MacBook Air 13 (2019) vs MacBook Air 13 (2020)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3 (MacBook Pro 13 2019 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 3,399

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 1TB / 24GB

AED 3,799

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MacBook Air 13 (2019)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2019) vs MacBook Air 13 (2020)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry wins on CPU and GPU performance: M1 (8c/8t, 3.2 GHz max) outperforms the 2019 Intel i5-8257U (4c/8t, 3.9 GHz max) in sustained workloads and delivers 8-core GPU acceleration versus Intel Iris Plus 645, with no fan needed due to lower thermal load. The 2019 model suits video editors needing 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K timelines, but its older Intel CPU and LPDDR3 RAM limit efficiency. The M1 model excels for coders and designers running Rosetta 2 or native ARM apps, with LPDDR4X-4266 RAM, Wi-Fi 6, and 20% longer battery life from 58.2Wh. In UAE at AED 3399 vs AED 3799, the 2019 model is better because it offers 24GB RAM for the same storage at AED 400 less; in India at ₹74900 vs ₹84900, the 2019 model wins on value because it provides identical storage and 16GB more RAM for ₹10000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2019)

MacBook Air 13 (2020)

Processor

Intel Core i5-8257U 4c/8t 4 x 1.4 - 3.9 GHz, Coffee Lake-U

Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz

Graphics

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645

Apple M1 8-Core GPU

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

RAM

8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, Dual-Channel, soldered

8 GB , LPDDR4X-4266

Storage

1024

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

Ports

2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader

2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Weight

1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds)

Apple macOS 10.15 Catalina

Apple macOS 11 Big Sur

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (2019)	MacBook Air 13 (2020)	Difference
UAE	AED 3,399	AED 3,799	MacBook Air 13 (2019) saves AED 400
India	₹ 74,900	₹ 84,900	MacBook Air 13 (2019) saves ₹ 10,000

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