MacBook Air 15-inch vs 13-inch: Differences

MacBook Air 15-inch display vs MacBook Air 13-inch display

The most obvious difference between these two MacBook Air models, as you probably know, is the display. Want to know how many inches exactly? Take note! The MacBook Air 13-inch is 13.6 inches. The MacBook Air 15-inch is 15.3 inches.

Dimensions and weight of the new 15-inch MacBook Air

The new 15-inch display has dimensions never seen before on the MacBook Air:

  • MacBook Air 15-inch: 1.15 x 24.04 x 23.76 and weighs 1.51 kg.
  • MacBook Air 13-inch: 1.13 x 30.41 x 21.25 cm and weighs 1.24 kg.

As you can see, the MacBook Air is still as light as ever. And it still weighs less than a 14-inch MacBook Pro. So you will have a larger display that is more comfortable to take with you daily. Want to know the other differences compared to a MacBook Pro?

Check out our article comparing the MacBook Air and Macbook Pro, here.

MacBook Air 15-inch vs MacBook Air 13-inch Performance

MacBook Air 15-inch vs MacBook Air 13-inch Performance What are they hiding inside? Do they have the same power? The answer to this question, bear in mind that there are currently two MacBook Air 13-inch models on the market:

  • MacBook Air M1: 8-core CPU (4 performance and 4 efficiencies) and 16-core Neural Engine.
    • MacBook Air M2: In this case, you're in luck! Whether you need the MacBook Air 13-inch or 15-inch, Apple's M2 chip guarantees the same power. 8-core CPU (4 performance and 4 efficiency) and 16-core Neural Engine.

    Summary of differences and similarities MacBook Air 15-inch vs 13-inch

    Although you can check the features of these MacBooks in detail in our Mac comparator, here's a table to give you an idea.

    Characteristics MacBook Air 13-inch M1 MacBook Air 13-inch M2 MacBook Air 15-inch M2
    Processor 8-core M1 Chip 8-core M2 Chip 8-core M2 Chip
    CPU cores 8 cores 8/10 cores 8/10 cores
    RAM 8GB or 16GB 8GB, 16GB or 24GB 8GB, 16GB or 24GB
    Display size 13.6 inches 13.6 inches 15.3 inches
    Display brightness 400 nits 500 nits 500 nits
    Camera 720p HD quality Quality 1080p Full HD Quality 1080p Full HD
    Speakers Two speakers Four speakers Six speakers
    Price Starting from AED 4,199 Starting from AED 4,599 Starting from AED 5,499

    As you can see, the 15-inch MacBook Air has everything you love about the popular MacBook Air 13-inch with M2 Chip. So, if the display size is important to you, this new MacBook is right up your street. This display, along with its six force-cancelling woofers, means you can get a cinema-like experience when watching your favourite films. Want to see all the details for yourself? Go here to view and order the new 15-inch MacBook Air.

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