MacBook Pro 15” (2017) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the MacBook Pro 15” (2017) and MacBook Pro 15” (2019), including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, 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 15” (2019) features the 45W 9th Generation Intel Coffee Lake 6-core Intel Core i7-9750H up to 8-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with the boost speed up to 5.00 GHz.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2017) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2019): Specs Comparison
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Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Released | 2017 | 2019 |
Release Info | Announced on June 5th, 2018 | Announced on May 16th, 2019 |
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 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:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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Memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Size | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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 15” (2019) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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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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