Comparison of Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ (MGND3LL/A)
Comparison of Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ (MGND3LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A)

Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ (MGND3LL/A)

Comparison summary

  • Apple MacBook Gold 12″ is cheaper.
  • For performance Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ has a lot faster processor.
  • Air M1 13″ has a bigger screen. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
  • Gold 12″ has more SSD storage.
Compare technical specifications of Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A)
Compare technical specifications of Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ (MGND3LL/A)

Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A)

Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ (MGND3LL/A)

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Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A)Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ (MGND3LL/A)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core M-5Y51Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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8gb8gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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Intel HD 515-
Screen size
12″13″
Screen resolution
3.32MA (2304 x 1440 pixels)-
Weight
-2.8 lbs (1.27 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
11.4 x 7.74 x 0.52 inches11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches
(28.96 x 19.66 x 1.32 cm)(30.4 x 21.23 x 1.6 cm)
Operating system (OS)
macOSmacOS
Hard drives
500gb SSD250gb SSD
Release date
April 18, 2019March 28, 2021
Amazon.com List Price
$420.00$968.50
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$420.00$968.50
Amazon.com Lowest Used Price
$702.98
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Laptop Dimensions

11.4 in
28.96 cm
7.74 in
19.66 cm
Thickness: 0.52 in (1.32 cm)
11.97 in
30.4 cm
8.36 in
21.23 cm
Thickness: 0.63 in (1.6 cm)

Compare Apple MacBook Gold 12″ / Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ vs other Macbooks:

13″
Compare Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Air 13in (NB-AP-MACBOOKAIR13MD760LLB-NB-i7-1.7)
Apple MacBook Air 13in
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$449.00
13″
Compare Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13” (2018) (MR9R2LL/A-cr)
Apple MacBook Pro 13” (2018)
MR9R2LL/A-cr
Trusted brand8 GB RAMThini5 CPUBudget choice
$489.95
$439.00
15″
Compare Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Pro 15″ (5PTR2LL/A)
Apple MacBook Pro 15″
5PTR2LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$459.95
$418.69
15″
Compare Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2016) (MLH32LL/A-cr)
Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2016)
MLH32LL/A-cr
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThini7 CPUBudget choice
$471.52
13″
Compare Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook 5RE92LL/A 13″
Apple MacBook 5RE92LL/A 13″
Trusted brandi5 CPUBudget choice
$459.00
$425.48
13″
Compare Apple MacBook Gold 12″ (5LHF2LL/A) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13” (2018) (NB-AP-MACBOOKPRO13MR9Q2LLA-NB-i5-2.3)
Apple MacBook Pro 13” (2018)
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Trusted brand8 GB RAMThini5 CPUIPS screenHigh resolution
$499.99
$447.00

Amazon.com description

Apple Gold Macbook - 5K4N2LL/A 12-inch Display, Intel Core M-5Y51 1.2GHz CPU, 512GB Flash Storage, Laptop (Renewed)

12-inch (Diagonal) LED-backlit with IPS Technology Retina Display, 2304 x 1440 pixels (~226ppi pixel density), 16:10 aspect ratio

MacOS Sierra, Chipset: Intel Core m5, Processor: Dual-Core 1.2 GHz (with Turbo Boost Up to 2.7 GHz), Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515; Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 30Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors.

Internal Memory: 512GB, 8GB RAM of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory

Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys with ambient light sensor; Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures. 480p FaceTime Camera; Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible; Bluetooth: v4.0

ASIN: B06XGJZTYS

Apple 2020 MacBook Air Laptop M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Gold

All-Day Battery Life – Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life.

Powerful Performance – Take on everything from professional-quality editing to action-packed gaming with ease. The Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance than the previous generation while using way less power.

Superfast Memory – 8GB of unified memory makes your entire system speedy and responsive. That way it can support tasks like memory-hogging multitab browsing and opening a huge graphic file quickly and easily.

Stunning Display – With a 13.3 inch Retina display, images come alive with new levels of realism. Text is sharp and clear, and colors are more vibrant.

Why Mac – Easy to learn. Easy to set up. Astoundingly powerful. Intuitive. Packed with apps to use right out of the box. Mac is designed to let you work, play, and create like never before.

Simply Compatible – All your existing apps work, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Google Drive. Plus you can use your favorite iPhone and iPad apps directly on macOS. Altogether you’ll have access to the biggest collection of apps ever for Mac. All available on the App Store.

Easy to Learn – If you already have an iPhone, MacBook Air feels familiar from the moment you turn it on. And it works perfectly with all your Apple devices. Use your iPad to extend the workspace of your Mac, answer texts and phone calls directly on your Mac, and more.

Fanless Design – Your MacBook Air stays cool and runs quietly even while tackling intense workloads.

AppleCare – Every Mac comes with a one-year limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. Get AppleCare plus to extend your coverage and reduce the stress and cost of unexpected repairs.

Environmentally Friendly – MacBook Air is made with a 100 percent recycled aluminum enclosure and uses less energy for a smaller carbon footprint.

ASIN: B08N5M7S6K