MacBook Air M1 (8GB/256GB) vs Used Core i5 10th/11th Gen (16GB/512GB)

	MacBook Air M1 (8GB/256GB) Apple	Used Core i5 10th/11th Gen (16GB/512GB) Lenovo / Dell
Konsa Score	9.7 Value9.8 Quality9.6 Power9.6 Resale9.8 Upgrade pick	9.0 Value9.7 Quality9.0 Power9.2 Resale7.2 Best overall
Price	Rs 1.48 lakh – Rs 1.99 lakh	Rs 75k – Rs 95k Sasta
Power (8h/day)	~Rs 324/mah (30W) Kam bill	~Rs 486/mah (45W)
Rating	★ 4.7	★ 4.4
Specs	Apple M1 · 8GB · 256GB · 13.3" Retina · 15+ ghante battery	i5-10/11th gen · 16GB · 512GB SSD · FHD
Good	Best battery Fanless and silent Resale value	Fast Multitasking Better battery
Lacking	8GB Limited ports	Used
Best for	Designers, light video editors, long battery	Freelancers, designers (light)
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