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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

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Apple released the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) in May 2015 and it is part of the 3rd-generation of the MacBook Pro lineup. The MacBook Pro 13” (2017) was released in June 2017 and it is part of the 4th generation of the MacBook Pro lineup.

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" prices start at $200, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13" low price of $319.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) features include a 13.3” Retina display, options for an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Graphics 6100, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage space. Some of the other highlights for the 2015 model 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, dual microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 720p FaceTime HD webcam. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2017). One model features two microphones and two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. The other model features three microphones, four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. Shared features of the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) include a 13.3” Retina display, options for an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD storage. Some of the other highlights of the 2017 model include WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 720p FaceTime HD webcam.

Size

The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) measurements are as follows: 0.71” (H) x 12.35” (W) x 8.62” (W), with a weight of 3.48 pounds, and a 13.3” display size. To compare, the measurements for the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) 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” (2017) have a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" and MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) is available in Silver, and the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) is available in Silver and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13"

Choose from 4 storage options:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

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MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

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  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Storage

Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" and MacBook Pro 2017 (With Touch Bar) - 13" share four storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
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The storage options for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) are 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2017). A model with two Thunderbolt ports offers the following storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, and a model with four Thunderbolt ports offers the following storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

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