MacBook 12” 2015 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2014 - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the MacBook 12” 2015 and MacBook Air 13” 2014, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
The MacBook 12” 2015 features the 6W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core M-5Y31 (1.1 GHz) up to dual-core Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) with the boost speed up to 2.90 GHz. While the MacBook Air 13” 2014 features the 15W 4th Generation Intel Haswell dual-core Intel Core i5-4260U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-4650U with the boost speed up to 3.30 GHz.
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MacBook 12” 2015 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2014: Specs Comparison
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it MacBook 12” 2015 | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it MacBook Air 13” 2014 | |
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Released | 2015 | 2014 |
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Display | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
Colors | SilverSpace GrayGold | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Ports | One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Memory | 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 39.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with OSX Mavericks |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders | iPhotoiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteMapsiBooksSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesCalendarContactsRemindersTime MachinePhoto BoothiTunesGame CenterPreviewNotesMac App Store |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and Service Your MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. | Limited Warranty and Service Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. |
More | Video Support
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