Apple · MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
A 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro with faster Haswell processors, Intel Iris graphics and 8 GB memory as standard.
Model history · 4 models, 2012–2014
- 2012MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)Compare
- 2013MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)Compare
- 2013MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)Compare
- 2014MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
- Size
- 13.3″
- Display
- IPS LCD
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 or i7
- Memory
- 8 GB – 16 GB
- Weight
- 1.57 kg
- Battery
- 9 h
What reviewers say
Reviewers praised the sharp display, solid construction, responsive keyboard and trackpad, and lower UK prices. They considered the processor increase modest but welcomed 8 GB of memory as standard. Integrated graphics required lower game settings; Macworld also found the smallest flash drive slower than larger versions in sequential transfers.
From macworld.com and stuff.tv
Specifications
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- 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 Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.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 i5-4278U, Intel Core i5-4308U or Intel Core i7-4578U
- CPU cores
- 2
- CPU threads
- 4
- Graphics
- Intel Iris Graphics 5100
- Memory
- 8 GB or 16 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB to 1 TB
- CPU
- Dual-core Core i5-4278U at 2.6 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz, 3 MB shared L3 cache), Core i5-4308U at 2.8 GHz (up to 3.3 GHz, 3 MB), or Core i7-4578U at 3.0 GHz (up to 3.5 GHz, 4 MB). Exact identities documented by Primate Labs. Lower bases offer both faster processors; upper base offers the i7 upgrade.
- GPU
- Intel Iris Graphics 5100 integrated graphics, documented in Macworld's exact-model review
- Memory type
- 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory, configurable to 16 GB at purchase
- Storage type
- PCIe-based flash storage; 128 GB or 256 GB with the 2.6 GHz base and all three processor choices. The 512 GB base has the 2.8 GHz i5, configurable to the 3.0 GHz i7 and 1 TB storage. Configurations retain these explicitly published 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
| Processor | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-4278U | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4278U | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4278U | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4278U | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 8 GB | 512 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 16 GB | 512 GB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 8 GB | 512 GB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 16 GB | 512 GB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 8 GB | 1 TB |
| Intel Core i5-4308U | 16 GB | 1 TB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 8 GB | 1 TB |
| Intel Core i7-4578U | 16 GB | 1 TB |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Retina IPS display
- Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, HDMI and SDXC
- 8 GB memory as standard
Cons
- Memory cannot be upgraded after purchase
- Integrated graphics limit demanding games
- Entry configuration has 128 GB storage
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3″ | IPS LCD | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 4 GB – 16 GB | 1.57 kg | 9 h | Oct 2013 | |
| 13.3″ | IPS LCD | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 8 GB – 16 GB | 1.58 kg | 10 h | Mar 2015 | |
| 13.3″ | IPS LCD | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 8 GB | 1.62 kg | 7 h | Feb 2013 |
Previous model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013). Newer model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/111942
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2014/07/29Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display
- primatelabs.com/blog/2014/07/macbook-pro-performance-july-2014
- macworld.com/article/667265/retina-macbook-pro-review-13in-2-6ghz-2014.html
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