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2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina and 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) models. Our report includes intricate details such as the 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 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

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	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
M.2	Yes x1	Onboard

The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has more ports and slots count than the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It has eight versus three amount of ports and slots on the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Ports	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
full-size SD card slot	Yes	No
HDMI	Yes	No
headphone jack	Yes	Yes
power port	Yes	No
Thunderbolt 2	Yes x2	No
Thunderbolt 3	No	Yes x2
USB-A	Yes x2	No
Total	8	3

The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It has five versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Ports	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
headphone jack	Yes	Yes
full-size SD card slot	Yes	No
HDMI	Yes	No
power port	Yes	No
Thunderbolt 3	No	Yes
USB-A	Yes	No

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) is better than 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.

2016 vs. 2015

The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 14% lighter than the 3.48 pounds 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.

Weight	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Pound	3.48 lbs.	3.02 lbs.
Kilogram	1.58 kg	1.37 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina and 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i7-6660U

1,741

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina - Intel Core i7-5557U

1,663

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina - Intel Core i5-5287U

1,619

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i5-6360U

1,585

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina - Intel Core i5-5257U

1,542

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina

16 GB

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)

16 GB

Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina - LPDDR3

1,866 MHz

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - LPDDR3

1,866 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina Price
	Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple $369.99 $436.05 15% OFF	See at Amazon
	Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina Display By Apple $72.00 $79.00 9% OFF	See at Amazon
	2015 Apple MacBook Pro with intel I7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $338.30	See at Amazon
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Price
	2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $318.00	See at Amazon
	Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $326.00 $358.00 9% OFF	See at Amazon
	Apple Late 2016 MacBook Pro with 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $349.99	See at Amazon

Availability	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Released	2015	2016
Release Date	Announced on March 9th, 2015 Available on March 9th, 2015	Announced on October 27, 2016 Available on October 28, 2016
Pricing	$1,299 Intel Core i5 5257U \| 8GB RAM \| 128GB SSD $1,499 Intel Core i5 5257U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,799 Intel Core i5 5287U \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	$1,499 Intel Core i5 6360U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD
Applicable Models	-	2016 MacBook Pro 13 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Two Thunderbolt 3 pors 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Function Keys
Generations	2022 M2 MacBook Pro 13” 2020 M1 MacBook Pro 13” 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2022 M2 MacBook Pro 13” 2020 M1 MacBook Pro 13” 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina

Exterior	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Dimensions	12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm)	11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)
Weight	Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg)	Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)
Colors	Silver	Space Gray Silver
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures	Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Display	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Size	13.3 Inches	13.3 Inches
Info	Retina display 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 300 nits brightness Standard color gamut (sRGB) 900:1 contrast ratio	Retina display 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 500 nits brightness Wide color gamut (P3)

Ports	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Image Source: Apple Left (5) 1 x power port MagSafe 2 2 x Thunderbolt 2 DisplayPort, 20Gbps 1 x USB-A USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone Right (3) 1 x full-size SD card slot 1 x HDMI 1 x USB-A USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)	Image Source: Apple Left (2) Image Source: Apple 2 x Thunderbolt 3 40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport Right (1) Image Source: Apple 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone

Internal Specs	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Processor	5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5257U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.70 → 3.10 GHz, 3MB Cache, 28W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5287U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 3MB Cache, 28W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5557U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W	6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6360U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.00 → 3.10 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6660U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.40 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics	5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5257U Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5287U Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5557U Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz	6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6360U Intel® Iris® Graphics 540 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1000 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6660U Intel® Iris® Graphics 540 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD	256GB configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD

Connectivity	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology	Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Battery	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Size	74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply	60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.	61W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
OS	Shipped with OS X Yosemite	Shipped with macOS Sierra
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 Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player

Camera & Audio	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone Support for audio line out (digital/analog)	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Three microphones 3.5mm headphone jack

Misc	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Ambient light sensor
In the box	13‑inch MacBook Pro MagSafe 2 Power Adapter Power cord AC wall plug	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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.	Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
More	Video Support Intel Iris Graphics 6100 Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on up to two external displays, both at millions of colors. Thunderbolt digital video output Native Mini DisplayPort output DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output supported using Mini DisplayPort adapters (sold separately) HDMI video output Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz	Video Support Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Key Features	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
At Glance	Released in Early 2015 16:10 WQXGA 13.3” 1600p 60Hz Weight 3.48 lb 1.58 kg Up to Intel Core i7-5557U 2C/4T, 3.10 → 3.40 GHz Geekbench 5 795 Single Core Geekbench 5 1,663 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3	Released in Late 2016 16:10 WQXGA 13.3” 1600p 60Hz Weight 3.02 lb 1.37 kg Up to Intel Core i7-6660U 2C/4T, 2.40 → 3.40 GHz Geekbench 5 750 Single Core Geekbench 5 1,741 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® Iris® Graphics 540 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3