2018
UAE Price
AED 1,799
India Price
₹39,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 512GB / 24GB is Apple's 2018 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) display, the Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H chipset. At AED 1,799 in the UAE and ₹39,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The MacBook Pro 15 2018 excels with its Intel Core i9-8950HK and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2 VRAM, delivering sustained multi-core performance for 4K video rendering and 3D modeling, backed by 32GB soldered DDR4 RAM. Battery life reaches up to 10 hours under moderate use, thanks to its 83Wh cell. It’s built for professionals running heavy workloads like Final Cut Pro, Maya, or MATLAB without throttling. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged 100% CPU/GPU loads—fans scream and performance dips after 20 minutes of sustained rendering. The 512GB SSD is slow by today’s standards, and the four Thunderbolt ports lack USB-C PD charging flexibility. In UAE at AED 1799, it’s worth it because you’re paying for a rare, fully spec’d i9/Vega 20 machine at near-clearance pricing. In India at ₹39900, it’s overpriced—new M1 Airs outperform it in efficiency and battery, and local competitors offer better storage and support.
Consider instead
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| Battery | 83 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD Kamera |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) |
| Weight | 1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds) |
| Display | 15.60 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 218 PPI, APPA040, IPS, TrueTone, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2, Enduro |
| Memory | 32 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake HM370 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Butterfly, Keyboard Light: yes, 87 Watt USB-C power adapter, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 8349 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.14 Mojave |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3 (MacBook Pro 13 2019 Series) 512GB / 16GB
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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 1.8 GHz (2017) (MacBook Air Series) 256GB / 16GB
Common questions about the MacBook Pro 15 (2018).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited future software support. While still functional for basic tasks, newer alternatives offer better efficiency, performance, and longevity for the same price range.
The price in UAE is AED 1799. It is available through authorized resellers and second-hand markets, but not sold new by Apple.
The price in India is ₹39900. It is available through certified pre-owned retailers and online marketplaces, but no longer sold as new by Apple.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with basic performance in well-lit conditions. It lacks advanced features like HDR or low-light optimization, making video calls acceptable but not high-quality in dim environments.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage such as web browsing and document editing. Actual life varies significantly with screen brightness and workload intensity.
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