MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

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Apple released a single version of the 15” MacBook Pro in 2018, and three versions of the 13” MacBook Pro in 2020. The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) was released in July 2018 and is part of the fourth-generation lineup. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) released included an Intel model with four Thunderbolt ports in October 2020, an Intel model with two Thunderbolt ports in November 2020, and an Apple silicon model in November 2020. All three of the 2020 models are also part of the fourth-generation MacBook Pro lineup.

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MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" prices start at $315, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" low price of $392.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) features a 15.4-inch Retina display, Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, up to 32GB of memory, up to 4TB of SSD storage, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. Some of the other key features include WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, three microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) specs vary slightly from model to model, but they each feature a 13.3-inch Retina display, a Touch Bar with Touch ID, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, support for Dolby Atmos playback, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Intel model with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports features up to 2TB of storage, up to 16GB of RAM, WiFi 802.11ac, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645. The Intel model with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports features up to 4TB of storage, up to 32GB of RAM, WiFi 802.11ac, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics. The Apple silicon model features an Apple M1 chip, up to 16GB of memory, up to 2TB of SSD storage, WiFi 802.11ax, and two Thunderbolt 3 (USB 4) ports.

Size

Measurements for the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) are as follows: 0.61” (H) x 13.75” (W) x 9.48” (D) with a weight of 4.02 pounds. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) measures 0.61” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D). The 2020 Intel-powered models weigh 3.1 pounds, and the 2020 Apple silicon-powered model weighs 3.0 pounds.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" share one color: Silver. However, the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" does away with Gray, previously seen on the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13".
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) are available in the same two color options: Silver and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

Choose from 5 storage options:

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

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MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

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

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MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Storage

Both the MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" share five storage options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB.
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Storage options for the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. The storage options for the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) vary slightly from model to model. The 2020 Intel-powered model with two Thunderbolt ports and the Apple silicon model offer options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. The 2020 Intel-powered model with four Thunderbolt ports offers options of 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB.

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