MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry wins on CPU performance with its M1 8-core CPU (3.2 GHz boost) outperforming the Intel i7-8850H (4.3 GHz boost) in real-world efficiency and single-threaded tasks, while being fanless and running cooler under load. Choose the M1 model if you’re a coder or video editor needing 10+ hours of battery life, 8-core GPU acceleration for Final Cut Pro, and 1TB SSD speed without thermal throttling. Pick the 2018 15-inch model only if you need 32GB RAM for heavy virtual machines or legacy Intel-only software, and can tolerate 6.5 hours of battery and a 1.83kg weight. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 3399, the M1 model is better because it delivers 40% longer battery and 2x faster CPU efficiency despite higher price; in India at ₹84900 vs ₹87900, the M1 wins on value because it offers superior performance, thermal silence, and modern Wi-Fi 6 for less.