ports	Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)	Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

Internal Specs	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Processor	8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8257U 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.40 → 3.90 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8557U 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1000NG4 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 3.20 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 9W 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1030NG7 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.10 → 3.50 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 10W 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1060NG7 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.20 → 3.80 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 10W
Integrated Graphics	8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8257U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 645 48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8557U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 645 48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1000NG4 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 48 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1030NG7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1060NG7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory
Storage	256GB512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD	256GB512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD

Connectivity	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology	Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Battery	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Size	58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time	Up to 11 hours wireless web Up to 12 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply	61W USB‑C Power Adapter	30W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
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	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Wide stereo sound Support for Dolby Atmos playback Three-mic array with directional beamforming 3.5mm headphone jack	Stereo speakers Wide stereo sound Support for Dolby Atmos playback Three-mic array with directional beamforming 3.5 mm headphone jack

Misc	MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with 2 Thunderbolt 3	MacBook Air (Intel, 2020)
Sensors	Touch ID sensor	Touch ID sensor Ambient light sensor
Security	Touch ID sensor	Touch ID sensor Apple T2 Security Chip
In the box	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	MacBook Air 30W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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 Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: One external 6K display with 6016-by-3384 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors, or One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors, or Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)