Apple MacBook Air 13.3" GSRF MWTL2LL/A Gold 2020
Apple
62 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 2025
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" GSRF MWTL2LL/A Gold 2020
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users are generally very satisfied with this MacBook, praising its build quality, display, and performance. A few note that the battery life is shorter than expected, but most consider it a good value for the price. Minor cosmetic issues like dents or sticker stains are mentioned but not seen as dealbreakers.
Pros
- Great build quality
- Excellent display
- Fast performance
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
Cons
- Battery life shorter than expected
- Minor cosmetic imperfections (dents, sticker stains)
- Cannot purchase AppleCare
- Some functions hard to find due to OS update
Battery life 4
Build quality 3
Display quality 3
Performance 3
Value for money 3
Cosmetic condition 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC receives strong praise for its build quality, smooth trackpad, and excellent battery life, with users reporting over 8 hours of heavy use. A few minor issues include difficulty connecting certain printers and the inability to upgrade RAM. Overall, it is seen as a significant upgrade over previous models.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Smooth and responsive trackpad
- Great battery life (8+ hours)
- Bright and sharp display
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issues
- RAM not upgradeable
- May get warm under heavy load
Build quality 3
Trackpad quality 2
Battery life 2
Display quality 1
Charging port 1
Printer compatibility 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" GSRF MWTL2LL/A | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel 10th Generation Core i3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 15" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | USB4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.27 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" GSRF MWTL2LL/A Gold 2020
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (20th percentile)20th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7
Scores 72 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.