MacBook Air (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2014 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air (M1, 2020) and MacBook Air 13” 2014 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 (7 GPU Cores) up to 8-core Apple M1 with a clock speed of 3.20 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.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ MacBook Air (M1, 2020) and the 13.3″ MacBook Air 13” 2014 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Air (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2014: Specs Comparison
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What's new | Better PerformanceWith the new Apple M1 Chip, it now 3x times faster in exporting a project in iMovie, 5x times faster applying 3D effects in Final Cut Pro, editing multiple streams 4K ProRes video in Final Cut Pro with no frame drop, 2x times faster in exporting photos in Lightroom, and more.Better Battery LifeIt's a MacBook Air with the longest battery life ever made, with up to 18-hours of watching movies and 15 hours of web browsing.Better FaceTime HD cameraWith the latest Apple Image Single Processor (ISP) in the M1 chip, image quality is better in noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto white balance.Better DisplayIt now supports P3 wide color with 400-nits of display brightness.More
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Availability | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Released | 2020 | 2014 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Display | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Dimensions |
| 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
Colors | GoldSpace GraySilver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Memory |
| 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Big Sur | Shipped with OSX Mavericks |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | iPhotoiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteMapsiBooksSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesCalendarContactsRemindersTime MachinePhoto BoothiTunesGame CenterPreviewNotesMac App Store |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | 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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