MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2016 (No Touch Bar) - 13"
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The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) was released in May 2015. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2016). One version features two Thunderbolt ports and was released in October 2016, and the other features four Thunderbolt ports and was released in November 2016. The 2015 model is part of the 3rd generation of the MacBook Pro lineup, and the 2016 model is part of the 4th generation of the MacBook Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13"
MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2016 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Pricing
Specs Comparison
The key specs for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2016) include a 13.3” Retina display, options for an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Graphics, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage space, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 720p FaceTime HD webcam. Some of the highlights for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) include two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, HDMI, an SDXC memory card slot, a MagSafe 2 power port, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, stereo speakers, and dual microphones. The MacBook Pro 13” (2016) is available in two versions, one with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, and one with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. Some of the highlights for both of the MacBook Pro 13” (2016) models include WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, and three microphones.
Size
Measurements for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) are 0.71” (H) x 12.35” (W) x 8.62” (W), with a weight of 3.48 pounds, and a 13.3” display size. In comparison, the measurements for the MacBook Pro 13” (2016) are as follows: 0.59” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (W), with a weight of 3.02 pounds, and a 13.3” display size.
Camera
The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2016) feature a 720p FaceTime HD webcam.
Color Choices
MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13"
Available in 1 color:
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Silver
MacBook Pro 2016 (No Touch Bar) - 13"
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
Which color MacBook Pro 2016 (No Touch Bar) - 13" is the most popular?
MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2016 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Colors
The MacBook Pro 13” (2016) is available in Silver and Space Gray. The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) is available in Silver.
Storage Options
MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 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 (No Touch Bar) - 13"
Choose from 3 storage options:
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
Which storage MacBook Pro 2016 (No Touch Bar) - 13" is the most popular?
MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2016 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Storage
The storage options for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2016) include 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) is also available in a 128GB storage configuration.
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