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

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

AED 3,799

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Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,499

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MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Our Verdict

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

The M2 10-Core GPU in the MacBook Air 15 2023 outperforms the M1 8-Core GPU in the MacBook Pro 13 2020 by 35% in sustained graphics workloads, and its fanless design ensures silent operation under load. The MacBook Pro 13 2020 suits video editors needing 1TB storage and 24GB RAM for 4K timelines, but its 8GB base RAM throttles multitasking with heavy apps. The MacBook Air 15 2023 excels for coders and creatives needing 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 10-Core GPU for compiling code or rendering in Final Cut Pro, with 11.5 hours of video playback and faster Wi-Fi 6E. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 4499, the MacBook Pro wins because 1TB storage doubles the Air’s 512GB at 16% lower cost; in India at ₹84900 vs ₹109900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because 24GB RAM supports professional workflows the Air’s 16GB cannot match.

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

512

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)

Apple macOS 11 Big Sur

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Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (2020)	MacBook Air 15 (M2)	Difference
UAE	AED 3,799	AED 4,499	MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves AED 700
India	₹ 84,900	₹ 1,09,900	MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves ₹ 25,000

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