Design & Display

  • Both models: 13.3-inch ‘Retina display’ (2560 x 1600 resolution) 2020 model: 40g heavier than 2019 version, at 1.29kgs Both models: Gold, Silver, Space Grey finish options Both models: 15.6mm thickness, same design Both models: 1x 3.5mm headphone jack Both models: 2x Thunderbolt 3 ports

Keyboard & Trackpad

  • 2020 model: Magic Keyboard with redesigned scissor mechanism 2019 model: Third-gen butterfly mechanism keyboard Both models: Large trackpad with Force Touch Both models: Touch ID fingerprint login

  • Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1 processor) review: The start of something new

Specification

  • 2020 model: Entry-level processor: 10th Gen Intel Core i3 (1.1GHz dual-core) 2020 model: Maximum processor: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 (1.2GHz quad-core) 2019 model: Only processor option: 8th Gen Intel Core i5 (1.6GHz dual-core) 2020 model: 8GB base RAM (16GB upgrade), 256GB base storage (2TB max) 2019 model: 8GB base RAM (16GB option), 128GB base storage (1.5TB max) 2020 model: Intel Iris Plus Graphics / 2019 model: Intel UHD Graphics 617

Conclusion

  • 2020 MacBook Air: From £999/$999/€999 2019 MacBook Air: From £1,099/$1,099/€1,099