MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 256GB / 16GB

AED 1,999

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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 2,799

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MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

The M1’s 8-core CPU outperforms the i9-9980HK in efficiency and sustained workloads, while its 8-core GPU beats the Vega 20 in modern apps despite lower VRAM. The MacBook Pro 13 M1 is best for coders needing 8 efficient cores and 16GB RAM for Docker, Swift, and Python, with 18+ hours of battery life and no fan noise. The 15-inch 2019 model suits video editors running Premiere Pro with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K timelines, plus the Vega 20’s 4GB HBM2 for GPU-accelerated effects. In UAE at AED 1999 vs AED 2799, the M1 is better because it delivers superior performance at 28% lower cost; in India at ₹44900 vs ₹64900, the M1 wins on value because it matches or exceeds the i9’s real-world speed while costing 31% less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2020)

MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Processor

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

Intel Core i9-9980HK 8c/16t 8 x 2.4 - 5 GHz, Coffee Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M1 8-Core GPU

AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2

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): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in)

RAM

8 GB , LPDDR4X-4266

32 GB , DDR4-2400, Dual-Channel, soldered

Storage

256

1024

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

83 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

4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 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

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

Weight

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

1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds)

Apple macOS 11 Big Sur

Apple macOS 10.15 Catalina

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (2020)	MacBook Pro 15 (2019)	Difference
UAE	AED 1,999	AED 2,799	MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves AED 800
India	₹ 44,900	₹ 64,900	MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves ₹ 20,000

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