60points
Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
51points
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
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132 facts in comparison
Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Why is Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD better than Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD?
- Has a backlit keyboard?
- 6.5 hours longer battery life?
18 hoursvs11.5 hours - 252 g lighter?
1.29kgvs1.54kg - 12.94% higher pixel density?
227 ppivs201 ppi - Uses a fanless design?
- 128GB more internal storage?
256GBvs128GB - Has a fingerprint scanner?
- Wi-Fi version?
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Why is Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD better than Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD?
- Has a touch screen?
- 12.78% bigger screen size?
15"vs13.3" - 1.41 mm thinner?
14.69 mmvs16.1 mm - Has an external memory slot?
- 1 more USB 3.0 ports?
1vs0 - 2 more USB ports?
2vs0 - Uses multithreading?
- 0.2GHz higher turbo clock speed?
3.7GHzvs3.5GHz
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Price comparison
Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed Premiu...Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed Premium)
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Overall rating
Features
Build quality
9.6/10
14 votes
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Portability
9.9/10
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Battery life
9.3/10
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Performance
9.0/10
14 votes
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Keyboard & trackpad
9.6/10
14 votes
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Design
Type
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The type of laptop.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Uses a fanless design
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
By using power-efficient components that don't produce large amounts of heat, it's possible to create a device with no cooling fans. This results in a much quieter (or even silent) operation.
Has a backlit keyboard
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
Display
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
The type of technology used in the display.
has a touch screen
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✔Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
brightness (typical)
400 nits
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A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
refresh rate
60Hz
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The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
contrast ratio
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Contrast ratio is the visual distance between the lightest and the darkest colors that may be reproduced on the display. A high contrast ratio is desired, resulting in richer dark colors and more distinctive color gradation.
has anti-reflection coating
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
This helps to reduce the reflection from your device.
Performance
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
RAM speed
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It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
Uses flash storage
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✔Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Flash-based storage devices such as SSDs have no mechanical components. Due to this, they are typically faster, run silently, and are more shock resistant than traditional HDDs.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
VRAM
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VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
Is an NVMe SSD
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
GPU clock speed
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1300 MHz (AMD Ryzen 5 3580U)
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
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1483 (AMD Ryzen 5 3580U)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
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360 (AMD Ryzen 5 3580U)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Connectivity
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)
0
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)
0
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
USB 4 20Gbps ports
0
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This version of USB 4 supports speeds of up to 20Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 4 40Gbps ports
2
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This version of USB 4 supports very high speeds of up to 40Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
Thunderbolt 3 ports
2
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 3. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 16Gbps. This guarantees that it can support one external 4K display.
Thunderbolt 4 ports
0
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 4. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 32Gbps. This guarantees that it can support two external 4K displays (or one external 8K display).
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)
0
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)
0
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
has an HDMI output
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
Battery
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time
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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has sleep-and-charge USB ports
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✔Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Sleep-and-charge USB ports can charge electronic devices when the laptop is in sleep mode, hibernate mode, or even switched off.
Has a MagSafe power adapter
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
The MagSafe power adapter uses a power connector that is attached magnetically. When pulled or tugged, the connector will come out of the socket safely.
battery size
49.9 Wh
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Batteries with more watt-hours are larger and tend to last longer.
Features
has stereo speakers
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✔Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✔Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
megapixels (front camera)
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The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has Dolby Atmos
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
Stylus included
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
A stylus is a pen-like accessory that allows you to interact with the touchscreen with greater precision, and is particularly useful for drawing and writing.
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Uses 3D facial recognition
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
✔Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
3D facial recognition systems, like Apple's Face ID, provide secure biometric authentication for unlocking devices and authorizing mobile payments.
video recording (main camera)
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The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Miscellaneous
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
The market that the CPU is designed for.
If the CPU exceeds the maximum operating temperature then problems such as random resets can occur.
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
Supports ECC memory
✖Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD (Apple M1)
✖Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" AMD Ryzen 5 3580U / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
Price comparison
Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3" Apple M1 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD
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Comments
Suman
1 year ago
9 / 10
Very affordable and efficient
Suman
1 year ago
9 / 10
Love this product ever since i bought it has made my life easier.
Amar
1 year ago
10 / 10
Best in the Market!
Amar
1 year ago
10 / 10
Macbook air m1 is one of the best budget laptop in the market!! Good battery life,best build quality and everything is OP!!!!!
Kushal
1 year ago
9 / 10
Fan
Kushal
1 year ago
9 / 10
Though the perfomance is good, we cannot make it perform intensly for long hours. That's the area where i found this product to be slightly behind. Else everything is fine as wine.