Apple · MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
A 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro with quad-core Haswell processors, two graphics families and PCIe flash storage.
Model history · 4 models, 2012–2014
- 2012MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)Compare
- 2013MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)Compare
- 2013MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)Compare
- 2014MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
- Size
- 15.4″
- Display
- IPS LCD
- Processor
- Intel Core i7
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Weight
- 2.02 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
What reviewers say
Reviewers praised the sharp Retina display, strong quad-core performance, fast flash storage and responsive input devices. Battery endurance remained useful for a working day, but the update delivered only modest performance gains over Late 2013. The Iris Pro-only configuration was less suited to demanding games, and memory could not be upgraded after purchase.
From macworld.com and laptopmag.com
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 15.4″
- Resolution
- 2880 × 1800
- Panel
- IPS LCD
- Touchscreen
- No
- Display type
- Retina LED-backlit IPS display, millions of colours; native 2880 × 1800, with scaled modes of 1920 × 1200, 1680 × 1050, 1280 × 800 and 1024 × 640. Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.
- Pixel density
- 220 ppi
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-4770HQ, Intel Core i7-4870HQ or Intel Core i7-4980HQ
- CPU cores
- 4
- CPU threads
- 8
- Graphics
- Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 or NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2 GB GDDR5)
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB to 1 TB
- CPU
- Quad-core Intel Core i7-4770HQ at 2.2 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz), i7-4870HQ at 2.5 GHz (up to 3.7 GHz), or i7-4980HQ at 2.8 GHz (up to 4.0 GHz); all with 6 MB shared L3 cache. Exact identities documented by Primate Labs. Lower base offers either faster processor; higher base offers the 2.8 GHz upgrade.
- GPU
- Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 on all configurations; the higher base adds NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2 GB GDDR5 and automatic graphics switching. Upgrading the lower base processor does not add the NVIDIA GPU, as distinguished in Macworld's exact-model review.
- Memory type
- 16 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory
- Storage type
- PCIe-based flash storage; Iris Pro-only base has 256 GB, configurable to 512 GB or 1 TB, with any of its three processor choices. NVIDIA-equipped base has 512 GB, configurable to 1 TB, with the 2.5 GHz or 2.8 GHz processor.
Battery and size
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 8 hours
- Battery capacity
- 95 Wh
- Weight
- 2.02 kg
- Thickness
- 18 mm
- Width × depth
- 358.9 × 247.1 mm
- Battery life detail
- Built-in 95 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 8 hours wireless web, 8 hours iTunes movie playback or 30 days standby under Apple's test conditions. Reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- Charger
- 85 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 | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-4770HQ | 16 GB | 256 GB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4770HQ | 16 GB | 512 GB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4770HQ | 16 GB | 1 TB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4870HQ | 16 GB | 256 GB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4870HQ | 16 GB | 512 GB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4870HQ | 16 GB | 1 TB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4980HQ | 16 GB | 256 GB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4980HQ | 16 GB | 512 GB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4980HQ | 16 GB | 1 TB | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i7-4870HQ | 16 GB | 512 GB | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4870HQ | 16 GB | 1 TB | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4980HQ | 16 GB | 512 GB | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4980HQ | 16 GB | 1 TB | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2 GB GDDR5) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Retina IPS display
- Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, HDMI and SDXC
- Backlit keyboard and Multi-Touch trackpad
Cons
- Memory cannot be upgraded after purchase
- Base configuration has no discrete graphics
- No built-in Ethernet or optical drive
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.4″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 2 GB – 4 GB | – | – | Feb 2008 | |
| 15.4″ | – | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 3 GB | – | 5 h | Oct 2006 | |
| 15.4″ | IPS LCD | Intel Core i7 | 8 GB – 16 GB | 2.02 kg | 7 h | Feb 2013 |
Previous model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013). Newer model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/111935
- 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/223894/macbook-pro-mid-2014-review-minor-update-offers-sli…
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