Called the "unibody" model because its case was machined from a single piece of aluminum, it had a thinner flush display, a redesigned trackpad whose entire surface consisted of a single clickable button, and a redesigned keyboard. The second-generation model debuted in October 2008 in 13- and 15-inch variants, with a 17-inch variant added in January 2009.
Later revisions added Intel Core 2 Duo processors and LED-backlit displays. The 15-inch model was introduced in January 2006 the 17-inch model in April. The first-generation MacBook Pro used the design of the PowerBook G4, but replaced the PowerPC G4 chips with Intel Core processors, added a webcam, and introduced the MagSafe power connector. All models from the current lineup use variants of the Apple-designed M1 system on a chip. It is the higher-end model of the MacBook family, sitting above the consumer-focused MacBook Air, and is currently sold with 13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch screens. MPG: a common sentiment regarding the keyboard.The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh notebook computers introduced in January 2006 by Apple Inc. So I bought a basic 2015 model - it's terrific. And I found that my 2012 model was not that much less powerful.
I did buy a 2016 MBP, but returned it shortly after purchase. Lloyd, first just a general comment thanking you (again) for your excellent investigative reports. MPG: the 2017 MacBook Pro is much more quiet than the 2015 model. What about your experience with the 2017 models? I'm sacrificing speed for silence, I already sold a 5K iMac as well.
I also own a 2015 13"MBP: less noisy (though fans kick in fast with VLC app), but Summer in Japan is quite hot and sooner or later the fans rotate faster.
#2015 MACBOOK PRO VS 2017 MOVIE#
I owned a 2015 15" MBP max specs but sold it because it was too noisy: I like a quiet environment, especially when watching a movie (VLC) or more importantly listen to music (real top hifi). Thank you for your exhaustive comparisons. OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock port layout Eric L writes:
#2015 MACBOOK PRO VS 2017 FULL#
Comparing to the cost of a bag full of adapters, its cost is less than it seems, and its functionality much more convenient. If going with the 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro, the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock has been a godsend in hooking up the 2017 MacBook Pro for desktop use (not for out and about, as it requires AC power). Thunderbolt 3 Dock for 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro But I think buyers are better off getting MacBook Pro with 1TB SSB from OWC. The 2014 MacBook Pro is little different from the 2015.ī&H Photo still has new 2015 MacBook Pro models for sale, I recommend 512GB SSD (1TB better but they may be out). It’s just better for my usage, and with the BatPower charger for my car (for 2016/2017 or for 2015/2014/2013), the charging issue of USB-C vs older models is a moot point.Ĭheck OWC used Macs for great deals on used Macs, for example used 2014/2015 MacBook Pro at OWC.
#2015 MACBOOK PRO VS 2017 FREE#
Put another way: if it were a free exchange (2), I’d keep my 2015 MacBook Pro. Strange performance hiccups with the 2017 model, but never with the 2015.The dongle hassle with the 2016/2017 MacBook Pro is as problematic as ever the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock is highly recommended (picture below).The touchbar remains a useless nuisance.Trackpad on the 2017 is so large as to be a nuisance.Keyboard on 2015 model vastly better for my typing, versus the chiclet keyboard on the 2017.Next to it is my trusty top-end 2015 MacBook Pro.Īs the tests show, the 2017 Apple MacBook has little to offer in terms of performance over the 2015 MacBook Pro.īut beyond performance, I prefer my 2015 MacBook Pro: The 2017 MacBook Pro top-end laptop sits here on my desk on loan from B&H Photo. Suggested accessories include the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, the 1TB Envoy Pro EX. MPG tested a fully-loaded 2017 MacBook Pro with 1TB SSD. MPG gets credit if you buy through those links.SEND FEEDBACK Related: 2015 MacBook Pro, 2017 MacBook Pro, diglloydTools, laptop, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Other World Computing, OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, SSD, Thunderbolt