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

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

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

AED 2,599

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.6 GHz, 560X) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 32GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.6 GHz, 560X) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 3,399

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6"

Our Verdict

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

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU) outperforms the 2018 15-inch’s Intel i7-8850H and AMD Radeon Pro 560X in single-threaded tasks and efficiency, with zero fan noise under load. The M1 model is best for coders running Docker or Xcode, and video editors editing 4K footage in Final Cut Pro with its 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM, delivering 17+ hours of battery life. The 2018 15-inch suits professionals needing 32GB RAM for heavy After Effects renders or 1TB SSD for large media libraries, with four Thunderbolt 3 ports for multiple external displays. In UAE at AED 2599 vs AED 3399, the M1 is better because it uses 40% less power for equal or better performance; in India at ₹59900 vs ₹87900, the M1 wins on value because it delivers superior efficiency and newer macOS support at 32% lower cost.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Air 13 (2020)
Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6"
Processor
Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i7-8850H 6c/12t 6 x 2.6 - 4.3 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics
Apple M1 8-Core GPU
AMD Radeon Pro 560X
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
16 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB
Storage
512
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 jack, 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 5.0
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)
OS
Apple macOS 11 Big Sur
Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Air 13 (2020)Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6"Difference
UAEAED 2,599AED 3,399MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves AED 800
India₹ 59,900₹ 87,900MacBook Air 13 (2020) saves ₹ 28,000

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