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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018): Specs – Detailed Specifications
Here's what you need to know about the 2018 Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch specifications including display size, resolution, processor, RAM, storage, camera, battery, and more.
January 24, 2024 09:42 am

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018) Technical Specifications
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| Key Features |
| What's new |
- 6-core Intel Core i7 and Core i9 processors up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz
- Up to 32GB of DDR4 memory
- Powerful Radeon Pro discrete graphics with 4GB of video memory in every configuration
- Up to 4TB of SSD storage2
- True Tone display technology
- Apple T2 Chip
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
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| Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Released | 2018 |
| Release Info | Announced on July 13, 2018 |
| Pricing |
- $2,399 - Intel Core i7 | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- $2,799 - Intel Core i7 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
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| Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Size | 15.4 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
- 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 native resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
- Supported scaled resolutions:
- 1920 by 1200
- 1680 by 1050
- 1280 by 800
- 1024 by 640
- 500 nits brightness
- Wide color (P3)
- True Tone technology
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| Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Dimensions | 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) |
| Colors | 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
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| 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)
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| Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Processor | - 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H
6 cores, 12 threads, 2.20 → 4.10 GHz, 9MB SmartCache, 45W - 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8850H
6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.30 GHz, 9MB SmartCache, 45W - 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK
6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
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| Integrated Graphics | - 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H
Intel® UHD Graphics 630 24 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz - 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8850H
Intel® UHD Graphics 630 24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz - 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK
Intel® UHD Graphics 630 24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
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| Discrete Graphics |
- AMD Radeon Pro 555X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
- AMD Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR6 memory
- AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 with 4GB of HBM2 memory
- AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB of HBM2 memory
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| Memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
| Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
| Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Wi-Fi |
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Size | 83.6 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
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| Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
| Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
| Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
| Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Audio |
- Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
- Three microphones
- 3.5mm headphone jack
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| Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Sensors | |
| Security |
- Touch ID sensor
- Apple T2 Chip
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| In the box |
- 15‑inch MacBook Pro
- 87W USB‑C Power Adapter
- USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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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. |
| More | Video Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
- Up to two displays with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
- Up to four displays with 4096-by-2304 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)
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