13-inch MacBook Air (2020)
Apple Laptops

MacBook Air (2020)

13-inch

Released Mar 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

13-inch MacBook Air with M1 chip delivers efficient performance, long battery life, silent operation, and a comfortable keyboard with Touch ID. The 13-inch MacBook Air (2020) scores 89/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Techradar, Pcmag, Daringfireball, and Rtings.

Critic Score

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89

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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amazon$482.00

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Pros

  • Great battery life(2)
  • Good value, especially for a macbook(2)
  • Excellent performance with m1 chip(2)
  • Silent operation (no fan)(2)
  • Good keyboard and touch id(2)

Cons

  • Needs more usb-c ports(2)
  • Limited port selection(2)
  • Poor webcam quality(2)

5 Expert Reviews

95
Jan 23, 2024

The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) remains one of the best laptops you can buy, offering excellent performance, great battery life, and silent operation thanks to its revolutionary M1 chip.

95
Nov 17, 2020

The M1-equipped MacBook Air now packs far better performance than its predecessors, rivaling at times the M1-based MacBook Pro. At $999, it’s the best value among macOS laptops.

92
Mar 20, 2020

The 2020 MacBook Air is nearly perfect, offering significant improvements in performance, keyboard, and price while maintaining its excellent portability.

85
Nov 17, 2020

The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is an excellent ultraportable laptop that delivers outstanding performance and battery life in a sleek, silent design.

80
Mar 27, 2020

The new 13-inch Apple laptop doesn't reinvent the form, but at least you can type on it properly.