MacBook Pro 15” (2016) vs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and M1 MacBook Pro 13” models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2016) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2016) is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro 460 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” (2016) has a 15.4-inch screen size 15% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
MacBook Pro 15” (2016) has more ports and slots count than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It has five versus three amount of ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | Yes x2 |
Total | 5 | 3 |
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2016).
2020 vs. 2016
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 123% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-6920HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” (2016).
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 23% lighter than the 4.02 pounds MacBook Pro 15” (2016).
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 4.02 lbs. | 3.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.82 kg | 1.41 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Pro 15” (2016) Price | ||
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2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.7GHz quad-core with Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(QWERTZ English) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $399.00 $419.95 5% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina Core i7 2.6GHz MLH32LL/A with Touch Bar, 16GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple $465.08 | ||
Apple 2016 MacBook Pro with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 (15 inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $424.95 | ||
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Price | ||
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $680.00 | ||
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $686.00 $719.28 5% OFF | ||
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $876.11 $975.23 10% OFF |
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2016 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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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 SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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