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.
CPU Apple M1
RAM 8 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600
GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
OS macOS
Weight 1.4 kg
67 Overall Score
Price $530
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong portability (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong screen (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average ram (14th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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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 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition | MSI Creator A13V | Acer Predator Helios Neo PHN16-73-95G8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i7 13620H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 1024 | 1000 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 1920x1200 | 15" 2496x1664 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 80 | 75 | 66 | 54 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 | 45.7 | 41.6 | 13.9 | 64.2 | 85.6 | 93.2 | 38 | 97.4 | 92.1 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 93.3 | 88.7 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 94.3 | 55 | 80.3 | 80.6 | 90.4 |
| ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB Compare | 88.6 | 67.7 | 90.5 | 64.2 | 81.8 | 86.9 | 62.3 | 59.8 | 98.3 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 27.4 | 80.8 | 64.2 | 89.4 | 57.5 | 80.3 | 80.6 | 95 |
| MSI Creator A13V Compare | 72.1 | 84.2 | 84.9 | 72.4 | 89.8 | 74.2 | 94.2 | 59.8 | 67 |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo PHN16-73-95G8 Compare | 96.3 | 92.7 | 89.9 | 99.9 | 92 | 9.7 | 80.3 | 9.9 | 82.6 |
Price
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