MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 512GB / 16GB

AED 2,599

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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 940XHA 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,199

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Best Battery

Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 (8-core GPU) outperforms Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro’s Intel Arc 130V in sustained CPU and GPU efficiency, with zero fan noise due to passive cooling versus the Book5 Pro’s active cooling under load. Choose the MacBook for video editors needing 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD with 18+ hours of real-world battery life and macOS-native app optimization. Pick the Galaxy Book5 Pro for professionals needing HDMI, microSD, and Wi-Fi 7 (BE201) with 16GB LPDDR5x-8533 RAM for multitasking across Windows apps and external displays. In UAE at AED 2599 vs AED 3199, the MacBook wins because it delivers 40% longer battery life at half the price; in India at ₹59900 vs ₹82900, the MacBook wins on value because it offers superior thermal efficiency and 6+ hours more daily usage without charging.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2020)

Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Processor

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

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 8c/8t, 4 x 4.5 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-Core, 4 x 3.5 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 30 W PL2 / Short Burst, 25 W PL1 / Sustained, Lunar Lake

Graphics

Apple M1 8-Core GPU

Intel Arc Graphics 130V, Core: 1850 MHz, RAM: 2133 MHz, 32.0.101.6647

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): 11.6 x 312.3 x 223.8 ( = 0.46 x 12.3 x 8.81 in)

RAM

8 GB , LPDDR4X-4266

16 GB , LPDDR5x-8533

Storage

512

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

63 Wh, 4081 mAh Lithium-Ion

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

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: microSD, 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

Intel BE201 320MHz (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

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

1.231 kg ( = 43.42 oz / 2.71 pounds), Power Supply: 165 g ( = 5.82 oz / 0.36 pounds)

Apple macOS 11 Big Sur

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (2020)	Galaxy Book2 Business 14"	Difference
UAE	AED 2,599	AED 3,199	MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves AED 600
India	₹ 59,900	₹ 82,900	MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves ₹ 23,000

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