MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13"
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) was released in November 2016. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2017), both of which launched in June 2017. All three of these computers are part of the 4th-generation MacBook Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15"
MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Pricing
Specs Comparison
Features of the MacBook Pro 15” (2016) include a 15.4” Retina display, Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processors, up to 2TB of SSD storage, up to 16GB of RAM, four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. In comparison, the features of the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) include a 13.3” Retina display with True Tone technology, Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors, up to 1TB of SSD storage, and up to 16GB of RAM. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2017), which include a model with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, and a model with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. Common features for all three of these models include WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a 720p FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, three microphones, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Size
The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) measures 0.61” (H) x 13.75” (W) x 9.48” (D), weighs 4.02 pounds, and has a 15.4” display size. To compare, the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) measures 0.59” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), weighs 3.02 pounds, and has a 13.3” display size.
Camera
The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.
Color Choices
MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15"
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13"
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Colors
The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) are available in either Space Gray or Silver.
Storage Options
MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15"
Choose from 4 storage options:
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13"
Choose from 4 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Storage
Storage options for the MacBook Pro 15” (2016) include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB.The MacBook Pro 13” (2017) with two Thunderbolt ports has the following options for storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The MacBook Pro 13” (2017) with four Thunderbolt ports offers storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
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