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Compare Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X) vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/256GB SSD/Mac OS Sierra)

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Highlight: All Features Only Differences	Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X)	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/256GB SSD/Mac OS Sierra)

Rank
Spec Score	78 / 100	100 / 100
This score is assigned based on the product's specifications without taking price into consideration.
	70VFM Score	78VFM Score
Display
Screen Size	13.3 inch	13.3 inch
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Display Type	-	-
Screen Details	LED-backlit glossy widescreen display	LED-backlit Glossy Widescreen Display
Touchscreen	No	No
Webcam MP	-	-
2 in 1 Laptop (Convertible)	No	No
Webcam	Yes, 0.9 MP	Yes, 0.9 MP
Video Recording	-	-
Secondary Camera	-	-
Processor
Processor Brand	Intel	Intel
Chipset	-	-
Processor	Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen)	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
Processor Model	3210M	-
Processor Clock Speed	2.5GHz	1.8GHz
Processor Details	Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz	Turbo Boost Upto 2.9 GHz
Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Memory
RAM	4GB	8GB
RAM Expandable Upto	Upto 8GB	-
RAM Type	DDR3	DDR3
Memory Slots	2	1
RAM Frequency	1600MHz	1600MHz
Storage
Storage Type	HDD	SSD
Storage Capacity	500GB	256GB
Secondary Storage Capacity	-	-
Hard Drive RPM	5400 RPM	-
Storage Interface	SATA	PCIe
General Specs
Weight	2.06 kg	1.35 kg
Dimensions (mm)	12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95	32.5 x 22.7 x 0.3
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	-	-
Ports and Slots
USB 2.0	No	No
USB 3.0	Yes, 2	Yes, 2
USB 3.1	No	No
HDMI	No	No
VGA	No	No
Mini DisplayPort	Yes, 1	Yes, Thunderbolt 2
RJ45 LAN (Ethernet)	Yes, 1	No
Media Card Support	SDXC	-
Optical Drive	Yes, 8x SuperDrive	No
USB Type C	No	No
Micro USB	No	No
Graphics
Graphics Processor	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Intel HD Graphics 6000
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 802.11n	Yes, IEEE 802.11ac
SIM Card Slot	No	No
Power
Battery Capacity	63 WHr	54 WHr
Adapter	60 W	45 W
Removable Battery	No	No
Battery Life (Upto)	7 hours	12 hours
Battery Cell	-	-
Battery Type	-	-
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	macOS Sierra

Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X) vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/256GB SSD/Mac OS Sierra) Specs

Specs	Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X)	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/256GB SSD/Mac OS Sierra)
Screen Size	13.3 inch	13.3 inch
Processor	Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen)	Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage Capacity	500GB	256GB

Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X) Pros & Cons

The Good

Well built aluminum body
Large, multi-gesture trackpad
Decent 5 to 7 hour battery life
USB 3.0 ports, along with legacy connectivity like LAN, Firewire & a DVD Drive
RAM and storage user upgradable

The Bad

Can lag because of slow 5400rpm drive instead of SSD & measly 4GB RAM
Relatively heavier when compared to newer MacBooks
Hardware hasn't received any updates since 2012
Expensive after-sales service, warranty extension and accessories
Need to buy an adapter to connect to a TV (HDMI) or Projector (VGA)

This page helps you compare Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X) with Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/256GB SSD/Mac OS Sierra). When you see Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X) Vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/256GB SSD/Mac OS Sierra) comparison on Pricebaba, watch-out for the specifications of these phones and also the VFM score. With Pricebaba’s Value For Money Score, you can know how Apple MacBook Pro MD101 (i5 3rd Gen/4GB/500GB/Mac OS X) stands against Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (i5 5th Gen/8GB/256GB SSD/Mac OS Sierra) and which one you should buy. The prices for both these products were updated October 14, 2019.