MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 14”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2014 and M1 MacBook Pro 14” 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 M1 MacBook Pro 14”.
MacBook Air 13” 2014 weighed 2.96 pounds, 16% lighter than the 3.5 pounds M1 MacBook Pro 14”.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 3.5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 1.59 kg |
M1 MacBook Pro 14” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 14” is better than MacBook Air 13” 2014.
2021 vs. 2014
Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 14” has a 885% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2014.
M1 MacBook Pro 14” supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2014. It supports up to 64GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2014.
M1 MacBook Pro 14” has a 14.2-inch screen size 6% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2014.
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 | ||
M1 MacBook Pro 14” Price | ||
2021 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Pro chip (14-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $1,199.00 $1,281.08 6% OFF | ||
2021 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Pro chip 8-core CPU (14-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed Premium) By Apple $1,299.00 | ||
Apple 2021 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Pro chip with 10‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) - Silver By Apple $2,204.95 $2,499.00 12% OFF |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Released | 2014 | 2021 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
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Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) | 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 14.2 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 70 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
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Software | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
OS | Shipped with OSX Mavericks | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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 News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Sensors | - | Touch ID sensor |
Security | - |
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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 comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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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 14.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 14” was introduced by Apple about seven years later in late-2021. It comes with up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 Max iGPU (32 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Air 13” 2014 has a 13.3-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 14.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 14”. In addition, The MacBook Air 13” 2014 weighs 2.96 lbs. about 18% lighter than the 3.5 lbs. M1 MacBook Pro 14”. Moreover, measured at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 13” 2014 is considerably bulkier than the M1 MacBook Pro 14” at 12.31” x 8.71” x 0.61”.
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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