2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. M2 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and M2 MacBook Air, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Pros
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M2 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Air is better than 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
2022 vs. 2017
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Air has a 342% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7660U inside 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
M2 MacBook Air supports a larger memory capacity than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 24GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
M2 MacBook Air weighed 2.7 pounds, 11% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Weight | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
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Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 2.7 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 1.22 kg |
M2 MacBook Air has more ports and slots count than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It has four versus three amount of ports and slots on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Ports | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
MagSafe 3 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
Total | 3 | 4 |
Prices
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Availability | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
Released | 2017 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on June 5th, 2017 | Announced on June 6, 2022 (WWDC 2022) |
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Exterior | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in (304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) | Starting at 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Midnight Starlight Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
Left (2)
Right (1)
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB 16GB 24GB unified memory. |
Storage | 128GB 256GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
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Fans Number | - | - |
Cooling Info | - | Passive |
Connectivity | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
Size | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 52.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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 | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
Sensors | - |
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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. | One-year limited warranty. |
More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | M2 MacBook Air |
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