MacBook 12” 2015 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2014: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook 12” 2015 and MacBook Air 13” 2014 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook 12” 2015 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2015 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2014.
2015 vs. 2014
MacBook 12” 2015 weighed 2.03 pounds, 32% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2014.
Weight | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 2.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 1.34 kg |
MacBook Air 13” 2014 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2014 is better than MacBook 12” 2015.
Intel Core i7-4650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2014 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) inside MacBook 12” 2015.
MacBook Air 13” 2014 has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2015.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook 12” 2015 and MacBook Air 13” 2014.
Both laptops supports up to 8GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 1600MHz LPDDR3 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook 12” 2015 Price | ||
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Apple Macbook Retina Display 12 Inch Core M-5Y31 1.1GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $319.99 | ||
Apple Macbook Retina Display 12in Laptop (2015) - 256GB SSD, 8 GB Memory, Silver (Renewed) By Apple $341.98 | ||
Apple MacBook 12in Laptop w/ Retina Display 1.2GHz Core M, (MJY42LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive, Space Gray (Space Gray)(Renewed) By Apple $393.99 | ||
MacBook Air 13” 2014 Price | ||
Early-2014 Apple MacBook Air with 1.3GHz Core i5 (13-Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) (Renewed) By Apple $265.00 | ||
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $229.82 $285.00 19% OFF | ||
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13 Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $259.99 |
Availability | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Released | 2015 | 2014 |
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
Colors | Silver Space Gray Gold | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Memory | 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Size | 39.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with OSX Mavericks |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders | iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Maps iBooks Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Calendar Contacts Reminders Time Machine Photo Booth iTunes Game Center Preview Notes Mac App Store |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
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Warranty | 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. | 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. |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook 12” 2015 | MacBook Air 13” 2014 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook 12” 2015, a 12-inch machine, in early-2015. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) with a boost clock speed up to 2.90 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 5300 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2014 was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in early-2014. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-4650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.30 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 5000 (40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook 12” 2015 has a 12-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2014. In addition, The MacBook 12” 2015 weighs 2.03 lbs. about 45% lighter than the 2.96 lbs. MacBook Air 13” 2014. Moreover, measured at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”, the MacBook 12” 2015 is much more portable than the MacBook Air 13” 2014 at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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