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MacBook Pro 16 Inch (M5 Max, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

MacBook Pro 16-Inch (M5 Max, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MacBook Pro 16-Inch (M5 Max, 2026)	Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	13.30-inch
Display resolution	3,456x2,234 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
RAM	24GB	8GB
OS	macOS	macOS
SSD	1TB	512GB
Weight	2.15 kg	1.29 kg
Processor	-	Apple M1
Hard disk	-	No
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Pro 16-Inch (M5 Max, 2026)	MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Release date	February 3, 2026	November 1, 2020
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	MacBook Pro (2026)	MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Series	MacBook Pro	MacBook Air
Dimensions (mm)	355.70 x 312.60 x 16.80	6.10 x 304.70 x 212.40
Weight (kg)	2.15	1.29
Colours	Silver, Space Black	-
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	20	-
Battery Capacity (WHR)	100	49.9
Model Number	-	A2337
display
Size	16.00-inch	13.30-inch
Resolution	3,456x2,234 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
memory
RAM	24GB	8GB
storage
SSD	1TB	512GB
Hard disk	-	No
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	6	5
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
inputs
Web Camera	12-megapixel	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Trackpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	-
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	Yes
Speakers	-	2 Speakers
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	2	-
HDMI Port	Standard	-
Multi Card Slot	SDXC Card Reader	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Number of USB Ports	-	2
USB Ports	-	2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C)
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-	Read Review
Design Rating	-
Display Rating	-
Software Rating	-
Performance Rating	-
Battery Life Rating	-
Value for Money Rating	-
processor
Processor	-	Apple Apple M1 1st Gen Apple M1
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	-	No

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