MacBook Air 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
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The MacBook Air 13” (2019) was released in July 2019 and it is part of the third generation of the MacBook Air lineup. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Air 13” (2020). An Intel model was released in March 2020, and an Apple silicon model was released in November 2020. Both of the 2020 models are also part of the third generation of the MacBook Air lineup.
Price Comparison
MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
MacBook Air 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Pricing
Specs Comparison
The MacBook Air 13” (2019) specs include a 13.3” Retina display with True Tone technology, an Intel Core i5 processor, Intel UHD Graphics 617, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of SSD storage, two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers, three microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Touch ID. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Air 13” (2020). One model features include an Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 processor, along with Intel Iris Plus graphics, two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, and WiFi 802.11ac. The other model features an Apple M1 chip, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, and WiFi 802.11ax. Both of the 2020 models feature a 13.3” Retina display with True Tone technology, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers, wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos playback, a three-mic array, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Touch ID.
Size
The MacBook Air 13” (2019) measures 0.16 - 0.61” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D). This model weighs 2.75 pounds and features a 13.3” display size. In comparison, the MacBook Air 13” (2020) measures 0.16 - 0.63” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), weighs 2.8 pounds, and features a 13.3” display size.
Camera
The MacBook Air 13” (2019) and the MacBook Air 13” (2020) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera. The MacBook Air 13” (2020) with an Apple M1 chip also features an advanced image signal processor with computational video.
Color Choices
MacBook Air 2019 - 13"
Available in 3 colors:
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Gold
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
Available in 3 colors:
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Gold
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Air 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Colors
The MacBook Air 13” (2019) and the MacBook Air 13” (2020) are available in three different colors: Space Gray, Silver, and Gold.
Storage Options
MacBook Air 2019 - 13"
Choose from 4 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
Choose from 5 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
MacBook Air 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Storage
The MacBook Air 13” (2019) is available in the following storage configurations: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The MacBook Air 13” (2020) is available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage.
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