MacBook Air 11” 2015 vs. MacBook 12” 2015: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 11” 2015 and MacBook 12” 2015 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 11” 2015 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 11” 2015 is better than MacBook 12” 2015.
Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 11” 2015 has a 35% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) inside MacBook 12” 2015.
MacBook 12” 2015 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2015 is better than MacBook Air 11” 2015.
MacBook 12” 2015 weighed 2.03 pounds, 15% lighter than the 2.38 pounds MacBook Air 11” 2015.
Weight | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Pound | 2.38 lbs. | 2.03 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.08 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Air 11” 2015 and MacBook 12” 2015.
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 Air 11” 2015 Price | ||
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Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $195.51 $285.00 31% OFF | ||
Apple Macbook Air MJVM2LL/A Intel i5 1.6GHz 8GB 128GB (Renewed) By Apple $224.99 $238.99 6% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Air MJVP2LL/A 11.6-Inch 256GB Laptop (Renewed) By Apple $299.99 | ||
MacBook 12” 2015 Price | ||
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 |
Availability | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Released | 2015 | 2015 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Dimensions | 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.11 - 0.68” (300 mm x 192 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Silver | Silver Space Gray Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Size | 11.6 Inches | 12 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
| One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Size | 38 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 39.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Shipped with OS X Yosemite |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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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. | 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. |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 11” 2015, a 11.6-inch machine, in early-2015. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2015 was introduced by Apple around the same time in early-2015. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) with a boost clock speed up to 2.90 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 5300 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Air 11” 2015 has a 11.6-inch display which is quite similar size to the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2015. In addition, the MacBook Air 11” 2015 weighs 2.38 lbs. about 17% heavier than the 2.03 lbs. MacBook 12” 2015. Moreover, measured at 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 11” 2015 is considerably bulkier than the MacBook 12” 2015 at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”.
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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