MacBook Pro 15” (2017) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 15” (2017) and MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 15” (2017) features the 45W 7th Generation Intel Kaby Lake quad-core Intel Core i7-7700HQ up to quad-core Intel Core i7-7920HQ with the boost speed up to 4.10 GHz. While the MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) features the 15W 7th Generation Intel Kaby Lake dual-core Intel Core i5-7360U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-7660U 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 15.4″ MacBook Pro 15” (2017) and the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3): Specs Comparison
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Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Released | 2017 | 2017 |
Release Info | Announced on June 5th, 2018 | Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
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Apple 15in MacBook Pro, Retina, Touch Bar, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 Quad Core, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Space Gray, MPTT2LL/A (Renewed) By Apple
$751.29 |
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Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 Quad Core (15 inches Retina, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$744.99 |
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Apple MacBook Pro MLH42LL/A 15-inch Laptop with Touch Bar, 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 512GB, Retina Display, Space Gray (Discontinued by Manufacturer) (Renewed) By Apple
$639.99 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter By Apple
$29.00 |
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Apple USB-C to Magsafe 3 Cable (2 m) By Apple
$49.00 |
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2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$793.99 |
Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
Colors | Space GraySilver | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
| 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s). |
Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD | 128GB256GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | 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 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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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 SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
| Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Apple 15in MacBook Pro, Retina, Touch Bar, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 Quad Core, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Space Gray, MPTT2LL/A (Renewed) By Apple
$751.29 |
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Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 Quad Core (15 inches Retina, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$744.99 |
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Apple MacBook Pro MLH42LL/A 15-inch Laptop with Touch Bar, 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 512GB, Retina Display, Space Gray (Discontinued by Manufacturer) (Renewed) By Apple
$639.99 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter By Apple
$29.00 |
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Apple USB-C to Magsafe 3 Cable (2 m) By Apple
$49.00 |
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2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$793.99 |
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