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MacBook Pro 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 1,649

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The 15-inch model wins with its i7-4870HQ (4c/8t) and Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the 13-inch’s i5-5257U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris 6100 in multi-threaded tasks and GPU-heavy workloads. The 13-inch model suits travelers needing portability and 10+ hours of battery life on light tasks like browsing and document editing, thanks to its lower-power CPU and 75Wh battery. The 15-inch model is best for video editors or developers running VMs or rendering software, benefiting from 16GB RAM, 4 cores, and dedicated GPU memory for smoother multitasking and export speeds. In UAE at AED 1299 vs AED 1649, the 15-inch wins because it delivers 2x the GPU power and 2x the RAM for AED 350 less; in India at ₹29900 vs ₹39900, the 15-inch wins on value because it offers 16GB RAM and a discrete GPU for ₹10000 less despite larger size.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 13 (2015)
MacBook Pro 15 (2015)
Processor
Intel Core i5-5257U 2c/4t 2 x 2.7 - 3.1 GHz, Broadwell
Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.5 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics
Intel Iris Graphics 6100, Core: 1050 MHz, dual-channel memory, 10.18.14.4156
AMD Radeon R9 M370X - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 800 MHz, RAM: 4500 MHz, GDDR5, 14.502.1020.0, Enduro (nur OS X)
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 314 x 219 ( = 0.71 x 12.36 x 8.62 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 358.9 x 247.1 ( = 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in)
RAM
8 GB , LPDDR3-1866, dual-channel, soldered
16 GB , Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600, soldered
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
75 Wh Lithium-Polymer, non-removable (glued)
100 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Ports
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset jack, Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: brightness sensor
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset port (3.5 mm stereo jack), Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Weight
1.58 kg ( = 55.73 oz / 3.48 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
2.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.5 pounds), Power Supply: 320 g ( = 11.29 oz / 0.71 pounds)
OS
Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 13 (2015)MacBook Pro 15 (2015)Difference
UAEAED 1,649AED 1,299MacBook Pro 15 (2015) saves AED 350
India₹ 39,900₹ 29,900MacBook Pro 15 (2015) saves ₹ 10,000

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