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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 68.25 GB/s | 120 GB/s |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | 16-core (AI & machine learning) |
| Processor | Apple M1 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 7-core or 8-core depending on model | Apple M4; CPU: 10-core (4 performance + 6 efficiency); GPU: 8-core or 10-core depending on model |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 17 November 2020 | 12 March 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2024) | Discontinued |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits typical | Up to 500 nits typical |
| Color | Millions of colors, wide color (P3) | 1 billion colors (wide P3) |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | Standard 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels | 2560 × 1664 pixels |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 13.6-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel with True Tone) | Liquid Retina display (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,399,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,399,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU) | Apple M4 Chip (10-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU) |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Apple MacBook Air (M4) |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | macOS Sequoia at launch |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2025 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Space Gray, Gold, Silver | Midnight, Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.24 kg (varies slightly by screen size) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB at purchase only | Standard: 16 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Typically up to 24 GB or 32 GB (configurable) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | SSD (NVMe) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, one external display. | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, External Displays. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | Built-in lithium-polymer battery |
| Charging | 30 W USB-C power adapter | 30 W USB-C adapter (35 W dual-port with higher configs); fast charge with 70 W |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Three-mic array | Studio-quality three-mic array |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and Dolby Atmos support | Stereo speakers with wide sound |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor | 12 MP with Center Stage support (higher-resolution video calls with auto-framing) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | macOS Sequoia at launch |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Touch ID fingerprint sensor |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Large Force Touch trackpad |
PRICE IN NIGERIA1 field
| Specification | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Model | — | ₦1,240,000–₦1,550,000+ in Nigeria |