MacBook Air 11” 2015 vs. MacBook 12” 2016 - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the MacBook Air 11” 2015 and MacBook 12” 2016, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
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. While 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.
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MacBook Air 11” 2015 vs. MacBook 12” 2016: Specs Comparison
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it MacBook Air 11” 2015 | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it MacBook 12” 2016 | |
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Released | 2015 | 2016 |
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Display | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
Size | 11.6 Inches | 12 Inches |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Dimensions | 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.11 - 0.68” (300 mm x 192 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Silver | SilverSpace GrayGoldRose Gold |
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 Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
Size | 38 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Shipped with OS X El Capitan |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Warranty | 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. | 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. |
More | Video Support
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