2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Specs Comparison

Here is a comparison between the specifications of the 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina and 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

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. While the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) features the 28W 10th Generation Intel Ice Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-1038NG7 up to quad-core Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with the boost speed up to 4.10 GHz.

If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina and the 13.3″ 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Specs Comparison

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina image

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) image

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

Key Features
What's new
New Magic Keyboard
The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro now features the new Magic Keyboard, first introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and added to MacBook Air in March.
Double the Storage
The 2020 models now come with double the storage of the previous generation starting at 256GB up to 1TB. It can be also configured to even more storage up to 4TB SSD.
Better Performance
It now comes with the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake processors with Turbo Boost speed of up to 4.1GHz. The integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics also gain 80 percent than the previous generation.
More and Faster Memory
The new 2020 models come with 16GB of 3733 LPDDR4X memory and can be configured up to 32GB.
Availability2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Released20152020
Release Info
  • Announced on March 9th, 2015
  • Available on March 9th, 2015
  • Announced on May 4th, 2020
  • Available on May 4th, 2020
Pricing
  • $1,299
    Intel Core i5 5257U | 8GB RAM | 128GB SSD
  • $1,499
    Intel Core i5 5257U | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,799
    Intel Core i5 5287U | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1,799 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1,999 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD
Display2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 300 nits brightness
  • Standard color gamut (sRGB)
  • 900:1 contrast ratio
Retina display
  • 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
Exterior2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size Comparison
Dimensions12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm)
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)
WeightStarting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg)Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)
Colors
Silver
Space GraySilver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports
    Supports data transfers up to 20 Gbps.
  • 2 x USB 3.0 ports
    Supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps.
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • 1 x SDXC card reader
  • 1 x MagSafe 2 power port
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Internal Specs2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Processor
  • 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5257U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.70 → 3.10 GHz, 3MB Cache, 28W
  • 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5287U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 3MB Cache, 28W
  • 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5557U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  • 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5257U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  • 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5287U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  • 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5557U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
16GB
configurable to 32GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory
Storage
256GB512GB
configurable to 1TB SSD
512GB1TB
configurable to 2TB or 4TB SSD
Connectivity2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Battery2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.
61W USB‑C Power Adapter
Software2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
OSShipped with OS X YosemiteShipped with macOS Catalina
Built-in Apps
PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesiBooksApp StoreTime Machine
PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player
Camera & Audio2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Camera720p FaceTime HD camera720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone
    • Support for audio line out (digital/analog)
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for Dolby Atmos playback
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
Misc2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Touch ID sensor
Security
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Apple T2 Security Chip
In the box
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
  • Power cord
  • AC wall plug
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
WarrantyYour 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.Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
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Video Support
  • Intel Iris Graphics 6100
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on up to two external displays, both at millions of colors.
  • Thunderbolt digital video output
    • Native Mini DisplayPort output
    • DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output supported using Mini DisplayPort adapters (sold separately)
  • HDMI video output
    • Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz
    • Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz
    • Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz

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