MacBook Air 11” 2014 vs. 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 11” 2014 and 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 11” 2014 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 11” 2014 is better than 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.
MacBook Air 11” 2014 weighed 2.38 pounds, 32% lighter than the 3.48 pounds 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.
Weight | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Pound | 2.38 lbs. | 3.48 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.08 kg | 1.58 kg |
2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina Pros
Reasons that 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina is better than MacBook Air 11” 2014.
2015 vs. 2014
Intel Core i7-5557U inside 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has a 34% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4650U inside MacBook Air 11” 2014.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 11” 2014. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 11” 2014.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 11” 2014. It supports up to 1866MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 11” 2014.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has a 13.3-inch screen size 14% larger than the 11.6-inch MacBook Air 11” 2014.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Air 11” 2014 Price | ||
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Apple Macbook Air MJVM2LL/A Intel i5 1.6GHz 8GB 128GB (Renewed) By Apple $229.20 | ||
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 | ||
Apple MacBook Air MD711LL/B 11.6in Widescreen LED Backlit HD Laptop, Intel Dual-Core i5 up to 2.7GHz, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, HD Camera, USB 3.0, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, Mac OS X (Renewed) By Apple $204.99 | ||
2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina 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 $440.00 | ||
Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina Display By Apple $72.00 $79.00 9% OFF | ||
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.7GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $272.85 $306.49 11% OFF |
Availability | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Released | 2014 | 2015 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Dimensions | 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.11 - 0.68” (300 mm x 192 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) | Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Size | 11.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Size | 38 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
OS | Shipped with OSX Mavericks | Shipped with OS X Yosemite |
Built-in Apps | 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 | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes iBooks App Store Time Machine |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Warranty | 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. | 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. |
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Key Features | MacBook Air 11” 2014 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 11” 2014, a 11.6-inch machine, in early-2014. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-4650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.30 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 5000 (40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro 13 Retina was introduced by Apple about a year later in early-2015. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5557U with a boost clock speed up to 3.40 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Air 11” 2014 has a 11.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 13.3-inch 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina. In addition, The MacBook Air 11” 2014 weighs 2.38 lbs. about 46% lighter than the 3.48 lbs. 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina. Moreover, measured at 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 11” 2014 is considerably more portable than the 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina at 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Air 11” 2014 supports up to 8GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 memory.
For 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina, it supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Unlike MacBook Air 11” 2014, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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