MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. MacBook Air 11” 2015: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2014 and MacBook Air 11” 2015 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 13” 2014 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2014 is better than MacBook Air 11” 2015.
MacBook Air 13” 2014 has a 13.3-inch screen size 14% larger than the 11.6-inch MacBook Air 11” 2015.
MacBook Air 11” 2015 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 11” 2015 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2014.
2015 vs. 2014
Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 11” 2015 has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2014.
MacBook Air 11” 2015 weighed 2.38 pounds, 20% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2014.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 2.38 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 1.08 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Air 13” 2014 and MacBook Air 11” 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 13” 2014 Price | ||
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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 | ||
MacBook Air 11” 2015 Price | ||
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 MJVM2LL/A Intel i5 1.6GHz 8GB 128GB (Renewed) By Apple $225.56 $239.00 6% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Air MJVP2LL/A 11.6-Inch 256GB Laptop (Renewed) By Apple $255.00 |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Released | 2014 | 2015 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.11 - 0.68” (300 mm x 192 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) | Starting at 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 11.6 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 38 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
OS | Shipped with OSX Mavericks | Shipped with OS X El Capitan |
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 Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 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 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 Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Air 11” 2015 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 13” 2014, a 13.3-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 11.6-inch MacBook Air 11” 2015 was introduced by Apple about a year later in early-2015. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Air 13” 2014 has a 13.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 11.6-inch MacBook Air 11” 2015. In addition, the MacBook Air 13” 2014 weighs 2.96 lbs. about 24% heavier than the 2.38 lbs. MacBook Air 11” 2015. Moreover, measured at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 13” 2014 is considerably bulkier than the MacBook Air 11” 2015 at 11.8” x 7.56” 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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