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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

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The Apple MacBook Pro 13” (2015) is part of the 3rd generation of the MacBook Pro lineup, and it was released in May 2015. Apple released the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) in July 2018, 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 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" prices start at $200, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" low price of $334.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) share many specs, such as a 13.3” Retina display, options for an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of flash storage, WiFi 802.11ac, a 720p FaceTime HD webcam, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Other key specs for the 2015 model include two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, HDMI, an SDXC memory card slot, a MagSafe 2 power port, Bluetooth 4.0, Intel Iris Graphics 6100, stereo speakers, and dual microphones. Other key specs for the 2018 model include a Touch Bar with Touch ID, four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, Bluetooth 5.0, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, and three microphones. The display on the 2018 model also supports True Tone technology.

Size

Measurements for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) 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. The MacBook Pro 13” (2018) measures 0.59” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (W), weighs 3.02 pounds and has a 13.3” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) feature a 720p FaceTime HD webcam.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2015 (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 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" and MacBook Pro 2018 (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” (2018) is available in Silver and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13"

Choose from 4 storage options:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

Which MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" storage should I buy?

MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13"

Choose from 4 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

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MacBook Pro 2015 (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 2015 (Retina) - 13": 2TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (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 2015 (Retina) - 13".
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The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) is available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of flash storage. Storage options for the MacBook Pro 13” (2018) include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of SSD storage.

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