MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2015) – Description
 
The MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2015) is a high-performance laptop aimed at professionals who need power and versatility. It was the last 15-inch MacBook Pro with traditional ports and keyboard design before Apple transitioned to the slimmer, USB-C-only Touch Bar models in 2016.
 
Key Features:
    •    Display:
    •    15.4-inch Retina display (IPS)
    •    Resolution: 2880 x 1800 pixels
    •    Wide viewing angles, vivid color, and excellent sharpness
    •    Performance:
    •    Intel Core i7 (quad-core) processors:
    •    2.2GHz, 2.5GHz, or 2.8GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz)
    •    16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L RAM (soldered)
    •    Storage options: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB PCIe-based SSD
    •    Graphics:
    •    Integrated: Intel Iris Pro Graphics
    •    Discrete: AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB GDDR5 (on higher-end 2.5GHz/2.8GHz models)
    •    Design & Build:
    •    Solid aluminum unibody in Silver
    •    Classic backlit scissor-switch keyboard
    •    Large glass Force Touch trackpad (introduced in this model)
    •    No Touch Bar or Touch ID
    •    Ports:
    •    2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports
    •    2 x USB 3.0 ports
    •    1 x HDMI port
    •    SDXC card slot
    •    MagSafe 2 power port
    •    3.5mm headphone jack
    •    Battery & Power:
    •    99.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
    •    Up to 9 hours wireless web or iTunes movie playback
    •    85W MagSafe 2 power adapter
    •    Audio & Camera:
    •    Stereo speakers with dynamic range
    •    Dual microphones
    •    720p FaceTime HD camera
    •    Connectivity:
    •    Wi-Fi 802.11ac
    •    Bluetooth 4.0
    •    Operating System:
    •    Originally shipped with OS X Yosemite
    •    Upgradable to macOS Monterey (final supported version)
⸻
Why It’s Still Loved:
    •    Full-size ports (no dongles needed)
    •    Great keyboard and trackpad
    •    Durable design
    •    Solid GPU performance for its time
    •    No Touch Bar (which many pros still prefer)