Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 78/100
Acer Aspire Premium
Score: 68/100Rankings
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 Premium Slim Laptop combines a 13th-gen Intel i3 processor, a bright 15.6" Full HD IPS display and a spacious 512 GB SSD in a thin, lightweight chassis, making it a solid choice for students and everyday users. However, its integrated graphics, plastic build and occasional specification confusion keep it from being a premium offering.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | — | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GB | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.79 kg |
3,733 MHzbest | — | |
400 nitsbest | — | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel Core i3-1305U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Catalina 10.15 | Windows 11 |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.79 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 355.6 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Aspire Premium Slim line for packing modern connectivity, a bright Full HD display into a thin chassis, especially the Ryzen 7 model, but note the limitation of Windows 11 S mode and the lack of a dedicated GPU for power users.
Everyday users commonly praise the fast Windows experience, clear webcam, comfortable backlit keyboard and portability, while repeatedly complaining about confusing RAM/storage specs, the occasional heavy-weight listing and the restrictions imposed by S mode.
“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.”
