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2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

2017 vs. 2016

Intel Core i7-7567U inside 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 18% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-6567U inside 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score

2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-7567U

2,084

2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-7287U

1,944

2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-7267U

1,928

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-6567U

1,761

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6287U

1,742

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6267U

1,641

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) over 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size

2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

16 GB

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

16 GB

Both laptops supports the same 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed

2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3

2,133 MHz

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3

2,133 MHz

Prices

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

2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
	2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $529.00 $559.00 5% OFF	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 $349.00 7% OFF	See at Amazon
	2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $421.00	See at Amazon
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 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
	2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $680.00	See at Amazon
	2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.9GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $335.09	See at Amazon

Availability	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Released	2017	2016
Release Date	Announced on June 5th, 2017	Announced on October 27, 2016 Available on November 15, 2016
Pricing	$1,799 Intel Core i5 7267U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,999 Intel Core i5 7267U \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	$1,799 Intel Core i5 6267U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,999 Intel Core i5 6267U \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD
Applicable Models	2017 MacBook Pro 13 2017 MacBook Pro 13 with Four Thunderbolt 3 pors 2017 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch Bar 2017 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch ID	2016 MacBook Pro 13 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Four Thunderbolt 3 pors 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch Bar 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch ID
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	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Dimensions	11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)	11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)
Weight	Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)	Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)
Colors	Space Gray Silver	Space Gray Silver
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor 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	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor 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	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
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 640 500 nits brightness Wide color (P3)	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	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Image Source: Apple Left (2) Image Source: Apple 2 x Thunderbolt 3 40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport Right (3) Image Source: Apple 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone 2 x Thunderbolt 3 40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport	Image Source: Apple Left (2) Image Source: Apple 2 x Thunderbolt 3 40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport Right (3) Image Source: Apple 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone 2 x Thunderbolt 3 40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport

Internal Specs	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Processor	7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7267U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7287U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.30 → 3.70 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7567U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.50 → 4.00 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W	6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics	7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7267U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7287U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7567U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz	6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
Memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	256GB 512GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD	256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD

Connectivity	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
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	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size	49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 10 hours Apple TV app 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	61W USB‑C Power Adapter	61W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
OS	Shipped with macOS Sierra	Shipped with macOS Sierra
Built-in Apps	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	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	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Three microphones 3.5mm headphone jack	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Three microphones 3.5mm headphone jack

Misc	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Sensors	-	Ambient light sensor
In the box	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty	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.	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 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 millions of colors Up to two displays with 3840-by-2160 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)	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	2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
At Glance	Released in Mid 2017 16:10 WQXGA 13.3” 1600p 60Hz Weight 3.02 lb 1.37 kg Up to Intel Core i7-7567U 2C/4T, 3.50 → 4.00 GHz Geekbench 5 901 Single Core Geekbench 5 2,084 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3	Released in Late 2016 16:10 WQXGA 13.3” 1600p 60Hz Weight 3.02 lb 1.37 kg Up to Intel Core i7-6567U 2C/4T, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz Geekbench 5 753 Single Core Geekbench 5 1,761 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3