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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) was released in May 2015, and the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) was released in July 2018. These release dates place the MacBook Pro 15” (2015) in the 3rd generation, and the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) in the 4th generation MacBook Pro lineup.

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" prices start at $257, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" low price of $478.

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. This model also features 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 15” (2018) specs include a 15.4” Retina display with True Tone technology, options for an Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, up to 4TB of storage, and four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.

Size

Measurements for the MacBook Pro 15” (2015) are 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 15” (2018) measurements are 0.61” (H) x 13.75” (W) x 9.48” (D), with a weight of 4.02 pounds, and a 15.4” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) both feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) are available in Silver. The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is also available in Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Choose from 3 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

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MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

Choose from 5 storage options:

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

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" introduces two new storage options not found on the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15": 2TB and 4TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" share three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) are available with options for 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage space. The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is also available in a 2TB or 4TB storage configuration.

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