MacBook Pro 13-inch (2017) – Description
The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2017) came in two main configurations:
• With Touch Bar and Touch ID (higher-end)
• Without Touch Bar (entry-level, also called the “Function Key” model)These options gave users flexibility based on budget and feature preference.
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🔹 Key Features (Shared by Both Models)
Display:
• 13.3-inch Retina display (LED-backlit, IPS)
• Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
• 500 nits brightness
• P3 wide color gamutBuild & Design:
• Aluminum unibody enclosure
• Color options: Silver, Space Gray
• Large Force Touch trackpad
• Backlit keyboard (2nd-gen butterfly mechanism)Memory & Storage:
• 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM (configurable to 16GB)
• SSD options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (2TB on Touch Bar models)⸻
🔹 Function Key Model (No Touch Bar)
• Processor:
• 7th-gen Intel Core i5 (dual-core, 2.3GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz)
• Optional: Core i7 (dual-core, 2.5GHz, Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz)
• Ports:
• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
• Graphics:
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
• No Touch Bar or Touch ID⸻
🔹 Touch Bar Model
• Processor:
• 7th-gen Intel Core i5 (dual-core, 3.1GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz)
• Optional: Core i7 (dual-core, 3.5GHz, Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz)
• Ports:
• 4 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
• Graphics:
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
• Touch Bar with Touch ID⸻
🔹 Battery & Power:
• 54.5Wh battery (Function Key)
• 49.2Wh battery (Touch Bar)
• Up to 10 hours wireless web / video playback
• 61W USB-C power adapter⸻
🔹 Operating System:
• Shipped with macOS Sierra or High Sierra
• Upgradable to macOS Ventura (final supported version)⸻
✅ Why You Might Choose This Model:
• Last MacBook Pro generation with Intel dual-core processors before the switch to quad-core in 2018
• Function Key version is lightweight and simpler (for those who dislike the Touch Bar)
• Supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C peripherals
• Good for basic productivity, coding, web development, and light creative work