Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 78/100
Acer Aspire 3
Score: 66/100Rankings
The 2020 MacBook Air offers a premium build, excellent Retina display, and all-day battery life in a fanless, ultra-light chassis, but its entry-level i3 processor and lack of upgradability limit performance for power users.
The Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P offers a solid blend of performance, a Full HD display and modern ports at a budget price, but its small SSD, non-upgradable components and lack of a backlit keyboard keep it from being a premium choice. It is ideal for students and casual users who need a lightweight, everyday laptop.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.777 kg |
3,733 MHzbest | 3,200 MHz | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
400 nitsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | AMD Radeon 610M |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3733 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Catalina 10.15 | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Keyboard & Input(1) | ||
Backlit Keyboard | true | false |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 11 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.777 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 18.8 mm |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the refined design, Magic Keyboard, and improved performance over earlier Intel models, but cautioned that the entry-level i3 processor makes it a marginal upgrade and recommend opting for an i5 or the newer M1 version for better value.
Everyday users love the Air's portability, excellent keyboard, and vivid display, but repeatedly complain about the sluggish i3 CPU, low-resolution webcam, and the inability to upgrade memory or get Wi-Fi 6, making it feel dated for power users.
“Perfect for school and writing - lightweight and lasts all day.”
“The i3 is too slow when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
“Webcam is terrible in low light - looks grainy on Zoom.”
Professional reviewers view the Aspire 3 as a competent budget notebook that delivers solid value for its price. While its performance is adequate for web browsing, office apps and video calls, critics point out the limited storage, non-upgradable components, and variability in display quality as notable compromises.
Everyday users appreciate the laptop's speed, lightweight feel, and Full HD screen, noting that it handles schoolwork and remote-work tasks well. Common frustrations revolve around the small SSD capacity, lack of a backlit keyboard, and occasional washed-out display or low-quality webcam and speakers.
