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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) vs Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)

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AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017July 2018
Display
Screen size15.4″15.4″
Resolution2880 × 18002880 × 1800
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
Brightness500 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display typeRetina display; LED-backlit IPS; millions of coloursRetina display; LED-backlit IPS; millions of colours
Pixel density220 ppi220 ppi
Colour rangeWide colour (P3)Wide colour (P3)
Display featuresScaled resolutions of 1920 × 1200, 1680 × 1050, 1280 × 800 or 1024 × 640True Tone; scaled resolutions of 1920 × 1200, 1680 × 1050, 1280 × 800 or 1024 × 640
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core i7-7700HQ, Intel Core i7-7820HQ or Intel Core i7-7920HQIntel Core i7-8750H, Intel Core i7-8850H or Intel Core i9-8950HK
CPU cores46
CPU threads812
GraphicsAMD Radeon Pro 555 or AMD Radeon Pro 560AMD Radeon Pro 555X, AMD Radeon Pro 560X, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 or AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20
Memory16 GB16 GB or 32 GB
Storage256 GB to 2 TB256 GB to 4 TB
CPUQuad-core Intel Core i7 at 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.8 GHz and 6 MB L3 cache, or at 2.9 GHz with up to 3.9 GHz and 8 MB L3 cache; both configurable to 3.1 GHz with up to 4.1 GHz and 8 MB L3 cache. Notebookcheck confirms the base i7-7700HQ; Les Numériques confirms i7-7820HQ; AppleInsider.ru identifies the optional i7-7920HQ, cross-checked against Intel's specifications.Six-core Intel Core i7 at 2.2 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.1 GHz and 9 MB L3 cache, or Core i7 at 2.6 GHz with up to 4.3 GHz and 9 MB L3 cache; both configurable to Core i9 at 2.9 GHz with up to 4.8 GHz and 12 MB L3 cache. Exact i7-8750H, i7-8850H and i9-8950HK identifiers confirmed by MacGeneration.
GPUIntel HD Graphics 630 with automatic switching to discrete Radeon graphics. The 2.8 GHz base has Radeon Pro 555 with 2 GB GDDR5, configurable to 560 with 4 GB GDDR5; the 2.9 GHz base has Radeon Pro 560 with 4 GB GDDR5.Intel UHD Graphics 630 with automatic switching to discrete Radeon Pro graphics. The 2.2 GHz base has Radeon Pro 555X with 4 GB GDDR5, configurable to 560X with 4 GB GDDR5. The 2.6 GHz base has 560X, configurable to Vega 16 or Vega 20 with 4 GB HBM2; Vega options became available on 14 November 2018.
Memory type16 GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory16 GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 onboard memory, configurable to 32 GB
Storage typePCIe-based onboard SSD; 256 GB base with 2.8 GHz processor configurable to 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB; 512 GB base with 2.9 GHz processor configurable to 1 TB or 2 TB. The optional 3.1 GHz processor retains its base configuration's graphics and storage choices.PCIe-based onboard SSD; 256 GB base with 2.2 GHz processor configurable to 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB or 4 TB; 512 GB base with 2.6 GHz processor configurable to 1 TB, 2 TB or 4 TB. Core i9 upgrades retain the storage and graphics options of their base configuration.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery capacity76 Wh83.6 Wh
Weight1.83 kg1.83 kg
Thickness15.5 mm15.5 mm
Width × depth349.3 × 240.7 mm349.3 × 240.7 mm
Battery life detailLithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours wireless web or iTunes movie playback and 30 days standby. Apple's May 2017 tests used the 2.8 GHz Core i7, 16 GB memory and 256 GB SSD. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.Lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours wireless web or iTunes movie playback and 30 days standby. Apple's June 2018 tests used the 2.6 GHz Core i7, 16 GB memory and 512 GB SSD. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Charger87 W USB-C Power Adapter87 W USB-C Power Adapter
MaterialsAluminium enclosureAluminium enclosure
ColoursSilver; Space GreySilver; Space Grey
Connections
Ports4 × Thunderbolt 3, headphone jack4 × Thunderbolt 3, headphone jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.25.0
Webcam720p FaceTime HD720p FaceTime HD
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Port detailFour Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports support charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt up to 40 Gb/s and USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s; 3.5 mm headphone jack. VGA, HDMI and Thunderbolt 2 output require separate adaptors.Four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports support charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt up to 40 Gb/s and USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s; 3.5 mm headphone jack. VGA, HDMI, DVI and Thunderbolt 2 output require separate adaptors.
External displaysBuilt-in screen plus two 5120 × 2880 displays at 60 Hz with over a billion colours, four 4096 × 2304 displays at 60 Hz with millions of colours, or four 3840 × 2160 displays at 60 Hz with over a billion coloursBuilt-in screen plus two 5120 × 2880 displays at 60 Hz with over a billion colours, or four 4096 × 2304 displays at 60 Hz with over a billion colours
KeyboardFull-size backlit keyboard with 64 US or 65 ISO keys, four arrow keys, Touch Bar and ambient light sensorFull-size backlit keyboard with 64 US or 65 ISO keys, four arrow keys, Touch Bar and ambient light sensor; third-generation keyboard designed for quieter typing
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with pressure sensing, Force clicks and Multi-Touch gesturesForce Touch trackpad with pressure sensing, Force clicks and Multi-Touch gestures
SpeakersStereo speakers with high dynamic rangeStereo speakers with high dynamic range
MicrophonesThree microphonesThree microphones
BiometricsTouch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the Touch BarTouch ID fingerprint sensor; Apple T2 Security Chip supports secure boot and encrypted storage
In the box15-inch MacBook Pro; 87 W USB-C Power Adapter; 2 m USB-C Charge Cable15-inch MacBook Pro; 87 W USB-C Power Adapter; 2 m USB-C Charge Cable

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