MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2018 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) and MacBook Air 13” 2018 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) features the 28W 8th Generation Intel Coffee Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-8259U up to quad-core Intel Core i7-8559U with the boost speed up to 4.50 GHz. While the MacBook Air 13” 2018 features the 7W 8th Generation Intel Amber Lake Y dual-core Intel Core i5-8210Y with the boost speed up to 3.60 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” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) and the 13.3″ MacBook Air 13” 2018 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2018: Specs Comparison
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| New DesignIt's now even more compact and portable with the all-new distinct smaller wedge-shaped design. It's 10% thinner, 17% less volume, a quarter pound lighter than the previous generation. It is also available in three different colors.New Retina DisplayAdopting the latest retina display, MacBook Air now displays over 4 million pixels with more color that make text, images, and animation look sharp and smooth.Touch ID & Apple T2 ChipYou can now log in to your MacBook Air much faster, easier, and more secure than ever before with the latest Touch ID sensor with deep integration with Apple T2's Secure Enclave chip.Latest Intel Core ProcessorsIt's powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with faster integrated-graphics, faster 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory, and faster SSD.Thunderbolt 3 portsThe most versatile port now arrives in MacBook Air, it allows you to charge your notebook, lightning-fast data transfer, output 5K displays, and the support of external GPU (eGPUs).More
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Availability | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Released | 2018 | 2018 |
Release Info | Announced on July 13th, 2018 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$320.00 Was: $404.81 |
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Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m) By Apple
$18.48 |
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Apple MacBook Pro Mid 2018 (13" Retina, Touch Bar, 2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5-8259U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$629.00 |
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MacBook Air 13” 2018 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$548.00 Was: $599.99 |
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2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Core i5 (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13in, MQD42LL/A)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$408.99 |
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Apple 13in MacBook Air, 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS, Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$425.00 Was: $532.00 |
Display | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | Space GraySilver | GoldSpace GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Discrete Graphics | Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) | |
Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Size | 58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 50.3 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac 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. | 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. |
More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$320.00 Was: $404.81 |
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Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m) By Apple
$18.48 |
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Apple MacBook Pro Mid 2018 (13" Retina, Touch Bar, 2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5-8259U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$629.00 |
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MacBook Air 13” 2018 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$548.00 Was: $599.99 |
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2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Core i5 (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13in, MQD42LL/A)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$408.99 |
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Apple 13in MacBook Air, 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS, Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$425.00 Was: $532.00 |
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