MacBook 12” 2016 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2013: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between MacBook 12” 2016 and MacBook Air 13” 2013, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook 12” 2016 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2016 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2013.
2016 vs. 2013
Intel Core m7-6Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2016 has a 12% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2013.
MacBook 12” 2016 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2013. It supports up to 1866MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2013.
MacBook 12” 2016 weighed 2.03 pounds, 32% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2013.
Weight | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
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Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 2.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 1.34 kg |
MacBook Air 13” 2013 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2013 is better than MacBook 12” 2016.
MacBook Air 13” 2013 has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2016.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook 12” 2016 and MacBook Air 13” 2013.
Both laptops supports up to 8GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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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 $358.90 $381.51 6% OFF | ||
2017 Apple Macbook with 1.2GHz Intel Core m3 (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $381.42 | ||
Apple MacBook MF865LL/A 12-inch Laptop with Retina Display 512GB, Silver - (Renewed) By Apple $414.98 | ||
MacBook Air 13” 2013 Price | ||
Apple MacBook Air 13" (Mid 2013) - Core i5 1.3GHz, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $189.99 $199.99 5% OFF | ||
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $225.00 $285.00 21% OFF | ||
Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina Display By Apple $72.00 $79.00 9% OFF |
Availability | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
Released | 2016 | 2013 |
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
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 Rose Gold | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
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Memory | 8GB 1866 MHz 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” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
Size | 41.4 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” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Shipped with OSX Mountain Lion |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders | Mail Messages Contacts Calendar Safari Reminders Notification Center Notes Dictation iCloud Time Machine FaceTime Photo Booth AirPlay Game Center the Mac App Store iTunes Gatekeeper Twitter and Facebook integration |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
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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” 2016 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
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