MacBook Air 13” 2018 vs. MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015): Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the MacBook Air 13” 2018 and MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) 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” 2018 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2018 is better than MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
2018 vs. 2015
MacBook Air 13” 2018 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015). It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
MacBook Air 13” 2018 weighed 2.75 pounds, 39% lighter than the 4.49 pounds MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
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Pound | 2.75 lbs. | 4.49 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.25 kg | 2.04 kg |
MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) is better than MacBook Air 13” 2018.
Intel Core i7-4980HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) has a 127% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-8210Y inside MacBook Air 13” 2018.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) has a 15.4-inch screen size 15% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2018.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Air 13” 2018 and MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Air 13” 2018 Price | ||
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Late 2018 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $389.95 | ||
2018 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $379.95 | ||
Mid 2019 Apple Macbook Air with 1.6 GHz Core i5 (13.3 inches, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $423.00 | ||
MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) Price | ||
2015 Apple MacBook Pro with intel I7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $342.30 | ||
Mid 2015 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-4870HQ (15 inches, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $395.00 $420.24 6% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 2.8GHz Retina (MGXG2LL/A), 16GB RAM, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple $415.00 |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
Released | 2018 | 2015 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) | 14.13” x 9.73” x 0.71” (358.9 mm x 247.1 mm x 18 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) | Starting at 4.49 lb (2.04 kg) |
Colors | Gold Space Gray Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
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Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 16GB 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) | AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
Size | 50.3 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 99.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter | 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave | Shipped with OS X Yosemite |
Built-in Apps | 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 | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes iBooks App Store Time Machine |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
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Warranty | 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. | Your MacBook Pro with Retina display 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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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2018 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) |
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