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MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs MacBook Air 15 (M2)

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

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

AED 3,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 256GB / 16GB

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 256GB / 16GB

AED 3,699

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs MacBook Air 15 (M2)

The MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 with its 10-core GPU and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM outperforms the MacBook Pro 13 M1’s 8-core GPU and 8GB LPDDR4X in graphics and memory bandwidth, while remaining fanless for silent operation. The MacBook Pro 13 M1 is suited for professionals needing 1TB storage and 24GB RAM for heavy video editing or large dataset workloads, but its older M1 chip and half the RAM limit multitasking. The MacBook Air 15 M2 is ideal for coders and creatives running multiple apps or virtual machines, thanks to 16GB unified memory, faster LPDDR5, and a larger 15.3-inch display with higher resolution. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 3699, the Air wins because it offers superior GPU and RAM for just AED 100 less; in India at ₹84900 vs ₹89900, the Pro wins on value because its 1TB storage and 24GB RAM justify the ₹5000 premium for demanding workflows.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Air 13 (2020)
MacBook Air 15 (M2)
Processor
Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz
Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 9 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M1 8-Core GPU
Apple M2 10-Core GPU, 13.5 W TDP
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 in)
RAM
8 GB , LPDDR4X-4266
16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard
Storage
1024
256
Battery
58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion
66.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Ports
2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
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
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds)
1.516 kg ( = 53.48 oz / 3.34 pounds), Power Supply: 186 g ( = 6.56 oz / 0.41 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 11 Big Sur
Not specified

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Air 13 (2020)MacBook Air 15 (M2)Difference
UAEAED 3,799AED 3,699MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves AED 100
India₹ 84,900₹ 89,900MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves ₹ 5,000

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