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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)

Apple · MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)

Released October 2013

A 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro with Haswell processors, Intel Iris graphics and PCIe flash storage.

Model history · 3 models, 2012–2013
  1. 2012MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)Compare
  2. 2013MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)Compare
  3. 2013MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
Size
13.3″
Display
IPS LCD
Processor
Intel Core i5 or i7
Memory
4 GB – 16 GB
Weight
1.57 kg
Battery
9 h

What reviewers say

Reviewers praised the sharp display, responsive input devices, improved battery endurance and faster integrated graphics. They found the PCIe storage and smaller, lighter case useful improvements. Macworld warned that the entry configuration's memory and storage could be restrictive, while Laptop Mag found Iris graphics insufficient for demanding games at native resolution.

From macworld.com and laptopmag.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
13.3″
Resolution
2560 × 1600
Panel
IPS LCD
Touchscreen
No
Display type
Retina LED-backlit IPS display, millions of colours; native 2560 × 1600, with scaled modes of 1680 × 1050, 1440 × 900 and 1024 × 640. Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.
Pixel density
227 ppi

Performance

Processor
Intel Core i5-4258U, Intel Core i5-4288U or Intel Core i7-4558U
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
Graphics
Intel Iris Graphics 5100
Memory
4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB
Storage
128 GB to 1 TB
CPU
Dual-core Intel Core i5-4258U at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz and 3 MB shared L3 cache; Core i5-4288U at 2.6 GHz with up to 3.1 GHz and 3 MB cache; Core i7-4558U at 2.8 GHz with up to 3.3 GHz and 4 MB cache. Exact identities documented by EveryMac and cross-checked against Intel.
GPU
Intel Iris Graphics 5100 integrated graphics
Memory type
1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory; 4 GB with the 128 GB base, configurable to 8 GB or 16 GB. The 256 GB and 512 GB bases have 8 GB, configurable to 16 GB.
Storage type
PCIe-based flash storage; 128 GB or 256 GB with the 2.4 GHz base, which can upgrade to the 2.6 GHz i5 or 2.8 GHz i7. The 512 GB base has the 2.6 GHz i5, configurable to the 2.8 GHz i7 and 1 TB storage. Configurations retain these explicitly documented base and upgrade combinations.

Battery and size

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 9 hours
Battery capacity
71.8 Wh
Weight
1.57 kg
Thickness
18 mm
Width × depth
314 × 219 mm
Battery life detail
Built-in 71.8 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 9 hours wireless web, 9 hours iTunes movie playback or 30 days standby under Apple's test conditions. Reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Charger
60 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management
Materials
Aluminium enclosure
Colours
Silver

Connections

Ports
2 × USB-A, 2 × Thunderbolt 2, MagSafe 2, headphone jack, SD card slot, HDMI
Wi-Fi
802.11ac (draft specification); compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0
Webcam
720p FaceTime HD
Operating system
macOS
Port detail
Two USB 3 ports up to 5 Gb/s, two Thunderbolt 2 ports up to 20 Gb/s with native Mini DisplayPort output, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 2 and headphone jack; support for digital/analogue audio line output and Apple iPhone headset remote and microphone. Ethernet and FireWire require separate Thunderbolt adapters.
External displays
Built-in screen plus up to two external displays at 2560 × 1600, with millions of colours; HDMI supports 1080p at up to 60 Hz, 3840 × 2160 at 30 Hz or 4096 × 2160 at 24 Hz. DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI adapters sold separately.
Keyboard
Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and ambient light sensor
Trackpad
Multi-Touch trackpad with inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap and drag
Speakers
Stereo speakers
Microphones
Dual microphones
In the box
MacBook Pro with Retina display, MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, AC wall plug and power cord; OS X Mavericks, iLife apps and qualifying free iWork apps

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorage
Intel Core i5-4258U4 GB128 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U4 GB128 GB
Intel Core i7-4558U4 GB128 GB
Intel Core i5-4258U8 GB128 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U8 GB128 GB
Intel Core i7-4558U8 GB128 GB
Intel Core i5-4258U16 GB128 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U16 GB128 GB
Intel Core i7-4558U16 GB128 GB
Intel Core i5-4258U8 GB256 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U8 GB256 GB
Intel Core i7-4558U8 GB256 GB
Intel Core i5-4258U16 GB256 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U16 GB256 GB
Intel Core i7-4558U16 GB256 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U8 GB512 GB
Intel Core i7-4558U8 GB512 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U16 GB512 GB
Intel Core i7-4558U16 GB512 GB
Intel Core i5-4288U8 GB1 TB
Intel Core i7-4558U8 GB1 TB
Intel Core i5-4288U16 GB1 TB
Intel Core i7-4558U16 GB1 TB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Retina IPS display
  • Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, HDMI and SDXC
  • Backlit keyboard and glass Multi-Touch trackpad

Cons

  • Memory cannot be upgraded after purchase
  • Base configuration has 4 GB memory and 128 GB storage
  • No built-in Ethernet or optical drive

Closest rivals

Model
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
13.3″IPS LCDIntel Core i5 or i78 GB – 16 GB1.57 kg9 hJul 2014
AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
13.3″IPS LCDIntel Core i5 or i78 GB – 16 GB1.58 kg10 hMar 2015
AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
13.3″IPS LCDIntel Core i5 or i78 GB1.62 kg7 hFeb 2013

Previous model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013). Newer model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014).

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/111946
  2. apple.com/uk/newsroom/2013/10/23MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-Updated-with-La…
  3. everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i5-2.4-13-late-20…
  4. everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i5-2.6-13-late-20…
  5. intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/75990/intel-core-i54258u-processor-3m-…
  6. intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/75991/intel-core-i54288u-processor-3m-…
  7. intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/75992/intel-core-i74558u-processor-4m-…

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