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Calculated Shard: 23 (from laksa144)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa023.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m1-2020\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m1-2020\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-m1-2020","crawl_time":1775833699,"first_indexed_time":1636505815,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,rtings!www,\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-m1-2020 s443","src_root_hash":"11878062390033234023","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) Review - RTINGS.com","meta_descriptions":["The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip). It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its ba..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip). It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour workday. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It doesn't get overly hot, and it remains completely silent under load due to its fanless design. It can handle light workloads and even some heavy ones, but it does throttle due to thermal limitations, and its integrated GPU struggles in graphically intensive tasks. Unfortunately, there are only two USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry adapters.\nThere are two models of the Apple MacBook Air; they mainly differ in graphical performance. Our unit has the 7-core GPU M1 SoC, and you can upgrade to a model with 8 cores if you need more GPU processing power. Both variants start with 8GB of shared memory, which should be enough for most people. However, we recommend that people working with many browser tabs open simultaneously or running memory-intensive applications opt for 16GB. The storage is also configurable, from 256GB to 2TB.\nOur Verdict\n0.0\nSchool \nThe Apple MacBook Air is great for students. It's a thin and light laptop that's easy to carry around, with a battery that lasts through an entire day of light productivity. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a bright, sharp screen. Its M1 SoC is powerful enough to handle most student workloads, and it's completely silent thanks to its fanless design. It only has two USB-C ports, though, so you'll likely need to carry dongles.\nPros\nExceptional build quality with a full aluminum body.\nCompact and lightweight.\nBattery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity.\nKeyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to.\nLarge and responsive touchpad.\nCons\nOnly two USB-C ports.\n0.0\nGaming \nThe Apple MacBook Air is mediocre for gaming. Its M1 SoC easily handles games from the App Store. However, its integrated GPU struggles in graphically demanding games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3, and it throttles under load due to thermal constraints. Also, very few games outside the App Store are optimized for the ARM-based M1 SoC, which means some games might not run properly.\nPros\nCPU can handle fairly heavy workloads.\nCompletely silent due to its fanless design.\nCons\nMost games aren't compatible with macOS on the M1 SoC.\nCPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks.\nNot user-upgradeable.\n0.0\nMultimedia \nThe Apple MacBook Air is good for media consumption. It has excellent-sounding speakers that get very loud and a high-resolution Retina display that produces a sharp and colorful image. The screen gets bright enough to combat glare, and it also gets very dim to provide a more comfortable dark room viewing experience. Its color accuracy is superb out of the box, but blacks look gray in the dark due to its relatively low contrast. Battery life is great for video playback, and the power adapter is easy to carry around should you need to give it a small charge to get through the day.\nPros\nCompact and lightweight.\nExcellent up-firing speakers.\nBright, high-resolution screen.\nCons\nBlacks look gray in the dark.\n0.0\nWorkstation \nThe Apple MacBook Air is decent for use as a workstation. Its M1 SoC can handle fairly heavy workloads, but because it's a fanless device, there are some slowdowns when performing demanding tasks for an extended period due to thermal limitations. Likewise, its integrated GPU can do some heavy-lifting, but it might stutter a bit in graphically intensive applications. Unfortunately, it only has two USB-C ports, and it's impossible to upgrade any components after purchase because everything is soldered on.\nPros\nCPU can handle fairly heavy workloads.\nCompletely silent due to its fanless design.\nFast storage drive.\nCons\nCPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks.\nOnly two USB-C ports.\nNot user-upgradeable.\n0.0\nBusiness \nThe Apple MacBook Air is good for business use. It feels exceptionally well-built, with a thin and light design that makes it very portable. The M1 SoC has enough processing power to handle most productivity tasks, and you can easily get through an 8-hour workday on a full charge. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It only has two USB-C ports, so you might need a dock or adapters to connect peripherals or an external display.\nPros\nExceptional build quality with a full aluminum body.\nCompact and lightweight.\nBattery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity.\nKeyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to.\nLarge and responsive touchpad.\nCons\nOnly two USB-C ports.\nNot user-upgradeable.\n0.0\nSchool\n0.0\nGaming\n0.0\nMultimedia\n0.0\nWorkstation\n0.0\nBusiness\nChangelog\n Updated Dec 07, 2023: \nConverted to\nTest Bench 0.8.2\n.\n Updated Nov 03, 2023: \nConverted to\nTest Bench 0.8.1\n.\n Updated Jul 12, 2023: \nAdded mention of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) as an alternative with a bigger screen in the\nScreen Specs\nsection.\n Updated Oct 18, 2022: \nUpdated the review to properly state that this laptop has a 13.3\" screen as opposed to the marketing size of 13\"; this hasn't resulted in any score changes.\nShow more \nDifferences Between Sizes And Variants\nWe tested the 13 inch Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. There are two M1 SoCs, one with a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core GPU. The 8-core model will perform better in graphically demanding tasks, but it starts with 512GB of storage, while the 7-core model starts with 256GB. You can see the various configuration options in the table below.\nCPU\nM1 SoC (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)\nGPU\nM1 - 7 GPU cores\nM1 - 8 GPU cores\nMemory\n8GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory\n16GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory\nStorage\n256GB SSD\n512GB SSD (8-core GPU model starts with 512GB)\n1TB SSD\n2TB SSD\nColor\nSpace Gray\nSilver\nGold\nOur display and performance results are only valid for the configuration that we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar MacBook Air 2020 that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units.\nYou can see our unit's label \nhere\n.\nPopular Laptop Comparisons\nThe\nApple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021)\nis much better than the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020); however, they don't target the same audience. The MacBook Air is a thin and light ultraportable designed for light to moderately intensive workloads, while the MacBook Pro is a much more powerful mobile workstation designed for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The MacBook Pro 14 has a much better display as it's larger, brighter, and sharper. It also has Mini LED backlighting to provide local dimming, and it supports ProMotion, which makes fast motion appear smoother and helps extend battery life. The MacBook Pro has a higher-resolution webcam, wider port selection, and a faster storage drive. The MacBook Air's battery lasts longer for light productivity, but its battery life for video playback is shorter than the MacBook Pro's.\nThe Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) and the\nApple MacBook Pro 16 (2019)\nare both productivity-focused laptops with many similarities. The most notable difference is that the MacBook Pro 16 uses an x86 Intel 9th Gen CPU with AMD Radeon Pro graphics, while the MacBook Air uses Apple's ARM-based M1 SoC, though it can still run x86 programs through Rosetta 2. The MacBook Pro is a better choice for creative professionals because its discrete GPU performs much better for graphically demanding tasks than the M1's integrated graphics. Also, it doesn't suffer any performance loss over time, whereas the MacBook Air throttles because it's a fanless device. As for the CPU performance, the MacBook Air's M1 chip is better in most instances, and it's significantly more power-efficient, resulting in much longer battery life.\nThe\nApple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024)\nis a newer version of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020), though two generations apart. The 2024 model is better overall; it has a brighter display, a better webcam, and a faster M3 SoC. It also has a MagSafe charging port, which frees up a USB-C that you would otherwise need to charge the laptop, and it can output to two external displays, albeit with the laptop closed. Its battery life isn't quite as good as the M1 model for light uses, but it's much better for video playback, thanks to the addition of an AV1 decoder.\nThe\nApple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024)\nis a newer, larger sibling of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020). The MacBook Air 15 is better in almost every way; its M3 chip is noticeably faster than the MacBook Air 13's M1 and brings new features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Dynamic Caching, and AV1 decoding. Other improvements on the MacBook Air 15 include a better webcam, Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, and support for two external displays (with the laptop closed). 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Review\n\nNotice: We've [revamped our membership program](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/company\/revamping-our-membership-program).\n\n# Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) Laptop Review\nBy [Alexander Tozzi](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/authors\/alexander-tozzi), [Ryan Lim](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/authors\/ryan-lim), [Yannick Khong](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/authors\/yannick-khong-2)\n\nReviewed Nov 01, 2021 at 01:58pm\n\nTest bench update Dec 07, 2023 at 07:56am\n\nTested using Methodology v0.8.2\n\n![Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020)](https:\/\/i.rtings.com\/assets\/products\/l3QhIc1S\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020\/design-medium.jpg?format=auto)\n\nTrack\n\nSize\n\n13\\.3\"\n\nOperating System\n\nmacOS\n\n0\\.0\n\nSchool\n\n0\\.0\n\nGaming\n\n0\\.0\n\nMultimedia\n\n0\\.0\n\nWorkstation\n\n0\\.0\n\nBusiness\n\n[Create your own](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/login)\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\nTrack\n\nSHARE THIS REVIEW\n\nShare\n\n[0](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-m1-2020#page-comments)\n\nNotice: This laptops was replaced by [Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2, 2022)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-2022)\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip). It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour workday. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It doesn't get overly hot, and it remains completely silent under load due to its fanless design. It can handle light workloads and even some heavy ones, but it does throttle due to thermal limitations, and its integrated GPU struggles in graphically intensive tasks. Unfortunately, there are only two USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry adapters.\n\nThere are two models of the Apple MacBook Air; they mainly differ in graphical performance. Our unit has the 7-core GPU M1 SoC, and you can upgrade to a model with 8 cores if you need more GPU processing power. Both variants start with 8GB of shared memory, which should be enough for most people. However, we recommend that people working with many browser tabs open simultaneously or running memory-intensive applications opt for 16GB. The storage is also configurable, from 256GB to 2TB.\n\n## Our Verdict\n0\\.0\n\nSchool\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is great for students. It's a thin and light laptop that's easy to carry around, with a battery that lasts through an entire day of light productivity. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a bright, sharp screen. Its M1 SoC is powerful enough to handle most student workloads, and it's completely silent thanks to its fanless design. It only has two USB-C ports, though, so you'll likely need to carry dongles.\n\nPros\n\n- Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body.\n- Compact and lightweight.\n- Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity.\n- Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to.\n- Large and responsive touchpad.\n\nCons\n\n- Only two USB-C ports.\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\n0\\.0\n\nGaming\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is mediocre for gaming. Its M1 SoC easily handles games from the App Store. However, its integrated GPU struggles in graphically demanding games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3, and it throttles under load due to thermal constraints. Also, very few games outside the App Store are optimized for the ARM-based M1 SoC, which means some games might not run properly.\n\nPros\n\n- CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads.\n- Completely silent due to its fanless design.\n\nCons\n\n- Most games aren't compatible with macOS on the M1 SoC.\n- CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks.\n- Not user-upgradeable.\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\n0\\.0\n\nMultimedia\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is good for media consumption. It has excellent-sounding speakers that get very loud and a high-resolution Retina display that produces a sharp and colorful image. The screen gets bright enough to combat glare, and it also gets very dim to provide a more comfortable dark room viewing experience. Its color accuracy is superb out of the box, but blacks look gray in the dark due to its relatively low contrast. Battery life is great for video playback, and the power adapter is easy to carry around should you need to give it a small charge to get through the day.\n\nPros\n\n- Compact and lightweight.\n- Excellent up-firing speakers.\n- Bright, high-resolution screen.\n\nCons\n\n- Blacks look gray in the dark.\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\n0\\.0\n\nWorkstation\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is decent for use as a workstation. Its M1 SoC can handle fairly heavy workloads, but because it's a fanless device, there are some slowdowns when performing demanding tasks for an extended period due to thermal limitations. Likewise, its integrated GPU can do some heavy-lifting, but it might stutter a bit in graphically intensive applications. Unfortunately, it only has two USB-C ports, and it's impossible to upgrade any components after purchase because everything is soldered on.\n\nPros\n\n- CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads.\n- Completely silent due to its fanless design.\n- Fast storage drive.\n\nCons\n\n- CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks.\n- Only two USB-C ports.\n- Not user-upgradeable.\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\n0\\.0\n\nBusiness\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is good for business use. It feels exceptionally well-built, with a thin and light design that makes it very portable. The M1 SoC has enough processing power to handle most productivity tasks, and you can easily get through an 8-hour workday on a full charge. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It only has two USB-C ports, so you might need a dock or adapters to connect peripherals or an external display.\n\nPros\n\n- Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body.\n- Compact and lightweight.\n- Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity.\n- Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to.\n- Large and responsive touchpad.\n\nCons\n\n- Only two USB-C ports.\n- Not user-upgradeable.\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\n0\\.0\nSchool\n\n0\\.0\nGaming\n\n0\\.0\nMultimedia\n\n0\\.0\nWorkstation\n\n0\\.0\nBusiness\n\n[Create your own](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/login)\n\n## Changelog\n1. Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.2](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tests\/changelogs\/0-8-2).\n2. Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.1](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tests\/changelogs\/0-8-1).\n3. Updated Jul 12, 2023: Added mention of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) as an alternative with a bigger screen in the [Screen Specs](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-m1-2020#test_5195) section.\n4. Updated Oct 18, 2022: Updated the review to properly state that this laptop has a 13.3\" screen as opposed to the marketing size of 13\"; this hasn't resulted in any score changes.\n\nShow more\n\n## Check Price\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\n## Differences Between Sizes And Variants\nWe tested the 13 inch Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. There are two M1 SoCs, one with a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core GPU. The 8-core model will perform better in graphically demanding tasks, but it starts with 512GB of storage, while the 7-core model starts with 256GB. You can see the various configuration options in the table below.\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| **CPU** | **M1 SoC (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)** |\n| **GPU** | **M1 - 7 GPU cores** M1 - 8 GPU cores |\n| **Memory** | **8GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory** 16GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory |\n| **Storage** | **256GB SSD** 512GB SSD (8-core GPU model starts with 512GB) 1TB SSD 2TB SSD |\n| **Color** | **Space Gray** Silver Gold |\n\nOur display and performance results are only valid for the configuration that we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar MacBook Air 2020 that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units.\n\nYou can see our unit's label [here](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/assets\/products\/P8CTcImN\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020\/label-large.jpg).\n\n## Popular Laptop Comparisons\nApple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021)\n\nTrack\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B09JRB7ZCD?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\nThe [Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-pro-14-2021) is much better than the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020); however, they don't target the same audience. The MacBook Air is a thin and light ultraportable designed for light to moderately intensive workloads, while the MacBook Pro is a much more powerful mobile workstation designed for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The MacBook Pro 14 has a much better display as it's larger, brighter, and sharper. It also has Mini LED backlighting to provide local dimming, and it supports ProMotion, which makes fast motion appear smoother and helps extend battery life. The MacBook Pro has a higher-resolution webcam, wider port selection, and a faster storage drive. The MacBook Air's battery lasts longer for light productivity, but its battery life for video playback is shorter than the MacBook Pro's.\n\n[compare side-by-side](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tools\/compare\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020-apple-macbook-pro-14-m1-2021\/20028\/29243)\n\n[see our review](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-pro-14-2021)\n\nApple MacBook Pro 16 (2019)\n\nTrack\n\n[SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B081FWTWXG?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8)\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) and the [Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-pro-16-2019) are both productivity-focused laptops with many similarities. The most notable difference is that the MacBook Pro 16 uses an x86 Intel 9th Gen CPU with AMD Radeon Pro graphics, while the MacBook Air uses Apple's ARM-based M1 SoC, though it can still run x86 programs through Rosetta 2. The MacBook Pro is a better choice for creative professionals because its discrete GPU performs much better for graphically demanding tasks than the M1's integrated graphics. Also, it doesn't suffer any performance loss over time, whereas the MacBook Air throttles because it's a fanless device. As for the CPU performance, the MacBook Air's M1 chip is better in most instances, and it's significantly more power-efficient, resulting in much longer battery life.\n\n[compare side-by-side](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tools\/compare\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020-apple-macbook-pro-16-2019\/20028\/21202)\n\n[see our review](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-pro-16-2019)\n\nApple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024)\n\nTrack\n\n[SEARCHAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Apple+%E2%80%8EMacBook+Air+13+%28MRXV3LL%2FA%29&tag=rtings-u-lt-21)\n\nThe [Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-2024) is a newer version of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020), though two generations apart. The 2024 model is better overall; it has a brighter display, a better webcam, and a faster M3 SoC. It also has a MagSafe charging port, which frees up a USB-C that you would otherwise need to charge the laptop, and it can output to two external displays, albeit with the laptop closed. Its battery life isn't quite as good as the M1 model for light uses, but it's much better for video playback, thanks to the addition of an AV1 decoder.\n\n[compare side-by-side](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tools\/compare\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020-apple-macbook-air-13-m3-2024\/20028\/56059)\n\n[see our review](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-2024)\n\nApple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024)\n\nTrack\n\n[SEARCHAmazon.co.uk](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Apple+MacBook+Air+15+%28MRYV3LL%2FA%29&tag=rtings-u-lt-21)\n\nThe [Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-15-2024) is a newer, larger sibling of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020). The MacBook Air 15 is better in almost every way; its M3 chip is noticeably faster than the MacBook Air 13's M1 and brings new features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Dynamic Caching, and AV1 decoding. Other improvements on the MacBook Air 15 include a better webcam, Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, and support for two external displays (with the laptop closed). Also, there's a MagSafe port on the MacBook Air 15, so you don't have to use up one of the USB-C ports to charge the laptop.\n\n[compare side-by-side](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tools\/compare\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020-apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024\/20028\/56058)\n\n[see our review](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-15-2024)\n\nShow more\n\n## Test Results\n![perceptual testing image](https:\/\/i.rtings.com\/assets\/products\/lmKfUHpB\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020\/in-test-large.jpg?format=auto)\n\nSort:\n\nRATINGS\n\nCategory:\n\nAll\n\nDesign\n\nStyle\n\nSAMPLE\n\n[JOIN NOW](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/join)\n\nfor pictures & test results\n\n[![Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) Style Photo Sample](https:\/\/i.rtings.com\/assets\/sample-images\/laptop\/style-small.jpg?format=auto)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/join)\n\nForm Factor\n\nLockedLocked\n\nBecome a member to view the full test results and text of the reviews, as well as extra website features 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All Rights Reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip). It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour workday. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It doesn't get overly hot, and it remains completely silent under load due to its fanless design. It can handle light workloads and even some heavy ones, but it does throttle due to thermal limitations, and its integrated GPU struggles in graphically intensive tasks. Unfortunately, there are only two USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry adapters.\n\nThere are two models of the Apple MacBook Air; they mainly differ in graphical performance. Our unit has the 7-core GPU M1 SoC, and you can upgrade to a model with 8 cores if you need more GPU processing power. Both variants start with 8GB of shared memory, which should be enough for most people. However, we recommend that people working with many browser tabs open simultaneously or running memory-intensive applications opt for 16GB. The storage is also configurable, from 256GB to 2TB.\n\n## Our Verdict\n0\\.0\n\nSchool\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is great for students. It's a thin and light laptop that's easy to carry around, with a battery that lasts through an entire day of light productivity. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a bright, sharp screen. Its M1 SoC is powerful enough to handle most student workloads, and it's completely silent thanks to its fanless design. It only has two USB-C ports, though, so you'll likely need to carry dongles.\n\nPros\n\n- Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body.\n- Compact and lightweight.\n- Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity.\n- Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to.\n- Large and responsive touchpad.\n\nCons\n\n- Only two USB-C ports.\n\n0\\.0\n\nGaming\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is mediocre for gaming. Its M1 SoC easily handles games from the App Store. However, its integrated GPU struggles in graphically demanding games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3, and it throttles under load due to thermal constraints. Also, very few games outside the App Store are optimized for the ARM-based M1 SoC, which means some games might not run properly.\n\nPros\n\n- CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads.\n- Completely silent due to its fanless design.\n\nCons\n\n- Most games aren't compatible with macOS on the M1 SoC.\n- CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks.\n- Not user-upgradeable.\n\n0\\.0\n\nMultimedia\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is good for media consumption. It has excellent-sounding speakers that get very loud and a high-resolution Retina display that produces a sharp and colorful image. The screen gets bright enough to combat glare, and it also gets very dim to provide a more comfortable dark room viewing experience. Its color accuracy is superb out of the box, but blacks look gray in the dark due to its relatively low contrast. Battery life is great for video playback, and the power adapter is easy to carry around should you need to give it a small charge to get through the day.\n\nPros\n\n- Compact and lightweight.\n- Excellent up-firing speakers.\n- Bright, high-resolution screen.\n\nCons\n\n- Blacks look gray in the dark.\n\n0\\.0\n\nWorkstation\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is decent for use as a workstation. Its M1 SoC can handle fairly heavy workloads, but because it's a fanless device, there are some slowdowns when performing demanding tasks for an extended period due to thermal limitations. Likewise, its integrated GPU can do some heavy-lifting, but it might stutter a bit in graphically intensive applications. Unfortunately, it only has two USB-C ports, and it's impossible to upgrade any components after purchase because everything is soldered on.\n\nPros\n\n- CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads.\n- Completely silent due to its fanless design.\n- Fast storage drive.\n\nCons\n\n- CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks.\n- Only two USB-C ports.\n- Not user-upgradeable.\n\n0\\.0\n\nBusiness\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air is good for business use. It feels exceptionally well-built, with a thin and light design that makes it very portable. The M1 SoC has enough processing power to handle most productivity tasks, and you can easily get through an 8-hour workday on a full charge. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It only has two USB-C ports, so you might need a dock or adapters to connect peripherals or an external display.\n\nPros\n\n- Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body.\n- Compact and lightweight.\n- Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity.\n- Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to.\n- Large and responsive touchpad.\n\nCons\n\n- Only two USB-C ports.\n- Not user-upgradeable.\n\n0\\.0\nSchool\n\n0\\.0\nGaming\n\n0\\.0\nMultimedia\n\n0\\.0\nWorkstation\n\n0\\.0\nBusiness\n\n## Changelog\n1. Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.2](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tests\/changelogs\/0-8-2).\n2. Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.1](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/tests\/changelogs\/0-8-1).\n3. Updated Jul 12, 2023: Added mention of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) as an alternative with a bigger screen in the [Screen Specs](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-m1-2020#test_5195) section.\n4. Updated Oct 18, 2022: Updated the review to properly state that this laptop has a 13.3\" screen as opposed to the marketing size of 13\"; this hasn't resulted in any score changes.\n\nShow more\n\n## Differences Between Sizes And Variants\nWe tested the 13 inch Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. There are two M1 SoCs, one with a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core GPU. The 8-core model will perform better in graphically demanding tasks, but it starts with 512GB of storage, while the 7-core model starts with 256GB. You can see the various configuration options in the table below.\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| **CPU** | **M1 SoC (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)** |\n| **GPU** | **M1 - 7 GPU cores** M1 - 8 GPU cores |\n| **Memory** | **8GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory** 16GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory |\n| **Storage** | **256GB SSD** 512GB SSD (8-core GPU model starts with 512GB) 1TB SSD 2TB SSD |\n| **Color** | **Space Gray** Silver Gold |\n\nOur display and performance results are only valid for the configuration that we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar MacBook Air 2020 that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units.\n\nYou can see our unit's label [here](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/assets\/products\/P8CTcImN\/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020\/label-large.jpg).\n\n## Popular Laptop Comparisons\nThe [Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-pro-14-2021) is much better than the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020); however, they don't target the same audience. The MacBook Air is a thin and light ultraportable designed for light to moderately intensive workloads, while the MacBook Pro is a much more powerful mobile workstation designed for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The MacBook Pro 14 has a much better display as it's larger, brighter, and sharper. It also has Mini LED backlighting to provide local dimming, and it supports ProMotion, which makes fast motion appear smoother and helps extend battery life. The MacBook Pro has a higher-resolution webcam, wider port selection, and a faster storage drive. The MacBook Air's battery lasts longer for light productivity, but its battery life for video playback is shorter than the MacBook Pro's.\n\nThe Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) and the [Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-pro-16-2019) are both productivity-focused laptops with many similarities. The most notable difference is that the MacBook Pro 16 uses an x86 Intel 9th Gen CPU with AMD Radeon Pro graphics, while the MacBook Air uses Apple's ARM-based M1 SoC, though it can still run x86 programs through Rosetta 2. The MacBook Pro is a better choice for creative professionals because its discrete GPU performs much better for graphically demanding tasks than the M1's integrated graphics. Also, it doesn't suffer any performance loss over time, whereas the MacBook Air throttles because it's a fanless device. As for the CPU performance, the MacBook Air's M1 chip is better in most instances, and it's significantly more power-efficient, resulting in much longer battery life.\n\nThe [Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-13-2024) is a newer version of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020), though two generations apart. The 2024 model is better overall; it has a brighter display, a better webcam, and a faster M3 SoC. It also has a MagSafe charging port, which frees up a USB-C that you would otherwise need to charge the laptop, and it can output to two external displays, albeit with the laptop closed. Its battery life isn't quite as good as the M1 model for light uses, but it's much better for video playback, thanks to the addition of an AV1 decoder.\n\nThe [Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024)](https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/laptop\/reviews\/apple\/macbook-air-15-2024) is a newer, larger sibling of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020). The MacBook Air 15 is better in almost every way; its M3 chip is noticeably faster than the MacBook Air 13's M1 and brings new features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Dynamic Caching, and AV1 decoding. Other improvements on the MacBook Air 15 include a better webcam, Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, and support for two external displays (with the laptop closed). 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Boilerpipe Text	The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip). It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour workday. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It doesn't get overly hot, and it remains completely silent under load due to its fanless design. It can handle light workloads and even some heavy ones, but it does throttle due to thermal limitations, and its integrated GPU struggles in graphically intensive tasks. Unfortunately, there are only two USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry adapters. There are two models of the Apple MacBook Air; they mainly differ in graphical performance. Our unit has the 7-core GPU M1 SoC, and you can upgrade to a model with 8 cores if you need more GPU processing power. Both variants start with 8GB of shared memory, which should be enough for most people. However, we recommend that people working with many browser tabs open simultaneously or running memory-intensive applications opt for 16GB. The storage is also configurable, from 256GB to 2TB. Our Verdict 0.0 School The Apple MacBook Air is great for students. It's a thin and light laptop that's easy to carry around, with a battery that lasts through an entire day of light productivity. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a bright, sharp screen. Its M1 SoC is powerful enough to handle most student workloads, and it's completely silent thanks to its fanless design. It only has two USB-C ports, though, so you'll likely need to carry dongles. Pros Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body. Compact and lightweight. Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity. Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to. Large and responsive touchpad. Cons Only two USB-C ports. 0.0 Gaming The Apple MacBook Air is mediocre for gaming. Its M1 SoC easily handles games from the App Store. However, its integrated GPU struggles in graphically demanding games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3, and it throttles under load due to thermal constraints. Also, very few games outside the App Store are optimized for the ARM-based M1 SoC, which means some games might not run properly. Pros CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads. Completely silent due to its fanless design. Cons Most games aren't compatible with macOS on the M1 SoC. CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks. Not user-upgradeable. 0.0 Multimedia The Apple MacBook Air is good for media consumption. It has excellent-sounding speakers that get very loud and a high-resolution Retina display that produces a sharp and colorful image. The screen gets bright enough to combat glare, and it also gets very dim to provide a more comfortable dark room viewing experience. Its color accuracy is superb out of the box, but blacks look gray in the dark due to its relatively low contrast. Battery life is great for video playback, and the power adapter is easy to carry around should you need to give it a small charge to get through the day. Pros Compact and lightweight. Excellent up-firing speakers. Bright, high-resolution screen. Cons Blacks look gray in the dark. 0.0 Workstation The Apple MacBook Air is decent for use as a workstation. Its M1 SoC can handle fairly heavy workloads, but because it's a fanless device, there are some slowdowns when performing demanding tasks for an extended period due to thermal limitations. Likewise, its integrated GPU can do some heavy-lifting, but it might stutter a bit in graphically intensive applications. Unfortunately, it only has two USB-C ports, and it's impossible to upgrade any components after purchase because everything is soldered on. Pros CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads. Completely silent due to its fanless design. Fast storage drive. Cons CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks. Only two USB-C ports. Not user-upgradeable. 0.0 Business The Apple MacBook Air is good for business use. It feels exceptionally well-built, with a thin and light design that makes it very portable. The M1 SoC has enough processing power to handle most productivity tasks, and you can easily get through an 8-hour workday on a full charge. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It only has two USB-C ports, so you might need a dock or adapters to connect peripherals or an external display. Pros Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body. Compact and lightweight. Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity. Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to. Large and responsive touchpad. Cons Only two USB-C ports. Not user-upgradeable. 0.0 School 0.0 Gaming 0.0 Multimedia 0.0 Workstation 0.0 Business Changelog Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.2 . Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1 . Updated Jul 12, 2023: Added mention of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) as an alternative with a bigger screen in the Screen Specs section. Updated Oct 18, 2022: Updated the review to properly state that this laptop has a 13.3" screen as opposed to the marketing size of 13"; this hasn't resulted in any score changes. Show more Differences Between Sizes And Variants We tested the 13 inch Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. There are two M1 SoCs, one with a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core GPU. The 8-core model will perform better in graphically demanding tasks, but it starts with 512GB of storage, while the 7-core model starts with 256GB. You can see the various configuration options in the table below. CPU M1 SoC (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) GPU M1 - 7 GPU cores M1 - 8 GPU cores Memory 8GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory 16GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory Storage 256GB SSD 512GB SSD (8-core GPU model starts with 512GB) 1TB SSD 2TB SSD Color Space Gray Silver Gold Our display and performance results are only valid for the configuration that we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar MacBook Air 2020 that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units. You can see our unit's label here . Popular Laptop Comparisons The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021) is much better than the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020); however, they don't target the same audience. The MacBook Air is a thin and light ultraportable designed for light to moderately intensive workloads, while the MacBook Pro is a much more powerful mobile workstation designed for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The MacBook Pro 14 has a much better display as it's larger, brighter, and sharper. It also has Mini LED backlighting to provide local dimming, and it supports ProMotion, which makes fast motion appear smoother and helps extend battery life. The MacBook Pro has a higher-resolution webcam, wider port selection, and a faster storage drive. The MacBook Air's battery lasts longer for light productivity, but its battery life for video playback is shorter than the MacBook Pro's. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019) are both productivity-focused laptops with many similarities. The most notable difference is that the MacBook Pro 16 uses an x86 Intel 9th Gen CPU with AMD Radeon Pro graphics, while the MacBook Air uses Apple's ARM-based M1 SoC, though it can still run x86 programs through Rosetta 2. The MacBook Pro is a better choice for creative professionals because its discrete GPU performs much better for graphically demanding tasks than the M1's integrated graphics. Also, it doesn't suffer any performance loss over time, whereas the MacBook Air throttles because it's a fanless device. As for the CPU performance, the MacBook Air's M1 chip is better in most instances, and it's significantly more power-efficient, resulting in much longer battery life. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024) is a newer version of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020), though two generations apart. The 2024 model is better overall; it has a brighter display, a better webcam, and a faster M3 SoC. It also has a MagSafe charging port, which frees up a USB-C that you would otherwise need to charge the laptop, and it can output to two external displays, albeit with the laptop closed. Its battery life isn't quite as good as the M1 model for light uses, but it's much better for video playback, thanks to the addition of an AV1 decoder. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024) is a newer, larger sibling of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020). The MacBook Air 15 is better in almost every way; its M3 chip is noticeably faster than the MacBook Air 13's M1 and brings new features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Dynamic Caching, and AV1 decoding. Other improvements on the MacBook Air 15 include a better webcam, Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, and support for two external displays (with the laptop closed). Also, there's a MagSafe port on the MacBook Air 15, so you don't have to use up one of the USB-C ports to charge the laptop. 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Review Notice: We've [revamped our membership program](https://www.rtings.com/company/revamping-our-membership-program). # Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) Laptop Review By [Alexander Tozzi](https://www.rtings.com/authors/alexander-tozzi), [Ryan Lim](https://www.rtings.com/authors/ryan-lim), [Yannick Khong](https://www.rtings.com/authors/yannick-khong-2) Reviewed Nov 01, 2021 at 01:58pm Test bench update Dec 07, 2023 at 07:56am Tested using Methodology v0.8.2 ![Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020)](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/l3QhIc1S/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020/design-medium.jpg?format=auto) Track Size 13\.3" Operating System macOS 0\.0 School 0\.0 Gaming 0\.0 Multimedia 0\.0 Workstation 0\.0 Business [Create your own](https://www.rtings.com/login) [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) Track SHARE THIS REVIEW Share [0](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m1-2020#page-comments) Notice: This laptops was replaced by [Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2, 2022)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-2022) The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip). It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour workday. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It doesn't get overly hot, and it remains completely silent under load due to its fanless design. It can handle light workloads and even some heavy ones, but it does throttle due to thermal limitations, and its integrated GPU struggles in graphically intensive tasks. Unfortunately, there are only two USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry adapters. There are two models of the Apple MacBook Air; they mainly differ in graphical performance. Our unit has the 7-core GPU M1 SoC, and you can upgrade to a model with 8 cores if you need more GPU processing power. Both variants start with 8GB of shared memory, which should be enough for most people. However, we recommend that people working with many browser tabs open simultaneously or running memory-intensive applications opt for 16GB. The storage is also configurable, from 256GB to 2TB. ## Our Verdict 0\.0 School The Apple MacBook Air is great for students. It's a thin and light laptop that's easy to carry around, with a battery that lasts through an entire day of light productivity. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a bright, sharp screen. Its M1 SoC is powerful enough to handle most student workloads, and it's completely silent thanks to its fanless design. It only has two USB-C ports, though, so you'll likely need to carry dongles. Pros - Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body. - Compact and lightweight. - Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity. - Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to. - Large and responsive touchpad. Cons - Only two USB-C ports. [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) 0\.0 Gaming The Apple MacBook Air is mediocre for gaming. Its M1 SoC easily handles games from the App Store. However, its integrated GPU struggles in graphically demanding games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3, and it throttles under load due to thermal constraints. Also, very few games outside the App Store are optimized for the ARM-based M1 SoC, which means some games might not run properly. Pros - CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads. - Completely silent due to its fanless design. Cons - Most games aren't compatible with macOS on the M1 SoC. - CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks. - Not user-upgradeable. [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) 0\.0 Multimedia The Apple MacBook Air is good for media consumption. It has excellent-sounding speakers that get very loud and a high-resolution Retina display that produces a sharp and colorful image. The screen gets bright enough to combat glare, and it also gets very dim to provide a more comfortable dark room viewing experience. Its color accuracy is superb out of the box, but blacks look gray in the dark due to its relatively low contrast. Battery life is great for video playback, and the power adapter is easy to carry around should you need to give it a small charge to get through the day. Pros - Compact and lightweight. - Excellent up-firing speakers. - Bright, high-resolution screen. Cons - Blacks look gray in the dark. [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) 0\.0 Workstation The Apple MacBook Air is decent for use as a workstation. Its M1 SoC can handle fairly heavy workloads, but because it's a fanless device, there are some slowdowns when performing demanding tasks for an extended period due to thermal limitations. Likewise, its integrated GPU can do some heavy-lifting, but it might stutter a bit in graphically intensive applications. Unfortunately, it only has two USB-C ports, and it's impossible to upgrade any components after purchase because everything is soldered on. Pros - CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads. - Completely silent due to its fanless design. - Fast storage drive. Cons - CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks. - Only two USB-C ports. - Not user-upgradeable. [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) 0\.0 Business The Apple MacBook Air is good for business use. It feels exceptionally well-built, with a thin and light design that makes it very portable. The M1 SoC has enough processing power to handle most productivity tasks, and you can easily get through an 8-hour workday on a full charge. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It only has two USB-C ports, so you might need a dock or adapters to connect peripherals or an external display. Pros - Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body. - Compact and lightweight. - Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity. - Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to. - Large and responsive touchpad. Cons - Only two USB-C ports. - Not user-upgradeable. [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) 0\.0 School 0\.0 Gaming 0\.0 Multimedia 0\.0 Workstation 0\.0 Business [Create your own](https://www.rtings.com/login) ## Changelog 1. Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.2](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/tests/changelogs/0-8-2). 2. Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.1](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/tests/changelogs/0-8-1). 3. Updated Jul 12, 2023: Added mention of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) as an alternative with a bigger screen in the [Screen Specs](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m1-2020#test_5195) section. 4. Updated Oct 18, 2022: Updated the review to properly state that this laptop has a 13.3" screen as opposed to the marketing size of 13"; this hasn't resulted in any score changes. Show more ## Check Price [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08N5N1WBH?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) ## Differences Between Sizes And Variants We tested the 13 inch Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. There are two M1 SoCs, one with a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core GPU. The 8-core model will perform better in graphically demanding tasks, but it starts with 512GB of storage, while the 7-core model starts with 256GB. You can see the various configuration options in the table below. \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| CPU \| M1 SoC (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) \| \| GPU \| M1 - 7 GPU cores M1 - 8 GPU cores \| \| Memory \| 8GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory 16GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory \| \| Storage \| 256GB SSD 512GB SSD (8-core GPU model starts with 512GB) 1TB SSD 2TB SSD \| \| Color \| Space Gray Silver Gold \| Our display and performance results are only valid for the configuration that we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar MacBook Air 2020 that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units. You can see our unit's label [here](https://www.rtings.com/assets/products/P8CTcImN/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020/label-large.jpg). ## Popular Laptop Comparisons Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021) Track [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09JRB7ZCD?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) The [Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2021) is much better than the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020); however, they don't target the same audience. The MacBook Air is a thin and light ultraportable designed for light to moderately intensive workloads, while the MacBook Pro is a much more powerful mobile workstation designed for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The MacBook Pro 14 has a much better display as it's larger, brighter, and sharper. It also has Mini LED backlighting to provide local dimming, and it supports ProMotion, which makes fast motion appear smoother and helps extend battery life. The MacBook Pro has a higher-resolution webcam, wider port selection, and a faster storage drive. The MacBook Air's battery lasts longer for light productivity, but its battery life for video playback is shorter than the MacBook Pro's. [compare side-by-side](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/tools/compare/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020-apple-macbook-pro-14-m1-2021/20028/29243) [see our review](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019) Track [SEE PRICEAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081FWTWXG?tag=rtings-u-lt-21&ie=UTF8) The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) and the [Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2019) are both productivity-focused laptops with many similarities. The most notable difference is that the MacBook Pro 16 uses an x86 Intel 9th Gen CPU with AMD Radeon Pro graphics, while the MacBook Air uses Apple's ARM-based M1 SoC, though it can still run x86 programs through Rosetta 2. The MacBook Pro is a better choice for creative professionals because its discrete GPU performs much better for graphically demanding tasks than the M1's integrated graphics. Also, it doesn't suffer any performance loss over time, whereas the MacBook Air throttles because it's a fanless device. As for the CPU performance, the MacBook Air's M1 chip is better in most instances, and it's significantly more power-efficient, resulting in much longer battery life. [compare side-by-side](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/tools/compare/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020-apple-macbook-pro-16-2019/20028/21202) [see our review](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2019) Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024) Track [SEARCHAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Apple+%E2%80%8EMacBook+Air+13+%28MRXV3LL%2FA%29&tag=rtings-u-lt-21) The [Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-2024) is a newer version of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020), though two generations apart. The 2024 model is better overall; it has a brighter display, a better webcam, and a faster M3 SoC. It also has a MagSafe charging port, which frees up a USB-C that you would otherwise need to charge the laptop, and it can output to two external displays, albeit with the laptop closed. Its battery life isn't quite as good as the M1 model for light uses, but it's much better for video playback, thanks to the addition of an AV1 decoder. [compare side-by-side](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/tools/compare/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020-apple-macbook-air-13-m3-2024/20028/56059) [see our review](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-2024) Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024) Track [SEARCHAmazon.co.uk](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Apple+MacBook+Air+15+%28MRYV3LL%2FA%29&tag=rtings-u-lt-21) The [Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2024) is a newer, larger sibling of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020). The MacBook Air 15 is better in almost every way; its M3 chip is noticeably faster than the MacBook Air 13's M1 and brings new features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Dynamic Caching, and AV1 decoding. Other improvements on the MacBook Air 15 include a better webcam, Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, and support for two external displays (with the laptop closed). Also, there's a MagSafe port on the MacBook Air 15, so you don't have to use up one of the USB-C ports to charge the laptop. 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Readable Markdown	The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip). It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour workday. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It doesn't get overly hot, and it remains completely silent under load due to its fanless design. It can handle light workloads and even some heavy ones, but it does throttle due to thermal limitations, and its integrated GPU struggles in graphically intensive tasks. Unfortunately, there are only two USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry adapters. There are two models of the Apple MacBook Air; they mainly differ in graphical performance. Our unit has the 7-core GPU M1 SoC, and you can upgrade to a model with 8 cores if you need more GPU processing power. Both variants start with 8GB of shared memory, which should be enough for most people. However, we recommend that people working with many browser tabs open simultaneously or running memory-intensive applications opt for 16GB. The storage is also configurable, from 256GB to 2TB. ## Our Verdict 0\.0 School The Apple MacBook Air is great for students. It's a thin and light laptop that's easy to carry around, with a battery that lasts through an entire day of light productivity. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a bright, sharp screen. Its M1 SoC is powerful enough to handle most student workloads, and it's completely silent thanks to its fanless design. It only has two USB-C ports, though, so you'll likely need to carry dongles. Pros - Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body. - Compact and lightweight. - Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity. - Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to. - Large and responsive touchpad. Cons - Only two USB-C ports. 0\.0 Gaming The Apple MacBook Air is mediocre for gaming. Its M1 SoC easily handles games from the App Store. However, its integrated GPU struggles in graphically demanding games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3, and it throttles under load due to thermal constraints. Also, very few games outside the App Store are optimized for the ARM-based M1 SoC, which means some games might not run properly. Pros - CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads. - Completely silent due to its fanless design. Cons - Most games aren't compatible with macOS on the M1 SoC. - CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks. - Not user-upgradeable. 0\.0 Multimedia The Apple MacBook Air is good for media consumption. It has excellent-sounding speakers that get very loud and a high-resolution Retina display that produces a sharp and colorful image. The screen gets bright enough to combat glare, and it also gets very dim to provide a more comfortable dark room viewing experience. Its color accuracy is superb out of the box, but blacks look gray in the dark due to its relatively low contrast. Battery life is great for video playback, and the power adapter is easy to carry around should you need to give it a small charge to get through the day. Pros - Compact and lightweight. - Excellent up-firing speakers. - Bright, high-resolution screen. Cons - Blacks look gray in the dark. 0\.0 Workstation The Apple MacBook Air is decent for use as a workstation. Its M1 SoC can handle fairly heavy workloads, but because it's a fanless device, there are some slowdowns when performing demanding tasks for an extended period due to thermal limitations. Likewise, its integrated GPU can do some heavy-lifting, but it might stutter a bit in graphically intensive applications. Unfortunately, it only has two USB-C ports, and it's impossible to upgrade any components after purchase because everything is soldered on. Pros - CPU can handle fairly heavy workloads. - Completely silent due to its fanless design. - Fast storage drive. Cons - CPU throttles under load and integrated GPU can't handle graphically intensive tasks. - Only two USB-C ports. - Not user-upgradeable. 0\.0 Business The Apple MacBook Air is good for business use. It feels exceptionally well-built, with a thin and light design that makes it very portable. The M1 SoC has enough processing power to handle most productivity tasks, and you can easily get through an 8-hour workday on a full charge. It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It only has two USB-C ports, so you might need a dock or adapters to connect peripherals or an external display. Pros - Exceptional build quality with a full aluminum body. - Compact and lightweight. - Battery can last through a full 8-hour day for light productivity. - Keyboard feels good to type on and is easy to adapt to. - Large and responsive touchpad. Cons - Only two USB-C ports. - Not user-upgradeable. 0\.0 School 0\.0 Gaming 0\.0 Multimedia 0\.0 Workstation 0\.0 Business ## Changelog 1. Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.2](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/tests/changelogs/0-8-2). 2. Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to [Test Bench 0.8.1](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/tests/changelogs/0-8-1). 3. Updated Jul 12, 2023: Added mention of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) as an alternative with a bigger screen in the [Screen Specs](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m1-2020#test_5195) section. 4. Updated Oct 18, 2022: Updated the review to properly state that this laptop has a 13.3" screen as opposed to the marketing size of 13"; this hasn't resulted in any score changes. Show more ## Differences Between Sizes And Variants We tested the 13 inch Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. There are two M1 SoCs, one with a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core GPU. The 8-core model will perform better in graphically demanding tasks, but it starts with 512GB of storage, while the 7-core model starts with 256GB. You can see the various configuration options in the table below. \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| CPU \| M1 SoC (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) \| \| GPU \| M1 - 7 GPU cores M1 - 8 GPU cores \| \| Memory \| 8GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory 16GB LP-DDR4X 4266MHz unified memory \| \| Storage \| 256GB SSD 512GB SSD (8-core GPU model starts with 512GB) 1TB SSD 2TB SSD \| \| Color \| Space Gray Silver Gold \| Our display and performance results are only valid for the configuration that we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar MacBook Air 2020 that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units. You can see our unit's label [here](https://www.rtings.com/assets/products/P8CTcImN/apple-macbook-air-13-m1-2020/label-large.jpg). ## Popular Laptop Comparisons The [Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1, 2021)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2021) is much better than the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020); however, they don't target the same audience. The MacBook Air is a thin and light ultraportable designed for light to moderately intensive workloads, while the MacBook Pro is a much more powerful mobile workstation designed for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The MacBook Pro 14 has a much better display as it's larger, brighter, and sharper. It also has Mini LED backlighting to provide local dimming, and it supports ProMotion, which makes fast motion appear smoother and helps extend battery life. The MacBook Pro has a higher-resolution webcam, wider port selection, and a faster storage drive. The MacBook Air's battery lasts longer for light productivity, but its battery life for video playback is shorter than the MacBook Pro's. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) and the [Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2019) are both productivity-focused laptops with many similarities. The most notable difference is that the MacBook Pro 16 uses an x86 Intel 9th Gen CPU with AMD Radeon Pro graphics, while the MacBook Air uses Apple's ARM-based M1 SoC, though it can still run x86 programs through Rosetta 2. The MacBook Pro is a better choice for creative professionals because its discrete GPU performs much better for graphically demanding tasks than the M1's integrated graphics. Also, it doesn't suffer any performance loss over time, whereas the MacBook Air throttles because it's a fanless device. As for the CPU performance, the MacBook Air's M1 chip is better in most instances, and it's significantly more power-efficient, resulting in much longer battery life. The [Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-2024) is a newer version of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020), though two generations apart. The 2024 model is better overall; it has a brighter display, a better webcam, and a faster M3 SoC. It also has a MagSafe charging port, which frees up a USB-C that you would otherwise need to charge the laptop, and it can output to two external displays, albeit with the laptop closed. Its battery life isn't quite as good as the M1 model for light uses, but it's much better for video playback, thanks to the addition of an AV1 decoder. The [Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024)](https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2024) is a newer, larger sibling of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020). The MacBook Air 15 is better in almost every way; its M3 chip is noticeably faster than the MacBook Air 13's M1 and brings new features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Dynamic Caching, and AV1 decoding. Other improvements on the MacBook Air 15 include a better webcam, Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, and support for two external displays (with the laptop closed). Also, there's a MagSafe port on the MacBook Air 15, so you don't have to use up one of the USB-C ports to charge the laptop. 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