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MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. MacBook 12” 2015 - Specs Comparison

Here is a comparison between the specifications of the MacBook Air 13” 2014 and MacBook 12” 2015, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.

By Conor Banett

January 24, 2024 10:13 am

MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. MacBook 12” 2015

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. While 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.

If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ MacBook Air 13” 2014 and the 12″ MacBook 12” 2015 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. MacBook 12” 2015: Specs Comparison

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Availability
Released	2014	2015
Release Info	Available on April 30, 2014	Announced on March 9, 2015 Available on March 10, 2015
Pricing	$999 Intel Core i5 4260U \| 4GB RAM \| 128GB SSD $1,199 Intel Core i5 4260U \| 4GB RAM \| 256GB SSD	$1,299 Intel Core M-5Y31 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,599 Intel Core M-5Y51 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD

Display	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
Size	13.3 Inches	12 Inches
Info	13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio	Retina display 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors 16:10 aspect ratio Supported scaled resolutions: 1440 by 900 1280 by 800 1024 by 640

Exterior	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
Size Comparison
Dimensions	12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 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 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)	Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g)
Colors	Silver	SilverSpace GrayGold
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys with ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Ports	1 x Thunderbolt ports Supports data transfers up to 10 Gbps. 2 x USB 3.0 ports Supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps. 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x SDXC card reader 1 x MagSafe 2 power port	One USB Type-C port with support for: Charging USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately) HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)

Internal Specs	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
Processor	4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4260U 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.40 → 2.70 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.70 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W	5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y31 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 2.40 GHz, 4MB Cache, 6W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y51 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 2.60 GHz, 4MB Cache, 6W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y71 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 2.90 GHz, 4MB Cache, 6W
Integrated Graphics	4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4260U Intel® HD Graphics 5000 40 Execution Units, 200 → 1000 MHz 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U Intel® HD Graphics 5000 40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz	5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y31 Intel® HD Graphics 5300 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y51 Intel® HD Graphics 5300 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y71 Intel® HD Graphics 5300 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
Memory	4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage.	256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage.

Connectivity	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Battery	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
Size	54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	39.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 12 hours wireless web Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days standby time	Up to 9 hours of wireless web Up to 10 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply	45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.	29W USB-C Power Adapter

Software	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
OS	Shipped with OSX Mavericks	Shipped with OS X Yosemite
Built-in Apps	iPhotoiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteMapsiBooksSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesCalendarContactsRemindersTime MachinePhoto BoothiTunesGame CenterPreviewNotesMac App Store	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders

Camera & Audio	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera	480p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Misc	MacBook Air 13” 2014	MacBook 12” 2015
In the box	MacBook Air 13″ Power adapter AC wall plug Power cord	MacBook 29W USB-C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty	Limited Warranty and ServiceYour 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 ServiceYour 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 Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors Thunderbolt digital video output Native Mini DisplayPort output DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately) VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately) Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately) HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)	Video Support Intel HD Graphics 5300 Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors