MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2014 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) and MacBook Air 13” 2014 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) features the 28W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core i5-5257U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-5557U with the boost speed up to 3.40 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 Pro 13” Retina (2015) 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 Pro 13” Retina (2015) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2014: Specs Comparison
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it | |
Availability | ||
Released | 2015 | 2014 |
Release Info |
|
|
Pricing |
|
|
MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) Price | ||
---|---|---|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$375.00 |
|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$399.00 |
|
MacBook Air 13” 2014 Price | ||
![]() |
Early-2014 Apple MacBook Air with 1.3GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) (Renewed) By Apple
$383.90 |
|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Air 13in Laptop Intel Dual Core i5 1.4GHz (MD760LL/B) 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$342.88 |
|
![]() |
Early-2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple
$312.57 |
Display | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
|
|
Exterior | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size Comparison | ||
Dimensions | 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm) | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
|
Ports |
|
|
Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Processor |
|
|
Integrated Graphics |
|
|
Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB SSD | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Wi-Fi |
|
|
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life |
|
|
Power Supply | 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with OSX Mavericks |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesiBooksApp StoreTime Machine | iPhotoiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteMapsiBooksSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesCalendarContactsRemindersTime MachinePhoto BoothiTunesGame CenterPreviewNotesMac App Store |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
|
|
Misc | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Sensors |
| |
In the box |
|
|
Warranty | Your MacBook Pro with Retina display 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 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
| Video Support
|
MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) Price | ||
---|---|---|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$375.00 |
|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$399.00 |
|
MacBook Air 13” 2014 Price | ||
![]() |
Early-2014 Apple MacBook Air with 1.3GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) (Renewed) By Apple
$383.90 |
|
![]() |
Apple MacBook Air 13in Laptop Intel Dual Core i5 1.4GHz (MD760LL/B) 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$342.88 |
|
![]() |
Early-2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple
$312.57 |
Popular Comparisons for MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015)
Here are the most frequently requested comparisons for MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015):
Popular Comparisons for MacBook Air 13” 2014
Here are the most frequently requested comparisons for MacBook Air 13” 2014: