Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 2020, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

★★★★☆ 4.2 (108)

The Apple M1's 8-core CPU and GPU deliver swift performance, paired with a 13.3-inch 2560x1600 IPS display and up to 20 hours of battery life. Its 1.36kg build and active cooling system sustain heavy workflows without sacrificing portability. Best for users needing all-day battery and a compact design for business or entertainment, though integrated graphics limit gaming.

CPU Apple M1
RAM 8 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600
GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
OS macOS
Weight 1.4 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 2020, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray laptop
65 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong portability (93rd percentile) 93rd
  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
  • Strong screen (86th percentile) 86th

Cons

  • Below average ram (13th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '23: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '23: 3.6★ · 7 reviewsQ4 '23: 4.2★ · 5 reviewsQ1 '24: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '24: 4.0★ · 8 reviewsQ3 '24: 3.3★ · 6 reviewsQ4 '24: 1.8★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.6★ · 5 reviewsQ2 '25: 4.6★ · 12 reviewsQ3 '25: 4.3★ · 14 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.3★ · 10 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.9★ · 8 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.1★ · 7 reviews3753864512141087Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
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Based on 92 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 48.4
GPU 36.7
RAM 13.3
Ports 58
Screen 85.8
Portability 93.4
Storage 35.9
Reliability 98.1
Social Proof 92.1
Affordability 58.3

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Apple M1
Cores 8

Graphics

GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Type Integrated

Memory & Storage

RAM 8 GB
RAM Generation LPDDR3
Storage 512 GB
Storage Type SSD

Display

Size 13.3"
Resolution 2560x1600 (QHD)
Panel IPS
Brightness 500 nits

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 2
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 3
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6

Physical

Weight 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs
OS macOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US HP OMEN Transcend MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS
CPU Apple M1 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core i9 14900HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
RAM (GB) 8 32 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 512 2048 1024 1024 2048 1024
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600 14" 2880x1800 15.1" 2560x1600 14" 2880x1800 16" 3840x2160 14.5" 3200x2000
GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Intel Arc Graphics
OS macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.4 1.6 2 1.6 2.7 1.7
Battery (Wh) - - 80 71 100 62
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageReliabilitySocial ProofAffordability
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M1 48.436.713.35885.893.435.998.192.158.3
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 91.297.490.989.496.573.789.860.498.45.5
Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare 94.687.586.497.294.356.479.381.889.227.3
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 90.192.689.789.496.572.365.333.497.28.3
MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare 93.294.586.498.5989.393.960.451.210.1
Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare 87.168.889.166.297.36165.333.497.212.9

Usage Scores

Overall (64.7)AI/LLM (23.1)Gaming (8)Portability (85.5)Creator (27.2)Student (89.1)Business (75.3)Developer (58.2)Entertainment (70.4)
  • Overall64.7
  • AI/LLM23.1
  • Gaming8
  • Portability85.5
  • Creator27.2
  • Student89.1
  • Business75.3
  • Developer58.2
  • Entertainment70.4

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Other Configurations21

MacBook Pro 13.3" M2M28GB512GBSilverMacBook Pro 13.3"w/ Touch BarApple M116GB256GBSilverMacBook Pro 13.3" A2338Apple M2 8GB256GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3" M2Apple M2 24GB1TBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3" M1Apple M18GB512GBSilverMacBook Pro 13.3" M1Apple M1 8GB256GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro A Grade 13.3-inch 3.2Ghz 8-CoreApple M18GB512GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3" M2M28GB256GBSilverMacBook Pro 13.3" GSRF Z16S4LL/AM216GB512GBSpace Gray
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MacBook Pro 2022 13.3"Apple M224GB1TBSilverMacBook Pro 13.3" MYD92LL/A-RBBApple M116GB512GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 2022 13.3"Apple M28GB256GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3" M1M18GB256GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3" GSRF Z16S0LL/AM216GB1TBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3" M1Apple M18GB128GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3"Apple M18GB256GBMacBook Pro A Grade 13.3-inch 3.2Ghz 8-CoreApple M18GB128GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro A Grade 13.3-inch 3.2Ghz 8-CoreApple M18GB256GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro MYDA2LL/A 13.3"Apple M18GB256GBSilverMacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop M1 chipApple M1 8GB512GBSpace GrayMacBook Pro 13.3"Apple M2 16GB512GBSpace Grey

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