2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. MacBook Air 13” 2018: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and MacBook Air 13” 2018 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) is better than MacBook Air 13” 2018.
Intel Core i7-6660U inside 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) has a 19% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-8210Y inside MacBook Air 13” 2018.
MacBook Air 13” 2018 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2018 is better than 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
2018 vs. 2016
MacBook Air 13” 2018 supports a faster memory speed than the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
MacBook Air 13” 2018 weighed 2.75 pounds, 9% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Weight | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 2.75 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 1.25 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and MacBook Air 13” 2018.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Price | ||
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2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $318.69 $339.00 6% OFF | ||
2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.4GHz Intel Core i7 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $470.38 $499.99 6% OFF | ||
Apple 2016 MacBook Pro Laptop with Core i7 3.3GHz (13 inch 16GB RAM 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $469.97 | ||
MacBook Air 13” 2018 Price | ||
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $370.28 | ||
2018 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $378.99 | ||
Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $239.00 $255.00 6% OFF |
Availability | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Released | 2016 | 2018 |
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Exterior | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Internal Specs | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | - | Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) |
Storage | 256GB configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Size | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 50.3 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
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 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 | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Security | - |
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Warranty | 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. | 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 SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3), a 13.3-inch machine, in late-2016. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-6660U with a boost clock speed up to 3.40 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Graphics 540 (48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2018 was introduced by Apple about two years later in late-2018. It comes with a dual-core Intel Core i5-8210Y with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 617 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and MacBook Air 13” 2018 have the same 13.3-inch display size. In addition, the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) weighs 3.02 lbs. about 9% heavier than the 2.75 lbs. MacBook Air 13” 2018. Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59”, the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) is slightly more portable than the MacBook Air 13” 2018 at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”.
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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