Apple MacBook Air 13" 2020, Core i3-1000NG4, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Its fanless design and sharp 2560x1600 IPS display set it apart for silent, everyday computing. The compact, wedge-shaped aluminum build remains highly portable, though the dual-core Core i3 processor limits performance to light tasks. This is best for students or writers who prioritize a high-resolution screen and macOS in a completely silent, refurbished package for basic productivity.
CPU i3-1000NG
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13" 2560x1600
GPU AMD Integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics
OS macOS
43 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong portability (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong affordability (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong screen (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | i3-1000NG |
| Cores | 2 |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Physical
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13" | HP OmniBook X Flip | Lenovo Yoga 7 83JR0001US | ASUS Vivobook TP3407SA-DS74T | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge NP960XMA-KB1US | MSI Prestige 16 Evo PRE16EVO13407 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | i3-1000NG | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i5 13500H |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 | 1024 |
| Screen | 13" 2560x1600 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 1920x1200 | 16" 2880x1800 | 15.6" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | AMD Integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel Arc 140V | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | - | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 65 | 70 | 70 | 35 | 82 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Air 13" | 9.6 | 36.7 | 13.3 | 38.7 | 83.8 | 91.2 | 15.8 | 98.1 | 27.2 | 88.6 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 68.7 | 65.1 | 66.6 | 77.4 | 74 | 82.1 | 79.3 | 33.4 | 98.4 | 51 |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 83JR0001US Compare | 80.3 | 63.7 | 64.4 | 64.1 | 83.2 | 81.5 | 65.2 | 81.8 | 97.3 | 39.3 |
| ASUS Vivobook TP3407SA-DS74T Compare | 68.7 | 68.8 | 50 | 71.3 | 82.3 | 73.6 | 79.3 | 60.4 | 59.3 | 58.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge NP960XMA-KB1US Compare | 79.5 | 13 | 50 | 51.5 | 96 | 41.4 | 51 | 81.8 | 96 | 51.3 |
| MSI Prestige 16 Evo PRE16EVO13407 Compare | 72.1 | 47.2 | 83.4 | 77.4 | 89.6 | 42.7 | 65.2 | 60.4 | 60.1 | 49.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall43.3
- AI/LLM15.2
- Gaming5.9
- Portability65.8
- Creator18.9
- Student73.4
- Business53.9
- Developer36.3
- Entertainment49.9
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