MacBook Air 13” 2015 vs. Surface Pro 4: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the MacBook Air 13” 2015 and Surface Pro 4 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Air 13” 2015 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2015 is better than Surface Pro 4.
MacBook Air 13” 2015 has a 13.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 12.3-inch Surface Pro 4.
Surface Pro 4 Pros
Reasons that Surface Pro 4 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Intel Core i7-6650U inside Surface Pro 4 has a 14% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Surface Pro 4 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.
Surface Pro 4 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2015. It supports up to 1866MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Surface Pro 4 weighed 1.69 pounds, 43% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 1.69 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 0.77 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 $198.00 $285.00 31% 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 | ||
Surface Pro 4 Price | ||
Latest Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (2736 x 1824) Tablet 6th Generation (Intel Core i5-6300U, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD, Bluetooth, Dual Camera) Windows 10 Professional (Renewed) By Microsoft $299.00 | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 4; 256 GB, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i5 (Renewed) By Microsoft $169.99 $209.99 19% OFF | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core M, 4GB RAM, 128GB) with Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Renewed) By Microsoft $224.00 |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
Released | 2015 | 2015 |
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Pricing |
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Generations |
Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 11.50” x 7.93” x 0.33” (292 mm x 201.42 mm x 8.4 mm) Width: 11.50” (292 mm) Height: 7.93” (201.42 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.4 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
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Colors | Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 12.3 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
| Left (1)
Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 38.2 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 9 hours of video playback |
Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
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Software | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Windows 10 Pro |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders iTunes iBooks App Store | Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
Inking | - | Supports Surface Pen 1024 levels of pressure magnetic storage |
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. |
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More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2015 | Surface Pro 4 |
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