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MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

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Apple released the MacBook Pro 13” (2014) in July 2014, and released the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) four years later, in July 2018. The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) launched with OS X Mavericks and is part of the 3rd-generation of the MacBook Pro lineup. The MacBook Pro 13” (2018) launched with macOS Mojave and is part of the 4th-generation of the MacBook Pro lineup.

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MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" prices start at $206, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" low price of $334.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) have some specs in common, but overall, the 2018 model is more advanced. For example, they both feature a 13.3” Retina display, but the display on the 2018 model is more advanced with a 500 nits max brightness, wide color (P3), and support for True Tone technology. Key specs for the MacBook Pro 13” (2014) include options for an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, up to 1TB of flash storage, up to 16GB of RAM, Intel Iris Graphics, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, HDMI, an SDXC memory card slot, a MagSafe 2 power port. The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) also features WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, stereo speakers, dual microphones, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. To compare, the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) specs include an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, up to 2TB of storage, up to 16GB of RAM, four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, three microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID.

Size

The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) measures 0.71” (H) x 12.35” (W) x 8.62” (W), weighs 3.46 pounds, and has a 13.3” display size. In comparison, the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) measures 0.59” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), weighs 3.02 pounds, and features a 13.3” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" and MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) is available in one color: Silver. The MacBook Pro 13” (2018) is available in two colors: Silver and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13"

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  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

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MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

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  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

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MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" introduces one new storage option not found on the MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13": 2TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13" and MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" share three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. However, the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" does not have options for 128GB, as seen on the MacBook Pro 2014 (Retina) - 13".
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The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) are available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage. The MacBook Pro 13” (2014) is also available in a 128GB storage configuration, and the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) is also available in a 2TB storage configuration.

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