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MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3) - Detailed Specs Comparison

Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) and MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

By Conor Banett

September 20, 2020 10:43 am

MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)

The MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) features the 28W 8th Generation Intel Coffee Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-8259U up to quad-core Intel Core i7-8559U with the boost speed up to 4.50 GHz. While the MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3) features the 28W 7th Generation Intel Kaby Lake dual-core Intel Core i5-7267U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-7567U with the boost speed up to 4.00 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” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) and the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3): Specs Comparison

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Key Features
What's new	Quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz and double the eDRAM Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics 655 with 128MB of eDRAM Up to 2TB of SSD storage2 True Tone display technology Apple T2 Chip Touch Bar and Touch ID	7th-gen Intel Kaby Lake processor

Availability	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
Released	2018	2017
Release Info	Announced on July 13th, 2018	Announced on June 5th, 2017
Pricing	$1,799 - Intel Core i5 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,999 - Intel Core i5 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	$1,799 Intel Core i5 7267U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,999 Intel Core i5 7267U \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD

Display	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
Size	13.3 Inches	13.3 Inches
Info	Retina display 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	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)

Exterior	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
Size Comparison
Dimensions	11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)	11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)
Weight	Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg)	Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)
Colors	Space GraySilver	Space GraySilver
Keyboard and Trackpad	Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys Touch Bar with integrated 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	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys Touch Bar with integrated 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	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)	4 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s).

Internal Specs	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
Processor	8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8259U 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8559U 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W	7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7267U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7287U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.30 → 3.70 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7567U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.50 → 4.00 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W
Integrated Graphics	8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8259U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655 48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8559U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655 48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1200 MHz	7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7267U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7287U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7567U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz
Memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	256GB512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD	256GB512GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD

Connectivity	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
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
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology	Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Battery	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
Size	58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 10 hours Apple TV app 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 Supply	61W USB‑C Power Adapter	61W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
OS	Shipped with macOS Mojave	Shipped with macOS Sierra
Built-in Apps	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player

Camera & Audio	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Three microphones 3.5mm headphone jack	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Three microphones 3.5mm headphone jack

Misc	MacBook Pro 13” (2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3)	MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3)
Sensors	Touch ID sensor
Security	Touch ID sensor Apple T2 Chip
In the box	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty	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.	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.
More	Video Support Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors Up to two displays with 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)	Video Support Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors Up to two displays with 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)