MacBook Air 13” 2014 vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2017): Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for MacBook Air 13” 2014 and MacBook Pro 15” (2017) models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Air 13” 2014 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2014 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
MacBook Air 13” 2014 weighed 2.96 pounds, 27% lighter than the 4.02 pounds MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 4.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 1.82 kg |
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2017) is better than MacBook Air 13” 2014.
2017 vs. 2014
Intel Core i7-7920HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” (2017) has a 175% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2014.
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2014. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2014.
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2014. It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2014.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro 560 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) has a 15.4-inch screen size 15% 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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Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, 1080p FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID; Silver By Apple $1,199.00 $1,299.00 8% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Air 13in Laptop Intel Dual Core i5 1.4GHz (MD760LL/B) 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple $334.46 | ||
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $200.00 $285.00 30% OFF | ||
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Price | ||
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $539.00 | ||
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $469.95 | ||
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (15.4 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $389.95 $448.99 13% OFF |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Released | 2014 | 2017 |
Release Date |
| Announced on June 5th, 2018 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
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| Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
| Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
OS | Shipped with OSX Mavericks | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Sensors | - |
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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, 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
| Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2014 | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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