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MacBook Pro 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

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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 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,399

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6820HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.6 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5) vs the 13-inch’s i5-5257U (2c/4t, up to 3.1 GHz) and Intel Iris 6100. The 13-inch model suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing, offering 10+ hours of battery life and weighing 1.58 kg for portability. The 15-inch model is better for video editing and light gaming, thanks to 16GB RAM, dual-channel GDDR5 VRAM, and faster Thunderbolt 3 ports for external displays. In UAE at AED 1399 vs AED 1649, the 15-inch wins because it delivers 40% more GPU power for the same storage and lower price. In India at ₹33900 vs ₹39900, the 15-inch wins on value because its 4-core CPU and dedicated GPU justify the ₹6000 savings over the older 13-inch.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 13 (2015)
MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)
Processor
Intel Core i5-5257U 2c/4t 2 x 2.7 - 3.1 GHz, Broadwell
Intel Core i7-6820HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.7 - 3.6 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics
Intel Iris Graphics 6100, Core: 1050 MHz, dual-channel memory, 10.18.14.4156
AMD Radeon Pro 455 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 855 MHz, RAM: 1270 MHz, GDDR5
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): 16 x 349 x 241 ( = 0.63 x 13.74 x 9.49 in)
RAM
8 GB , LPDDR3-1866, dual-channel, soldered
16 GB , 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM soldered
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
75 Wh Lithium-Polymer, non-removable (glued)
76 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
4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: Headset, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Broadcom BCM15700A2 802.11ac (ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Weight
1.58 kg ( = 55.73 oz / 3.48 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
OS
Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 13 (2015)MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)Difference
UAEAED 1,649AED 1,399MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016) saves AED 250
India₹ 39,900₹ 33,900MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016) saves ₹ 6,000

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