2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. MacBook 12” 2015: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina and MacBook 12” 2015 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina Pros
Reasons that 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina is better than MacBook 12” 2015.
Intel Core i7-5557U inside 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has a 46% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) inside MacBook 12” 2015.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook 12” 2015. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2015.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook 12” 2015. It supports up to 1866MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2015.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2015.
MacBook 12” 2015 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2015 is better than 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.
MacBook 12” 2015 weighed 2.03 pounds, 42% lighter than the 3.48 pounds 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.
Weight | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Pound | 3.48 lbs. | 2.03 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.58 kg | 0.92 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By APPLE $349.00 $404.97 14% OFF | ||
2015 Apple MacBook Pro with intel I7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $335.98 | ||
Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina Display By Apple $72.00 $79.00 9% OFF | ||
MacBook 12” 2015 Price | ||
Apple Macbook Retina Display 12in Laptop (2015) - 256GB SSD, 8 GB Memory, Silver (Renewed) By Apple $269.92 | ||
Apple Macbook Retina Display 12 Inch Core M-5Y31 1.1GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $330.99 | ||
Apple MacBook 12in Laptop w/ Retina Display 1.2GHz Core M, (MJY42LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive, Space Gray (Space Gray)(Renewed) By Apple $274.33 $381.22 28% OFF |
Availability | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Released | 2015 | 2015 |
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Exterior | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Size Comparison | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 RetinaMacBook 12” 2015 | |
Dimensions | 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Silver | Silver Space Gray Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Internal Specs | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. |
Connectivity | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Size | 74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 39.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with OS X Yosemite |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes iBooks App Store Time Machine | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders |
Camera & Audio | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro with Retina display comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple‑authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. |
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Key Features | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | MacBook 12” 2015 |
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