MacBook 12” 2015 vs. 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the MacBook 12” 2015 and 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
The MacBook 12” 2015 features the 6W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core M-5Y31 (1.1 GHz) up to dual-core Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) with the boost speed up to 2.90 GHz. While the 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina features the 28W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core i5-5257U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-5557U with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz.
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MacBook 12” 2015 vs. 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina: Specs Comparison
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it MacBook 12” 2015 | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina | |
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Released | 2015 | 2015 |
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Display | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg) |
Colors | SilverSpace GrayGold | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Ports | One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Memory | 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Size | 39.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with OS X Yosemite |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesiBooksApp StoreTime Machine |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2015 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and Service Your MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. | Your MacBook Pro with Retina display comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple‑authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. |
More | Video Support
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