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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 16"

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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) was released in May 2015, and it is part of the 3rd generation MacBook Pro lineup. The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) was released in November 2019 and it is part of 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 2019 - 16" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" prices start at $257, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" low price of $598.

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. Other features of this model include a MagSafe 2 power port, a 720p FaceTime HD webcam, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC memory card slot, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers, dual microphones, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. To compare, the MacBook Pro 16” (2019) features include a 16” Retina display with True Tone technology, options for an Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 8TB of SSD storage space. Other features of this model include four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a 720p FaceTime HD camera, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. This model also features a high-fidelity six-speaker system with force-canceling woofers, wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Size

Measurements for the MacBook Pro 15” (2015) 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. In comparison, the MacBook Pro 16” (2019) measurements are 0.64” (H) x 14.09” (W) x 9.68” (D), with a weight of 4.3 pounds and features a 16” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 16” (2019) feature a 720p FaceTime HD webcam.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2019 - 16"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 16” (2019) are available in Silver. The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) is also available in Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Choose from 3 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

Which MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" storage should I buy?

MacBook Pro 2019 - 16"

Choose from 5 storage options:

  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 4TB
  • 8TB

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" introduces three new storage options not found on the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15": 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" share two storage options: 512GB and 1TB. However, the MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" does not have options for 256GB, as seen on the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15".
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) is available with options for 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage. The storage options for the MacBook Pro 16” (2019) are 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB.

Reviews

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

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MacBook Pro 2019 - 16"

38 reviews 4.9 stars

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" Reviews

Users rate the MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" at 4.9 of 5.0 stars. Reviews for MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" are not currently available.

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