MacBook Pro 15” (2018) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2017): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and MacBook Pro 15” (2017) specs 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 MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Intel Core i9-8950HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a 40% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7920HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2017). It supports up to 2400MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook Pro 15” (2017) over MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
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2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $481.30 $529.00 9% OFF | ||
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 $479.00 $547.39 12% OFF | ||
Apple 15.4in MacBook Pro Laptop (Retina, Touch Bar, 2.2GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (MR932LL/A) (2018 Model) (Renewed) By Apple $507.99 | ||
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Price | ||
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (15.4 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $418.69 $459.95 9% OFF | ||
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $437.00 $500.85 13% OFF | ||
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $495.95 |
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Released | 2018 | 2017 |
Release Date | Announced on July 13, 2018 | Announced on June 5th, 2018 |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Size | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | 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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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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” (2018) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 15” , a 15.4-inch machine, in mid-2018. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i9-8950HK with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2.
On the other hand, we have the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in mid-2017. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-7920HQ with a boost clock speed up to 4.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB GDDR5.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and MacBook Pro 15” (2017) have the same 15.4-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 4.02 lbs. Moreover, measured at 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61”, the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) share the same chassis as the MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
There are only three Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack available on MacBook Pro 15” (2018). With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the MacBook Pro 15” (2017) including only four Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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