MacBook Air 13 (M1) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU) crushes the 2017 MacBook Air’s Intel Core i5-5350U (2c/4t) and Intel HD 6000 in raw performance, with 3.2 GHz max turbo vs 2.9 GHz and 8-core GPU vs 12 EU graphics. The 2017 MacBook Air suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing, with 10+ hours of battery life and no fan noise, but its 8GB RAM and older macOS limit modern apps. The M1 MacBook Pro handles 4K video editing and compiling code faster due to 8-core CPU, unified 8GB LPDDR4X memory, and 50% faster PCIe storage, plus Wi-Fi 6 and Touch ID for secure logins. In UAE at AED 2499 vs AED 2999, the M1 Pro wins because it’s 500 AED cheaper with 4x faster CPU and 3x better GPU; in India at ₹59900 vs ₹79900, the M1 Pro wins on value because it delivers 2020-era performance at ₹20,000 less.