UAE Price
AED 1,999
India Price
₹44,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2020
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 256GB / 16GB is Apple's 2020 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in) display, the Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz chipset. At AED 1,999 in the UAE and ₹44,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry with its 8-core M1 CPU and 8-core GPU delivers unmatched efficiency: 18-hour battery life on a 58.2Wh pack, fanless under light loads, and instant wake from sleep. The 8GB LPDDR4X-4266 RAM handles multitasking well for web, office, and light photo editing, while the M1’s unified memory architecture boosts app responsiveness. It thrives for writers, students, and remote workers needing all-day endurance and silent operation. Its weakness is the 256GB SSD—slow for large file transfers compared to 512GB+ models, and no upgrade path. The two USB-C ports limit connectivity without dongles. In UAE at AED 1999, it’s good value because no other laptop offers this battery life and performance at this price. In India at ₹44900, it’s overpriced—Windows alternatives like the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 with Ryzen 5 and 512GB SSD offer more storage, ports, and serviceability for similar cost.
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| Battery | 58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: FaceTime HDPrimary Camera: 0.9 MPix |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | 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 |
| 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) |
| Weight | 1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds) |
| Display | 13.30 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 227 PPI, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Apple M1 8-Core GPU |
| Memory | 8 GB , LPDDR4X-4266 |
| Storage | 256 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Magic Keyboard, Keyboard Light: yes, 61W PSU, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1449 Euro |
| Processor | Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 11 Big Sur |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the MacBook Air 13 (2020).
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to the M1 chip's lasting performance and efficient macOS updates. For everyday tasks and light creative work, it will still handle demands reliably without needing an upgrade.
The price in UAE is AED 1999. It is widely available through authorized Apple resellers and major electronics retailers across the country.
The price in India is ₹44900. It can be purchased from Apple's official website and authorized retail partners throughout the country.
The 720p FaceTime HD camera delivers clear video quality in good lighting and benefits from the M1 chip's image signal processing for better noise reduction. It is suitable for video calls but not designed for professional filming.
The battery lasts up to 17 hours of video playback or up to 14 hours of wireless web browsing. Its efficiency comes from the M1 chip's low power consumption, making it ideal for all-day use.
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