Apple released their new MacBook Pro line at their press event on October 27. How does it stack up to the last model?
The new generation of MacBook Pro will be even thinner and lighter than the previous generation, at 17% thinner than the last MacBook Pro. The 13-inch version weighs only 3lbs, almost half a pound less than the previous version.
The new model will still come in 13- and 15-inch versions.
There’s a new Force Touch trackpad with a lot more space, a new keyboard with the same “butterfly” mechanism as in the most recent MacBook, and a replacement for the outdated function keys with Touch Bar.
See the specs compared below:
2016 MacBook Pro
OS: MacOS (Sierra)
Size: 13-inch verison: 0.59″ x 11.97″ x 8.36″ 15-inch version: 0.61″ x 13.75″ x 9.48″
Weight: 13-inch: 3.02lbs, 15-inch: 4.02lbs
Storage: Up to 2TB SSD
Resolution: 2560 x 600 native resolution
Display: 13- or 15-inch Retina display (The display of the new MacBook Pro is 67% brighter, has 67% higher contrast and has 25% more colors)
Chipset: 6th Gen quad-core Intel i5 or i7
RAM: 8GB or 16GB
Graphics: Intel Iris graphics or AMD Polaris Radeon Pro
Battery: Up to 10 hours
Ports: Four Thunderbolt 3 ports (any can be used for charging, Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort, VGA or HDMI)
Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi networking, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible, Bluetooth 4.0
Other Features: Advanced thermal architecture, all-new speaker design, Touch Bar
Colors: Silver and Space Grey
Cost: The 13-inch will start at $1,799 and the 15-inch will start at $2,399.
There’s a Third MacBook Pro?
The 13″ MacBook Pro is 13% smaller and thinner than the MacBook Air. They both weigh 3lbs t.co/PFxJAVJmYn #AppleEvent
Apple surprised the world with a third MacBook Pro to rival the MacBook Air. Specs are below. The main difference, other than some key specs, is that the Touch Bar will NOT be seen in this version.
OS: MacOS (Sierra)
Size: 0.59″ x 11.97″ x 8.36″
Weight: 3.02lbs
Storage: 256GB SSD
Resolution: 2560 x 600 native resolution
Display: 13-inch Retina display
Chipset: 6th Gen dual-core Intel i5
RAM: 8GB
Graphics: Intel Iris graphics
Battery: Up to 10 hours
Ports: Two Thunderbolt 3 ports (any can be used for charging, Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort, VGA or HDMI)
Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi networking, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible, Bluetooth 4.0
Other Features: Advanced thermal architecture, all-new speaker design
Colors: Silver and Space Gray
Cost: Starts at $1,499
2015 MacBook Pro 15-inch
How does the old 15-inch MacBook Pro stack up to the new MacBook Pro line? (Getty)
OS: MacOS (Sierra)
Size: 0.71″ x 14.13″ x 9.73″
Weight: 4.49 pounds
Storage: 256GB or 512GB flash storage, configurable to 1TB flash storage.
Resolution: 2880 x 1800 pixels
Display: 15.4-inch LED backlit Retina display
Chipset: Intel Core i7 processor, configurable up to 2.8GHz
RAM: 16GB of DDR3L memory
Graphics: Intel Iris Pro Graphics, some models include AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
Battery: Up to 10 hours of web browsing, up to 12 hours of movie playback, up to 30 days of standby time
Ports: MagSafe 2 power port, Two Thunderbolt 2 video outputs, two USB 3 outputs, 3.5 mm headphone jack, SD card slot, HDMI output
Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi networking, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible, Bluetooth 4.0
Other Features: dual microphones, stereo speakers, 720p FaceTime HD camera
Cost: Starting at $1,999, higher-end model $2,499
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The New MacBook Pro: How Does it Compare to the Last Model?