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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 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 M1 7-core
OS macOS
Weight 1.3 kg
Battery 50 Wh
56 Overall Score
Price $555
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong portability (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong screen (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M1 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 / 2.9 lbs |
| Battery | 50 Wh |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13.3" M1 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition | HP OmniBook X Flip | ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U7512 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG1US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | Intel Core 7 240H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 | 512 |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 | 14" 1920x1200 | 15" 2496x1664 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Apple M1 7-core | Intel Integrated Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Battery (Wh) | 50 | 48 | 66 | 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 | 45.6 | 59.3 | 4.6 | 47 | 84.8 | 93.8 | 28.5 | 97.6 | 10.4 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 Compare | 75 | 55.5 | 86.9 | 90.1 | 67.5 | 85.3 | 79.7 | 80.9 | 94 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.7 | 27.8 | 80.2 | 59.7 | 89.1 | 57.4 | 79.7 | 80.9 | 95.2 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 66.6 | 65.5 | 67.1 | 78.5 | 74.7 | 82.4 | 79.7 | 32.9 | 98.3 |
| ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U7512 Compare | 84.8 | 65.5 | 64.2 | 59.7 | 82 | 87 | 36.6 | 60.1 | 99 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG1US Compare | 66.6 | 65.5 | 51.2 | 65.2 | 95.7 | 87.7 | 51.7 | 80.9 | 98.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $555
Price History
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Other Configurations29
MacBook Air 13.3" MGN93LL/A-RB13.3"Apple M18GB256GBSilver$435MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M1 8GB256GBSilver$440MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB128GBSpace Gray$445MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB128GBSpace Gray$469MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M1 8GB256GBGold$550MacBook Air 2020 13.3" Laptop M1 Chip13.3"Apple M116GB256GBGray$550MacBook Air 13.3" MGN63LL/A 2020 13.3-inch13.3"Apple M1 16GB256GBSpace Gray$579MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB256GBSilver$688MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M1 8GB256GBSpace Gray$699
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MacBook Air 13" Keyboard13.3"Apple M18GB128GBSpace Grey$36MacBook Air 13.3" M1 8-Core CPU 7-Core GPU13.3"Apple M18GB128GBSilver$345MacBook Air Refurbished Excellent 13.3" M113.3"Apple M1 8GB128GBSpace Gray$375MacBook Air 13.3" 13.3-inch M1 Chip13.3"Apple M18GB256GBSpace Grey$379MacBook Air Mgnf3ll/a 13.3"13.3"Apple M18GB128GBSpace Gray$400MacBook Air 13" M113"Apple M18GB128GBMidnight$400MacBook Air 13.3" M1 Chip13.3"Apple M116GB1TBSpace Gray$700MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M1 8GB512GBSpace Gray$770MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"M18GB512GBSilver$1,055MacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB256GBGoldMacBook Air MGN73LL/A-1313.3"Apple M18GB512GBSpace GrayMacBook Air 13.3" A Grade 13.3-inch 3.2Ghz13.3"Apple M18GB128GBSilverMacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB256GBSpace GrayMacBook Air 13.3" A Grade 13.3-inch 3.2Ghz13.3"Apple M18GB128GBSpace GrayMacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB256GBSpace GrayMacBook Air 13.3" A Grade 13.3-inch 3.2Ghz13.3"Apple M18GB256GBSilverMacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB128GBGoldMacBook Air A2337 1313"Apple M116GB512GBMacBook Air 13.3" A Grade 13.3-inch 3.2Ghz13.3"Apple M18GB256GBSilverMacBook Air 13.3" M113.3"Apple M18GB512GBSpace Grey
