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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) is part of the 3rd generation MacBook Pro lineup and it was released in May 2015. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) is part of the 4th generation MacBook Pro lineup, and Apple released three versions. An Intel model with two Thunderbolt ports and an Intel model with four Thunderbolt ports were released in May 2020, and an Apple-silicon-powered model was released in November 2020.

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" prices start at $391, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" low price of $515.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) includes a 15.4” Retina display, an Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, Intel Iris Pro graphics, 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera. This model MacBook Pro also features a MagSafe 2 power port, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC memory card slot, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers, dual microphones, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Apple released three versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2020). There are some differences from model to model, but they all share features, including a 13.3” Retina display with True Tone technology, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a 720p FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos playback, a three-mic array with directional beamforming, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID, Differences in the three 2020 models include a model that is Intel-powered (Core i5 or i7) with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, and Intel Iris graphics, another model that is Intel-powered (Core i5 or i7) with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, up to 32GB of RAM, up to 4TB of storage, and Intel Iris graphics, and another model that is Apple silicon powered (Apple M1 chip) with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of storage.

Size

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) measurements are as follows: 0.71” (H) x 14.13” (W) x 9.73” (D), with a weight of 4.49 pounds, and a 15.4” display size. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) measurements are as follows: 0.61” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), with a weight of 3.1 pounds, and a 13.3” display size. The Apple silicon-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) has the same measurements, but weighs slightly less than the Intel-powered model, weighing in at 3.0 pounds.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Available in 1 color:

  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" share one color: Silver.
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) is available in Silver, and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) is available in Silver or Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15"

Choose from 3 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

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MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

Choose from 5 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 4TB

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" introduces two new storage options not found on the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15": 2TB and 4TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" share three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
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The MacBook Pro 15” (2015) is available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage. The storage configurations for the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) vary slightly by model. The Intel-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with four Thunderbolt ports is available with 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB of storage space. The Apple-silicon-powered model and the Intel-powered model with two Thunderbolt ports are available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage space.

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MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"

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MacBook Pro 2015 (Retina) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Reviews

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