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Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015 Core i5 5257U)
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Processor
2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor -
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display -
RAM
8GB 16GB -
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB -
Web Cam
720p FaceTime HD camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015 Core i5 5257U)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
8
8
Pros
- High-quality Retina display with excellent color accuracy and sharpness
- Solid-state drive (SSD) storage for quick boot and load times
- Good battery life for a high-performance laptop
- Comfortable and responsive keyboard and trackpad
- Multiple Thunderbolt 2 ports for connectivity and charging
Cons
- Expensive compared to some other laptops in its class
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
- No water resistance or dust protection
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports for newer peripherals
- Relatively heavy and bulky for a 13-inch laptop
Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) laptop Specs and Features
The MacBook Pro with Retina display was first released in 2012. It was a groundbreaking laptop with a high-resolution display. The Early 2015 model is the third generation of the MacBook Pro with a Retina display. It has a faster processor and improved graphics performance. The battery life is also better than the previous two generations.
The MacBook Pro with Retina display is still the best laptop for photo and video editing. It has a large, high-resolution display that is perfect for editing photos and videos. The processor is fast enough to handle demanding tasks like video rendering. The graphics performance is also suitable for gaming. The battery life is not as good as some other laptops, but it is still excellent.
What are the specifications of the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) laptop:
- Processor: 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz)
- Memory: 8GB/16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
- Storage: 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB SSD
- Display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch
- Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- I/O: MagSafe 2 power port, Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, Two USB 3 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Colours: Silver
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 10 March, 2015 |
| Status | Available |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
MagSafe 2 power port Two Thunderbolt 2 ports (up to 20 Gbps) Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps) HDMI port 3.5 mm headphone jack SDXC card slot Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter (sold separately) Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (sold separately) |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | Intel Core i5 (5257U) ("Broadwell") |
| Processor Speed | 2.7 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Dual Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 128 KB Level 2 Cache 512 KB Level 3 Cache 3 MB |
| Turbo frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Threads | 4 |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
8GB 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 1866MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 16 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity |
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB |
| Technology | PCIe |
| User Upgradable | No |
Display Info
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Retina display LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Size | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Resolution | 2560-by-1600 |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 227 pixels per inch |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Max. brightness | 300 nits brightness |
| Extras |
Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 300 nits brightness Standard color gamut (sRGB) 900:1 contrast ratio |
Case
| Height | 0.71 inch (1.8 cm) |
| Width | 12.35 inch (31.4 cm) |
| Depth | 8.62 inch (21.9 cm) |
| Weight | 3.48 pounds (1.58 kg) |
| Colors | Silver |
Graphics Card
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Intel Iris Graphics 6100 |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| GPU Memory | Up to 1.5 GB shared from the main memory |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1100 MHz |
Operating System
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | macOS |
Battery or Power Info
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 74.9-watt-hour |
| Placement | Non-removable |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone Support for audio line out (digital/analog) |
| Display Support |
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on up to two external displays, both at millions of colours. Thunderbolt digital video output Native Mini DisplayPort output DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output are supported using Mini DisplayPort adapters (sold separately) HDMI video output Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz |
Connectivity Info
| Bluetooth Features Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v4.0 |
| Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Fingerprint | No |
| Optical drive | No |
Input and Output
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
| HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. | Yes |
| 3.5mm Audio jack | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| SD card reader | Yes |
| Numpad | No |
| Backlight | Yes |
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