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MacBook Air 2015 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13"

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Apple released the MacBook Air 13” (2015) in March 2015. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Air 13” (2020). An Intel model was released in March 2020, and an Apple-silicon-powered model was released in November 2020. These release dates place the 2015 model in the second generation of the MacBook Air lineup, and both of the 2020 models in the third generation of the MacBook Air lineup.

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MacBook Air 2015 - 13" prices start at $170, which is cheaper than the MacBook Air 2020 - 13" low price of $396.

Specs Comparison

Key specs for the MacBook Air 13” (2015) include a 13.3-inch widescreen display, Intel HD Graphic 6000, options for an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage. The 2015 MacBook Air also features WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, stereo speakers, dual microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an SDXC memory card slot, two USB 3 ports, a Thunderbolt 2 port, and a MagSafe 2 power port. Apple released two versions of the 2020 MacBook Air, a model with Intel and a model with Apple silicon. The specs specific to the Intel model include Intel Iris Plus Graphics, options for an Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 processor, two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, and WiFi 802.11ac. The specs specific to the Apple silicon model include an Apple M1 chip, up to 24GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of storage, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, and WiFi 802.11ax. The key shared specs for the MacBook Air 13” (2020) include a 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone technology, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers, wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos playback, a three-mic array, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Touch ID.

Size

The MacBook Air 13” (2015) measurements are as follows: 0.11” - 0.68” (H) x 12.8” (W) x 8.94” (D), with a weight of 2.96 pounds and a 13.3” display size. To compare, the MacBook Air 13” (2020) measures 0.16” - 0.63” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), weighs 2.8 pounds, and features a 13.3” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Air 13” (2015) features a 720p FaceTime HD camera. The MacBook Air 13” (2020) also features a 720p FaceTime HD camera. The 2020 model with Apple silicon also features an advanced image signal processor with computational video.

Color Choices

MacBook Air 2015 - 13"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Air 2020 - 13"

Available in 3 colors:

  • Gold
  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Air 2015 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Colors

The MacBook Air 2015 - 13" introduces two new colors not found in the MacBook Air 2020 - 13" color palette: Gold and Gray. Both the MacBook Air 2015 - 13" and MacBook Air 2020 - 13" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Air 13” (2015) and the MacBook Air 13” (2020) are available in Silver. The MacBook Air 13” (2020) is also available in Gold and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Air 2015 - 13"

Choose from 3 storage options:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

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MacBook Air 2020 - 13"

Choose from 5 storage options:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

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MacBook Air 2015 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Storage

The MacBook Air 2020 - 13" introduces two new storage options not found on the MacBook Air 2015 - 13": 1TB and 2TB. Both the MacBook Air 2015 - 13" and MacBook Air 2020 - 13" share three storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
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The MacBook Air 13” (2015) is available with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. In comparison, the MacBook Air 13” (2020) is available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage.

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MacBook Air 2015 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Reviews

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