MacBook Pro 15” (2018) vs. M2 MacBook Pro 13”: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and M2 MacBook Pro 13”, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 32GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 4GB HBM2 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a 15.4-inch screen size 15% larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has five versus three amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | Yes x2 |
Total | 5 | 3 |
M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
2022 vs. 2018
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 83% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-8950HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.0 pounds, 26% lighter than the 4.02 pounds MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 4.02 lbs. | 3.0 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.82 kg | 1.36 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Price | ||
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Mid 2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.9GHz Intel Core i9 (15 Inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $563.94 $609.95 8% OFF | ||
2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $497.00 | ||
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 $489.00 $547.39 11% 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 $845.00 $899.00 6% OFF | ||
Apple 2022 MacBook Air M2 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Midnight (Renewed Premium) By Apple $844.00 |
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2018 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on July 13, 2018 | Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 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 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | Starting at 3.0 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” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
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Fans Number | - | 1 |
Cooling Info | - | Active |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 83.6 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” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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” (2018) | 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” (2018) | M2 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. | One-year limited warranty. |
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” (2018) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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