M2 MacBook Air vs. MacBook Air 13” 2015: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between M2 MacBook Air and MacBook Air 13” 2015 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M2 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Air is better than MacBook Air 13” 2015.
2022 vs. 2015
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Air has a 473% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2015.
M2 MacBook Air supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2015. It supports up to 24GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2015.
M2 MacBook Air weighed 2.7 pounds, 9% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Weight | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Pound | 2.7 lbs. | 2.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.22 kg | 1.34 kg |
MacBook Air 13” 2015 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook Air 13” 2015 over M2 MacBook Air.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
M2 MacBook Air Price | ||
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Apple 2022 MacBook Air M2 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Midnight (Renewed Premium) By Apple $864.00 | ||
2023 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M2 chip (15.3-inch , 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Midnight (Renewed) By Apple $939.00 $994.97 6% OFF | ||
2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with Apple M2 chip (13.6-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Midnight (Renewed) By Apple $839.00 | ||
MacBook Air 13” 2015 Price | ||
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 Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $219.99 $254.00 13% OFF | ||
Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Core i5 (13 Inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $259.99 |
Availability | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Released | 2022 | 2015 |
Release Date | Announced on June 6, 2022 (WWDC 2022) |
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in (304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm) | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
Colors | Midnight Starlight Space Gray Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Size | 13.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Liquid Retina display
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Ports | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 24GB unified memory. | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Fans Number | - | - |
Cooling Info | Passive | - |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Size | 52.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply |
| 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
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 Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders iTunes iBooks App Store |
Camera & Audio | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Warranty | One-year limited 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. |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the M2 MacBook Air, a 13.6-inch machine, in mid-2022. It is powered by up to an octa-core Apple M2 (8C, 10G) with a boost clock speed up to 3.48 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M2 iGPU (10 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2015 was introduced by Apple about seven years earlier in mid-2015. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The M2 MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch display which is quite similar size to the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2015. In addition, The M2 MacBook Air weighs 2.7 lbs. about 9% lighter than the 2.96 lbs. MacBook Air 13” 2015. Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.46” x 0.44”, the M2 MacBook Air is much more portable than the MacBook Air 13” 2015 at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”.
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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