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Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13"
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Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13"
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Why is Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13" better than Microsoft Surface Pro 6?
- Has a backlit keyboard?
- Has an HDMI output?
- 8.13% bigger screen size?
13.3"vs12.3" - Has sleep-and-charge USB ports?
- Has a VGA connector?
- Has a MagSafe power adapter?
Why is Microsoft Surface Pro 6 better than Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13"?
- 8GB more RAM memory?
16GBvs8GB - 21.84% higher resolution?
2736 x 1824 pxvs2560 x 1600 px - Has a touch screen?
- 1.5 hours longer battery life?
13.5 hoursvs12 hours - 796 g lighter?
784 gvs1.58kg - 17.62% higher pixel density?
267 ppivs227 ppi - 31.03% faster CPU speed?
4 x 1.9 GHzvs2 x 2.9 GHz - 9.5 mm thinner?
8.5 mmvs18 mm
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Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13"
Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 ...Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
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Design
The type of laptop.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
By using power-efficient components that don't produce large amounts of heat, it's possible to create a device with no cooling fans. This results in a much quieter (or even silent) operation.
The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
Display
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
The type of technology used in the display.
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
brightness (typical)
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A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
refresh rate
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The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
contrast ratio
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Contrast ratio is the visual distance between the lightest and the darkest colors that may be reproduced on the display. A high contrast ratio is desired, resulting in richer dark colors and more distinctive color gradation.
This helps to reduce the reflection from your device.
Performance
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
Flash-based storage devices such as SSDs have no mechanical components. Due to this, they are typically faster, run silently, and are more shock resistant than traditional HDDs.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
VRAM
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VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
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2712 (Intel Core i7-8650U)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13")
927 (Intel Core i7-8650U)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
PassMark result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13")
6271 (Intel Core i7-8650U)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13")
2131 (Intel Core i7-8650U)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13")
1299 (Intel Core i7-8650U)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
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365 (Intel Core i7-8650U)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Connectivity
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
USB 4 20Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports speeds of up to 20Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 4 40Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports very high speeds of up to 40Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
Thunderbolt 3 ports
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 3. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 16Gbps. This guarantees that it can support one external 4K display.
Thunderbolt 4 ports
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 4. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 32Gbps. This guarantees that it can support two external 4K displays (or one external 8K display).
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.
Battery
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time
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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Sleep-and-charge USB ports can charge electronic devices when the laptop is in sleep mode, hibernate mode, or even switched off.
The MagSafe power adapter uses a power connector that is attached magnetically. When pulled or tugged, the connector will come out of the socket safely.
Batteries with more watt-hours are larger and tend to last longer.
Features
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
A stylus is a pen-like accessory that allows you to interact with the touchscreen with greater precision, and is particularly useful for drawing and writing.
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
3D facial recognition systems, like Apple's Face ID, provide secure biometric authentication for unlocking devices and authorizing mobile payments.
video recording (main camera)
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1080 x 30 fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Miscellaneous
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
clock multiplier
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19 (Intel Core i7-8650U)
The clock multiplier controls the speed of the CPU.
Devices that use cellular technology can connect to mobile networks. Cellular networks have much wider signal coverage than Wi-Fi.
Dark mode (sometimes known as night mode) changes the background user interface (UI) elements to a darker color scheme, with lighter colored text and icons on top.
If an app has sharing capabilities and the developers have indicated it, the app will automatically appear in your list of sharing options. Some OS’s limit direct sharing options to a select few apps, which means you have to open apps separately in order to upload the files you want to share.
more languages supported
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13")
111 (Windows 10 Pro)
The number of languages in which the operating system is available. Operating systems with a broader range of supported languages provide an intuitive interface for users around the world.
A child lock enables adults to prevent or restrict children’s use of the device.
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Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 13"
Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 ...Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed)
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Альбина
1 year ago
10 / 10
Review for MacBook Pro 13 2015
Альбина
1 year ago
10 / 10
I have been using it for a long time and it has never let me down. It always worked like clockwork and pleased me with its responsiveness and quick response.
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