Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 Comparison

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Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

14 inches | December 2024

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13.3 inches | November 2020

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Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020, two laptops from Honor and Apple. Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 was introduced to market in December 2024 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 was launched in November 2020. As you can see, MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 is 4 years older than MagicBook X14 Plus 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 Key Specs

Launched in December 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 5 220H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
313.2 x 221.6 x 15.9 mm (12.33 x 8.72 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 Key Specs

Launched in November 2020
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M1
GPU: Apple M1 GPU (8-core)
8GB Ram
304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm (11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 was replaced by Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 vs Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 over Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020

Weight	1.34 kg vs 1.37 kg	0.03 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.9% vs ~79.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 8.8 mm	3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 227 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 1.4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1 mm	Better typing feel

Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 over Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Max Brightness	500 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	2.6 TFLOPS vs 1.9 TFLOPS	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v3 vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.2 x 8.1 cm vs 11.9 x 7.1 cm

Common Strengths of Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 and Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 and Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)	1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)
Surface Area	694 cm2 (107.5 inches2)	646 cm2 (100.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.9%	~79.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~8.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 External Dimensions

Weight

MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 weighs 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs), whereas the MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 weighs 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 5 220H	Apple M1
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	3.2 GHz
Number of Cores	12 (4P + 8E)	8
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (80EU)	Apple M1 GPU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	5 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core 5 220H

Laptops with: Apple M1

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GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (80EU)	Apple M1 GPU
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	450 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	1278 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.9 TFLOPS	2.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	4.27 Gbps	4.27 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	1024
TMUs	40	64
ROPs	20	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 has a FLOPS value of 1.9 TFLOPS whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025	Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020)
CPU	Intel Core 5 220H	Apple M1 (NPU)
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (80EU)	Apple GPU (Metal, unified memory)
Memory	16 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025|Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 2020)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh	58.2 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	61 W

Moreover, the MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 60 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020's58 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
The MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the MagicBook X14 Plus 2025's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	No
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Custom

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
The MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 does not have USB-A ports.
Both MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 is equipped with Thunderbolt 3 port. MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors. MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 nor MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 and MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.1	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 3
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No