MacBook 12” 2016 vs. MacBook Air 11” 2015 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook 12” 2016 and MacBook Air 11” 2015 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook 12” 2016 features the 4.5W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core m3-6Y30 up to dual-core Intel Core m7-6Y75 with the boost speed up to 3.10 GHz. While the MacBook Air 11” 2015 features the 15W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core i5-5250U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with the boost speed up to 3.10 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 12″ MacBook 12” 2016 and the 11.6″ MacBook Air 11” 2015 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook 12” 2016 vs. MacBook Air 11” 2015: Specs Comparison
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Released | 2016 | 2015 |
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MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook (MMGL2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Rose Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MacBook (MLHE2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Champagne Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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MacBook Air 11” 2015 Price | ||
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Early-2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel i5 (11-Inch, 8GB, 128GB) (Renewed) By Apple
$269.00 |
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Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$299.00 Was: $330.00 |
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Apple MacBook Air 11-inch MD223LL/A (4GB RAM, 64GB HD, macOS 10.13) (Renewed) By Apple
$198.75 |
Display | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Size | 12 Inches | 11.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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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) | 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.11 - 0.68” (300 mm x 192 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) |
Colors | SilverSpace GrayGoldRose Gold | 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” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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Memory | 8GB 1866 MHz 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” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 38 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” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Shipped with OS X El Capitan |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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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. |
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MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook (MMGL2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Rose Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MacBook (MLHE2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Champagne Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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MacBook Air 11” 2015 Price | ||
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Early-2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel i5 (11-Inch, 8GB, 128GB) (Renewed) By Apple
$269.00 |
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Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$299.00 Was: $330.00 |
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Apple MacBook Air 11-inch MD223LL/A (4GB RAM, 64GB HD, macOS 10.13) (Renewed) By Apple
$198.75 |
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