MacBook Air 13” 2015 vs. M1 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the MacBook Air 13” 2015 and M1 MacBook Air specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Air 13” 2015 Pros
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M1 MacBook Air Pros
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2020 vs. 2015
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Air has a 382% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2015.
M1 MacBook Air supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2015. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2015.
M1 MacBook Air weighed 2.8 pounds, 6% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 1.27 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Air 13” 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 $207.90 $285.00 27% OFF | ||
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $225.50 | ||
Apple MacBook Air MJVE2LL/A Early 2015 13.3in - Intel Core i5 1.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $184.99 $200.00 8% OFF | ||
M1 MacBook Air Price | ||
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $629.00 | ||
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $732.50 | ||
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $610.00 |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
Released | 2015 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
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) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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| Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
| Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
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Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders iTunes iBooks 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” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
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 Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ 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
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | M1 MacBook Air |
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