DailyTechPricesDevice Comparison
| MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Galaxy Book6 14-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | 68.25 GB/s | LPDDR5X |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | Intel NPU, up to 15 TOPS |
| Processor | Apple M1 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 7-core or 8-core depending on model | Intel Core 3 processor (Series 3), Intel Core 5 processor (Series 3) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 17 November 2020 | Expected 2026-10-05 |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2024) | Announced; expected 2026-10-05 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits typical | 350 nits |
| Color | Millions of colors, wide color (P3) | — |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | — |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA), 16:10 |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 14.0 inches |
| Type | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel with True Tone) | LCD, anti-reflective |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | — | Galaxy AI features (AI Select, Note Assist), Quick Share, Multi Control, Second Screen |
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $799.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,399,000 | ₦1,120,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU) | Intel Core 3 processor (Series 3), Intel Core 5 processor (Series 3); Graphics: Intel Graphics |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14-inch |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (25H2) |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Space Gray, Gold, Silver | Violet Silver, Gray |
| Dimensions | — | 313.0 x 221.0 x 15.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | — |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.35 kg |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB at purchase only | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe SSD (varies by market) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | PCIe SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| 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. | 2x USB Type-C, 1x USB Type-A; Video: HDMI 1.4 (up to 4K@30Hz); Audio: 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, Yes (headphone/mic combo); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 25 hours (Samsung claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 61.2 Wh (typical) |
| Charging | 30 W USB-C power adapter | 45W USB Type-C fast charging (approx. 33% in 30 min) |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Three-mic array | Dual array digital microphones |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and Dolby Atmos support | Stereo speakers (2W x 2), Dolby Atmos |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor | 2MP, 1080p FHD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Pro keyboard (non-backlit) |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur at launch | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (25H2) |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | — |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Clickpad |