MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13"

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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) is in the 3rd generation of the MacBook Pro lineup and it was released in May 2015. The MacBook Pro 13” (2017) is in the 4th generation of the MacBook Pro lineup and it was released in June 2017.

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

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MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13"

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Pricing

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" fetches a higher starting price at $358 compared to the MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13", which starts at $235.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) specs include a 15.4” Retina display, options for an Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, Intel Iris Pro graphics, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage, as compared to 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 storage on the MacBook Pro 13” (2017). The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) also features WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a 720p FaceTime HD camera, and a range of ports including two Thunderbolt 2, two USB 3, HDMI, an SDXC memory card slot, and a MagSafe 2 power port. The MacBook Pro 13” (2017) also features WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera. The MacBook Pro 13” (2017) specs also include a model with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, along with a model with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and a Touch Bar with Touch ID.

Size

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) measurements are as follows: 0.71” (H) x 14.13” (W) x 9.73” (D), with a weight of 4.49 pounds, and a 15.4” display size. To compare, the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) measurements are as follows: 0.59” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), with a weight of 3.02 pounds, and a 13.3” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) feature a 720p FaceTime HD webcam.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) is available in Silver, and the MacBook Pro 13” (2017) is available in Silver and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Choose from 3 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

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MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13"

Choose from 4 storage options:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" introduces one new storage option not found on the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15": 128GB. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2017 (No Touch Bar) - 13" share three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) is available with options for 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage space. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2017). A model with two Thunderbolt ports offers 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage, and a model with four Thunderbolt ports offers 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage space.

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