Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/4GB/256GB/Mac OS X) vs Apple Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/512GB/Mac OS X)

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Highlight: All Features Only Differences	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/4GB/256GB/Mac OS X)	Apple Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/512GB/Mac OS X)

This score is assigned based on the product's specifications without taking price into consideration.
	72VFM Score	76VFM Score
Display
Screen Size	13.3 inch	13.3 inch
Screen Resolution	1440 x 900 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Pixel Density	-	-
Display Type	-	-
Screen Details	LED-backlit Glossy Widescreen Display	LED-backlit Display with IPS Technology
Refresh Rate	-	-
Touchscreen	No	No
Webcam Resolution	-	-
2 in 1 Laptop (Convertible)	No	No
Webcam	Yes, 0.9	Yes, 0.9 MP
Video Recording	-	-
Secondary Camera	-	-
Dual Screen	-	-
Processor
Processor Brand	Intel	Intel
Chipset	-	-
Processor Name	-	-
Processor	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
Processor Model	5250U	5257U
Processor Clock Speed	1.6GHz	2.9GHz
Processor Details	Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz	Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
Cache	3MB shared L3 cache	3 MB shared L3 cache
Memory
RAM	4GB	8GB
RAM Expandable Upto	-	-
RAM Type	DDR3L	DDR3L
Memory Slots	-	1
RAM Frequency	1600MHz	1866MHz
Storage
Storage Type	SSD	SSD
HDD Capacity	-	-
SSD Capacity	256GB SSD	512GB SSD
Hard Drive RPM	-	-
Storage Interface	PCIe	PCIe
General Specs
Weight	1.35 kg	1.58 kg
Dimensions (mm)	12.8 x 8.94 x 2.96	12.35 x 8.62 x 0.70
Colour	Silver	Silver
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Warranty Type	International, Carry in	International, Carry in
Warranty Details	AppleCare 2 Year Extended Warranty at extra cost	AppleCare 2 Year Extended Warranty at extra cost
Sales Package	-	-
Lockport	-	-
Type	-	-
Style	-	-
Series	-	-
Ports and Slots
USB 2.0	No	No
USB 3.0	Yes, 2	Yes, 2
USB 3.1	-	No
HDMI	No	Yes, 1
VGA	No	No
Mini DisplayPort	Yes, 1	Yes, 2
RJ45 LAN (Ethernet)	No	No
Media Card Support	SDXC	SDXC
Optical Drive	No	No
USB Type C	No	No
Micro USB	No	No
Graphics
Graphics Processor	Intel HD Graphics 6000	Intel Iris Graphics 6100
Dedicated Graphics Memory	-	-
Graphics Memory Type	-	-
Audio
Input	Headphone + Microphone Combo Jack	Headphone + Microphone Combo Jack
Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Technologies	-	-
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0	Yes, v4.0
WiFi	Yes, IEEE 802.11ac	Yes, IEEE 802.11ac
SIM Card Slot	No	No
Power
Battery Capacity	54 WHr	74.9WHr
Adapter	45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management; MagSafe 2 power port	60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port
Removable Battery	No	No, Lithium Polymer Battery
Battery Life (Upto)	12 hours	10 hours
Battery Cell	-	-
Battery Type	-	-
Fast Charging	-	-
Input
Pointer Input	Trackpad	Trackpad
Keyboard	Backlit, QWERTY	Backlit, QWERTY
Fingerprint Scanner	No	No
Platform
Operating System	Mac OS X	Mac OS X
OS Version	Mac OS X El Capitan	Mac OS X El Capitan

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/4GB/256GB/Mac OS X) vs Apple Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/512GB/Mac OS X) Specs

Specs	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/4GB/256GB/Mac OS X)	Apple Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/512GB/Mac OS X)
Screen Size	13.3 inch	13.3 inch
Processor	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
RAM	4GB	8GB
HDD Capacity

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/4GB/256GB/Mac OS X) Pros & Cons

Pros

Thin and lightweight 13-inch computer at 1.3 kg
Incredibly long battery life of up to 12 hours
Sturdy, premium aluminum finish
Large, multi-gesture trackpad
Fast enough for everyday tasks thanks to the SSD

Cons

4GB of non-expandable RAM can cause slowdown with heavy apps
Aluminium prone to heating when using apps like Chrome or VLC
Due to SSD, storage is comparatively limited
Expensive warranty upgrades, repairs & accessories like chargers
Need to buy an adapter to connect to TV (HDMI) or projector (VGA)

Apple Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch 2015 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/512GB/Mac OS X) Pros & Cons

Pros

Premium and sturdy aluminum build, considerably light at 1.58kg
Beautiful 2560 x 1600 pixel Retina display, loud speakers
Fast performance thanks to chipset, SSD & 8GB of RAM. Long battery life
Large, gesture friendly, pressure sensitive Force Touch trackpad
Ample ports including HDMI, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt

Cons

No dedicated graphics for a machine with 'Pro' in its name
Expensive after sales service, warranty upgradation and accessories
Aluminum prone to heating upon heavy usage, scratches are more apparent
Dust collects easily under the exhaust right below the display, hard to clean
No legacy connectors like an RJ-45 LAN or an optical drive

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