Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) vs Gigabyte A16 Pro
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) and Gigabyte A16 Pro
Reasons to consider the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020)
- + Apple M1
- + Apple M1 GPU (8-core) graphics
- + 8GB/256GB
- + 13.3 inches display
- + 58.2 Wh battery
Reasons to consider the Gigabyte A16 Pro
- + Intel Core 7 240H
- + GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB graphics
- + 16GB/512GB
- + 16 inches display
- + 76 Wh battery
Pros & Cons
- Great battery life
- Highly portable
- Thunderbolt connectivity
- Older generation device
"A high-end Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) laptop with long battery life. Suited for demanding professional and gaming workloads."
- Reliable everyday laptop
- No significant drawbacks for its tier
"A mid-range Gigabyte A16 Pro laptop with capable performance (69/100). Suited for everyday work and casual use."
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Benchmarks
| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) | Gigabyte A16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 8164 | 13839 |
| Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core) 206 | 105 | 119 |
| Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core) | 506 | 845 |
Specifications
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs) | 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches | 358.3 x 262.5 x 19.45-22.99 mm 14.11 x 10.33 x 0.77-0.91 inches |
| Area | 646 cm 2 (100.1 inches 2 ) | 941 cm 2 (145.8 inches 2 ) |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.4% | ~78.9% |
| Side bezels | 8.8 mm | 6.8 mm |
| Colors | Silver, Gray | Black |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Transformer | No | No |
| Opening angle | 135° | 180° |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Vapor chamber | No | No |
| Liquid metal | No | |
| Number of fans | 1 | 2 |
| Noise level (max. load) | 41.9 dB | 56.36 dB |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 13.3 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| PPI | 227 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 | No |
| Sync technology | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Coating | Glossy (Antireflective) | Matte |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | No |
| Display tests | ||
| Contrast | 1759:01:00 | |
| sRGB color space | 100% | 100% |
| Adobe RGB profile | 88.30% | 70.40% |
| DCI-P3 color gamut | 72.30% | |
| Response time | 36 ms | 3 ms |
| Max. brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Full charging time | 2:00 hr | |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging via USB (Power Delivery) | Yes, 65 W | No |
| Charging port position | Left | Left |
| Charge power | 61 W | 240 W |
| Cable length | 2 meters | |
| Weight of AC adapter | 275 grams | 554 grams |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU name | Apple M1 | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Base frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Cores | 8 (4P + 4E) | 10 (6P + 4E) |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M1 GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU) |
| Fabrication process | 5 nm | 10 nm |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple M1 GPU (8-core) | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB |
| Type | Integrated | Dedicated |
| Fabrication process | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1278 MHz | |
| FLOPS | 2.6 TFLOPS | 26.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory size | System Shared | 12 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| Memory speed | 4.27 Gbps | ~28 Gbps |
| Shading units (cores) | 1024 | 5888 |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 64 | 184 |
| Raster operations pipelines (ROPs) | 32 | 80 |
| GPU performance | 2.6 TFLOPS | 26.8 TFLOPS |
| Blender GPU | 230 | |
| Solar Bay | 5951 |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| RAM size | 8GB | 16GB |
| Channels | 2x4 GB | 2x8 GB |
| Clock | 4266 MHz | 7500 MHz |
| Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Upgradable | No | No |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage size | 256GB | 512GB |
| Bus | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Channels | 1x256 GB | 1x512 GB |
| Upgradable | No | Yes |
| NVMe | Yes | Yes |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Loudness | ~77.5 dB | ~78.4 dB |
| Microphones | 3 | 2 |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | v6 | v6E |
| Bluetooth | v5 | v5.2 |
| Fingerprint | Yes | No |
| Infrared sensor | No | Yes |
| Optical drive | No | No |
| Webcam | Above the display | Above the display |
| Webcam resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB Type-C | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | No |
| HDMI | No | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| VGA | No | No |
| Audio jack (3.5 mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| Proprietary charging port | No | Yes |
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020) ↗ | Gigabyte A16 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard type | Island | Island |
| Numpad | No | No |
| Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Size | 13.2 x 8.1 cm | 13.3 x 9.0 cm |
| Surface | Glass | Plastic |
| Windows Precision | No | Yes |
