MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) vs. M2 MacBook Pro 13”: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) and M2 MacBook Pro 13” specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) has a 15.4-inch screen size 15% larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
2022 vs. 2015
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 166% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4980HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
M2 MacBook Pro 13” supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015). It supports up to 24GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.0 pounds, 34% lighter than the 4.49 pounds MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 4.49 lbs. | 3.0 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.04 kg | 1.36 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) Price | ||
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2015 Apple MacBook Pro with intel I7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $335.69 | ||
Mid 2015 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-4870HQ (15 inches, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $394.00 $420.24 6% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 2.8GHz Retina (MGXG2LL/A), 16GB RAM, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple $349.00 $399.00 13% OFF | ||
M2 MacBook Pro 13” Price | ||
Apple 2022 MacBook Pro Laptop with M2 chip: 13-inch Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Touch Bar, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera. Works with iPhone and iPad; Space Gray By Apple $1,049.99 $1,299.00 19% OFF | ||
2022 Apple MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M2 chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $931.85 | ||
Apple 2022 MacBook Pro M2 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed Premium) By Apple $969.00 |
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2015 | 2022 |
Release Date |
| Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Dimensions | 14.13” x 9.73” x 0.71” (358.9 mm x 247.1 mm x 18 mm) | 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.49 lb (2.04 kg) | Starting at 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory |
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Discrete Graphics | AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory | - |
Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD |
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Fans Number | - | 1 |
Cooling Info | - | Active |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 99.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Security | - |
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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. | One-year limited warranty. |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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