MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) and MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) 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 MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 with a clock speed of 3.20 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) and the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020): Specs Comparison
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What's new | Better PerformanceWith the new Apple M1 Chip paired with the MacBook Pro's active cooling system, it's 2.8 times faster than the previous generation. The 8-core GPU is up to 5 times faster allowing smooth graphics performance.Better Battery LifeIt's a MacBook Pro with the longest battery life ever made, with up to 20-hours of watching movies and 17 hours of web browsing.Better FaceTime HD cameraWith the latest Apple Image Single Processor (ISP) in the M1 chip, image quality is better in noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto white balance.More
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Availability | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
Released | 2015 | 2020 |
Release Info |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$375.00 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$399.00 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$1,249.99 |
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,149.00 |
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$900.39 |
Display | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
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Dimensions | 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg) | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports |
| Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
Size | 74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesiBooksApp StoreTime Machine | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) |
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Warranty | 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. | 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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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$375.00 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$399.00 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$1,249.99 |
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,149.00 |
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$900.39 |

MacBook Pro 13” (M1, 2020): Key Features
Better real-world application performance
When compared to the previous generation, the new M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro can:
- Build code in Xcode up to 2.8x faster.
- Render a complex 3D title in Final Cut Pro up to 5.9x faster.
- Fluidly design intricate game scenes in Unity Editor up to 3.5x faster.
- Perform ML tasks in Create ML up to 11x faster.
- Separate out beats, instrumentals, and vocal tracks from a recording in real-time in djay Pro AI, thanks to the amazing performance of the Neural Engine.
- Playback full-quality, 8K ProRes video in DaVinci Resolve without dropping a single frame.
- Compile four times as much code on a single charge, thanks to the game-changing performance per watt of the M1 chip.
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