MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

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The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) was released in May 2015 and it is part of the 3rd-generation of the MacBook Pro lineup. Apple released three versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2020), all of which are part of the 4th-generation of the MacBook Pro lineup. An Intel-powered model with two Thunderbolt ports and an Intel-powered model with four Thunderbolt ports were released in May 2020. An Apple-silicon-powered model was released in November 2020.

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" prices start at $139, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" low price of $392.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) feature a 13.3” Retina display. Key specs for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) include options for an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, up to 1TB of flash storage, up to 16GB of RAM, and Intel Iris Graphics 6100. Other highlights 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, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Shared specs for all three of the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) models include Bluetooth 5.0, a Touch Bar with Touch ID, a 720p FaceTime HD webcam, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos, a 3.5mm headphone jack. Key specs for the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with Intel processors include a Core i5 or Core i7 processor, Intel Iris graphics, and WiFi 802.11ac. The Intel-powered model with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports features up to 2TB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM, and the Intel-powered model with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports features up to 4TB of storage and up to 32GB of RAM. The key specs for the Apple-silicon-powered model include an Apple M1 chip, up to 2TB of SSD storage, up to 16GB of RAM, WiFi 802.11ax, and two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports.

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. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) measures 0.61” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (W) and has a 13.3” display size. The Intel-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) weighs 3.1 pounds, and the Apple-silicon-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) weighs 3.0 pounds.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" and MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Pro 13” (2015) is available in Silver, and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) 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 2020 - 13"

Choose from 5 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 4TB

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" introduces two new storage options not found on the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13": 2TB and 4TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13" and MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" share three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. However, the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" does not have options for 128GB, as seen on the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 13".
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Storage options for the MacBook Pro 13” (2015) include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The MacBook Pro 13” (2022) storage options vary slightly by model. The Intel model with two Thunderbolt ports and the Apple-silicon-powered model offer storage options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of SSD storage, and the Intel model with four Thunderbolt ports offers storage options of 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB of SSD storage.

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