MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. MacBook 12” 2015 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2014 and MacBook 12” 2015 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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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Released | 2014 | 2015 |
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MacBook Air 13” 2014 Price | ||
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Early-2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple
$342.36 |
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Early-2014 Apple MacBook Air with 1.3GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) (Renewed) By Apple
$383.90 |
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Apple MacBook Air 13in Laptop Intel Dual Core i5 1.4GHz (MD760LL/B) 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$341.22 Was: $359.00 |
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MacBook 12” 2015 Price | ||
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Apple Macbook Retina Display 12in Laptop (2015) - 256GB SSD, 8 GB Memory, Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$349.99 |
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Apple MacBook MJY42LL/A 12in Laptop Retina Display 512GB, Space Gray - (Renewed) By Apple
$366.89 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$448.90 |
Display | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 12 Inches |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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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:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 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 |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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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. |
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MacBook Air 13” 2014 Price | ||
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Early-2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple
$342.36 |
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Early-2014 Apple MacBook Air with 1.3GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) (Renewed) By Apple
$383.90 |
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Apple MacBook Air 13in Laptop Intel Dual Core i5 1.4GHz (MD760LL/B) 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$341.22 Was: $359.00 |
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MacBook 12” 2015 Price | ||
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Apple Macbook Retina Display 12in Laptop (2015) - 256GB SSD, 8 GB Memory, Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$349.99 |
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Apple MacBook MJY42LL/A 12in Laptop Retina Display 512GB, Space Gray - (Renewed) By Apple
$366.89 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$448.90 |
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