MacBook Pro 13-inch (Early 2015) – Description
The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2015) is a retina-display MacBook that retains the classic MacBook Pro design with legacy ports, a reliable scissor-switch keyboard, and Intel’s 5th-generation Broadwell processors. It strikes an excellent balance of performance, usability, and durability — making it one of the most enduring models Apple released before the major redesign in 2016.
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🔹 Key Features
Display:
• 13.3-inch Retina display (LED-backlit, IPS)
• Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
• 227 PPI
• Brightness: 300 nits
• Wide color (sRGB)
• No True Tone or P3 (added in later models)Processor Options:
• 5th-gen Intel Core i5 (dual-core, 2.7GHz or 2.9GHz)
• Optional: Core i7 (dual-core, 3.1GHz)
• Turbo Boost available on all configsGraphics:
• Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 6100Memory & Storage:
• 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM (configurable to 16GB)
• SSD options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB⸻
🔹 Keyboard & Trackpad:
• Traditional scissor-switch keyboard (pre-butterfly era)
• Backlit keys
• Force Touch trackpad (first MacBook to feature it)⸻
🔹 Ports:
• 2 x Thunderbolt 2 (Mini DisplayPort-compatible)
• 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A)
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x SDXC card slot
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
• MagSafe 2 power connector✅ A favorite for users who prefer legacy ports without needing dongles.
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🔹 Audio & Camera:
• Stereo speakers
• Dual mics
• 720p FaceTime HD camera⸻
🔹 Battery & Power:
• 74.9-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours wireless web or iTunes movie playback
• 60W MagSafe 2 power adapter⸻
🔹 Operating System:
• Originally shipped with macOS Yosemite
• Upgradable to macOS Monterey (final supported version)⸻
✅ Why This Model Stands Out:
• Last 13” MacBook Pro with MagSafe 2 and legacy ports
• Last model with scissor-switch keyboard before the butterfly keyboard was introduced
• Solid performance and high reliability — still used today by many professionals
• Upgradeable SSD (non-soldered) – rare in modern MacBooks