MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2018): Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) and MacBook Pro 15” (2018) models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' 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 MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
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) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is better than MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
2018 vs. 2015
Intel Core i9-8950HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a 44% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-4980HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015). It supports up to 2400MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) weighed 4.02 pounds, 11% lighter than the 4.49 pounds MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015).
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Pound | 4.49 lbs. | 4.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.04 kg | 1.82 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) Price | ||
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Mid 2015 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-4870HQ (15 inches, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $395.00 $420.24 6% OFF | ||
2015 Apple MacBook Pro with intel I7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $342.30 | ||
Apple MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 2.8GHz Retina (MGXG2LL/A), 16GB RAM, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple $399.00 | ||
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Price | ||
Apple 15in MacBook Pro, Retina, Touch Bar, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 Quad Core, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Space Gray, MPTT2LL/A (Renewed) By Apple $449.95 $547.39 18% OFF | ||
2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $509.00 | ||
Mid 2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.9GHz Intel Core i9 (15 Inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $580.00 $609.95 5% OFF |
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Released | 2015 | 2018 |
Release Date |
| Announced on July 13, 2018 |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Dimensions | 14.13” x 9.73” x 0.71” (358.9 mm x 247.1 mm x 18 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.49 lb (2.04 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Size | 99.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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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. | 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
| Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | MacBook Pro 15” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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