Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 Space Gray 2020
The Apple M1's 8-core CPU and GPU deliver swift performance, paired with a 13.3-inch 2560x1600 IPS display and up to 20 hours of battery life. Its 1.36kg build and active cooling system sustain heavy workflows without sacrificing portability. Best for users needing all-day battery and a compact design for business or entertainment, though integrated graphics limit gaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong portability (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong screen (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average ram (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 92 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 |
| Cores | 8 |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | HP OMEN Transcend | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2000 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 1.6 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | - | 71 | 15 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 | 45.3 | 38.9 | 13.6 | 63.5 | 84.9 | 92.8 | 37.3 | 97.2 | 91.7 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 88.7 | 90.3 | 91.9 | 90.7 | 96.2 | 74.2 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 98.2 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.2 | 91.1 | 98.8 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 6.8 | 97.4 | 80.3 | 85.9 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 88 | 91.9 | 90.8 | 90.7 | 96.2 | 72.9 | 67.4 | 32.7 | 97.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.8 | 63.2 | 80.9 | 63.5 | 95.7 | 87.1 | 80.3 | 80.3 | 97.2 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.5 | 63.2 | 80.9 | 80.5 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 72.4 | 59.6 | 86 |
Usage Scores
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