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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 8-Core CPU 7-Core GPU Space Gray 2020
The fanless M1 chip delivers instant wake times and smooth performance in a 1.27kg chassis, paired with a sharp 2560x1600 Retina display. Its completely silent operation and premium unibody build quality set it apart in the refurbished market. This is best for students and business users who prioritize portability and a high-resolution screen for document work and web browsing.
CPU Apple M1
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600
GPU Apple (7-Core)
OS macOS
Weight 1.3 kg
60 Overall Score
Price $375
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong portability (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong screen (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple (7-Core) |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 256 GB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD |
Display
| Size | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 8-Core CPU 7-Core GPU | Lenovo Slim 7 83MC0001US | HP OmniBook X Flip | ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U7512 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG1US | Acer Aspire 14 AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 | 512 | 2048 |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" |
| GPU | Apple (7-Core) | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 70 | 65 | 75 | 41 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 8-Core CPU 7-Core GPU | 45.7 | 57.1 | 4.8 | 52.5 | 84.2 | 94.1 | 29.8 | 97.2 | 39.5 |
| Lenovo Slim 7 83MC0001US Compare | 67.1 | 63.5 | 67.8 | 85.9 | 82.3 | 86.4 | 80.5 | 80.4 | 98.9 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 67.1 | 63.5 | 67.8 | 80.8 | 74.4 | 82 | 80.5 | 32.8 | 98.9 |
| ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U7512 Compare | 85.1 | 63.5 | 65.1 | 63.9 | 81.1 | 86.5 | 37.6 | 59.7 | 98.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG1US Compare | 67.4 | 66.2 | 52.2 | 68.8 | 95.8 | 87.2 | 52.2 | 80.4 | 98.2 |
| Acer Aspire 14 AI Compare | 63.8 | 63.5 | 81 | 95.2 | 41.8 | 80.3 | 94.3 | 10 | 85.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $375
Newegg 5 offers From $375
Best Buy 2 offers From $440
Price History
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