MacBook Pro (Intel-based)

{{Short description|Line of notebook computers}} {{Distinguish|Mac Pro|MacBook}} {{For|the larger range of MacBook Pro family from 2006 to the present|MacBook Pro}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox computing device | name = MacBook Pro (Intel-based) | logo = [[File:MacBook Pro.svg|frameless|class=skin-invert]] | image = Late 2016 MacBook Pro.jpg | image_size = 250px | caption = MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) | developer = [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] | family = [[MacBook]] | type = [[Laptop|Notebook]] | release_date = {{Plainlist| * {{Start date|2006|02|14}} (Aluminum) * {{Start date|2008|10|18}} (Unibody) * {{Start date|2012|06|11}} (Retina) * {{Start date|2016|10|27}} (Touch Bar) }} | discontinued = {{Start date|2020|11|10}} (13-inch with two ports) {{Start date|2021|10|18}} (13-inch with four ports, 16-inch) | os = [[macOS]] | cpu = [[Intel Core]] [[Core Duo|Duo]], [[Core 2 Duo|2 Duo]], [[Core i5|i5]], [[Core i7|i7]], [[Core i9|i9]] | predecessor = [[PowerBook G4]] | successor = [[MacBook Pro (Apple silicon)]] | related = {{Flatlist| * [[MacBook (Retina)|MacBook]] * [[MacBook Air]] * [[iMac]] }} | website = {{URL|https://apple.com/macbook-pro}} | manufacturer = [[Foxconn]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owen |first=Malcolm |date=January 15, 2018 |title=Apple apparently shifting more MacBook orders to Foxconn with no plans for a major update in 2018 |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/01/15/apple-apparently-shifting-more-macbook-orders-to-foxconn-with-no-plans-for-a-major-update-in-2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224180739/https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/01/15/apple-apparently-shifting-more-macbook-orders-to-foxconn-with-no-plans-for-a-major-update-in-2018 |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=AppleInsider}}</ref> [[Pegatron]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hardwick |first=Tim |date=May 29, 2018 |title=Pegatron Tipped to Manufacture Upcoming 'ARM-Based MacBook' |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/29/pegatron-to-make-arm-based-apple-macbook |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224180737/https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/29/pegatron-to-make-arm-based-apple-macbook |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=MacRumors}}</ref> }}

The [[Intel]]-based '''MacBook Pro''' is a discontinued line of [[Macintosh]] [[Laptop|notebook]] computers sold by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] from 2006 to 2021. It was the higher-end model of the [[MacBook]] family, sitting above the low-end plastic [[MacBook (2006-2012)|MacBook]] and the ultra-portable [[MacBook Air]], and was sold with 13-inch to 17-inch screens.

The MacBook Pro line launched in 2006 as an Intel-based replacement for the [[PowerBook]] line. The first MacBook Pro used an aluminum chassis similar to the [[PowerBook G4]], but replaced the [[PowerPC G4]] chips with [[Intel Core]] [[central processing unit|processors]], added a [[webcam]], and introduced the [[MagSafe (Mac)|MagSafe]] power connector. The unibody model debuted in October 2008, so-called because its case was machined from a single piece of aluminum. It had a thinner, flush display, a redesigned trackpad whose entire surface consisted of a single clickable button, and a redesigned keyboard.

The retina MacBook Pro was released in 2012: it is thinner, made [[solid-state drive]] (SSD) standard, added [[HDMI]], and included a high-resolution [[Retina display]]. It eliminated [[Ethernet]] and [[FireWire]] ports and the optical drive. The Touch Bar MacBook Pro - so-called because of its Touch Bar strip with a [[Touch ID]] sensor - released in October 2016, adopted [[USB-C]] for all data ports and power and included a shallower "butterfly"-mechanism keyboard. A November 2019 revision to the Touch Bar MacBook Pro<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sandoval |first=Alex |date=September 4, 2020 |title=Apple MacBook Pro 13 Review: Apple Delivers a Consistently Excellent Ultraportable Laptop |url=https://www.emchat.net/emchat/2020/9/4/apple-macbook-pro-13-review-apple-delivers-a-consistently-excellent-laptop |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220348/https://www.emchat.net/emchat/2020/9/4/apple-macbook-pro-13-review-apple-delivers-a-consistently-excellent-laptop |archive-date=June 2, 2021 |access-date=December 20, 2020 |website=E-Money Chat |language=en-US}}</ref> introduced the Magic Keyboard, which used a scissor-switch mechanism.

The Intel-based MacBook Pros were succeeded by [[MacBook Pro (Apple silicon)|Apple silicon MacBook Pros]] beginning in 2020 as part of the [[Mac transition to Apple silicon]]. On November 10, 2020, Apple discontinued the two-port 13-inch model following the release of a new model based on the [[Apple M1]]. The 16-inch and four-port 13-inch models were discontinued on October 18, 2021, following the release of 14-inch and 16-inch models based on the [[Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max|M1 Pro and M1 Max]].

== Aluminum (2006–2008) == {{Multiple image | image1 = MacBook Pro.png | alt1 = The MacBook Pro 15" in 2006 | image2 = MacBook Pro 17.jpg | alt2 = First-generation 17-inch MacBook Pro | footer = The 15-inch and 17-inch Aluminum MacBook Pros }} The original 15-inch MacBook Pro was announced on January 10, 2006, by [[Steve Jobs]] at the [[Macworld Conference & Expo#2006|Macworld Conference & Expo]].<ref name="mbprelease">{{Cite press release |title=Apple Introduces MacBook Pro |date=January 10, 2006 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2006/01/10Apple-Introduces-MacBook-Pro |access-date=April 11, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108140023/https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/jan/10macbookpro.html |archive-date=January 8, 2010 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The 17-inch model was unveiled on April 24, 2006.<ref name="mbp17release">{{Cite press release |title=Apple Introduces 17-inch MacBook Pro |date=April 24, 2006 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2006/04/24Apple-Introduces-17-inch-MacBook-Pro |access-date=April 11, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328153158/https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/apr/24macbookpro.html |archive-date=March 28, 2010 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The first design was largely a carryover from the PowerBook G4, but uses [[Intel Core]] [[CPU]]s instead of [[PowerPC G4]] chips.<ref name="early2006macworld">{{Cite web |last=Snell |first=Jason |date=February 25, 2006 |title=MacBook Pro/1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/49555/2006/02/mbpromain.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100403220351/http://www.macworld.com/article/49555/2006/02/mbpromain.html |archive-date=April 3, 2010 |access-date=April 18, 2010 |website=[[MacWorld]]}}</ref> The 15-inch MacBook Pro weighs the same as the 15-inch aluminum PowerBook G4, but is {{Convert|0.1|in|cm}} deeper, {{Convert|0.4|in|cm}} wider, and {{Convert|0.1|in|cm}} thinner.<ref name="ars early 2006">{{Cite web |last=Cheng |first=Jacqui |date=March 1, 2006 |title=MacBook Pro |url=https://arstechnica.com/hardware/reviews/2006/03/macbookpro.ars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100405082121/http://arstechnica.com/hardware/reviews/2006/03/macbookpro.ars |archive-date=April 5, 2010 |access-date=April 22, 2010 |publisher=[[Ars Technica]]}}</ref> Other changes from the PowerBook include a built-in [[iSight]] [[webcam]] and the inclusion of [[MagSafe (Mac)|MagSafe]], a magnetic power connector designed to detach easily when yanked. These features were later brought over to the [[MacBook]]. The optical drive was shrunk to fit into the slimmer MacBook Pro; it runs slower than the optical drive in the PowerBook G4 and cannot write to [[dual-layer DVD]]s.<ref name="early2006macworld"/><ref name="2006notebookreview">{{Cite web |last=Jackman |first=Tom |date=April 17, 2006 |title=Apple MacBook Pro Review (pics, specs) |url=https://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2890 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100316014600/http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2890 |archive-date=March 16, 2010 |access-date=April 19, 2010 |website=NotebookReview |publisher=TechTarget}}</ref>

Both the original 15- and 17-inch model MacBook Pro computers come with [[ExpressCard/34]] slots, which replace the [[PC Card]] slots found in the [[PowerBook G4]]. Initial aluminum 15-inch models retains the two [[USB 2.0]] ports and a [[FireWire 400]] port but drops the [[FireWire 800]],<ref name="Early 2006">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP36 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030115516/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP36 |archive-date=October 30, 2009 |access-date=October 22, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> until it was restored in a later revision,<ref name="late 2006 release">{{Cite press release |title=Apple MacBook Pro Notebooks Now with Intel Core 2 Duo Processors |date=October 24, 2006 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2006/10/24Apple-MacBook-Pro-Notebooks-Now-with-Intel-Core-2-Duo-Processors |access-date=April 22, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100305030302/https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/oct/24macbookpro.html |archive-date=March 5, 2010 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> the 17-inch models have an additional USB 2.0 port, as well as the FireWire 800 port missing from the initial 15-inch models.<ref name="Early 2006 17in">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (17-inch) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP33 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202211723/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP33 |archive-date=February 2, 2009 |access-date=October 22, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> All models now included [[IEEE 802.11#802.11g|802.11a/b/g]].<ref name="Early 2006"/><ref name="Early 2006 17in"/> Later models include support for the draft 2.0 specification of [[IEEE 802.11#802.11n|802.11n]]<ref name="Late 2006">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Late 2006) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030144649/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP24 |archive-date=October 30, 2009 |access-date=October 22, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> and [[Bluetooth 2.1]].

=== Updates === Apple refreshed the entire MacBook Pro line on October 24, 2006, to include [[Intel Core 2]] Duo processors which were the first 64-Bit processors in the MacBook Pro.<ref name="late 2006 release"/> Memory capacity was doubled for each model, up to 2 GB for the high-end 15- and 17-inch models.<ref name="late 2006 release"/> FireWire 800 was added to the 15-inch models and hard drive capacity was also increased.<ref name="late 2006 release"/>

The MacBook Pro line received a second update on June 5, 2007, with new [[Nvidia]] [[GeForce]] [[Geforce 8#GeForce 8600M Series|8600M GT]] graphics processors and faster CPU options.<ref name="mid 2007 release">{{Cite press release |title=Apple Updates MacBook Pro |date=June 5, 2007 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2007/06/05Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro |access-date=April 23, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008105830/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2007/06/05Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro |archive-date=October 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="everymac 2007"/> [[LED]] backlighting was added to the 15-inch model's screen, and its weight was reduced from {{Convert|5.6|lb|kg}} to {{Convert|5.4|lb|kg}}.<ref name="everymac 2007"/> Furthermore, the speed of the [[front-side bus]] was increased from 667 to 800 MHz. The EFI also was 64-bit for the first time as well.

On November 1, 2007, Apple added the option of a 2.6 GHz [[Santa Rosa platform]] Core 2 Duo CPU as well as reconfigured hard drive options.<ref name="everymac 2007"/> The keyboard also received several changes to closely mirror the one which shipped with the [[iMac]], by adding the same keyboard shortcuts to control multimedia, and removing the embedded [[numeric keypad]] and the Apple logo from the [[command key]]s.

On February 26, 2008, the MacBook Pro line was updated once more.<ref name="everymac early 2008"/><ref name="early 2008 release">{{Cite press release |title=Apple Introduces New MacBook and MacBook Pro Models |date=February 26, 2008 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2008/02/26Apple-Introduces-New-MacBook-and-MacBook-Pro-Models |access-date=April 25, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009045319/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2008/02/26Apple-Introduces-New-MacBook-and-MacBook-Pro-Models |archive-date=October 9, 2017}}</ref> [[LED-backlit LCD display|LED backlighting]] was added as an option for the 17-inch model.<ref name="everymac early 2008"/> Processors were updated to "[[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]]" cores, which are built on the [[45 nanometer|45 nm]] process ([[65 nanometer|65 nm]] "[[Merom (microprocessor)|Merom]]" cores were previously used), and hard drive and memory capacities were increased.<ref name="everymac early 2008"/> Multi-touch capabilities, first introduced with the [[MacBook Air]] earlier that year, were brought over to the [[touchpad|trackpad]].<ref name="everymac early 2008"/>

The original case design was discontinued on October 14, 2008, for the 15-inch,<ref name="apple dev">{{Cite web |title=Compatibility Labs Equipment List: Project X |url=https://developer.apple.com/labs/pdf/Labs_Equipment_Project_X.pdf |access-date=April 24, 2010 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> and January 6, 2009, for the 17-inch.<ref name="everymac early 2009">{{Cite web |title=Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 17" (Unibody) Specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.66-aluminum-17-early-2009-unibody-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505052325/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.66-aluminum-17-early-2009-unibody-specs.html |archive-date=May 5, 2010 |access-date=April 24, 2010 |publisher=EveryMac}}</ref>

=== Reception === Some reviewers applauded the original MacBook Pro for its doubling or tripling the speed of the PowerBook G4 in some areas.<ref name="early2006macworld"/> For example, the [[3D rendering]] program [[Cinema 4D]] XL was 3.3 times as fast (2.3 times faster),<ref name="early2006macworld"/> and its [[booting|boot-up]] time was more than twice as quick.<ref name="ars early 2006"/> The MacBook Pro generally outperformed the PowerBook G4 in performance analyzer utility tests XBench and [[Cinebench]].<ref name="ars early 2006"/> Reviewers lauded the screen's maximum brightness, 67% brighter than the PowerBook G4; the excellent horizontal viewing angles; the matte options; and the bright, crisp, and true colors.<ref name="2006notebookreview"/> Although the screen offered fewer vertical pixels ({{Resx|1440|900}} in the MacBook Pro instead of {{Times|1440|960}} in the PowerBook), one reviewer called the screen "nothing less than stellar".<ref name="ars early 2006"/> Reviewers praised the new MagSafe power adapter,<ref name="early2006macworld"/> although one reviewer said it disconnected too easily in some instances.<ref name="ars early 2006"/> They also praised the backlit keyboard, large [[touchpad|trackpad]], and virtually silent operation of the machine.<ref name="early2006macworld"/><ref name="2006notebookreview"/> The new notebook also offered better [[Wi-Fi|wireless]] performance.

One reviewer criticized the decision to [[underclocking|underclock]] the [[ATI Radeon X1600|ATI Mobility Radeon X1600]] graphics card by about 30% its original speed.<ref name="2006notebookreview"/> The notebook was also noted for running hot.<ref name="early2006macworld"/><ref name="2006notebookreview"/> Users complained that upgrading [[random-access memory|system memory]] was harder than in older Apple notebooks.<ref name="ars early 2006"/> Since the dimensions for the 15-inch MacBook Pro were tweaked slightly from the 15-inch PowerBook G4, older accessories such as notebook sleeves did not work with the new models.<ref name="ars early 2006"/> Some users noted a slight flickering when the screen was on lower brightness settings.<ref name="ars early 2006"/> Apple increased the [[battery capacity]] by 10 [[watt-hour|Wh]], going from 50 in the PowerBook G4 to 60,<ref name="ars early 2006"/> but the more powerful Core Duo CPU required more power.<ref name="ars early 2006"/> Battery life therefore remained about the same as in previous models, at three-plus hours.<ref name="ars early 2006"/>

=== 2007–2008 model GPU problems === Models of the MacBook Pro built from 2007 to approximately October of 2008 (mid 2007 to early 2008 15" and 17" models) using the [[GeForce 8 series|Nvidia 8600M GT]] chip reportedly exhibited failures in which the GPU die would detach from the chip carrier, the chip would detach from the logic board.<ref name="lukemiani mbp gpu failure">{{Cite web |title=2008 MacBook Pro Graphics Issue Explained (and how to fix it!) | date=July 9, 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ8gMGfS8uk&ab_channel=LukeMiani |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603091123/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ8gMGfS8uk&ab_channel=LukeMiani |archive-date=June 3, 2021 |access-date=February 12, 2021 |publisher=Luke Miani}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=October 2021}} The issue has been mitigated by some users by keeping the notebook cooler by means of less intensive use or alternative fan settings.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} Apple initially ignored reports, before admitting to the fault and replacing logic boards free of charge for up to 4 years after the purchase date.<ref name="gizmodo 8600 m article">{{Cite web |title=Apple Apple Confirms Failing Nvidia Graphics Cards in MacBook Pros, Offers Free Repairs and Refunds |date=October 10, 2008 |url=https://gizmodo.com/apple-confirms-failing-nvidia-graphics-cards-in-macbook-5061605 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411051528/https://gizmodo.com/apple-confirms-failing-nvidia-graphics-cards-in-macbook-5061605 |archive-date=April 11, 2021 |access-date=February 12, 2021 |publisher=Gizmodo}}</ref> NVIDIA also confirmed the issue, and previously manufactured replacement GPUs, which some users have replaced themselves.<ref name="dosdude1 8600 m replacement">{{Cite web |title=Replacing a Defective GeForce 8600M GT GPU on an Early-2008 15" Apple MacBook Pro | date=June 19, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSYriWF_2Qs&ab_channel=dosdude1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603091121/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSYriWF_2Qs&ab_channel=dosdude1 |archive-date=June 3, 2021 |access-date=February 12, 2021 |publisher=dosdude1}}</ref>

=== Technical specifications === {{All are obsolete}} <div class="overflowbugx" style="overflow-x:auto;"> {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"

|- ! colspan=2 | Model ! colspan=5 style="background:#F99" | Original and "Glossy"<ref name="Early 2006"/><ref name="Early 2006 17in"/><ref name="Early 2006 15in glossy">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP32 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513000654/http://support.apple.com/kb/sp32 |archive-date=May 13, 2010 |access-date=October 22, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> (retroactively known as Early 2006) ! colspan=3 style="background:#F99" | Core 2 Duo<ref name="Late 2006"/> (retroactively known as Late 2006) ! colspan=3 style="background:#F99" | 2.4/2.2GHz<ref name="Mid 2007">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Mid 2007, 2.4/2.2 GHz) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704052123/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP17 |archive-date=July 4, 2009 |access-date=October 22, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Late 2007">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Late 2007, 2.4/2.2 GHz) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090701184936/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP13 |archive-date=July 1, 2009 |access-date=October 22, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> (retroactively known as Mid 2007 and Late 2007) ! colspan=4 style="background:#F99" | Early 2008<ref name="Early 2008">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Early 2008) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704015947/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP4 |archive-date=July 4, 2009 |access-date=October 22, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> and Late 2008<ref name="Early 2008"/>

|- ! colspan=2 | Released | rowspan=2 | {{Gray|''Never shipped''}} | colspan=3 | February 14, 2006<ref name="mbprelease"/>{{Efn|A less-expensive model shipped May 16, 2006.}} | April 24, 2006<ref name="mbp17release"/> | colspan=3 | October 24, 2006<ref name="late 2006 release"/> | colspan=3 | June 5, 2007<ref name="everymac 2007">{{Cite web |title=Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.2 15" (SR) Specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.2-15-santa-rosa-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501144258/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.2-15-santa-rosa-specs.html |archive-date=May 1, 2010 |access-date=April 24, 2010 |publisher=EveryMac}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=A note about MacBook Pro updates |url=https://switchtoamac.com/site/macbook-macbook-pro-updates-soon-release-dates-analyzed.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100804213752/http://switchtoamac.com/site/macbook-macbook-pro-updates-soon-release-dates-analyzed.html |archive-date=August 4, 2010 |access-date=April 26, 2010 |publisher=Switch To A Mac}}</ref> | colspan=3 | February 26, 2008<ref name="everymac early 2008">{{Cite web |title=Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 15" (08) Specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.4-15-early-2008-penryn-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100430234812/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.4-15-early-2008-penryn-specs.html |archive-date=April 30, 2010 |access-date=April 24, 2010 |publisher=EveryMac}}</ref> | October 14, 2008<ref name="late 2008 update">{{Cite press release |title=New MacBook Family Redefines Notebook Design |date=October 14, 2008 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2008/10/14New-MacBook-Family-Redefines-Notebook-Design |access-date=April 24, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009183757/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2008/10/14New-MacBook-Family-Redefines-Notebook-Design |archive-date=October 9, 2017}}</ref>

|- ! colspan=2 | Unsupported | colspan=5 | February 25, 2014 | colspan=3 | October 2014 | colspan=7 | October 2018 |- ! colspan=2 | MSRP (USD) |$1999 | $1999{{Efn|name=MA091|Order number MA463 was initially introduced as MA091 at a higher price of $2500 with a 100 GB HD and more video RAM, but that model never shipped.}} | $2500 |$2799 |$2799 |$1999 |$2499 |$2799 |$1999 |$2499 |$2799 |$1999 |$2499 |colspan=2 | $2799

|- ! Apple order number | MA090 {{Gray|''Never shipped''}} | MA463{{Efn|name=MA091|Order number MA463 was initially introduced as MA091 at a higher price of $2500 with a 100 GB HD and more video RAM, but that model never shipped.}} | MA464 {{Gray|''After May 16, 2006: MA600''}} | MA601 | MA092 | MA609 | MA610 | MA611 | MA895 | MA896 | MA897 | MB133 | MB134 | MB166 | MB766

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Display device|Display]] ([[matte display|matte]] or [[glossy display|glossy]]){{Efn|Through use of a second display, all pre-unibody MacBook Pros simultaneously support their native resolution on the internal display and a maximum 2560 × 1600 on an external display.}} | colspan=4 | 15.4" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1440|900}} | 17" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1680|1050}} | colspan=2 | 15.4" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1440|900}} | 17" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1680|1050}} | colspan=2 | 15.4" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1440|900}} with [[LED-backlit LCD display|LED backlighting]] | 17" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1680|1050}} with [[Cold-cathode fluorescent lamp|CCFL]] backlighting {{Gray|''Optional {{Times|1920|1200}} with [[Cold-cathode fluorescent lamp|CCFL]] backlighting''}} | colspan=2 | 15.4" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1440|900}} with [[LED-backlit LCD display|LED backlighting]] | 17" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1680|1050}} with [[Cold-cathode fluorescent lamp|CCFL]] backlighting {{Gray|''Optional {{Times|1920|1200}} with [[LED-backlit LCD display|LED backlighting]]''}} | 17" [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] {{Times|1920|1200}} with [[LED-backlit LCD display|LED backlighting]] |- ! rowspan=3 | [[Central processing unit|Processor]] ! Standard | 1.67 GHz (L2400) [[Intel Core Duo]] [[Yonah (microprocessor)|Yonah]] | 1.83 GHz (T2400) [[Intel Core Duo]] [[Yonah (microprocessor)|Yonah]] | 2.0 GHz (T2500) [[Intel Core Duo]] [[Yonah (microprocessor)|Yonah]] | colspan=2 | 2.16 GHz (T2600) [[Intel Core Duo]] [[Yonah (microprocessor)|Yonah]] | 2.16 GHz (T7400) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Merom (microprocessor)|Merom]] | colspan=2 | 2.33 GHz (T7600) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Merom (microprocessor)|Merom]] | 2.2 GHz (T7500) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Merom (microprocessor)|Merom]] | colspan=2 | 2.4 GHz (T7700) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Merom (microprocessor)|Merom]] | 2.4 GHz (T8300) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] | colspan=3 | 2.5 GHz (T9300) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] |- ! On-chip [[L2 cache]] | colspan=5 | 2 MB | colspan=6 | 4 MB | 3 MB | colspan=3 | 6 MB |- ! Optional | colspan=9 {{N/a}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|''Starting November 1, 2007: 2.6 GHz (T7800) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Merom (microprocessor)|Merom]]''}} | colspan=4 | {{Gray|''2.6 GHz (T9500) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] 6 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]]''}}

|- ! rowspan=3 | [[Random-access memory|Memory]] ! Standard | colspan=2 | 512 MB (two 256 MB) | 1 GB (two 512 MB) {{Gray|''After May 16, 2006: 512 MB (two 256 MB)''}} | colspan=3 | 1 GB (two 512 MB) | colspan=8 | 2 GB (two 1 GB) | 4 GB (two 2 GB) |- ! Optional | colspan=5 | {{Gray|''Expandable to 2 GB{{Efn|name="mem_expnd"|Existing memory modules may need to be replaced.}}''}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|''Expandable to 4 GB,{{Efn|name="mem_expnd"}} but only 3 GB addressable<ref name="ExpansionLimit">{{Cite web |last=O'Grady |first=Jason D. |date=October 30, 2006 |title=Inside the MacBook Pro's 3 GB RAM limitation |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/inside-the-macbook-pros-3gb-ram-limitation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803123438/https://www.zdnet.com/article/inside-the-macbook-pros-3gb-ram-limitation |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |access-date=June 9, 2009 |publisher=[[ZDNet]]}}</ref>''}} | colspan=7 | {{Gray|''Expandable to 6 GB{{Efn|name="mem_expnd"}}{{Efn|name="d"|Some sources reference 6 GB functionality.}}<ref name="tidbits 6GB">{{Cite web |last=Engst |first=Adam |date=October 31, 2008 |title=6 GB of RAM in a MacBook or MacBook Pro |url=https://db.tidbits.com/article/9839 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725085820/http://db.tidbits.com/article/9839 |archive-date=July 25, 2010 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |publisher=TidBITS}}</ref>''}} |- ! Format | colspan=15 | Two slots for PC2-5300 [[DDR2 SDRAM|DDR2]] [[SDRAM]] (667 MHz)

|- ! rowspan=3 | [[Computer graphics|Graphics]] with dual-link [[Digital Visual Interface|DVI]] ! Card | colspan=8 | [[Radeon R520|ATI Mobility Radeon X1600]] | colspan=4 | [[Nvidia]] [[Geforce]] [[Geforce 8#GeForce 8600M Series|8600M GT]] | colspan=3 | [[Nvidia]] [[Geforce]] [[Geforce 8#GeForce 8600M Series|8600M GT]]<ref name="Refresh2008">{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2008 |title=Apple refreshes 17-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air |url=https://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/14/apple_refreshes_17_inch_macbook_pro_and_macbook_air.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213025302/http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/14/apple_refreshes_17_inch_macbook_pro_and_macbook_air.html |archive-date=February 13, 2010 |access-date=January 10, 2010 |publisher=[[AppleInsider]]}}</ref> |- ! VRAM | colspan=2 | 128 or 256 MB{{Efn|name=MA091}} | colspan=3 | 256 MB | colspan=6 | 128 or 256 MB | 256 MB | colspan=3 | 512 MB<ref name="Refresh2008" /> |- ! VRAM type | colspan=15 | [[GDDR3 SDRAM]]

|- ! rowspan=3 | [[Hard drive]]{{Efn|name="b"|Hard and solid-state drives listed are configurations available from Apple.}} ! Standard (5,400 rpm) | colspan=2 | 80 GB{{Efn|name=MA091}} | 100 GB {{Gray|''After May 16, 2006: 80 GB)''}} | 100 GB | colspan=3 | 120 GB | 160 GB | 120 GB | colspan=2 | 160 GB | colspan=2 | 200 or 250 GB | 250 or 320 GB | 320 GB |- ! Optional | colspan=5 | {{Gray|''100 GB 7,200 rpm, 120 GB 5,400 rpm''}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|''160 GB, 5,400 rpm, 200 GB 4,200 rpm''}} | {{Gray|''100 GB, 7,200 rpm, 200 GB 4,200 rpm''}} | {{Gray|''160 GB 5400 rpm, 160 GB 7200 rpm, 200 GB 4200 rpm''}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|''120 GB 5400 rpm, 160 GB 7200 rpm, 200 GB 4200 rpm''}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|''200 GB 7,200 rpm, 300 GB 4,200 rpm''}} | {{Gray|''320 GB, 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]''}} |- ! Format | colspan=15 | [[SATA|SATA I]] (1.5 Gbit/s)

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Optical disc drive]]{{Efn|name="e"|Quoted optical drive speeds are the maximum possible for each drive.}} | colspan=4 | 4x Slot-loading [[SuperDrive]] (DVD±RW/CD-RW) | colspan=11 | 8x Slot-loading [[SuperDrive]] (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

|- ! colspan=2 rowspan=3 | Connectivity | colspan=5 | Integrated [[IEEE 802.11g-2003|Wi-Fi 3]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g]]) ([[Qualcomm]] [[Qualcomm Atheros|Atheros]] AR5007 chipset) | colspan=3 | Integrated [[IEEE 802.11n-2009|Wi-Fi 4]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g and draft-n]], n disabled by default){{Efn|Wireless-N functionality requires installing the wireless-N enabler software included with the AirPort Extreme Wireless-N Router or sold as a download on the Apple online store, or by upgrading to OS X 10.5 "Leopard" or later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNulty |first=Scott |date=January 30, 2007 |title=Airport Extreme 802.11n Enabler for Mac |url=https://www.tuaw.com/2007/01/30/airport-extreme-802-11n-enabler-for-mac |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090310035346/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/01/30/airport-extreme-802-11n-enabler-for-mac |archive-date=March 10, 2009 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |publisher=The Unofficial Apple Weblog}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Click Here Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler 1.0 for Mac |url=https://download.cnet.com/Apple-AirPort-Extreme-802-11n-Enabler/3000-18513_4-139676.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005091857/http://download.cnet.com/Apple-AirPort-Extreme-802-11n-Enabler/3000-18513_4-139676.html |archive-date=October 5, 2012 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |publisher=[[CNET Networks|CNET]]}}</ref>}} (Qualcomm Atheros AR5008 chipset) | colspan=7 | Integrated [[IEEE 802.11n-2009|Wi-Fi 4]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g and draft-n]]) ([[Qualcomm]] [[Qualcomm Atheros|Atheros]] AR5008 or [[Broadcom]] BCM4322 chipset, depending on revision) |- | colspan=11 | [[Bluetooth]] 2.0 + EDR | colspan=4 | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |- | colspan=15 | [[Gigabit Ethernet]]

|- ! colspan=2 | Weight | colspan=4 | {{Cvt|5.6|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.8|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|5.6|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.8|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|5.4|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.8|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|5.4|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|6.8|lb|kg}}

|- ! colspan=2 | Dimensions (width × depth × thickness) | colspan=4 | {{Cvt|14.1|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|9.6|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|10.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.1|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|9.6|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|10.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.1|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|9.6|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|10.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.1|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|9.6|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|15.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|10.4|in|cm}} × {{Cvt|1.0|in|cm}}

|} </div>

== Unibody (2008–2012) == [[File:MacBook Pro, Late-2008.jpg|thumb|right|MacBook Pro Unibody 15 inch]] On October 14, 2008, in a press event at [[Apple Infinite Loop|company headquarters]], Apple officials announced a new 15-inch MacBook Pro featuring a "precision aluminum unibody enclosure" and tapered sides similar to those of the [[MacBook Air]].<ref name="everymac late 2008">{{Cite web |year=2008 |title=Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.53 15" (Unibody) Specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.53-aluminum-15-late-2008-unibody-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501014126/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.53-aluminum-15-late-2008-unibody-specs.html |archive-date=May 1, 2010 |access-date=April 24, 2010 |publisher=EveryMac}}</ref><ref name="Apple WWDC Keynote Address">{{Cite web |title=Apple WWDC Keynote Address |url=https://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611081811/https://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc09/  |archive-date=June 11, 2009 |access-date=June 10, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |format=[[.MOV|QuickTime Movie]]}}</ref> Designers shifted all of the MacBook Pro's ports to the left side of the case, and moved the [[optical disc drive]] slot from the front to the right side, similar to the [[MacBook (2006–2012)|MacBook]]. The new MacBook Pro computers had two video cards that the user could switch between: the [[Nvidia]] [[GeForce]] [[GeForce 9#9600M GT|9600M GT]] with either 256 or 512 MB<ref>1 MB = 1024{{Sup|2}} B (1 [[mebibyte|MiB]])</ref> of dedicated memory and a GeForce [[GeForce 9#9400M G|9400M]] with 256 MB of shared system memory.<ref name="everymac late 2008"/> Although the FireWire 400 port was removed, the FireWire 800 port remained. The [[Digital Visual Interface|DVI]] port was replaced with a [[Mini DisplayPort]] receptacle.<ref name="everymac late 2008"/> The original unibody MacBook Pro came with a user-removable battery; Apple claimed five hours of use,<ref name="everymac late 2008"/> with one reviewer reporting results closer to four hours on a continuous video battery stress test.<ref name="notebook review late 2008"/> Apple said that the battery would hold 80% of its charge after 300 recharges.<ref name="macworld battery life">{{Cite web |last=Breen |first=Christopher |date=December 10, 2008 |title=Monitoring your MacBook's battery |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/137450/2008/12/macbookbatteryanalysis.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424085733/http://www.macworld.com/article/137450/2008/12/macbookbatteryanalysis.html |archive-date=April 24, 2010 |access-date=April 21, 2010 |publisher=[[MacWorld]]}}</ref>

=== Design === The slick unibody-construction MacBook Pro largely follows the styling of the original aluminum [[iMac (Intel-based)|iMac]] and the [[MacBook Air]]. The unibody Macbook Pro body is milled from a single block of aluminum and is much stronger than its predecessor.<ref name="everymac late 2008"/> The screen is high-gloss, covered by an edge-to-edge reflective glass finish, while an anti-glare matte option is available in the 15- and 17-inch models in which the glass panel is removed.<ref name="CNET June 9 review">{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Dan |author-link=Dan Ackerman |date=June 10, 2009 |title=Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch) |url=https://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-summer/4505-3121_7-33676744.html?tag=mncol;lst |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927171601/https://www.cnet.com/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-summer-2009-review |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=April 11, 2010 |publisher=[[CNET Networks|CNET]]}}</ref> The entire trackpad is usable and acts as a clickable button.<ref name="CNET June 9 review"/> The trackpad is also larger than that of the aluminum models, giving more room for scrolling and [[multi-touch]] gestures.<ref name="CNET June 9 review"/> When the line was updated in April 2010, [[inertial scrolling]] was added, making the scrolling experience much like that of the [[iPhone]] and [[iPad]].<ref name="computershopper2010"/><ref name="laptopmag2010"/><ref name="CNET 2010">{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Dan |author-link=Dan Ackerman |date=April 15, 2010 |title=Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 (Core i7 2.66 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, 15-inch) |url=https://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-spring/4505-3121_7-34058852-2.html?tag=txt;page |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927171602/https://mb.moatads.com/s/v2?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Freviews%2Fapple-macbook-pro-spring-2010-review%2F&pcode=redventuresgamheader644747280705&ord=1664298952583&jv=895513001&callback=BrandSafetyNadoscallback_33642383 |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2010 |publisher=[[CNET Networks|CNET]]}}</ref> The keys, which are still backlit, are now identical to those of Apple's now-standard sunken keyboard with separated black keys.<ref name="computershopper2010"/> The physical screen release latch from the aluminum models is replaced with a magnetic one.

=== Updates === [[File:Apple MacBookPros 13-15-17 stacked 08-2009.jpg|thumb|A size comparison of the unibody line of MacBook Pro notebooks]]

During the [[MacWorld Expo]] keynote on January 6, 2009, [[Phil Schiller]] announced a 17-inch MacBook Pro with unibody construction. This version diverged from its 15-inch sibling with an anti-glare "matte" screen option (with the glossy finish standard) and a non user-removable [[lithium polymer]] battery.<ref name="17unirelease">{{Cite press release |title=Apple Introduces 17-inch MacBook Pro With Revolutionary New Built-in Battery That Delivers Eight Hours of Use & 1,000 Recharges |date=January 6, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2009/01/06Apple-Introduces-17-inch-MacBook-Pro-With-Revolutionary-New-Built-in-Battery-That-Delivers-Eight-Hours-of-Use-1-000-Recharges |access-date=April 11, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010100810/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2009/01/06Apple-Introduces-17-inch-MacBook-Pro-With-Revolutionary-New-Built-in-Battery-That-Delivers-Eight-Hours-of-Use-1-000-Recharges |archive-date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> Instead of traditional round cells inside the casing, the lithium-ion polymer batteries are shaped and fitted into each notebook to maximally utilize space. The computer has adaptive charging, which uses a chip to optimize the charge flow to reduce wear and tear, and extends the battery's overall life.<ref name="17unirelease"/> Battery life for the 17-inch version is quoted at eight hours, with 80 percent of this charge remaining after 1,000 charge-discharge cycles.<ref name="17unirelease"/>

At Apple's [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] (WWDC) on June 8, 2009, it was announced that the 13-inch unibody MacBook would be upgraded and re-branded as a MacBook Pro,<ref name="cnet09 comparison">{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Dan |author-link=Dan Ackerman |date=June 8, 2009 |title=New Apple MacBooks demystified |url=https://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10260001-1.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain |access-date=April 11, 2010 |publisher=[[CNET Networks|CNET]]}}</ref> leaving only the white [[polycarbonate]] MacBook in the MacBook line.<ref name="Apple Developer Conference – The Guardian">{{Cite news |last=Johnson |first=Bobbie |date=June 8, 2008 |title=Apple iPhone announcements: from the show floor and all around |work=[[The Guardian]] |location=UK |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/jun/08/iphone-wwc-apple-announcements |url-status=live |access-date=June 10, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104194056/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/jun/08/iphone-wwc-apple-announcements |archive-date=November 4, 2013}}</ref> It was also announced that the entire MacBook Pro line would use the non-user-removable battery first introduced in the 17-inch MacBook Pro.<ref name="Mac laptop family album">{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Dan |author-link=Dan Ackerman |date=October 29, 2009 |title=Mac laptop family album |url=https://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3121_7-6642815.html?tag=mncol;pm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927171639/https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/laptops |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=April 11, 2010 |publisher=[[CNET Networks|CNET]]}}</ref> The updated MacBook Pro 13- and the 15-inch would each have up to a claimed 7 hours of battery life, while the 17-inch would keep its 8-hour capacity.<ref name="cnet09 comparison"/><ref name="Mac laptop family album"/> Some sources even reported up to eight hours of battery life for the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro computers during casual use,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shimpi |first=Anand Lal |author-link=Anand Lal Shimpi |date=June 6, 2009 |title=AnandTech: Apple's 2009 MacBook Pro: Battery Life to Die For |url=https://anandtech.com/show/2783/4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100428063544/http://www.anandtech.com/show/2783/4 |archive-date=April 28, 2010 |access-date=June 14, 2009 |publisher=[[AnandTech]]}}</ref> while others reported around six hours.<ref name="CNET June 9 review"/> Like the 17-inch MacBook Pro, Apple claims that they will last around 1,000 charging cycles while still containing 80% of their capacity.<ref name="mid 2009 release">{{Cite press release |title=Apple Updates MacBook Pro Family with New Models & Innovative Built-in Battery for Up to 40 Percent Longer Battery Life |date=June 8, 2009 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2009/06/08Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-Family-with-New-Models-Innovative-Built-in-Battery-for-Up-to-40-Percent-Longer-Battery-Life |access-date=April 25, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808200456/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2009/06/08Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-Family-with-New-Models-Innovative-Built-in-Battery-for-Up-to-40-Percent-Longer-Battery-Life |archive-date=August 8, 2017}}</ref> Graphics card options stayed the same from the previous release, although the 13-inch<ref name="2009 13-inch">{{Cite web |title=Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.53 13" (SD/FW) Specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.53-aluminum-13-mid-2009-sd-firewire-800-unibody-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505053832/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.53-aluminum-13-mid-2009-sd-firewire-800-unibody-specs.html |archive-date=May 5, 2010 |access-date=April 26, 2010 |publisher=Everymac.com}}</ref> and the base model 15-inch, came with only the GeForce 9400M GPU.<ref name="base 15-inch 2009">{{Cite web |title=Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.53 15" (SD) Specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.53-aluminum-15-mid-2009-sd-unibody-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501011931/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.53-aluminum-15-mid-2009-sd-unibody-specs.html |archive-date=May 1, 2010 |access-date=April 26, 2010 |publisher=Everymac.com}}</ref> The screens were also improved, gaining a claimed 60 percent greater [[color gamut]].<ref name="2009 13-inch"/><ref name="base 15-inch 2009"/> All of these mid-2009 models also included a FireWire 800 port and all except the 17-inch models would receive an [[SD card]] slot.<ref name="Apple WWDC Keynote Address"/> The 17-inch model would retain its [[ExpressCard]]/34 slot.<ref name="Mac laptop family album"/> For the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the [[Kensington lock slot]] was moved to the right side of the chassis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galbraith |first=James |date=June 24, 2009 |title=Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro/2.26 GHz |url=https://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/117907/review/13inch_macbook_pro226ghz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100413191954/http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/117907/review/13inch_macbook_pro226ghz.html |archive-date=April 13, 2010 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |website=[[PC World (magazine)|PC World]] |publisher=[[International Data Group]]}}</ref> In August 2009, Apple extended the "matte" anti-glare display option to the 15-inch MacBook Pro.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dalrymple |first=Jim |date=August 11, 2009 |title=Apple adds antiglare to 15-inch MacBook Pro |url=https://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10307288-37.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206183007/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10307288-37.html |archive-date=February 6, 2012 |access-date=January 6, 2012 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref>

On April 13, 2010,<ref name="april2010update">{{Cite press release |title=Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line |date=April 13, 2010 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2010/04/13Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-Line |access-date=April 13, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010032241/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2010/04/13Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-Line |archive-date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> [[Intel Core i5]] and [[Intel Core i7|Core i7]] [[CPU]]s were introduced in the 15- and 17-inch models, while the 13-inch retained the [[Intel Core 2|Core 2 Duo]] with a speed increase.<ref name="april2010update"/> The power brick was redesigned<ref name="computershopper2010">{{Cite web |last=Rougeot |first=Jonathan |date=April 2010 |title=Apple MacBook Pro (13-Inch, 2010 Version) |url=https://computershopper.com/laptops/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-13-inch-2010-version |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723182921/https://computershopper.com/laptops/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-13-inch-2010-version |archive-date=July 23, 2011 |access-date=April 17, 2010 |website=[[Computer Shopper (US magazine)|Computer Shopper]] |publisher=[[SX2 Media Labs]] |df=mdy-all}}</ref> and a high-resolution display (of [[WSXGA+|{{Times|1680|1050}}]]) was announced as an option for the 15-inch models.<ref name="laptopmag2010">{{Cite web |last=Prospero |first=Michael |date=April 14, 2010 |title=Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Core i7) |url=https://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-15-inch-core-i7.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416164848/http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-15-inch-core-i7.aspx |archive-date=April 16, 2010 |access-date=April 17, 2010 |publisher=Laptop Magazine}}</ref> The 13-inch gained an integrated [[Nvidia]] [[GeForce 300 series|GeForce]] [[Comparison of Nvidia graphics processing units#GeForce 300 series|320M]] [[graphics processing unit]] (GPU) with 256 MB of shared memory, while the 15- and 17-inch models were upgraded to the [[GeForce 300 series|GeForce]] GT [[Comparison of Nvidia graphics processing units#GeForce 300M (3xxM) series|330M]], with either 256 or 512 MB of dedicated memory.<ref name="april2010update"/> The 15- and 17-inch models also have an integrated Intel GPU that is built into the Core i5 and i7 processors.<ref name="april2010update"/> The 15-inch model also gained {{Convert|0.1|lb|kg}}.<ref name="laptopmag2010"/> Save for a third USB 2.0 slot, all the ports on the 17-inch MacBook Pro are the same in type and number as on the 15-inch version.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sevilla |first=Gadjo Cardenas |date=May 19, 2010 |title=New 17-inch MacBook Pro at the cutting edge of performance |url=https://whatsyourtech.ca/2010/05/19/new-17-inch-macbook-pro-at-the-cutting-edge-of-performance |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306040152/http://whatsyourtech.ca/2010/05/19/new-17-inch-macbook-pro-at-the-cutting-edge-of-performance |archive-date=March 6, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2010 |publisher=WhatsYourTech.ca}}</ref> All models come with 4 GB of system memory that is upgradeable to 8 GB.<ref name="april2010update"/> Battery life was also extended further in this update, to an estimated 10 hours for the 13-inch and 8–9 hours on the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro computers.<ref name="april2010update"/> This was achieved through both greater power efficiency and adding more battery capacity.<ref name="april2010update"/> One reviewer reported about 6 hours of battery life through a continuous video battery stress test in the 15-inch<ref name="CNET 2010"/> and another, who called the battery life "unbeatable", reported nearer to 8 in the 13-inch through their "highly demanding battery drain test".<ref name="computershopper2010"/>

[[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt]] technology, [[Sandy Bridge]] dual-core [[Intel Core i5]] and i7 (on the 13-inch model) or quad-core i7 (on the 15- and 17-inch models) processors, and a [[high definition video|high definition]] [[iSight|FaceTime]] camera were added on February 24, 2011. Intel HD Graphics 3000 come integrated with the CPU, while the 15- and 17-inch models also utilize [[AMD]] Radeon HD 6490M and Radeon HD 6750M graphics cards. Later editions of these models, following the release of OS X Lion, replaced the Expose (F3) key with a Mission Control key, and the Dashboard (F4) key with a Launchpad key. The chassis bottoms are also engraved differently from the 2010 models.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The new MacBook Pro. Huge leaps in performance. |url=https://www.apple.com/macbookpro |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225130753/http://www.apple.com/macbookpro |archive-date=February 25, 2011 |access-date=February 24, 2011 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> The Thunderbolt [[serial bus]] platform can achieve speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s,<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Thunderbolt Technology: The Fastest Data Connection to Your PC Just Arrived |url=https://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/02/24/thunderbolt-technology-the-fastest-data-connection-to-your-pc-just-arrived |access-date=February 24, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022164925/http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/02/24/thunderbolt-technology-the-fastest-data-connection-to-your-pc-just-arrived |archive-date=October 22, 2015}}</ref> which is up to twice as fast as the [[USB 3.0]] specification, 20 times faster than the [[USB 2.0]] specification, and up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800.<ref name="Thunderbolt">{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2011 |title=Thunderbolt |url=https://www.apple.com/thunderbolt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110227032407/http://www.apple.com/thunderbolt |archive-date=February 27, 2011 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> Apple says that Thunderbolt can be used to drive displays or to transfer large quantities of data in a short amount of time.<ref name="Thunderbolt"/>

On June 11, 2012, Apple showcased its upgraded Mac notebooks, the Retina MacBook Pro, the new MacBook Air and Mac Pro, [[OS X Mountain Lion]], and iOS 6 at the [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] (WWDC) in San Francisco.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite news |date=June 11, 2012 |title=Apple set to showcase iOS 6, new Macs |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech-news/apple-set-to-showcase-ios-6-new-macs/articleshow/14016654.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527112402/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-11/hardware/32174115_1_wwdc-macbook-air-macbook-pro |archive-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref> The new MacBook Pro models were updated with [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] processors and USB 3.0 ports, and the default RAM on premium models was increased to 8 GB.<ref name="http">{{Cite news |date=June 11, 2012 |title=Apple announces iOS 6, MacBook with retina display at WWDC 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/personal-tech/gadgets-special/Apple-announces-iOS-6-MacBook-with-retina-display-at-WWDC-2012/articleshow/14031917.cms |url-status=live |access-date=July 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029210636/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-11/gadgets-special/32174166_1_macbook-pro-macbook-air-macbook-air |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Following this announcement, the 17-inch model was discontinued.{{Citation needed|date=November 2019}} After a media event on October 22, 2013, Apple discontinued all unibody MacBook Pro computers except for the entry-level 2.5 GHz 13-inch model.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2013 |title=Apple kills off 15-inch MacBook Pro with optical drive, but 13-inch model remains |url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/22/4866504/apple-macbook-pro-with-optical-drives-discontinued-but-13-inch-model-remains |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184542/https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/22/4866504/apple-macbook-pro-with-optical-drives-discontinued-but-13-inch-model-remains |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=Vox Media}}</ref> Apple discontinued the 13-inch unibody MacBook Pro on October 27, 2016. Prior to its discontinuation it was Apple's only product to still include an optical drive and a FireWire port, and only notebook with a hard disk drive and Ethernet port.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rossignol |first=Joe |date=October 27, 2016 |title=Apple No Longer Sells a Mac With a CD Drive |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/27/apple-discontinues-non-retina-macbook-pro |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224191539/https://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/27/apple-discontinues-non-retina-macbook-pro |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=MacRumors}}</ref>

=== Reception === Some reviewers praised the new notebook's performance and compact size,<ref name="notebook review late 2008"/> the quality of the screen, and sturdy unibody build,<ref name="notebook review late 2008">{{Cite web |last=Spitalieri |first=Mike |date=November 4, 2008 |title=Apple MacBook Pro Review (Late 2008 Model) |url=https://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4684 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102171959/http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4684 |archive-date=November 2, 2013 |access-date=April 24, 2010 |website=NotebookReview |publisher=TechTarget}}</ref> which allowed easier upgrading of internal components as compared to the original models.<ref name="notebook review late 2008"/> Some reviewers also noted that the new MacBook Pro ran more quietly and at cooler temperatures than aluminum machines.<ref name="notebook review late 2008"/> Others, however, criticized the amount of heat generated by the new design.<ref name="consumer class action attorneys 2011">{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2011 |title=Consumers Report 2011 Apple MacBook Pro Defect |url=https://www.consumerclassactionattorneys.com/consumers-report-2011-apple-macbook-pro-defect |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224213735/http://www.consumerclassactionattorneys.com/consumers-report-2011-apple-macbook-pro-defect |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |access-date=February 2, 2013 |publisher=The Glynn Law Group}}</ref><ref name="hardmac 2011">{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2011 |title=Is the 2011 Macbook Pro overheating? |url=https://www.hardmac.com/news/2011/03/22/is-the-2011-macbook-pro-overheating |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126154047/https://www.hardmac.com/news/2011/03/22/is-the-2011-macbook-pro-overheating |archive-date=November 26, 2011 |access-date=February 2, 2013 |publisher=HardMac}}</ref>

The Reviewers lamented the loss of a matte screen option for the 2008 unibody MacBook Pro, noting the reflectiveness of the screen in sunlight, even when its brightness was turned all the way up.<ref name="notebook review late 2008"/> [[CNET Networks|CNET]]'s [[Dan Ackerman]] commented of the mid-2009 models: "According to Apple, the new display offers a wider color gamut, and the screen certainly looks bright and colorful, but we wish the same matte-screen option offered on the 17-inch MacBook Pro was available across the line... While the LED screen means a thinner lid and some battery life benefits, the edge-to-edge glass covering the entire display panel grabs stray light rays with ease, making the glossy screen hard to see in some lighting conditions."<ref name="CNET June 9 review"/> By 2011, matte screens were offered for both the 15" and 17" models. Furthermore, the addition of [[Mini DisplayPort]] instead of the more popular [[HDMI]] was criticized.<ref name="notebook review late 2008"/> The relatively low number of ports and lower end technical specifications when compared to similarly priced laptops from other brands were also bemoaned.<ref name="notebook review late 2008"/>

''Laptop Magazine''{{'}}s Michael Prospero praised the 2010 15-inch model's display, calling it "bright and crisp". He further commented, "While reflections from the glossy display weren't overwhelming, it's also nice to know there's an antiglare option—though only for the higher resolution display. Still, colors were bright, blacks were deep and dark, and viewing angles were excellent both vertically and horizontally." He also lauded the quality of the [[iSight]] webcam, the responsiveness of the trackpad, the microphone and speakers, as well as the performance of the new CPUs for the 15" model and the long battery life. Complaints included the price of the notebook, the low number of [[USB]] ports, and the lack of [[HDMI]].<ref name="laptopmag2010"/>

[[CNET Networks|CNET]] praised the automatic graphics switching features of the 15- and 17-inch 2010 models as well as the graphics cards themselves. Acclaim was also given to the Core i5 and i7 CPUs, the multi-touch trackpad, and the addition of audio capabilities to the [[Mini DisplayPort]] video output.<ref name="CNET 2010"/> They also called for the addition of HDMI and the [[Blu-ray]] [[optical disc]] format, saying that most other computers in the MacBook Pro's price range possessed these features.<ref name="CNET 2010"/> CNET also criticized the option of a higher-resolution screen in the 15-inch model, saying that "the higher-resolution screen should be included by default."<ref name="CNET 2010"/>

=== Technical specifications === {{All are obsolete}}

Since the RAM and the hard drive on some generations of MacBook Pro are user-serviceable parts, there are aftermarket modifications to enhance the system with up to 16 GB DDR3-1600 RAM (although maximum capacity and frequency depend on the hardware in question), 7,200 rpm hard drives or third-party SSDs. Third-party caddies are also made, allowing the internal optical drive to be replaced with a second internal SATA 2.5-inch hard drive or solid state drive. <div class="overflowbugx" style="overflow-x:auto;"> {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"

|- ! colspan=2 | Model<ref name="Model">{{Cite web |title=How to identify Macbook Pro models |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT4132 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623035105/http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4132 |archive-date=June 23, 2011 |access-date=July 5, 2011 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=3 style="background:#F99" | Late 2008<ref name="Late 2008">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP499 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217034826/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP499 |archive-date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> and Early 2009<ref name="Early 2009">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP503 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219042126/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP503 |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=6 style="background:#F99" | Mid 2009<ref name="Mid 2009 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP541 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213071336/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP541 |archive-date=February 13, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Mid 2009 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP544 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218090826/http://support.apple.com/kb/sp544 |archive-date=February 18, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Mid 2009 17inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP546 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226175536/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP546 |archive-date=February 26, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=6 style="background:#F99" | Mid 2010<ref name="Mid 2010 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP583 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215021329/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP583 |archive-date=February 15, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Mid 2010 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP582 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215021325/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP582 |archive-date=February 15, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Mid 2010 17inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP581 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222080314/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP581 |archive-date=February 22, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=5 style="background:#F99" | Early 2011<ref name="Early 2011 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP619 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217171512/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP619 |archive-date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Early 2011 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP620 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301034702/http://support.apple.com/kb/sp620 |archive-date=March 1, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Early 2011 17inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP621 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217034835/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP621 |archive-date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=5 style="background:#F99" | Late 2011<ref name="Late 2011 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP645 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217034910/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP645 |archive-date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Late 2011 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP644 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228013006/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP644 |archive-date=February 28, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Late 2011 17inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP646 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222080335/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP646 |archive-date=February 22, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=4 style="background:#F99" | Mid 2012<ref name="Mid 2012 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP649 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228132552/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP649 |archive-date=February 28, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Mid 2012 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP694 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228132607/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP694 |archive-date=February 28, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

|- ! colspan=2 | Release date | colspan=2 | October 14, 2008{{Efn|name=MC026|Starting March 3, 2009, the MB471 model was replaced by MC026 at the same price, with the only differences being 2.66 GHz (T9550) (or optional 2.93 GHz) processor and an optional 256 GB SSD}}<ref name="everymac late 2008"/><ref name="Early2009">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.66 15" (Unibody) Specs (Early 2009) |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.66-aluminum-15-early-2009-unibody-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703045724/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.66-aluminum-15-early-2009-unibody-specs.html |archive-date=July 3, 2014 |access-date=July 31, 2014 |publisher=EveryMac}}</ref> | January 6, 2009<ref name="everymac early 2009"/> | colspan=6 | June 8, 2009<ref name="everymac mid 2009">{{Cite web |title=Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.8 17" (Mid-2009) Specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.8-aluminum-17-mid-2009-unibody-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505055012/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/stats/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2.8-aluminum-17-mid-2009-unibody-specs.html |archive-date=May 5, 2010 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |publisher=EveryMac}}</ref> | colspan=6 | April 13, 2010<ref name="april2010update"/> | colspan=5 | February 24, 2011<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Apple Updates MacBook Pro with Next Generation Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology |date=February 24, 2011 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2011/02/24Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-with-Next-Generation-Processors-Graphics-Thunderbolt-I-O-Technology |access-date=June 14, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011092113/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2011/02/24Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-with-Next-Generation-Processors-Graphics-Thunderbolt-I-O-Technology |archive-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref> | colspan=5 | October 24, 2011<ref>{{Cite web |title=New MacBook Pro Lineup Brings Faster Processor and Bigger Hard Drives |url=https://appleinformer.org/2011/10/new-macbook-pro-lineup-brings-faster-processor-and-bigger-hard-drives |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107004036/https://appleinformer.org/2011/10/new-macbook-pro-lineup-brings-faster-processor-and-bigger-hard-drives |archive-date=November 7, 2011 |access-date=October 24, 2011 |publisher=AppleInformer}}</ref> | colspan=4 | June 11, 2012<ref name="theverge june6">{{Cite web |last=Savov |first=Vlad |date=June 6, 2012 |title=MacBook Pro upgraded with Ivy Bridge CPUs, Nvidia graphics, shipping today |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/6/11/3077617/macbook-pro-ivy-bridge-specs-release-date-price |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615121440/http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/11/3077617/macbook-pro-ivy-bridge-specs-release-date-price |archive-date=June 15, 2012 |access-date=June 12, 2012 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref><ref name="theverge june11">{{Cite web |last=Bohn |first=Dieter |date=June 11, 2012 |title=Apple announces next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, ships today for $2,199 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/6/11/3078215/apple-stub-etc-whatevs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172417/https://www.theverge.com/2012/6/11/3078215/apple-stub-etc-whatevs |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=June 12, 2012 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref>

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|- ! Model identifier | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro5,1 | MacBook Pro5,2 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro5,5 | MacBook Pro5,4 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro5,3 | MacBook Pro5,2 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro7,1 | colspan=3 | MacBook Pro6,2 | MacBook Pro6,1 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro8,1 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro8,2 | MacBook Pro8,3 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro8,1 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro8,2 | MacBook Pro8,3 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro9,2 | colspan=2 | MacBook Pro9,1 |- ! Apple order number | MB470 | MB471 {{Gray|After March 3, 2009: MC026{{Efn|name=MC026}}}} | MB604 | MB990 | MB991 | MC118 | MB985 | MB986 | MC226 | MC374 | MC375 | MC371 | MC372 | MC373 | MC024 | MC700 | MC724 | MC721 | MC723 | MC725 | MD313 | MD314 | MD318 | MD322 | MD322 | MD101 | MD102 | MD103 | MD104

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Light-emitting diode|LED]]-[[Backlight|backlit]] [[widescreen]] [[glossy display]] ([[16:10]]) | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|1440|900}} | 17", {{Times|1920|1200}} {{Gray|''Optional matte screen''}} | colspan=2 | 13.3", {{Times|1280|800}} | colspan=3 | 15.4", {{Times|1440|900}} {{Gray|''Optional matte screen''}} | 17", {{Times|1920|1200}} {{Gray|''Optional matte screen''}} | colspan=2 | 13.3", {{Times|1280|800}} | colspan=3 | 15.4", {{Times|1440|900}} {{Gray|''Optional {{Times|1680|1050}} (glossy or matte)''}} | 17", {{Times|1920|1200}} {{Gray|''Optional matte screen''}} | colspan=2 | 13.3", {{Times|1280|800}} | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|1440|900}} {{Gray|''Optional {{Times|1680|1050}} (glossy or matte)''}} | 17", {{Times|1920|1200}} {{Gray|''Optional matte screen''}} | colspan=2 | 13.3", {{Times|1280|800}} | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|1440|900}} {{Gray|''Optional {{Times|1680|1050}} (glossy or matte)''}} | 17", {{Times|1920|1200}} {{Gray|''Optional matte screen''}} | colspan=2 | 13.3", {{Times|1280|800}} | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|1440|900}} {{Gray|''Optional {{Times|1680|1050}} (glossy or matte)''}}

|- ! rowspan=2 | [[Central processing unit|Processor]] ! Standard | 2.4 GHz (P8600) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | 2.53 GHz (T9400) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 6 MB on-chip L2 cache {{Gray|After March 3, 2009: 2.66 GHz (T9550) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microarchitecture)|Penryn]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]]}} | 2.66 GHz (T9550) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | 2.26 GHz (P8400) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | colspan=2 | 2.53 GHz (P8700) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | 2.66 GHz (P8800) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | colspan=2 | 2.8 GHz (T9600) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | 2.4 GHz (P8600) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | 2.66 GHz (P8800) [[Intel Core 2 Duo]] [[Penryn (microprocessor)|Penryn]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L2 cache]] | 2.4 GHz (520M) [[Intel Core i5]] [[Arrandale (microprocessor)|Arrandale]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.53 GHz (540M) [[Intel Core i5]] [[Arrandale (microprocessor)|Arrandale]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.66 GHz (620M) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Arrandale (microprocessor)|Arrandale]] with 4 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.53 GHz (540M) [[Intel Core i5]] [[Arrandale (microprocessor)|Arrandale]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.3 GHz (2415M) [[Intel Core i5]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.7 GHz (2620M) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 4 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.0 GHz [[Multi-core processor|quad-core]] (2635QM) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | colspan=2 | 2.2 GHz [[Multi-core processor|quad-core]] (2720QM) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.4 GHz (2435M) [[Intel Core i5]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.8 GHz (2640M) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 4 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.2 GHz [[Multi-core processor|quad-core]] (2675QM) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | colspan=2 | 2.4 GHz [[Multi-core processor|quad-core]] (2760QM) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Sandy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.5 GHz (3210M) [[Intel Core i5]] [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 3 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.9 GHz (3520M) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 4 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.3 GHz [[Multi-core processor|quad-core]] (3615QM) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.6 GHz [[Multi-core processor|quad-core]] (3720QM) [[Intel Core i7]] [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] |- ! Optional | {{N/a}} | {{Gray|2.8 GHz (T9600) with 6 MB on-chip L2 cache After March 3, 2009: 2.93 GHz (T9800) with 6 MB on-chip L2 cache{{Efn|name=MC026}}}} | {{Gray|2.93 GHz (T9800) with 6 MB on-chip L2 cache}} | colspan=2 {{N/a}} | colspan=4 | {{Gray|3.06 GHz (T9900) with 6 MB on-chip L2 cache}} | colspan=2 {{N/a}} | colspan=4 | {{Gray|2.8 GHz (640M) with 4 MB on-chip L3 cache}} | colspan=2 {{N/a}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|2.3 GHz (2820QM) with 8 MB on-chip L3 cache}} | colspan=2 {{N/a}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|2.5 GHz (2860QM) with 8 MB on-chip L3 cache}} | colspan=2 {{N/a}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|2.7 GHz (3820QM) with 8 MB on-chip L3 cache}}

|- ! rowspan=3 | [[Random-access memory|Memory]] (two slots) ! Standard | 2 GB (two 1 GB) | colspan=2 | 4 GB (two 2 GB) | 2 GB (two 1 GB) | colspan=22 | 4 GB (two 2 GB) | 8 GB (two 4 GB) | 4 GB (two 2 GB) | 8 GB (two 4 GB) |- ! Expansion | {{Gray|Up to 4 GB initially, or 8 GB with the latest EFI update}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Slivka |first=Eric |date=March 7, 2011 |title='Secret' Firmware Update Unlocks Support for 8 GB RAM on 'Late 2008' Notebooks |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2011/03/07/secret-firmware-update-unlocks-support-for-8-gb-ram-on-late-2008-notebooks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110312041901/http://www.macrumors.com/2011/03/07/secret-firmware-update-unlocks-support-for-8-gb-ram-on-late-2008-notebooks |archive-date=March 12, 2011 |access-date=March 23, 2011 |website=MacRumors}}</ref> | colspan=2 | {{Gray|Up to 8 GB<ref group="lower-alpha" name="mem_expnd"/>}} | colspan=6 | {{Gray|Up to 8 GB}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|Up to 16 GB}} | colspan=6 | {{Gray|Up to 8 GB}} | colspan=12 | {{Gray|Up to 16 GB}} |- ! Speed | colspan=15 | 1,066 MHz PC3-8500 [[DDR3 SDRAM]] | colspan=10 | 1,333 MHz PC3-10600 1.5 V [[DDR3 SDRAM]]<ref name="Intel: 2nd Gen Core Processor Datasheet">{{Cite web |date=May 2012 |title=2nd Generation Intel Core Processor Family Mobile with ECC, Datasheet Addendum, May 2012, Revision 002 |url=https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/datasheets/2nd-gen-core-mobile-ecc-datasheet-addendum.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402124536/http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/datasheets/2nd-gen-core-mobile-ecc-datasheet-addendum.pdf |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=March 25, 2015 |publisher=Intel Corporation |page=10 |quote=1.4.1 System Memory Support "DDR3 I/O Voltage of 1.5 V".}}</ref><ref name="Sandybridge maximum safe voltages">{{Cite web |last=Gibbo |date=January 10, 2011 |title=Sandybridge maximum safe voltages |url=https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227652 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110146/http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227652 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=March 25, 2015 |publisher=Overclockers UK |format=Forum post |quote="Memory – Intel recommend 1.50v"}}</ref> {{Gray|''Expandable to 16 GB 1,600 MHz PC3-12800 [[DDR3 SDRAM]]''}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=1600mhz works and runs at 1600 MacBook pro 2011 | date=April 8, 2011 |url=https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1133642 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402150245/http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1133642 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Intel Product Specification Comparison |work=Intel® ARK (Product Specs) |url=https://ark.intel.com/compare/52224,60636,52231,53463,53464,53470,50067,53474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512222426/http://ark.intel.com/compare/52224,60636,52231,53463,53464,53470,50067,53474 |archive-date=May 12, 2014 |access-date=May 9, 2014 |publisher=[[Intel]]}}</ref> | colspan=4 | 1,600 MHz PC3-12800 1.35 V [[DDR3 SDRAM]]<ref name="Intel DDR3L 1333/1600 SoDIMM Validation Results">{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2013 |title=Intel Platform Memory Operations, DDR3L 1333/1600 SoDIMM Validation Results |url=https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/platform-memory/ddr3l-1333-1600-sodimm-chief-river-validation-results.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402150337/http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/platform-memory/ddr3l-1333-1600-sodimm-chief-river-validation-results.pdf |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=March 25, 2015 |publisher=Intel |pages=1, 5 |quote="DDR3L-1333(9-9-9) SoDIMM, 2DIMM/ch, 2 channels, tested at 1.35V Vdd" & "DDR3L-1600 (11-11-11) SoDIMM, 1DIMM/ch, 2 channels, tested at 1.35V Vdd"}}</ref>

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Computer graphics|Graphics]] | colspan=3 | [[GeForce 9#9400M GT|Nvidia GeForce 9400M]] with 256 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3]] [[Synchronous dynamic random-access memory|SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 9#9600M GT|Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT]] with 256 MB [[GDDR3 SDRAM]] ''Can switch between the two (but cannot use both)'' | colspan=3 | [[GeForce 9#9400M GT|Nvidia GeForce 9400M]] with 256 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory | [[GeForce 9#9400M GT|Nvidia GeForce 9400M]] with 256 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3]] [[Synchronous dynamic random-access memory|SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 9#9600M GT|Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT]] with 256 MB [[GDDR3 SDRAM]] ''Can switch between the two (but cannot use both)'' | colspan=2 | [[GeForce 9#9400M GT|Nvidia GeForce 9400M]] with 256 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 9#GeForce 9600 series|Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT]] with 512 MB [[GDDR3 SDRAM]] ''Can switch between the two (but cannot use both)'' | colspan=2 | [[GeForce 300 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 320M]] with 256 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics]] with 256 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 300 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 330M]] with 256 MB [[GDDR3 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware when running OS X'' | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics]] with 256 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 300 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 330M]] with 512 MB [[GDDR3 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware when running OS X'' | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 3000]] with 384 MB (512 MB with 8 GB RAM installed)<ref>{{Cite web |title=About integrated video on Intel-based Macs |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3246?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US#intel3000 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014003946/http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3246?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US#intel3000 |archive-date=October 14, 2014 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 3000]] with 384 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[Radeon HD 6000 series|AMD Radeon HD 6490M]] with 256 MB GDDR5 memory or [[Radeon HD 6000 series|AMD Radeon HD 6750M]] with 1 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware when running OS X'' | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 3000]] with 384 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[Radeon HD 6000 series|AMD Radeon HD 6750M]] with 1 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware when running OS X'' | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 3000]] with 384 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 3000]] with 384 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[Radeon HD 6000 series|AMD Radeon HD 6750M]] with 512 MB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] or [[Radeon HD 6000 series|AMD Radeon HD 6770M]] with 1 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware when running OS X'' | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 3000]] with 384 MB [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[Radeon HD 6000 series|AMD Radeon HD 6770M]] with 1 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware when running OS X'' | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 4000]] with [[DDR3 SDRAM]] shared with main memory | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology|Intel HD Graphics 4000]] with [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3]] [[Synchronous dynamic random-access memory|SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 600 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 650M]] with 512 MB GDDR5 memory ''{{Gray|(base model)}}'' or 1 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware when running OS X''

|- ! rowspan=3 | [[Data storage device|Storage]]{{Efn|name="b"}} ! Standard | 250 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | colspan=2 | 320 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 160 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | colspan=2 | 250 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 320 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | colspan=2 | 500 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 250 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | colspan=2 | 320 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | colspan=3 | 500 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 320 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | colspan=2 | 500 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | colspan=2 | 750 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 500 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 750 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 500 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 750 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 750 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 500 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 750 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 500 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm | 750 GB [[serial ATA|SATA]] 5,400 rpm |- ! Options | {{Gray|250 7,200 rpm, 320 5,400 rpm, 320 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|250 7,200 rpm, 320 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]] After March 3, 2009: 250 7,200 rpm, 320 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]{{Efn|name=MC026}}}} | {{Gray|320 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|320 5,400 rpm, 500 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|320 5,400 rpm, 500 5,400 rpm, 320 7,200 rpm, 500 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|500 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|320 5,400 rpm, 500 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | colspan=4 | {{Gray|500 5,400 rpm, 500 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|500 5,400 rpm, 500 7,200 rpm, 750 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|500 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|750 GB 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|1 TB 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|750 GB 5,400 rpm, 750 GB 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|750 GB 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|750 GB 7,200 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|750 GB 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|1 TB 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|750 GB 5,400 rpm, 750 GB 7,200 rpm, 1 TB 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}} | {{Gray|750 GB 7,200 rpm, 1 TB 5,400 rpm, 128 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 256 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]], 512 GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]}}

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Optical disc drive]]{{Efn|name="e"}} | colspan=29 | [[SuperDrive]]: 4× [[DVD±R]] DL writes, 8× [[DVD±R|DVD+/−R]] read/write, 8× [[DVD+RW]] writes, 6× [[DVD-RW]] writes, 24× [[CD-R]], and 16× [[CD-RW]] recording

|- ! rowspan=3 | Connectivity ! [[Wi-Fi]] | colspan=15 | Integrated [[IEEE 802.11n-2009|AirPort Extreme]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g/draft-n]]) ([[Broadcom]] BCM4322 {{Times|2x2}} chipset, up to 300 Mbit/s) | colspan=14 | Integrated [[IEEE 802.11n-2009|AirPort Extreme]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g/n]]) ([[Broadcom]] BCM4331 {{Times|3x3}} chipset, up to 450 Mbit/s) |- ! [[Bluetooth]] | colspan=25 | [[Bluetooth]] 2.1 + EDR | colspan=4 | [[Bluetooth]] 4.0 |- ! [[Ethernet]] | colspan=30 | [[Gigabit Ethernet]]

|- ! colspan=2 | Audio | colspan=29 | Built-in stereo speakers, Audio line-in/out

|- ! colspan=2 | Weight | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|5.5|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.6|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.50|lb|kg}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|5.5|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.6|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.50|lb|kg}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|5.6|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.6|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.50|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|5.6|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.6|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.50|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|5.6|lb|kg}} | {{Cvt|6.6|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.50|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|5.6|lb|kg}}

|- ! colspan=2 | Dimensions (width{{Times}}depth{{Times}}thickness) | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.35|x|9.82|x|0.95|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.47|x|10.51|x|0.98|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|12.78|x|8.94|x|0.95|in|cm}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|14.35|x|9.82|x|0.95|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.47|x|10.51|x|0.98|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|12.78|x|8.94|x|0.95|in|cm}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|14.35|x|9.82|x|0.95|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.47|x|10.51|x|0.98|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|12.78|x|8.94|x|0.95|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.35|x|9.82|x|0.95|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.47|x|10.51|x|0.98|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|12.78|x|8.94|x|0.95|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.35|x|9.82|x|0.95|in|cm}} | {{Cvt|15.47|x|10.51|x|0.98|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|12.78|x|8.94|x|0.95|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.35|x|9.82|x|0.95|in|cm}}

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=== Early and late 2011 model GPU problems === Early and late 2011 models with a GPU; 15" & 17"; reportedly suffer from manufacturing problems leading to overheating, graphical problems, and eventually complete GPU and logic board failure. A similar but nonidentical problem affected iMac GPUs which were later recalled by Apple.<ref name="iMac Recall">{{Cite web |title=iMac 2011 GPU Recall |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/TS5167 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924040516/https://support.apple.com/kb/TS5167 |archive-date=September 24, 2014 |access-date=September 18, 2014}}</ref> The problem was covered by many articles in Mac-focused magazines, starting late 2013 throughout 2014.<ref name="ZDnet">{{Cite web |title=Apple – Little utility rescues a MacBook Pro with failing video |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/little-utility-rescues-a-macbook-pro-with-failing-video/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041132/http://www.zdnet.com/little-utility-rescues-a-macbook-pro-with-failing-video-7000024626 |archive-date=September 24, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2014 |website=[[ZDNet]]}}</ref><ref name="TechRepublic">{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2014 |title=Internet reports suggest possible 2011 MacBook Pro graphics issue |url=https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/apple-in-the-enterprise/internet-reports-suggest-possible-2011-macbook-pro-graphics-issue |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916141409/http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/apple-in-the-enterprise/internet-reports-suggest-possible-2011-macbook-pro-graphics-issue |archive-date=September 16, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name="CultOfMac">{{Cite web |title=Early 2011 MacBook Pros Are Dropping Like Flies |date=January 17, 2014 |url=https://www.cultofmac.com/262861/early-2011-macbook-pros-dropping-like-flies-heat-issues-blame |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140922040834/http://www.cultofmac.com/262861/early-2011-macbook-pros-dropping-like-flies-heat-issues-blame |archive-date=September 22, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name="MacRumors">{{Cite web |title=Some 2011 MacBook Pros Experiencing GPU Glitches, System Crashes |date=January 17, 2014 |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2014/01/17/2011-macbook-pro-gpu-glitches |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041646/http://www.macrumors.com/2014/01/17/2011-macbook-pro-gpu-glitches |archive-date=September 24, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name="AppleInsider">{{Cite web |title=Apple remains mum as complaints mount over 2011 MacBook Pro GPU failures |date=May 13, 2014 |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/14/05/13/apple-remains-mum-as-complaints-mount-over-2011-macbook-pro-gpu-failures |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920211518/http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/05/13/apple-remains-mum-as-complaints-mount-over-2011-macbook-pro-gpu-failures |archive-date=September 20, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2014}}</ref> In August 2014 the law firm Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP had begun investigating the problem to determine if any legal claim exists.<ref name="MacRumors on MBP2011 class action">{{Cite web |title=Lawyers Researching Possible Class Action Lawsuit Over 2011 MacBook Pro Graphics Issues |date=August 21, 2014 |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2014/08/21/lawsuit-2011-macbook-pro-graphics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920040241/http://www.macrumors.com/2014/08/21/lawsuit-2011-macbook-pro-graphics |archive-date=September 20, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2014}}</ref> On October 28, 2014, the firm announced that it has filed a class-action lawsuit in a California federal court against Apple. The lawsuit will cover residents residing in both California and Florida who have purchased a 2011 MacBook Pro notebook with an AMD graphics card. The firm is also investigating similar cases across the United States.<ref name="Lawsuit on MBP2011">{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2014 |title=Class Action Filed Against Apple for Defective 2011 MacBook Pro Laptops |url=https://www.wbmllp.com/news/class-action-filed-against-apple-for-defective-2011-macbook-pro-laptops |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129030739/http://www.wbmllp.com/news/class-action-filed-against-apple-for-defective-2011-macbook-pro-laptops |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |access-date=November 19, 2014 |publisher=Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP}}</ref> On February 20, 2015, Apple instituted the {{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues |url=https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues}} This "will repair affected MacBook Pro systems, free of charge". The program covered affected MacBook Pro models until December 31, 2016, four years from original date of sale.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues – Apple Support |url=https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102014826/https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues |archive-date=November 2, 2017 |access-date=January 8, 2018 |website=www.apple.com}}</ref>

On June 11, 2012, at the [[Apple Worldwide Developers Conference#2010s|Apple Worldwide Developers Conference]] in San Francisco, Apple introduced the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, marketed as the "MacBook Pro with Retina display" to differentiate it from the previous model.<ref name="theverge october23">{{Cite web |last=D'Orazio |first=Dante |date=October 23, 2012 |title=Apple introduces new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, ships today for $1,699 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/10/23/3542996/apple-13-inch-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-announced |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225152842/http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/23/3542996/apple-13-inch-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-announced |archive-date=February 25, 2013 |access-date=February 21, 2013 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/> The model includes Intel's third-generation [[Core i7]] processors ([[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge microarchitecture]]).<ref name="http"/> It made solid-state storage (SSD) standard, upgraded to [[USB 3.0]], added an additional [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt]] port, added HDMI, and included a high-resolution {{Times|2880×1800}} Retina display.<ref name="http"/> It brought a thinner [[MagSafe (Mac)|MagSafe]] connector, dubbed "MagSafe 2".<ref name="apple.com">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro 13-inch – Technical Specifications |url=https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-13/specs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306125241/https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-13/specs |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=Apple}}</ref> Apple also claims improved speakers and microphones and a new system for cooling the notebook with improved fans.<ref name="apple.com" /> The 15-inch model is 25% thinner than its predecessor. The model name is no longer placed at the bottom of the screen bezel; instead, it is found on the underside of the chassis, similar to an [[iOS]] device, and is the first Macintosh notebook to not have its model name visible during normal use.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Unboxing the New MacBook Pro With Retina Display |url=https://www.pcmag.com/archive/unboxing-the-new-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-298982 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184533/https://www.pcmag.com/archive/unboxing-the-new-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-298982 |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=2022-02-25 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}</ref>

It eliminated [[Ethernet]] and FireWire 800 ports, but Thunderbolt adapters were made available for purchase.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Chang |first=Alexandra |title=Apple Unveils New MacBooks, iOS 6, and New Mountain Lion Features |url=https://www.wired.com/2012/06/apple-unveils-new-macbooks-ios-6-and-new-mountain-lion-features-at-wwdc |url-status=live |magazine=Wired |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118100927/https://www.wired.com/2012/06/apple-unveils-new-macbooks-ios-6-and-new-mountain-lion-features-at-wwdc |archive-date=January 18, 2022 |access-date=22 February 2021}}</ref> It also eliminated the [[Kensington lock slot]] and battery indicator button and light on the side of the chassis found on the previous generation models.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chan |first=Casey |title=The Only Way to Lock Your New Retina MacBook Pro Is to Make It Fatter, Uglier and Heavier With Plastic |date=July 2, 2012 |url=https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/07/the-only-way-to-lock-your-new-retina-macbook-pro-is-to-make-it-fatter-uglier-and-heavier-with-plastic |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708033040/http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/07/the-only-way-to-lock-your-new-retina-macbook-pro-is-to-make-it-fatter-uglier-and-heavier-with-plastic |archive-date=July 8, 2012 |access-date=December 16, 2012 |publisher=Gizmodo.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hands On: 15-Inch Apple MacBook Pro With Retina Display |url=https://www.pcmag.com/archive/hands-on-15-inch-apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-298983 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225041413/https://www.pcmag.com/archive/hands-on-15-inch-apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-298983 |archive-date=February 25, 2022 |access-date=2022-02-25 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}</ref> It did not include an optical drive, being the first professional notebook since the [[PowerBook 2400c]] to not include one.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Macintosh 2400c/180 specs |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook/stats/mac_powerbook2400c_180.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090818032223/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook/stats/mac_powerbook2400c_180.html |archive-date=August 18, 2009 |access-date=June 12, 2012}}</ref>

Apple introduced a 13-inch version on October 23, 2012, with specifications similar but slightly inferior to the 15-inch, such as less powerful processors.<ref name="theverge october23" />

The Retina models also have fewer user-accessible upgrade or replacement options than previous MacBooks. Unlike in previous generations, the memory is soldered onto the logic board and is not upgradable. The solid state drive is not soldered and can be replaced by users, although it has a proprietary connector and form factor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 14, 2012 |title=OWC Announces Mercury Aura Pro as Industry's First Solid State Drive Upgrade for 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina display |url=https://blog.macsales.com/14729-owc-announces-mercury-aura-pro-as-industrys-first-solid-state-drive-upgrade-for-2012-macbook-pro-with-retina-display |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926051706/https://blog.macsales.com/14729-owc-announces-mercury-aura-pro-as-industrys-first-solid-state-drive-upgrade-for-2012-macbook-pro-with-retina-display |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=macsales.com}}</ref> The battery is glued into place; attempts to remove it may destroy the battery and/or trackpad.<ref name="retinaupgradezd">{{Cite web |title=Want to upgrade that 'Retina' MacBook Pro? Tough luck |url=https://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/want-to-upgrade-that-retina-macbook-pro-tough-luck/20774 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025182849/http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/want-to-upgrade-that-retina-macbook-pro-tough-luck/20774 |archive-date=October 25, 2014 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=ZDNet}}</ref> The entire case uses proprietary [[pentalobe]] screws and cannot be disassembled with standard tools. While the battery is glued in, recycling companies have stated that the design is only "mildly inconvenient" and does not hamper the recycling process.<ref name="arsgluedbatts">{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2012 |title=Recyclers disagree on impact of glued-in Retina MacBook Pro batteries |url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/07/recyclers-disagree-on-impact-of-glued-in-retina-macbook-pro-batteries |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022024901/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/07/recyclers-disagree-on-impact-of-glued-in-retina-macbook-pro-batteries |archive-date=October 22, 2012 |access-date=October 21, 2012 |website=[[Ars Technica]]}}</ref>

On February 13, 2013, Apple announced updated prices and processors and increased the memory of the high-end 15-inch model to 16 GB.<ref name="theverge february13">{{Cite web |last=Patel |first=Nilay |date=February 13, 2013 |title=Apple lowers 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina display price to $1,499, speedbumps other Retina machines |url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/2/13/3983962/apple-lowers-13-inch-macbook-pro-retina-price-1499 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130216030717/http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/13/3983962/apple-lowers-13-inch-macbook-pro-retina-price-1499 |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |access-date=February 21, 2013 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref>

On October 22, 2013, Apple updated the line with Intel's Haswell processors and Iris Graphics, [[IEEE 802.11|802.11ac]] [[Wi-Fi]], [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 2]], and PCIe-based flash storage.<ref name="theverge oct22">{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Dan |date=October 22, 2013 |title=Apple refreshes MacBook Pro lineup: thinner, lighter, faster, and cheaper with better battery life |url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/22/4866808/apple-refreshes-macbook-pro-lineup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523115745/http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/22/4866808/apple-refreshes-macbook-pro-lineup |archive-date=May 23, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref> The chassis of the 13-inch version was slightly slimmed to {{Convert|0.71|in|mm|0}} to match the 15-inch model. The lower-end 15-inch model only included integrated graphics while the higher-end model continued to include a discrete Nvidia graphics card in addition to integrated graphics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Dan |author-link=Dan Ackerman |date=March 7, 2014 |title=Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2013) review – CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323100734/http://www.cnet.com/apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-2013 |archive-date=March 23, 2014 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=CNET |publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref> Support for [[4K resolution|4K]] video output via HDMI was added but limited the maximum number of external displays from three to two.<ref name="Using 4K">{{Cite web |title=Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with Mac computers |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006104736/http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6008 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> On July 29, 2014, Apple announced new models with updated prices and processors.<ref name="theverge july29">{{Cite web |last=Lowensohn |first=Josh |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Apple's MacBook Pros with Retina display now have faster processors and more memory |url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/7/29/5946545/apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-processor-ram-upgrade-price-drop |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730002407/http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/29/5946545/apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-processor-ram-upgrade-price-drop |archive-date=July 30, 2014 |access-date=July 30, 2014 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref>

On March 9, 2015, the 13-inch model was updated with Intel Broadwell processors, Iris 6100 graphics, faster flash storage (based on PCIe 2.0 × 4 technology), faster RAM (upgraded from 1600 MHZ to 1866 MHZ), increased battery life (extended to 10 hours), and a [[Force Touch]] trackpad.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Apple Updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display & MacBook Air |date=March 9, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-Air |access-date=March 12, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711191653/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-Air |archive-date=July 11, 2017}}</ref><ref name="theverge mar09">{{Cite web |last=Lowensohn |first=Josh |date=March 9, 2015 |title=Apple updates MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro with faster chips, Thunderbolt 2 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/3/9/8170901/apple-updates-macbook-air-retina-macbook-pro |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524191722/http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/9/8170901/apple-updates-macbook-air-retina-macbook-pro |archive-date=May 24, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref> On May 19, 2015, a 15-inch model was released with a Force Touch trackpad, AMD Radeon R9 M370X, SSD based on PCIe 3.0 × 4 technology, and battery life extended to 9 hours.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Apple Introduces 15-inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch Trackpad & New $1,999 iMac with Retina 5K Display |date=May 19, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/05/19Apple-Introduces-15-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Force-Touch-Trackpad-New-1-999-iMac-with-Retina-5K-Display |access-date=February 24, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184537/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/05/19Apple-Introduces-15-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Force-Touch-Trackpad-New-1-999-iMac-with-Retina-5K-Display |archive-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref><ref name="theverge may19">{{Cite web |last1=McCormick |first1=Rich |last2=Kastrenakes |first2=Jacob |date=May 19, 2015 |title=Apple releases cheaper Retina iMac and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/5/19/8623803/apple-retina-imac-macbook-pro-updates |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525205536/http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/19/8623803/apple-retina-imac-macbook-pro-updates |archive-date=May 25, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref> The higher-end 15-inch model also added support for dual-cable output to {{Times|5120×2880}} displays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro – Technical Specifications 2015 |url=https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027182557/http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina |archive-date=October 27, 2016 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref> The 15-inch models were released with the same Intel Haswell processors and Iris Pro graphics as the 2014 models due to a delay in shipment of newer Broadwell quad-core processors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro 2018 news: problems, new GPU options, price, specs |url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac/15-inch-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-release-date-released-broadwell-skylake-3604834 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522104821/https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac/15-inch-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-release-date-released-broadwell-skylake-3604834 |archive-date=May 22, 2015 |access-date=May 21, 2015}}</ref> Apple continued to sell the 2015 15-inch model until July 2018.<ref>[https://mashable.com/2018/07/12/rip-2015-15-inch-retina-macbook-pro/#cqpzSI_SeiqB RIP mid-2015 MacBook Pro, the best laptop ever made] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511104033/https://mashable.com/2018/07/12/rip-2015-15-inch-retina-macbook-pro/#cqpzSI_SeiqB |date=May 11, 2021}}. Mashable. July 12, 2018.</ref>

=== Reception === The Retina MacBook Pro received positive reviews of the Retina Display, flash storage and power. It was criticized, however, for its high price and lack of an Ethernet port and optical drive. Roman Loyola of ''[[Macworld]]'' said that the Retina MacBook Pro was "groundbreaking" and made people "rethink how they use technology". He praised the inclusion of USB 3.0 and the slimmer body.<ref name="mwreviewrmbp">{{Cite web |last=Loyola |first=Roman |date=June 15, 2012 |title=MacBook Pro with Retina Display redefines the concept of a 'pro' laptop |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1167286/macbook_pro_with_retina_display_redefines_the_concept_of_a_pro_laptop.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120827025813/http://www.macworld.com/article/1167286/macbook_pro_with_retina_display_redefines_the_concept_of_a_pro_laptop.html |archive-date=August 27, 2012 |access-date=August 26, 2012 |publisher=[[Macworld]]}}</ref> [[Dan Ackerman]] of [[CNET]] commented "I've previously called the 15-inch MacBook Pro one of the most universally useful all-around laptops you can buy. This new version adds to that with HDMI, faster ports, and more portability. But it also subtracts from that with its exclusion of an optical drive and Ethernet port, plus its very high starting price. The Pro and Retina Pro are clearly two laptops designed for two different users, and with the exception of all-day commuters who need something closer to a MacBook Air or ultrabook, one of the two branches of the MacBook Pro family tree is still probably the most universally useful laptop you can buy."<ref name="ackermanrmbp">{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Dan |author-link=Dan Ackerman |date=June 11, 2012 |title=Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display review |url=https://www.cnet.com/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-with/4505-3121_7-35331572.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120827032457/http://www.cnet.com/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-with/4505-3121_7-35331572.html |archive-date=August 27, 2012 |access-date=August 26, 2012 |website=[[CNET]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref> [[File:Apple-USB-SuperDrive.jpg|thumb|right|The Retina MacBook line has no internal optical drive. External drives such as Apple's [[SuperDrive]] (pictured) can be used instead.]] Joel Santo Domingo of ''[[PC Magazine]]'' gave the MacBook Pro an "Editor's Choice" rating. He praised its "brilliant Retina display", the thin design, port selection and speedy storage, and highlighted the expandability via Thunderbolt ports which support up to seven devices each.<ref name="pcmag">{{Cite news |last=Santo Domingo |first=Joel |title=Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Retina Display) review |work=[[PC Magazine]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405722,00.asp |url-status=live |access-date=August 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831124248/http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405722,00.asp |archive-date=August 31, 2012}}</ref> [[David Pogue]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' praised the 15-inch model's screen, keyboard, sound, start-up time, cosmetics, battery life, storage, and [[Random-access memory|RAM]] capacity. They criticized the lack of a [[SuperDrive]], pricing, and the MagSafe 2 power connector's lack of backwards compatibility with the older MagSafe design.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pogue |first=David |author-link=David Pogue |date=June 14, 2012 |title=MacBook, a Point Shy of Perfect |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/14/technology/personaltech/apples-macbook-pro-is-just-short-of-perfection-state-of-the-art.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114020722/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/14/technology/personaltech/apples-macbook-pro-is-just-short-of-perfection-state-of-the-art.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 |archive-date=November 14, 2013}}</ref>

The [[Retina Display]] on the MacBook Pro have been criticized for "[[Image persistence|image retention]]", specifically for displays manufactured by [[LG]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 24, 2012 |title=Apple's new Retina Display dogged by image retention, increasingly unhappy users |url=https://www.extremetech.com/computing/134985-apples-new-retina-display-dogged-by-image-retention-increasingly-unhappy-users |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184533/https://www.extremetech.com/computing/134985-apples-new-retina-display-dogged-by-image-retention-increasingly-unhappy-users |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2013 |title=Avoiding image persistence on Apple displays |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT5455?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805033725/http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5455?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US |archive-date=August 5, 2014 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref> Many users also complained the [[Anti-reflective coating]] on their screens could wear off easily, which is an issue known as "staingate".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Extends Free Repairs of Anti-Reflective Coating on Select MacBook and MacBook Pro Models |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-staingate-repairs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922143533/https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-staingate-repairs |archive-date=September 22, 2020 |access-date=August 10, 2020 |website=MacRumors |date=November 17, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2017, one year after the introduction of the [[#Fourth generation (Touch Bar), 2016–2020|Touch Bar of the MacBook Pro]], the original lead developer of [[Tumblr]] Marco Arment wrote an evocative article in which he declared the Retina MacBook Pro the best laptop ever made.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2017 |title=The best laptop ever made |url=https://marco.org/2017/11/14/best-laptop-ever |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216134713/https://marco.org/2017/11/14/best-laptop-ever |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref> The sentiment was shared by many users of various social platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2017 |title=Hacker News: The best laptop ever made |url=https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15699423 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184542/https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15699423 |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref>

=== Repairability and environmental concerns === Apple was criticized for gluing the battery into the case, making it harder to be recycled (ease of disassembly is an [[EPEAT]] criterion),<ref name="retinaupgradezd"/> but some recycling companies have stated that the design is only "mildly inconvenient" and does not hamper the recycling process.<ref name="arsgluedbatts"/> [[Greenpeace]] spokesman Casey Harrell said Apple "has pitted design against the environment—and chosen design. They're making a big bet that people don't care, but recycling is a big issue."<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2012 |title=Apple's withdrawal from 'green' certification program surprises purchasers |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_21038486/apples-withdrawal-from-green-certification-program-surprises-purchasers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417134646/http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_21038486/apples-withdrawal-from-green-certification-program-surprises-purchasers |archive-date=April 17, 2016 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=mercurynews.com}}</ref> ''Wired'' also criticized Apple's recyclability claims in 2012: "<nowiki>[t]</nowiki>he design may well be {{Sic|comprised |hide=y|of}} 'highly recyclable aluminum and glass'—but my friends in the electronics recycling industry tell me they have no way of recycling aluminum that has glass glued to it like Apple did with both this machine and the recent iPad."<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Chang |first=Roger |date=June 14, 2012 |title=The New MacBook Pro: Unfixable, Unhackable, Untenable |url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/opinion-apple-retina-displa |url-status=live |magazine=Wired |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316072955/http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/opinion-apple-retina-displa |archive-date=March 16, 2014 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref>

=== Battery problems === In June 2019, Apple announced a worldwide recall for certain 2015 15" MacBook Pro computers after receiving at least 26 reports of batteries becoming hot enough to produce smoke and inflict minor burns or property damage. The problem affected some 432,000 computers, mostly sold between September 2015 and February 2017. The company asked customers to stop using their computers until Apple could replace the batteries.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 27, 2019 |title=2015 15" MacBook Pro Recall Applies to About 432,000 Units, Apple Received 26 Reports of Batteries Overheating |publisher=MacRumors |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/27/2015-15-inch-macbook-pro-recall-432000-units |url-status=live |access-date=February 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184539/https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/27/2015-15-inch-macbook-pro-recall-432000-units |archive-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=July 3, 2019 |title=Photos of damaged MacBook Pro highlight the need to respond to Apple's recall |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/macbook-pro-fire-may-be-linked-to-apples-recent-laptop-recall |url-status=live |access-date=February 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184530/https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/macbook-pro-fire-may-be-linked-to-apples-recent-laptop-recall |archive-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program FAQ: Everything you need to know |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/3405899/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall-program-faq.html |url-status=live |access-date=July 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725104025/https://www.macworld.com/article/3405899/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall-program-faq.html |archive-date=July 25, 2019}}</ref>

In September 2019, India's [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]] said MacBook Pro computers could dangerously overheat, leading the national carrier [[Air India]] to ban the model on its flights.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=September 3, 2019 |title=Air India bans passengers from traveling with 15-inch MacBook Pro |url=https://www.bgr.in/news/air-india-bans-15-inch-apple-macbook-pro-on-flights-after-dgca-advisory |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903201942/https://www.bgr.in/news/air-india-bans-15-inch-apple-macbook-pro-on-flights-after-dgca-advisory |archive-date=September 3, 2019 |access-date=September 4, 2019 |website=BGR India}}</ref>

=== Technical specifications === <div class="overflowbugx" style="overflow-x:auto;"> {| class="wikitable" |- | style="background:#F99" | | <abbr title="Mac products that were discontinued 7 years ago and no longer receive hardware support from Apple or service providers, nor support the latest macOS software release.">Obsolete</abbr><ref name="Obsolete_macs_ref"/> | style="background:#FDD" | | <abbr title="Mac products that were discontinued between 5 and 7 years ago but still support the latest macOS software release. Hardware support provided only through Apple Service Providers in the United States and Turkey.">Vintage</abbr>

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"

|- ! colspan=2 | Apple model name ! colspan=2 style="background:#F99" | Mid 2012<ref name="Retina Mid 2012">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP653 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216014137/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP653 |archive-date=February 16, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=2 style="background:#F99" | Late 2012<ref name="Retina Late 2012">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP658 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219023457/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP658 |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=3 style="background:#F99" | Early 2013<ref name="Retina Early 2013 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP668 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216014142/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP668 |archive-date=February 16, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Retina Early 2013 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP669 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215021415/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP669 |archive-date=February 15, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=5 style="background:#F99" | Late 2013<ref name="Retina Late 2013 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP691 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215123637/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP691 |archive-date=February 15, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Retina Late 2013 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP690 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215161359/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP690 |archive-date=February 15, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=4 style="background:#F99" | Mid 2014<ref name="Retina Mid 2014 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP703 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214121713/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP703 |archive-date=February 14, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref name="Retina Mid 2014 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP704 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217035016/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP704 |archive-date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=2 style="background:#F99" | Early 2015<ref name="Retina Early 2015 13inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP715 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018101937/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP715?locale=en_US |archive-date=October 18, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> ! colspan=2 style="background:#FDD" | Mid 2015<ref name="Retina Mid 2015 15inch">{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP719 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018101939/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP719?locale=en_US |archive-date=October 18, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

|- ! Unsupported | colspan=7 | November 30, 2022 | colspan=9 | September 26, 2023{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}} | colspan=4 | July 29, 2024{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}} |- ! colspan=2 | MSRP(USD)

|$2199 |$2799 |$1999 |$1699 {{Gray| ''$1499 after February 13, 2013''}}

|$1699 |$2199 |$2799

|$1299 |$1499 |$1799

|$1999 |$2599

|$1299 $1499 |$1799

|$1999 |$2499

|$1299 |$1799 |$1999 |$2499

|- ! Apple order number | MC975 | MC976 {{Gray|MD831}} | MD213 | MD212 | ME662 | ME664<ref name="ME664" /> | ME665 | ME864 | ME865 | ME866 | ME293 | ME294 | MGX72 | MGX92 | MGXA2 | MGXC2 | MF839 | MF841 | MJLQ2 | MJLT2

|- ! rowspan=2 | Display ! Size | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|2880|1800}}, 220 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=3 | 13.3", {{Times|2560|1600}}, 227 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|2880|1800}}, 220 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=3 | 13.3", {{Times|2560|1600}}, 227 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|2880|1800}}, 220 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=2 | 13.3", {{Times|2560|1600}}, 227 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|2880|1800}}, 220 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=2 | 13.3", {{Times|2560|1600}}, 227 [[Pixel density|ppi]] | colspan=2 | 15.4", {{Times|2880|1800}}, 220 [[Pixel density|ppi]] |- ! Kind | colspan=20 | [[Light-emitting diode|LED]]-[[Backlight|backlit]] [[16:10|{{Ratio|16:10}}]] [[widescreen]] [[Retina display]]

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Video camera]] | colspan=20 | [[FaceTime]] HD ([[720p]])

|- ! rowspan=2 | [[Central processing unit|Processor]] ! Standard | 2.3 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (3615QM) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | 2.6 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (3720QM) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | colspan=2 | 2.5 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (3210M) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.6 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (3230M) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.4 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (3635QM) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[CPU cache|L3 cache]]<ref name="ME664">{{Cite mac |model = ME664LL/A |appleNumber = SP669 |everyURL=macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i7-2.4-15-early-2013-retina-display-specs.html |access-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina 2.4GHz i7-3635QM 15.4" 2880 x 1800pixels Silver Notebook |url=https://www.intel.com/buy/us/en/product/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-15-retina-293074 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217202909/https://www.intel.com/buy/us/en/product/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-15-retina-293074 |archive-date=February 17, 2018 |access-date=February 17, 2018 |publisher=[[Intel Corporation|Intel]]}}</ref> | 2.7 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (3740QM) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] | colspan="2" | 2.4 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (4258U) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.6 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (4288U) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.0 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4750HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache|L3]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]]) | 2.3 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4850HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]]) | 2.6 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (4278U) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.8 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (4308U) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.2 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4770HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]]) | 2.5 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4870HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]]) | 2.7 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (5257U) [[Broadwell (microarchitecture)|Broadwell]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.9 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i5]] (5287U) [[Broadwell (microarchitecture)|Broadwell]] with 3 MB shared [[L3 cache]] | 2.2 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4770HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]]) | 2.5 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4870HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]]) |- ! Optional | {{N/a}} | {{Gray|2.7 GHz [[Intel Core i7]] (3820QM) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 8 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|2.9 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i7]] (3520M) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 4 MB shared [[L3 cache]]}} | {{Gray|3.0 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i7]] (3540M) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 4 MB shared [[L3 cache]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|2.8 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (3840QM) [[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]] with 8 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]]}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|2.8 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4558U) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 4 MB shared [[L3 cache]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|2.6 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4960HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]])}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|3.0 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4578U) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 4 MB shared [[L3 cache]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|2.8 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4980HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]])}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|3.1 GHz 2-core [[Intel Core i7]] [[Broadwell (microarchitecture)|Broadwell]] (5557U) with 4 MB shared [[L3 cache]]}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|2.8 GHz 4-core [[Intel Core i7]] (4980HQ) [[Haswell (microarchitecture)|Haswell]] with 6 MB on-chip [[L3 cache]] and 128 MB [[L4 cache]] ([[Crystalwell]])}}

|- ! rowspan=3 | [[Random-access memory|Memory]] ! Standard built-in onboard | colspan=2 | 8 GB | colspan=3 rowspan=2 | 8 GB | 8 GB | rowspan=2 | 16 GB | 4 GB | colspan=3 | 8 GB | rowspan=2 | 16 GB | colspan=2 | 8 GB | rowspan=2 colspan=2 | 16 GB | colspan=2 | 8 GB | rowspan=2 colspan=2 | 16 GB |- ! Optional at time of purchase only | colspan=2 | {{Gray|16 GB}} | {{Gray|16 GB}} | colspan=4 | {{Gray|16 GB}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|16 GB}} | colspan=2 | {{Gray|16 GB}} |- ! Format | colspan=16 | 1600 MHz PC3-12800 [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3L SDRAM]] | colspan=2 | 1866 MHz PC3-14900 [[LPDDR|LPDDR3 SDRAM]] | colspan=2 | 1600 MHz PC3-12800 [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3L SDRAM]]

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Computer graphics|Graphics]] | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology#Ivy Bridge|Intel HD Graphics 4000]] with [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3L SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 600 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 650M]] with 1 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware'' | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology#Ivy Bridge|Intel HD Graphics 4000]] with [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3L SDRAM]] shared with main memory | [[Intel Graphics Technology#Ivy Bridge|Intel HD Graphics 4000]] with [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3L SDRAM]] shared with main memory | colspan=2 | [[Intel Graphics Technology#Ivy Bridge|Intel HD Graphics 4000]] with [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3L SDRAM]] shared with main memory and [[GeForce 600 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 650M]] with 1 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware'' | colspan=3 | [[Intel Iris Graphics|Intel Iris 5100 Graphics]] with [[DDR SDRAM]] shared with main memory | [[Intel Iris Pro Graphics|Intel Iris Pro 5200 Graphics]] with 128 MB eDRAM | [[Intel Iris Pro Graphics|Intel Iris Pro 5200 Graphics]] with 128 MB eDRAM and [[GeForce 700 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 750M]] with 2 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware'' | colspan=2 | [[Intel Iris Graphics|Intel Iris 5100 Graphics]] with [[DDR SDRAM]] shared with main memory | [[Intel Iris Pro Graphics|Intel Iris Pro 5200 Graphics]] with 128 MB eDRAM | [[Intel Iris Pro Graphics|Intel Iris Pro 5200 Graphics]] with 128 MB eDRAM and [[GeForce 700 series|Nvidia GeForce GT 750M]] with 2 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware'' | colspan=2 | [[Intel Iris Graphics|Intel Iris 6100 Graphics]] with [[LPDDR3]] [[Synchronous dynamic random-access memory|SDRAM]] shared with main memory | [[Intel Iris Pro Graphics|Intel Iris Pro 5200 Graphics]] with 128 MB eDRAM | [[Intel Iris Pro Graphics|Intel Iris Pro 5200 Graphics]] with 128 MB eDRAM and [[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]] [[AMD Radeon Rx 300 series|Radeon R9]] M370X with 2 GB [[GDDR5 SDRAM]] ''Automatically switches between graphics hardware''

|- ! rowspan=3 | [[Solid-state drive|Storage]]{{Efn|name="b"}} ! Standard | rowspan=2 | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB | colspan=2 | 256 GB | 512 GB | rowspan=2 | 128 GB | rowspan=2 | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 128 GB | colspan=2 | 256 GB | 512 GB |- ! Optional | {{Gray|768 GB}} | {{Gray|512 GB, 768 GB}} | {{Gray|256 GB, 512 GB, 768 GB}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|512 GB, 768 GB}} | {{Gray|1 TB}} | {{Gray|512 GB, 1 TB}} | {{Gray|1 TB}} | {{Gray|512 GB, 768 GB, 1 TB}} | {{Gray|768 GB, 1 TB}} | {{Gray|512 GB, 1 TB}} | colspan=3 | {{Gray|1 TB}} | {{Gray|512 GB, 1 TB}} | {{Gray|1 TB}}

|- ! Interface | colspan=7 | [[mSATA]] 6 Gbit/s [[Solid-state drive|SSD]] | colspan=9 | [[PCI Express 2|PCIe 2.0]] ×2 5.0 GT/s (8 Gbit/s) [[Solid-state drive|SSD]] | colspan=2 | [[PCI Express 2|PCIe 2.0]] ×4 5.0 GT/s (16 Gbit/s) [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Intel product specifications |url=https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=84985,84988,84993 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232158/https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=84985,84988,84993 |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |access-date=June 1, 2019 |publisher=Intel}}</ref> | colspan=2 | [[PCI Express#PCI Express 3.x|PCIe 3.0]] ×4 8.0 GT/s (31.5 Gbit/s) [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]

|- ! colspan=2 | [[Wi-Fi]] | colspan=7 | Integrated [[IEEE 802.11n-2009|Wi-Fi 4]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g/n]]) (2.4 and 5 GHz, up to 450 Mbit/s) ([[Broadcom]] BCM4331 {{Times|3x3}} chipset) | colspan=13 | Integrated [[IEEE 802.11ac|Wi-Fi 5]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g/n/ac]]) (2.4 and 5 GHz, up to 1.3 Gbit/s) ([[Broadcom]] BCM4360 {{Times|3x3}} chipset)

|- ! colspan=2 rowspan=3 | Peripheral connections | colspan=20 | [[SDXC]] card slot Two [[USB 3.0]] Audio line out (analog/optical) |- | colspan=7 | Two [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt]] ports ''Supports two {{Times|2560×1600}} displays'' | colspan=3 | Two [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 2]] ports ''Supports two {{Times|2560×1600}} displays'' | colspan=2 | Two [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 2]] ports ''Supports two {{Times|3840x2160}} displays'' | colspan=2 | Two [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 2]] ports ''Supports two {{Times|2560×1600}} displays'' | colspan=2 | Two [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 2]] ports ''Supports two {{Times|3840x2160}} displays'' | colspan=2 | Two [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 2]] ports ''Supports two {{Times|3840×2160}} displays'' | colspan=2 | Two [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 2]] ports ''Supports two {{Times|3840×2160}} displays (Iris Graphics) or one {{Times|5120×2880}} dual-cable display (Radeon R9)'' |- | colspan=7 | [[HDMI]] port ''Supports {{Times|1920x1200}} output''<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.3 15" Retina 2012 Specs (Retina Mid-2012, MC975LL/A, MacBookPro10,1, A1398, 2512) |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i7-2.3-15-mid-2012-retina-display-specs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184533/https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i7-2.3-15-mid-2012-retina-display-specs.html |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |publisher=EveryMac.com}}</ref> | colspan=14 | [[HDMI]] port ''Supports {{Times|3840×2160}} @ 30 Hz or {{Times|4096×2160}} @ 24 Hz output''<ref name="Using 4K" />

|- ! colspan=2 | Weight | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.46|lb|kg}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|3.57|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.46|lb|kg}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|3.46|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.46|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|3.48|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.46|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|3.48|lb|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|4.49|lb|kg}}

|- ! colspan=2 | Dimensions (width{{Times}}depth{{Times}}thickness) | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.13|x|9.73|x|0.71|in|cm}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|12.35|x|8.62|x|0.75|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.13|x|9.73|x|0.71|in|cm}} | colspan=3 | {{Cvt|12.35|x|8.62|x|0.75|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.13|x|9.73|x|0.71|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|12.35|x|8.62|x|0.71|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.13|x|9.73|x|0.71|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|12.35|x|8.62|x|0.71|in|cm}} | colspan=2 | {{Cvt|14.13|x|9.73|x|0.71|in|cm}}

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== Touch Bar (2016–2020) == {{Further|MacBook Pro#Fourth generation (Touch Bar)}} [[File:MacBook Pro Retina 001.jpg|thumb|The MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)]] [[File:Teardown of MacBook Pro 16 inch laptop.jpg|thumb|Teardown of a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) showing internal parts]] Apple unveiled Touch Bar 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models during a press event at their [[Apple Infinite Loop|headquarters]] on October 27, 2016. All models, except for the baseline 13-inch model, featured the Touch Bar, a new multi-touch-enabled [[OLED]] strip built into the top of the keyboard in place of the [[function key]]s. The Touch Bar is abutted on its right by a sapphire-glass button that doubles as a [[Touch ID]] sensor and a power button. The models also introduced a "second-generation" butterfly-mechanism keyboard whose keys have more travel than the first iteration in the Retina [[12-inch MacBook|MacBook]]. The 13-inch model has a trackpad that is 46% larger than its predecessor while the 15-inch model has a trackpad twice as large as the previous generation.

All ports have been replaced with either two or four combination [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 3]] ports that support [[USB-C]] 3.1 Gen 2 and dual [[DisplayPort]] 1.2 signals,<ref name="macrumors">{{Cite news |title=New MacBook Pro's Dedicated AMD Graphics Chips Are 'Significantly' Faster and Support Dual 5K Displays |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/14/late-2016-mbp-amd-gpus-support-dual-5k-displays |url-status=live |access-date=November 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022193434/https://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/14/late-2016-mbp-amd-gpus-support-dual-5k-displays |archive-date=October 22, 2017}}</ref> any of which can be used for charging.<ref name="arstechnica">{{Cite news |title=The £1,450 2016 MacBook Pro reviewed: An expensive MacBook Air on the inside |work=Ars Technica UK |url=https://arstechnica.co.uk/apple/2016/11/macbook-pro-2016-no-touch-bar-review |url-status=live |access-date=November 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106000229/http://arstechnica.co.uk/apple/2016/11/macbook-pro-2016-no-touch-bar-review |archive-date=November 6, 2016}}</ref> The MacBook Pro is incompatible with some older Thunderbolt 3-certified peripherals,<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2016 |title=2016 MacBook Pros may not be compatible with currently available Thunderbolt 3 devices |work=9to5Mac |url=https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/03/2016-macbook-pro-thunderbolt-compatibility-issues |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220184443/https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/03/2016-macbook-pro-thunderbolt-compatibility-issues |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016 |last1=Barbosa |first1=Greg }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New MacBook Pro models reportedly incompatible with certain Thunderbolt 3 devices |date=November 3, 2016 |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/16/11/03/new-macbook-pro-models-reportedly-incompatible-with-certain-thunderbolt-3-devices |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220163014/http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/11/03/new-macbook-pro-models-reportedly-incompatible-with-certain-thunderbolt-3-devices |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016}}</ref> including Intel's own reference design for Thunderbolt 3 devices.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple's new dongle-happy MacBook Pros not fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3 peripherals |date=November 9, 2016 |url=https://www.extremetech.com/computing/239113-apples-new-dongle-happy-macbook-pros-not-fully-compatible-thunderbolt-3-peripherals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220150541/https://www.extremetech.com/computing/239113-apples-new-dongle-happy-macbook-pros-not-fully-compatible-thunderbolt-3-peripherals |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016}}</ref> Furthermore, [[macOS]] on MacBook Pro blacklists certain classes of Thunderbolt 3-compatible devices, preventing them from working.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 2, 2020 |title=KhaosT/tb3-enabler |url=https://github.com/KhaosT/tb3-enabler |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184532/https://github.com/KhaosT/tb3-enabler |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |via=GitHub}}</ref> Support for Thunderbolt 3 external [[graphics processing unit]]s (eGPU) was added in [[macOS High Sierra]] 10.13.4.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 3, 2019 |title=Use an external graphics processor with your Mac |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208544 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703055243/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208544 |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |access-date=July 26, 2019 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref> Devices using HDMI, previous-generation Thunderbolt, and USB need an adapter to connect to the MacBook Pro.<ref name="arstechnica"/><ref name="Here">{{Cite news |title=Here's everything you need to know about USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/uk/how-to/usb-type-c-thunderbolt-3-one-cable-to-connect-them-all |url-status=live |access-date=November 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106185304/https://www.cnet.com/uk/how-to/usb-type-c-thunderbolt-3-one-cable-to-connect-them-all |archive-date=November 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Use external monitors with your Mac |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202351 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222090538/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202351 |archive-date=February 22, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=Apple Support}}</ref> The models come with a [[Phone connector (audio)|3.5 mm headphone jack]]; the [[TOSLINK]] functionality of older-generation MacBook Pro computers has been removed.

Other updates to the MacBook Pro include dual- and quad-core [[Intel]] [[Skylake (microarchitecture)|"Skylake"]] Core i5 and i7 processors, improved graphics, and displays that offer a 25% wider [[Gamut|color gamut]], 67% more brightness, and 67% more contrast. All versions can output to a [[5K resolution|5K]] display; the 15-inch models can drive two such displays. The 15-inch models include a discrete [[AMD Radeon Pro#Radeon Pro (Mobile)|Radeon Pro 450]], 455 or 460 graphics card in addition to the integrated Intel graphics. The base 13-inch model has function keys instead of the Touch Bar, and just two USB-C ports. The flash storage in the Touch Bar models is soldered to the logic board and is not upgradeable, while in the 13-inch model without Touch Bar, it is removable, but difficult to replace, as it is a proprietary format of SSD storage.<ref name="ifixit.com">{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2016 |title=MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar Teardown |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Touch+Bar+Teardown/73480 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116133805/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Touch+Bar+Teardown/73480 |archive-date=November 16, 2016 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=iFixit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2016 |title=Video: SSD In Late 2016 'Entry-Level' MacBook Pro Removable |url=https://blog.macsales.com/38440-ssd-in-late-2016-entry-level-macbook-pro-removable |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926061433/https://blog.macsales.com/38440-ssd-in-late-2016-entry-level-macbook-pro-removable |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=Rocket Yard – The OWC Blog}}</ref>

On June 5, 2017, Apple updated the line with Intel [[Kaby Lake]] processors and newer graphics cards. A 128 [[Gigabyte|GB]]{{Efn|name=storageunits|1 GB {{=}} 1 billion bytes. 1 TB {{=}} 1 trillion bytes}} storage option was added for the base 13-inch model, down from the base 256 GB{{Efn|name=storageunits}} storage.<ref>[https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/apple-gives-the-macbook-and-macbook-pros-a-kaby-lake-refresh/ Apple gives the MacBook and MacBook Pros a Kaby Lake refresh] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184532/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/apple-gives-the-macbook-and-macbook-pros-a-kaby-lake-refresh |date=February 24, 2022}}. Ars Technica. June 5, 2017.</ref> New symbols were introduced to the control and option keys. On July 12, 2018, Apple updated the Touch Bar models with Intel [[Coffee Lake]] quad-core processors in 13-inch models and six-core processors in 15-inch models, updated graphics cards, third-generation butterfly keyboards that introduced new symbols for the control and option keys, [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth 5|Bluetooth 5]], [[Apple T2|T2 SoC Chip]], True Tone display technology, and larger-capacity batteries. The 15-inch model can also be configured with up to 4 TB{{Efn|name=storageunits}} of storage, 32 GB of [[DDR4 SDRAM|DDR4 memory]] and a Core i9 processor.<ref>[https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/07/apples-new-2018-macbook-pros-are-now-available-and-the-top-specs-are-much-faster/ Apple's new 2018 MacBook Pros are now available, and the top specs are much faster] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184534/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/07/apples-new-2018-macbook-pros-are-now-available-and-the-top-specs-are-much-faster |date=February 24, 2022}}. Ars Technica. July 12, 2018.</ref> In late November the higher-end 15-inch model could be configured with [[Radeon Pro]] Vega graphics. On May 21, 2019, Apple announced updated Touch Bar models with newer processors, with an eight-core Core i9 standard for the higher-end 15-inch model, and an updated keyboard manufactured with "new materials" across the line.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Apple introduces first 8-core MacBook Pro, the fastest Mac notebook ever |date=May 21, 2019 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-ever |access-date=July 26, 2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715153009/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-ever |archive-date=July 15, 2019}}</ref> On July 9, 2019, Apple updated the 13-inch model with two Thunderbolt ports with newer quad-core eighth-generation processors and Intel Iris Plus graphics, True Tone display technology, and replaced the function keys with the Touch Bar.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/9/20687402/apple-macbook-pro-air-updates-true-tone-processor-touch-bar Apple adds True Tone display to the MacBook Air and Touch Bar to the entry-level MacBook Pro] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125070708/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/9/20687402/apple-macbook-pro-air-updates-true-tone-processor-touch-bar |date=November 25, 2021}}. ''The Verge''. July 9, 2019.</ref> [[macOS Catalina]] added support for [[Dolby Atmos]], [[Dolby Vision]], and [[HDR10]] on 2018 and newer models.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=Tom |date=June 3, 2019 |title=Apple unveils new macOS update with iPad apps |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/3/18650205/apple-macos-catalina-10-15-update-announced-features-wwdc-2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603190106/https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/3/18650205/apple-macos-catalina-10-15-update-announced-features-wwdc-2019 |archive-date=June 3, 2019 |access-date=June 3, 2019 |website=The Verge}}</ref> macOS Catalina 10.15.2 added support for 6016x3384 output on 15-inch 2018 and newer models to run the [[Pro Display XDR]] at full resolution.<ref name="xdr">{{Cite web |title=Set up and use Apple Pro Display XDR |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210437 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213184010/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210437 |archive-date=December 13, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2019 |website=Apple Support |language=en}}</ref>

The 2019 MacBook Pro was the final model that could run [[macOS Mojave]] 10.14, the final MacOS version that can run 32-bit applications such as [[Adobe Creative Suite 6]] or [[Microsoft Office for Mac 2011]].

=== Design and usability === [[File:Touch bar of 15" MacBook pro.jpg|thumb|Touch Bar of MacBook Pro]] The Touch Bar MacBook Pro follows the design of the Retina models, with an all-metal unibody enclosure and separated black keys. A few of the apparent design changes include a thinner chassis and screen bezel, a larger trackpad, the OLED Touch Bar, and the shallower butterfly-mechanism keyboard with less key separation than the previous models. The speaker grilles have been relocated to the sides of the keyboard on the 13-inch variant. Tear downs show that the speaker grilles on the 13-inch model with Touch Bar are "largely cosmetic", and that sound output mostly comes through the side vents.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gartenberg |first=Chaim |date=November 17, 2016 |title=The new MacBook Pro's speaker grilles are mostly cosmetic |url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/11/17/13665258/macbook-pro-speaker-grille-fake-teardown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184537/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/11/17/13665258/macbook-pro-speaker-grille-fake-teardown |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=The Verge}}</ref> The Touch Bar MacBook Pro comes in two finishes, the traditional silver color and a darker "space gray" color. The MacBook Pro model name returns to the bottom of the screen bezel in Apple's [[San Francisco (2014 typeface)|San Francisco]] font after being absent from the Retina MacBook Pro. As with the Retina [[MacBook (Retina)|MacBook]], the new models replace the backlit white Apple logo on the rear of the screen, a feature dating back to the 1999 [[PowerBook G3]], with a glossy metal version.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rossignol |first=Joe |title=New MacBook Pros Don't Include Backlit Apple Logo or Power Extension Cable |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/28/new-mbp-no-backlit-logo-or-power-extension-cable |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019041118/https://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/28/new-mbp-no-backlit-logo-or-power-extension-cable |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |access-date=November 21, 2019 |website=www.macrumors.com |date=October 28, 2016 |language=en}}</ref>

MagSafe, a magnetic charging connector, has been replaced with USB-C charging.<ref name="arstechnica"/> Unlike MagSafe, which provided an indicator light within the user's field of view to indicate the device's charging status, the USB-C charger has no visual indicator. Instead, the MacBook Pro emits a chime when connected to power.<ref name="arstechnica"/> The Macintosh startup chime that has been used since the first Macintosh in 1984 is now disabled by default. The notebook now boots automatically when the lid is opened.<ref name="arstechnica"/><nowiki/>

=== Battery life === The battery life of the new models also got a mixed reception, with outlets reporting inconsistent battery life and inaccurate estimates of time remaining on battery by the operating system. After the latter reports, Apple used a macOS update to hide the display of estimated battery time.<ref name="bloomberg-alienated">{{Cite news |date=December 20, 2016 |title=How Apple Alienated Mac Loyalists |work=Bloomberg.com |publisher=Bloomberg |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-20/how-apple-alienated-mac-loyalists |url-status=live |access-date=January 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113002820/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-20/how-apple-alienated-mac-loyalists |archive-date=January 13, 2017}}</ref><ref name="guardian-estimateremoved">{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2016 |title=Apple 'fixes' inaccurate MacBook Pro battery estimate – by removing it |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/14/apple-fixes-inaccurate-macbook-pro-battery-estimate-by-removing-it |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113002155/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/14/apple-fixes-inaccurate-macbook-pro-battery-estimate-by-removing-it |archive-date=January 13, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2017 |newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> ''[[Consumer Reports]]'' did not initially recommend the 2016 MacBook Pro models, citing inconsistent and unpredictable battery life in its lab testing (which involves the consecutive loading of multiple websites). However, Apple and ''Consumer Reports'' found that the results had been affected by a bug caused by disabling [[web caching|caching]] in [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]]'s developer tools. ''Consumer Reports'' performed the tests again with a patched macOS, and retracted its original assessment.<ref name="verge-crrecommend">{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2017 |title=Consumer Reports now recommends Apple's new MacBook Pro after software update |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/12/14258594/consumer-reports-apple-mac-book-pro-battery-life-recommendation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113094752/http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/12/14258594/consumer-reports-apple-mac-book-pro-battery-life-recommendation |archive-date=January 13, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2017 |website=The Verge}}</ref><ref name="verge-ccworking">{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2016 |title=Apple working with Consumer Reports to pin down inconsistent MacBook Pro battery test results |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/24/14074654/apple-consumer-reports-macbook-pro-battery-test |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116144334/http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/24/14074654/apple-consumer-reports-macbook-pro-battery-test |archive-date=January 16, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2017 |website=The Verge}}</ref>

=== Repairability === [[iFixit]] scored the models 1 out of 10 for repairability, noting that memory, the processor, and flash storage are soldered to the logic board, while the battery is glued to the case. The entire assembly uses proprietary [[Pentalobe security screw|pentalobe screws]] and cannot be disassembled with standard tools.<ref name="ifixit.com"/>

=== Keyboard reliability === A report by ''AppleInsider'' has claimed that the updated "Butterfly" keyboard fails twice as often as previous models, often due to particles stuck beneath the keys.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wuerthele |first=Mike |date=April 30, 2018 |title=2016 MacBook Pro butterfly keyboards failing twice as frequently as older models |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/04/30/2016-macbook-pro-butterfly-keyboards-failing-twice-as-frequently-as-older-models |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180531091612/https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/04/30/2016-macbook-pro-butterfly-keyboards-failing-twice-as-frequently-as-older-models |archive-date=May 31, 2018 |access-date=May 31, 2018 |publisher=AppleInsider}}</ref> Repairs for stuck keys have been estimated to cost more than $700.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Axon |first=Samuel |date=May 8, 2018 |title=Report: Butterfly MacBook Pro keyboards require more frequent, more expensive repairs |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/05/report-butterfly-macbook-pro-keyboards-require-more-frequent-more-expensive-repairs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513051950/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/05/report-butterfly-macbook-pro-keyboards-require-more-frequent-more-expensive-repairs |archive-date=May 13, 2018 |access-date=May 31, 2018 |publisher=[[Ars Technica]]}}</ref> In May 2018, two [[class action]] lawsuits were filed against Apple regarding the keyboard problem; one alleged a "constant threat of nonresponsive keys and accompanying keyboard failure" and accusing Apple of not alerting consumers to the problem.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moyer |first=Edward |date=May 12, 2018 |title=Apple MacBook keyboard issue prompts lawsuit |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-macbook-keyboard-issue-prompts-lawsuit |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526085413/https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-macbook-keyboard-issue-prompts-lawsuit |archive-date=May 26, 2018 |access-date=May 31, 2018 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}; {{Cite web |last=Heisler |first=Yoni |date=May 23, 2018 |title=Apple hit with another class-action lawsuit over the MacBook Pro keyboard design |url=https://bgr.com/2018/05/23/macbook-pro-defective-keyboard-new-class-action-lawsuit |access-date=May 31, 2018 |publisher=[[Boy Genius Report]] |archive-date=May 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530002320/http://bgr.com/2018/05/23/macbook-pro-defective-keyboard-new-class-action-lawsuit |url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2018, Apple announced a Service Program to "service eligible MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards, free of charge".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tibken |first=Shara |date=June 22, 2018 |title=Apple will fix sticky keyboards on some MacBooks, MacBook Pros |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-will-fix-certain-problem-butterfly-switch-keyboards-on-macbooks-macbook-pros |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194019/https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-will-fix-certain-problem-butterfly-switch-keyboards-on-macbooks-macbook-pros |archive-date=July 1, 2018 |access-date=July 1, 2018 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> The 2018 models added a membrane underneath keys to prevent malfunction from dust.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/19/17592138/ifixit-apple-macbook-pro-keyboard-anti-dust-membrane-update-teardown iFixit tests how the anti-dust membrane in new MacBook Pro really works] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184535/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/19/17592138/ifixit-apple-macbook-pro-keyboard-anti-dust-membrane-update-teardown |date=February 24, 2022}}. ''The Verge''. July 19, 2018.</ref> As of early 2019, there were reports of problems with the same type of keyboards in the 2018 MacBook Air.<ref>[https://www.techradar.com/news/new-macbook-air-2018-keyboard-flaw-uncovered-by-youtuber New MacBook Air 2018 keyboard flaw uncovered by YouTuber] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184530/https://www.techradar.com/news/new-macbook-air-2018-keyboard-flaw-uncovered-by-youtuber |date=February 24, 2022}}, with reference to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDsqWkUvXQ YouTuber Lewis Hilsenteger] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184530/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDsqWkUvXQ |date=February 24, 2022}}; {{Cite web |last=Matyszczyk |first=Chris |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Apple lied to me about the MacBook Air and now we have a problem |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-lied-to-me-about-the-macbook-air-and-now-we-have-a-problem/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520181421/https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-lied-to-me-about-the-macbook-air-and-now-we-have-a-problem |archive-date=May 20, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> In May 2019, Apple modified the keyboard for the fourth time and promised that any MacBook keyboard with butterfly switches would be repaired or replaced free of charge for a period of four years after the date of sale.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=May 22, 2019 |title=Apple's new MacBook keyboard fix is reassuring and worrying at the same time |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18634932/apple-macbook-pro-butterfly-keyboard-repair-reassure-worrying |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522123737/https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18634932/apple-macbook-pro-butterfly-keyboard-repair-reassure-worrying |archive-date=May 22, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |website=[[The Verge]]}}</ref>

=== Thermal throttling === ''[[PC Magazine]]'' said "the Core i9 processor Apple chose to use inside the MacBook Pro (i9-8950HK) has a base clock frequency of 2.9 GHz, which is capable of bursting up to 4.8 GHz when necessary. However, testing carried out by YouTuber Dave Lee showed that the Core i9 couldn't even maintain 2.9 GHz, let alone 4.8 GHz. And it ended up running at 2.2 GHz due to the heat generated inside the chassis forcing it to throttle. Lee found the 2018 i9 MacBook Pro was slower than the 2017 MacBook Pro and stated, "This isn't a problem with Intel's Core i9, it's Apple's thermal solution."<ref>[https://www.pcmag.com/news/362580/core-i9-macbook-pro-cooling-problems-kill-performance Core i9 MacBook Pro Cooling Problems Kill Performance] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603121125/https://www.pcmag.com/news/362580/core-i9-macbook-pro-cooling-problems-kill-performance |date=June 3, 2019}}. PCMag. July 19, 2018.</ref> When Lee put the i9 MacBook Pro inside a freezer, the render times were over 30% faster.<ref>{{Citation |last=Dave Lee |title=MacBook Pro 15 (2018) – Beware the Core i9 |date=July 17, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx8J125s4cg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211116/Dx8J125s4cg |access-date=November 12, 2018 |archive-date=November 16, 2021 |url-status=live}}{{Cbignore}}</ref>

On July 24, 2018, Apple released a software fix for the new 2018 MacBook Pro computers which addressed the thermal throttling problem. Apple said "there is a missing digital key in the firmware that impacts the thermal management system and could drive clock speeds down under heavy thermal loads on the new MacBook Pro".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Heater |first=Brian |title=Apple apologizes, issues update for MacBook Pro thermal throttling bug |work=Tech Crunch |url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/24/apple-apologizes-issues-update-for-macbook-pro-thermal-throttling |url-status=live |access-date=July 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724183211/https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/24/apple-apologizes-issues-update-for-macbook-pro-thermal-throttling |archive-date=July 24, 2018}}</ref>

=== Other problems === A "limited number" of 13-inch MacBook Pro units without Touch Bar, manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017, saw the built-in battery swell. Apple created a free replacement program for eligible units.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 20, 2018 |title=13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Battery Replacement Program |url=https://www.apple.com/support/13inch-macbookpro-battery-replacement |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511054331/https://www.apple.com/support/13inch-macbookpro-battery-replacement |archive-date=May 11, 2019 |access-date=July 26, 2019 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

A "limited number" of 128 and 256 GB solid-state drives used in 13-inch MacBook Pro (non-Touch Bar) units can lose data and fail. 13-inch MacBook Pro units with affected drives were sold between June 2017 and June 2018. This resulted in Apple launching a repair program for those affected – the repair involves the update of firmware.<ref>{{Cite web |title=13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Solid-State Drive Service Program |url=https://www.apple.com/support/13-inch-macbook-pro-solid-state-drive-service-program |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102071422/https://www.apple.com/support/13-inch-macbook-pro-solid-state-drive-service-program |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=July 26, 2019 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

Some users are reporting [[kernel panic]]s on 2018 models, because of the T2 chip. Apple is already aware of the problem and performing an investigation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Binder |first=Matt |date=July 26, 2018 |title=Some 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac Pro users are reporting kernel panic issues |url=https://mashable.com/article/2018-macbook-pro-imac-pro-kernel-panic |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184534/https://mashable.com/article/2018-macbook-pro-imac-pro-kernel-panic |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=Mashable}}</ref> There are also user reports about the speaker crackling problems on the 2018 models.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spence |first=Ewan |title=New MacBook Pro Has Crackling Speaker Problems |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2018/08/09/tech-apple-macbook-pro-2018-speakers-problem-broken |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184530/https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2018/08/09/tech-apple-macbook-pro-2018-speakers-problem-broken |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=Forbes}}</ref>

Users have reported malfunctioning display cables, causing uneven lighting at the bottom of the screen and ultimately display failure. Customers of Apple have named this issue "Flexgate". The problem has been tracked to a cable, stressed from opening and closing the notebook. The entire display needs to be replaced in affected units.<ref>[https://www.macrumors.com/guide/flexgate-macbook-pro-display-issue/ 'Flexgate' Display Issues Affecting 2016 MacBook Pro and Later] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184532/https://www.macrumors.com/guide/flexgate-macbook-pro-display-issue |date=February 24, 2022}}. MacRumors. February 1, 2019.</ref> In May 2019 Apple initiated a program to replace the display on affected 13-inch models made in 2016 for free, and the cable on the 2018 models and onwards was made 2 mm longer than on prior models, thus reducing the likelihood of display failure.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/5/18251264/macbook-pro-2018-flexgate-fix-display-cable-2mm-longer Apple quietly addressed 'Flexgate' issue with MacBook Pro redesign] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184549/https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/5/18251264/macbook-pro-2018-flexgate-fix-display-cable-2mm-longer |date=February 24, 2022}}. ''The Verge''. March 5, 2019.</ref> Apple has been criticized for not extending the replacement program to the 15-inch models which are also affected by this issue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2021 |title=Apple Finally Addresses Flexgate with New MacBook Pro Repair Program |url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/16943/macbook-pro-flexgate-repair-program |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411132710/https://www.ifixit.com/News/16943/macbook-pro-flexgate-repair-program |archive-date=April 11, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=iFixit |language=en}}; {{Cite web |date=March 25, 2021 |title=Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Apple for MacBook Pro Flexgate Issue |url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/41330/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-apple-for-macbook-pro-flexgate-issue |access-date=May 15, 2020 |website=iFixit |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513131628/https://www.ifixit.com/News/41330/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-apple-for-macbook-pro-flexgate-issue |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Reception === [[File:Apple USB-C to USB Adapter and Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader.jpg|thumb|The MacBook Pro (2016) was criticized for needing adapters for USB or SD card connections.]] The Touch Bar MacBook Pro received mixed reviews. The display, build quality, and audio quality were praised but many complained about the butterfly keyboard; the little-used Touch Bar; and the absence of [[USB]]-A ports, HDMI port, and SD card slot.

''[[Ars Technica]]'' noted that the second-generation keyboard with firm keys was a "drastic departure" from previous [[MacBook (Retina)|Retina MacBook]] keyboards. It further noted that resting palms may brush the trackpad occasionally, causing inadvertent cursor jumps onscreen as the notebook interprets this as input, without one's hands or wrists actually resting on it.<ref name="arstechnica"/> Bandwidth increased; the flash storage was about 40 percent faster.<ref name="arstechnica"/> ''[[Engadget]]'' praised the thinner, lighter design; improved display and audio; and increased speed of the graphics and flash storage, but criticized the lack of ports and the price.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro review (2016): A step forward and a step back |url=https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-14-macbook-pro-review-2016.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209202145/https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-14-macbook-pro-review-2016.html |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |access-date=March 26, 2021 |website=Engadget |date=November 14, 2016 |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' praised the display, calling it "the best laptop display I've ever seen", as well as praising the Touch Bar, though it criticized the need of adapters for many common connectors.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Pierce |first=David |date=November 14, 2016 |title=WIRED Reviews the New MacBook Pro With Touch Bar from Apple |url=https://www.wired.com/2016/11/review-apple-macbook-pro-touch-bar |url-status=live |magazine=Wired |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184532/https://www.wired.com/2016/11/review-apple-macbook-pro-touch-bar |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |via=www.wired.com}}</ref> Likewise, ''[[The Verge]]'' concluded that "using [the new MacBook] is alienating to anyone living in the present. I agree with Apple's vision of the future. I'm just not buying it today."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Savov |first=Vlad |date=November 2, 2016 |title=MacBook Pro review: the Air apparent |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/2/13490774/apple-macbook-pro-review-2016-13-inch-laptop |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184545/https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/2/13490774/apple-macbook-pro-review-2016-13-inch-laptop |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=The Verge}}</ref>

Engadget voiced their concerns that "by doing things like removing full-sized USB ports, the memory card reader and even the Function row, Apple seems to have forgotten how many of us actually work".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Engadget – MacBook Pro review (2016): A step forward and a step back |date=November 14, 2016 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/14/macbook-pro-review-2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304134324/https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/14/macbook-pro-review-2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2020 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref> Miriam Nielsen from ''The Verge'' said: "When I tried to intentionally use the Touch Bar, I felt like a kid learning how to type again. I had to keep looking down at the bar instead of looking at the images I was actually trying to edit."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nielsen |first=Miriam |date=November 14, 2016 |title=MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: a touch of the future |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13616404/apple-macbook-pro-touch-bar-review-2016-13-inch-15-inch-laptop |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308225649/https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13616404/apple-macbook-pro-touch-bar-review-2016-13-inch-15-inch-laptop |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref> She also said that after learning the Touch Bar one cannot work as efficiently on any other computer. Developers have their share of headaches because they cannot rely on the Touch Bar being present on every machine that runs their software. Even if Apple makes the Touch Bar an integral part of macOS, it will take "many years" for it to become ubiquitous, in the meantime, anything in the Bar needs to be available through another part of the interface.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spence |first=Ewan |date=April 11, 2017 |title=Apple Losing Out As Consumers Reject The New MacBook Pro |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2017/04/11/apple-macbook-customer-satisfaction-fall |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224184531/https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2017/04/11/apple-macbook-customer-satisfaction-fall |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref>

Also criticized were non-compatibility between Thunderbolt 2 and 3 devices. Some found unpleasant the fan whine on the 15" model, where the two integrated fans run all the time by default,{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}} thanks to the [[coprocessor]] powering the Touch Bar and higher [[Thermal design power|TDP]] of the stronger CPU models.

In 2016 and 2017, the Touch Bar caused concern among American [[state bar]]s that the [[predictive text]] could be used to [[Academic dishonesty|cheat]] on [[Bar examination|bar exams]]. The responses varied state by state: [[New York State Bar Association]] banned the use of the MacBook Pro on bar exams; while [[North Carolina Bar Association]] allowed students to take the state bar exam with the computer once a proctor verified that the predictive text feature had been disabled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boom |first=Daniel Van |title=MacBook Pros with Touch Bars banned from law exams |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/macbook-pros-with-touch-bars-banned-from-law-exams |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821201030/https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/macbook-pros-with-touch-bars-banned-from-law-exams |archive-date=August 21, 2021 |access-date=August 21, 2021 |website=CNET |language=en}}; {{Cite web |date=February 2, 2017 |title=Notice to All North Carolina Bar Examination Applicants regarding Mac Book Pro with Touch Bar {{!}} |url=https://ncble.org/notice-to-all-north-carolina-bar-examination-applicants-regarding-mac-book-pro-with-touch-bar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202133141/https://ncble.org/notice-to-all-north-carolina-bar-examination-applicants-regarding-mac-book-pro-with-touch-bar |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref>

=== Technical specifications ===

{| class="wikitable" |- | style="background:#F99" | | <abbr title="Mac products that were discontinued 7 years ago and no longer receive hardware support from Apple or service providers, nor support the latest macOS software release.">Obsolete</abbr><ref name="Obsolete_macs_ref"/> | style="background:#FDD" | | <abbr title="Mac products that were discontinued between 5 and 7 years ago but still support the latest macOS software release. Hardware support provided only through Apple Service Providers in the United States and Turkey.">Vintage</abbr> | style="background:#FFDEAD" | | Discontinued

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!style="background:#F99"|13-inch, 2016 Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP747 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172435/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP747?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=October 27, 2016 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#F99" |13-inch, 2016 Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP748 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172417/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP748?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=October 27, 2016 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#F99"|15-inch, 2016<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP749 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172417/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP749?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=October 27, 2016 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#fdd"|13-inch, 2017 Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP754 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172417/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP754?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2017 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#f99" |13-inch, 2017 Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP755 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172418/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP755?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2017 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#f99" |15-inch, 2017<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP756 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172418/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP756?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2017 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#fdd" |13-inch, 2018 Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP775 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172418/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP775?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#fdd" |15-inch, 2018<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP776 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172919/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP776?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=December 9, 2018 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!style="background:#fdd"|13-inch, 2019 Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP799?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804000622/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP799?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US |archive-date=August 4, 2020 |access-date=July 9, 2019 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#fdd"|13-inch, 2019 Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP795 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172919/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP795?locale=en_US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

!colspan="2" style="background:#fdd"|15-inch, 2019<ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) – Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP794?locale=en_US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702034823/https://support.apple.com/kb/SP794?locale=en_US |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

|- !colspan="3" {{rh}}|Initial release [[operating system]] |colspan="11" |[[macOS Sierra|macOS 10.12 Sierra]] |colspan="4" |[[macOS High Sierra|macOS 10.13 High Sierra]] |colspan="5"|[[macOS Mojave|macOS 10.14 Mojave]]

|- !colspan="3" {{rh}}|Latest release [[operating system]] |colspan="5" style="background:#f99;" |[[macOS Monterey|macOS 12 Monterey]] |colspan="6" style="background:#f99;" |[[macOS Ventura|macOS 13 Ventura]] |colspan="9" style="background:#ffdead;" |[[MacOS Sequoia|macOS 15 Sequoia]]

|- !rowspan="17" {{rh}}|Display

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Screen Size |colspan="3"|{{convert|13.3|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |colspan="2"|{{convert|15.4|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |colspan="4"|{{convert|13.3|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |colspan="2"|{{convert|15.4|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |colspan="2"|{{convert|13.3|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |colspan="2"|{{convert|15.4|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |colspan="3"|{{convert|13.3|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |colspan="2"|{{convert|15.4|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal)

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Backlight |colspan="20" |Edge-lit [[LED-backlit LCD display|LED-backlit]]

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Technology |colspan="20" |[[Retina Display]] with [[IPS panel|IPS]] technology

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Resolution |colspan="3"|2560 × 1600 |colspan="2"|2880 × 1800 |colspan="4"|2560 × 1600 |colspan="2"|2880 × 1800 |colspan="2"|2560 × 1600 |colspan="2"|2880 × 1800 |colspan="3"|2560 × 1600 |colspan="2"|2880 × 1800

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Pixel density (ppi) |colspan="3"|226 |colspan="2"|220 |colspan="4"|226 |colspan="2"|220 |colspan="2"|226 |colspan="2"|220 |colspan="3"|226 |colspan="2"|220

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|[[Aspect ratio (image)|Aspect ratio]] | colspan="20" |16:10

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Supported scaled resolutions |colspan="3"| * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, default) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600, native) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280) |colspan="2"| * 1920 × 1200 (rendered as 3840 × 2400) * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100, default) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, native) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280) |colspan="4"| * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, default) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600, native) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280) |colspan="2"| * 1920 × 1200 (rendered as 3840 × 2400) * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100, default) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, native) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280) |colspan="2"| * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, default) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600, native) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280) |colspan="2"| * 1920 × 1200 (rendered as 3840 × 2400) * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100, default) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, native) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280) |colspan="3"| * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, default) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600, native) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280) |colspan="2"| * 1920 × 1200 (rendered as 3840 × 2400) * 1680 × 1050 (rendered as 3360 × 2100, default) * 1440 × 900 (rendered as 2880 × 1800, native) * 1280 × 800 (rendered as 2560 × 1600) * 1024 × 640 (rendered as 2048 × 1280)

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|SDR {{abbr|max.|maximum}} brightness ( {{frac|cd|m2}}) | colspan="20" |500

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|XDR {{abbr|max.|maximum}} brightness ( {{frac|cd|m2}}) |colspan="20" {{n/a}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Color depth | colspan="20" |8-bits per channel (24-bits total; 16,777,216 colors) (native)

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|[[sRGB|Full sRGB display]] |colspan="20" {{Yes}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Wide color display ([[DCI-P3#Display P3|Display P3]]) |colspan="20" {{Yes}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|True Tone display |colspan="11" {{No}} |colspan="9" {{Yes}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Night Shift |colspan="20" {{Yes}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=An adaptive refresh rate technology that supports up to 120 Hz and automatically adjusts the refresh rate based on the display content|ProMotion display}} |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Fixed refresh rate | colspan="20" |60 Hz

|- !colspan="3" {{rh}}|Cooling system |One fan blows air through a copper fin stack, which is connected to the processor via a copper [[heat pipe]], copper [[heat sink]], and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], copper [[heat sink]], and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor and discrete GPU via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], a copper [[heat sink]] for each chip, and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|One fan blows air through a copper fin stack, which is connected to the processor via a copper [[heat pipe]], copper [[heat sink]], and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], copper [[heat sink]], and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor and discrete GPU via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], a copper [[heat sink]] for each chip, and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], copper [[heat sink]], and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor and discrete GPU via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], a copper [[heat sink]] for each chip, and [[thermal paste]]. |One fan blows air through a copper fin stack, which is connected to the processor via a copper [[heat pipe]], copper [[heat sink]], and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], copper [[heat sink]], and [[thermal paste]]. |colspan="2"|Two fans blow air through separate copper fin stacks, which are connected to the processor and discrete GPU via a shared copper [[heat pipe]], a copper [[heat sink]] for each chip, and [[thermal paste]].

|- !rowspan="19" {{rh}}|Processor

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Marketing name |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/91156/intel-core-i56360u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-10-ghz/specifications.html i5-6360U] |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/91166/intel-core-i56267u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz/specifications.html i5-6267U] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/88967/intel-core-i76700hq-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-50-ghz/specifications.html i7-6700HQ] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/88970/intel-core-i76820hq-processor-8m-cache-up-to-3-60-ghz/specifications.html i7-6820HQ] |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97535/intel-core-i57360u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-60-ghz/specifications.html i5-7360U] |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97528/intel-core-i57267u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-50-ghz/specifications.html i5-7267U] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97185/intel-core-i77700hq-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-80-ghz/specifications.html i7-7700HQ] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97496/intel-core-i77820hq-processor-8m-cache-up-to-3-90-ghz/specifications.html i7-7820HQ] |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/135935/intel-core-i58259u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-80-ghz/specifications.html i5-8259U] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134906/intel-core-i78750h-processor-9m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.html i7-8750H] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134899/intel-core-i78850h-processor-9m-cache-up-to-4-30-ghz/specifications.html i7-8850H] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191067/intel-core-i58257u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-90-ghz/specifications.html i5-8257U] |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191070/intel-core-i58279u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.html i5-8279U] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191045/intel-core-i79750h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.html i7-9750H] |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/192987/intel-core-i99880h-processor-16m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.html i9-9880H]

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Die |colspan="3"|[[Skylake (microarchitecture)|Skylake]] U GT3e |colspan="2"|[[Skylake (microarchitecture)|Skylake]] H GT2 |colspan="4"|[[Kaby Lake]] U GT3e |colspan="2"|[[Kaby Lake]] H [GT2] |colspan="2"|[[Coffee Lake]] U GT3e |colspan="2"|[[Coffee Lake]] H [GT2] |colspan="3"|[[Coffee Lake]] U GT3e |colspan="2"|[[Coffee Lake]] H [GT2] Refresh

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Technology node |colspan="5"|Intel [[14 nm]] |colspan="6"|Intel [[14 nm]] + |colspan="9"|Intel [[14 nm]] ++

|- !rowspan="3" {{rh}}|CPU

|- !{{rh}}|Config |colspan="3"|2 cores {{Gray|4 threads}} |colspan="2"|4 cores {{Gray|8 threads}} |colspan="4"|2 cores {{Gray|4 threads}} |colspan="4"|4 cores {{Gray|8 threads}} |colspan="2"|6 cores {{Gray|12 threads}} |colspan="3"|4 cores {{Gray|8 threads}} |6 cores {{Gray|12 threads}} |8 cores {{Gray|16 threads}}

|- !{{rh}}|Clock speed |2.0 GHz base {{Gray|3.1 GHz turbo}} |colspan="2"|2.9 GHz base {{Gray|3.3 GHz turbo}} |2.6 GHz base {{Gray|3.5 GHz turbo}} |2.7 GHz base {{Gray|3.6 GHz turbo}} |colspan="2"|2.3 GHz base {{Gray|3.6 GHz turbo}} |colspan="2"|3.1 GHz base {{Gray|3.5 GHz turbo}} |2.8 GHz base {{Gray|3.8 GHz turbo}} |2.9 GHz base {{Gray|3.9 GHz turbo}} |colspan="2"|2.3 GHz base {{Gray|3.8 GHz turbo}} |2.2 GHz base {{Gray|4.1 GHz turbo}} |2.6 GHz base {{Gray|4.3 GHz turbo}} |1.4 GHz base {{Gray|3.9 GHz turbo}} |colspan="2"|2.4 GHz base {{Gray|4.1 GHz turbo}} |2.6 GHz base {{Gray|4.5 GHz turbo}} |2.3 GHz base {{Gray|4.8 GHz turbo}}

|- !rowspan="4" {{rh}}|GPU

|- !{{rh}}|Marketing name |Intel Iris Graphics 540 |colspan="2"|Intel Iris Graphics 550 |colspan="2"|Intel HD Graphics 530 |colspan="2"|Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |colspan="2"|Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 |colspan="2"|Intel HD Graphics 630 |colspan="2"|Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 |colspan="2"|Intel UHD Graphics 630 |Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |colspan="2"|Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 |colspan="2"|Intel UHD Graphics 630

|- !{{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=FP32 ALUs : EUs : Subslices|Config}} |colspan="3"|384:48:6 |colspan="2"|192:24:3 |colspan="4"|384:48:6 |colspan="2"|192:24:3 |colspan="2"|384:48:6 |colspan="2"|192:24:3 |colspan="3"|384:48:6 |colspan="2"|192:24:3

|- !{{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=Subset of memory that is made available to the GPU by macOS by default|Memory allocation}} |colspan="20"|1536 MB

|- !rowspan="3" {{rh}}|Shared caches

|- ! {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=Functions as shared cache for both the CPU and GPU<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cutress |first1=Ian |title=The Intel Skylake Mobile and Desktop Launch, with Architecture Analysis |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9582/intel-skylake-mobile-desktop-launch-architecture-analysis/5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904211611/http://www.anandtech.com/show/9582/intel-skylake-mobile-desktop-launch-architecture-analysis/5 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 4, 2015 |website=AnandTech |publisher=Future US LLC |access-date=6 February 2025}}</ref>| Last level cache}} |colspan="3"|4 MB |6 MB |8 MB |colspan="4"|4 MB |6 MB |8 MB |colspan="2"|6 MB |colspan="2"|9 MB |colspan="3"|6 MB |12 MB |16 MB

|- !colspan="1" {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=Functions as a buffer for the processor's memory<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cutress |first1=Ian |title=The Intel Skylake Mobile and Desktop Launch, with Architecture Analysis |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9582/intel-skylake-mobile-desktop-launch-architecture-analysis/5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904211611/http://www.anandtech.com/show/9582/intel-skylake-mobile-desktop-launch-architecture-analysis/5 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 4, 2015 |website=AnandTech |publisher=Future US LLC |access-date=6 February 2025}}</ref>| eDRAM}} |colspan="3"|64 MB |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="4"|64 MB |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="2"|128 MB |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="3"|128 MB |colspan="2" {{n/a}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online configuration}} |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/91169/intel-core-i76660u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.html i7-6660U] with: * 2-core, 4-thread CPU * 2.4 GHz Base Clock Speed * 3.4 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 4 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/91164/intel-core-i56287u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-50-ghz/specifications.html i5-6287U] with: * 2-core, 4-thread CPU * 3.1 GHz Base Clock Speed * 3.5 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 4 MB Last Level Cache, or [[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/91167/intel-core-i76567u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-60-ghz/specifications.html i7-6567U] with: * 2-core, 4-thread CPU * 3.3 GHz Base Clock Speed * 3.6 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 4 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/88972/intel-core-i76920hq-processor-8m-cache-up-to-3-80-ghz/specifications.html i7-6920HQ] with: * 4-core, 8-thread CPU * 2.9 GHz Base Clock Speed * 3.8 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 8 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97537/intel-core-i77660u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-00-ghz/specifications.html i7-7600U] with: * 2-core, 4-thread CPU * 2.5 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.0 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 4 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97531/intel-core-i57287u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.html i5-7287U] with: * 2-core, 4-thread CPU * 3.3 GHz Base Clock Speed * 3.7 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 4 MB Last Level Cache, or [[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97541/intel-core-i77567u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-00-ghz/specifications.html i7-7567U] with: * 2-core, 4-thread CPU * 3.5 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.0 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 4 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97462/intel-core-i77920hq-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.html i7-7920HQ] with: * 4-core, 8-thread CPU * 3.1 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.1 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 8 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/137979/intel-core-i78559u-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.html i7-8559U] with: * 4-core, 8-thread CPU * 2.7 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.5 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 8 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134903/intel-core-i98950hk-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.html i9-8950HK] with: * 6-core, 12-thread CPU * 2.9 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.8 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 12 MB Last Level Cache |[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/192996/intel-core-i78557u-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.html i7-8557U] with: * 4-core, 8-thread CPU * 1.7 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.5 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 8 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191050/intel-core-i78569u-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.html i7-8569U] with: * 4-core, 8-thread CPU * 2.8 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.7 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 8 MB Last Level Cache |colspan="2"|[[Intel Core]] [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/192990/intel-core-i99980hk-processor-16m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.html i9-9980HK] with: * 8-core, 16-thread CPU * 2.4 GHz Base Clock Speed * 5.0 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 16 MB Last Level Cache

|- !rowspan="4" {{rh}}|Memory

|- !{{rh}}|Type |LPDDR3-1866 128-bit (29.856 GB/s) |colspan="12"|LPDDR3-2133 128-bit (34.128 GB/s) |colspan="2"|DDR4-2400 128-bit (38.4 GB/s) |colspan="3"|LPDDR3-2133 128-bit (34.128 GB/s) |colspan="2"|DDR4-2400 128-bit (38.4 GB/s)

|- !{{rh}}|Capacity |colspan="3"|8 GB |colspan="2"|16 GB |colspan="4"|8 GB |colspan="2"|16 GB |colspan="2"|8 GB |colspan="2"|16 GB |colspan="3"|8 GB |colspan="2"|16 GB

|- !{{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online configuration}} |colspan="3"|16 GB |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="4"|16 GB |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="2"|16 GB |colspan="2"|32 GB |colspan="3"|16 GB |colspan="2"|32 GB

|- !rowspan="7" {{rh}}|Discrete GPU

|- !{{rh}} colspan="2"|Chip |rowspan="6" colspan="3" {{n/a}} |AMD Radeon Pro 450 |AMD Radeon Pro 455 |rowspan="6" colspan="4" {{n/a}} |AMD Radeon Pro 555 |AMD Radeon Pro 560 |rowspan="6" colspan="2" {{n/a}} |AMD Radeon Pro 555X |AMD Radeon Pro 560X |rowspan="6" colspan="3" {{n/a}} |AMD Radeon Pro 555X |AMD Radeon Pro 560X

|- !{{rh}} colspan="2"|Config |640:40:16 10 CU |768:48:16 12 CU |768:48:16 12 CU |1024:64:16 16 CU |768:48:16 12 CU |1024:64:16 16 CU |768:48:16 12 CU |1024:64:16 16 CU

|- !{{rh}} colspan="2"|Memory type |colspan="2"|128-bit GDDR5-5000 (80 GB/s) |colspan="2"|128-bit GDDR5-5100 (81.6 GB/s) |colspan="2"|128-bit GDDR5-5900 (94.4 GB/s) |colspan="2"|128-bit GDDR5-5900 (94.4 GB/s)

|- !{{rh}} colspan="2"|Memory capacity |colspan="2"|2 GB |2 GB |4 GB |colspan="2"|4 GB |colspan="2"|4 GB

|- !{{rh}} colspan="2"|Automatic graphics switching |colspan=2 {{yes}} |colspan=2 {{yes}} |colspan=2 {{yes}} |colspan=2 {{yes}}

|- !{{rh}} colspan="2"|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online configuration}} |colspan="2"|AMD Radeon Pro 460 (1024:64:16; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (128-bit GDDR5-5000; 80 GB/s) and automatic graphics switching |colspan="2"|AMD Radeon Pro 560 (1024:64:16; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (128-bit GDDR5-5100; 81.6 GB/s) and automatic graphics switching |AMD Radeon Pro 560X (1024:64:16; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (128-bit GDDR5-5900; 94.4 GB/s) and automatic graphics switching | * AMD Radeon Pro 560X (1024:64:16; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (128-bit GDDR5-5900; 94.4 GB/s) and automatic graphics switching * AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (1024:64:32; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (1024-bit HBM2-2400) and automatic graphics switching * AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (1280:80:32; 20 CU) with 4 GB memory (1024-bit HBM2-1480) and automatic graphics switching |AMD Radeon Pro 560X (1024:64:16; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (128-bit GDDR5-5900; 94.4 GB/s) and automatic graphics switching | * AMD Radeon Pro 560X (1024:64:16; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (128-bit GDDR5-5900; 94.4 GB/s) and automatic graphics switching * AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (1024:64:32; 16 CU) with 4 GB memory (1024-bit HBM2-2400) and automatic graphics switching * AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (1280:80:32; 20 CU) with 4 GB memory (1024-bit HBM2-1480) and automatic graphics switching

|- !rowspan="4"{{rh}}|SSD

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Type |colspan="20"|TLC NAND flash connected via a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Capacity |colspan="2"|256 GB |512 GB |256 GB |512 GB |128 GB |colspan="2"|256 GB |512 GB |256 GB |512 GB |256 GB |512 GB |256 GB |512 GB |128 GB |256 GB |512 GB |256 GB |512 GB

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online configuration}} |512 GB 1 TB |{{n/a}} |1 TB |512 GB 1 TB 2 TB |1 TB 2 TB |256 GB 512 GB 1 TB |colspan="2"|512 GB 1 TB |1 TB |512 GB 1 TB 2 TB |1 TB 2 TB |512 GB 1 TB 2 TB |1 TB 2 TB |512 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB |1 TB 2 TB 4 TB |256  512 GB 1 TB 2 TB |512 GB 1 TB 2 TB |1 TB 2 TB |512 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB |1 TB 2 TB 4 TB

|- !rowspan="7" {{rh}}|Keyboard and trackpad

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Type |colspan="11"|Backlit keyboard with 2nd generation butterfly mechanism and ambient light sensor |colspan="4"|Backlit keyboard with 3rd generation butterfly mechanism and ambient light sensor |colspan="5"|Backlit keyboard with 4th generation butterfly mechanism and ambient light sensor

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Number of keys |78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) |colspan="4"|65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) |colspan="2"|78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) |colspan="13"|65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO)

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Arrow keys | colspan="20"|4 arrow keys

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Function keys |{{yes}} |colspan="4" {{no}} |colspan="2" {{yes}} |colspan="13" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Touch Bar |{{no}} |colspan="4" {{yes}} |colspan="2" {{no}} |colspan="13" {{yes}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Trackpad | colspan="20" |Force Touch Trackpad

|- !rowspan="3" {{rh}}|Secure authentication

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Touch ID |{{no}} |colspan="4" {{yes|Integrated in power button}} |colspan="2" {{no}} |colspan="13" {{yes|Integrated in power button}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Security chip |{{n/a}} |colspan="4" |[[Apple T1]] |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="4" |[[Apple T1]] |colspan="9" |[[Apple T2]]

|- !rowspan="10" {{rh}}|Audio

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Speakers |colspan="20" |Stereo speakers with high dynamic range

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Force-cancelling woofers |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Wide stereo sound |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Dolby Atmos playback |colspan="11" {{no}} |colspan="9" {{yes}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Dolby Atmos with built-in speakers |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=When using AirPods (3rd gen), AirPods Pro or AirPods Max|Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking}} |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Microphone |Two-mic array |colspan="4"|Three-mic array |colspan=2|Two-mic array |colspan="13"|Three-mic array

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|3.5mm headphone jack | colspan="20"|Yes

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Audio output from HDMI |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !rowspan="2" {{rh}}|Camera |- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Resolution | colspan="20" |720p FaceTime HD

|- !rowspan="12" {{rh}}|Connectivity

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Wi-Fi (802.11) |colspan="20"|Wi-Fi 5 ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g/n/ac]]) (0.866 Gbit/s (?))

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Bluetooth |colspan="11"|[[Bluetooth#Bluetooth 4|Bluetooth 4.2]] |colspan="9"|[[Bluetooth#Bluetooth 5|Bluetooth 5.0]]

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|HDMI port |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|SDXC card slot |colspan="20" {{no}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Thunderbolt ports |Two [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via a shared PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |colspan="2"|Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via a shared PCIe 3.0 x4 (left-side) or x2 (right-side) interface, with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |colspan="2"|Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via two shared PCIe 3.0 x4 interfaces (one interface for each side), with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |colspan="2"|Two [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via a shared PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |colspan="2"|Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via a shared PCIe 3.0 x4 (left-side) or x2 (right-side) interface, with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |colspan="2"|Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via two shared PCIe 3.0 x4 interfaces (one interface for each side), with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |colspan="4"|Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via two shared PCIe 3.0 x4 interfaces (one interface for each side), with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |Two [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via a shared PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s) |colspan="4"|Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] ([[USB-C]]) ports, connected via two shared PCIe 3.0 x4 interfaces (one interface for each side), with support for: * Charging, * [[DisplayPort]], * [[Thunderbolt 3|Thunderbolt]] (up to 5 GB/s), * [[USB 3.1 Gen 2]] (up to 1.21… GB/s)

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|eGPU support |colspan="20" {{yes}}

|- !rowspan="5" {{rh}}|External display support

|- !{{rh}}|Maximum number of displays |colspan="3"|2 |colspan="2"|4 |colspan="4"|2 |colspan="2"|4 |colspan="2"|2 |colspan="2"|4 |colspan="3"|2 |colspan="2"|4

|- !{{rh}}|Maximum one display configuration |colspan="3"| 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="4"| 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="2"| 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="3"| 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2" {{n/a}}

|- !{{rh}}|Maximum two display configuration(s) |colspan="3"| * x2 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x2 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2"| x2 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="4"| * x2 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x2 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2"| x2 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2"| * x2 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x2 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2"| x2 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="3"| * x2 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x2 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2"| x2 5120x2880 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel

|- !{{rh}}|Maximum four display configuration(s) |colspan="3" {{n/a}} |colspan="2"| * x4 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x4 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="4" {{n/a}} |colspan="2"| * x4 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x4 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="2" {{n/a}} |colspan="2"| * x4 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x4 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel |colspan="3" {{n/a}} |colspan="2"| * x4 4096x2304 at 60Hz with 8-bits per channel * x4 3840x2160 at 60Hz with 10-bits per channel

|- !rowspan="4" {{rh}}|Power

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Battery |11.40 [[Volt|V]] 54.5 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (4781 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Suovanen |first1=Jeff |title=MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Function+Keys+Late+2016+Teardown/72415 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> |colspan="2"|11.41 [[Volt|V]] 49.2 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (4314 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Suovanen |first1=Jeff |title=MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar Teardown |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Touch+Bar+Teardown/73480 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> |colspan="2"|11.40 [[Volt|V]] 76.0 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (6667 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Noronha |first1=Evan |title=MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar Teardown |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+Teardown/73395 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> |colspan="2"|11.40 [[Volt|V]] 54.5 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (4781 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]]) |colspan="2"|11.41 [[Volt|V]] 49.2 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (4314 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]]) |colspan="2"|11.40 [[Volt|V]] 76.0 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (6667 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]]) |colspan="2"|11.41 [[Volt|V]] 58.0 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (5086 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Camb |first1=Adam |title=MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2018 Teardown |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Touch+Bar+2018+Teardown/111384 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> |colspan="2"|11.40 [[Volt|V]] 83.6 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (7336 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Degnan |first1=Michael |title=MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2018 Teardown |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2018+Teardown/111478 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> |11.41 [[Volt|V]] 58.2 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (5103 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Frauenheim |first1=Carsten |title=MacBook Pro 13" Two Thunderbolt Ports 2019 Battery Replacement |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Two+Thunderbolt+Ports+2019+Battery+Replacement/133305 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> |colspan="2"|11.41 [[Volt|V]] 58.0 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (5086 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Omiotek |first1=Sam |title=MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2019 Battery Replacement |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Battery+Replacement/139750 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> |colspan="2"|11.40 [[Volt|V]] 83.6 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (7336 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Suovanen |first1=Jeff |title=MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2019 Battery Replacement |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Battery+Replacement/124182 |website=iFixit |publisher=iFixit |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref>

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Power adapter |colspan="3"|61 W USB-C |colspan="2"|87 W USB-C |colspan="4"|61 W USB-C |colspan="2"|87 W USB-C |colspan="2"|61 W USB-C |colspan="2"|87 W USB-C |colspan="3"|61 W USB-C |colspan="2"|87 W USB-C

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Charging method | colspan="20" |Any Thunderbolt 3 port

|- !rowspan="5" {{rh}}|Dimensions

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Height |colspan="3"|{{convert|0.59|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|0.61|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="4"|{{convert|0.59|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|0.61|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|0.59|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|0.61|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="3"|{{convert|0.59|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|0.61|in|cm|abbr=on}} |-

!colspan="2" {{rh}}|Width |colspan="3"|{{convert|11.97|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|13.75|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="4"|{{convert|11.97|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|13.75|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|11.97|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|13.75|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="3"|{{convert|11.97|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|13.75|in|cm|abbr=on}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Depth |colspan="3"|{{convert|8.36|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|9.48|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="4"|{{convert|8.36|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|9.48|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|8.36|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|9.48|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="3"|{{convert|8.36|in|cm|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|9.48|in|cm|abbr=on}}

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Weight |colspan="3"|{{convert|3.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|4.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} |colspan="4"|{{convert|3.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|4.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|3.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|4.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} |colspan="3"|{{convert|3.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} |colspan="2"|{{convert|4.02|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}}

|- !colspan="3" {{rh}}| Total greenhouse gas emissions |321 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2016 |title=Product Environmental Report 13-inch MacBook Pro (2016) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13inchMBP_wTB3_PER_Oct2016.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |344 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage) |{{TBD}} |461 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2016 |title=Product Environmental Report 15-inch MacBook Pro (2016) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/15inchMBP_wTB3_PER_Oct2016.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |{{TBD}} |302 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (128 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2017 |title=Product Environmental Report 13-inch MacBook Pro (2017) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookPro_w_Thunderbolt3_PER_June2017.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |319 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage) |336 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage) |{{TBD}} |449 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2017 |title=Product Environmental Report 15-inch MacBook Pro (2017) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/15-inch_MacBookPro_w_Thunderbolt3_PER_June2017.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |{{TBD}} |273 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2018 |title=Product Environmental Report 13-inch MacBook Pro (2018) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookPro_w_Thunderbolt3_PER_July2018.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |{{TBD}} |366 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (6-core CPU, 256 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2018 |title=Product Environmental Report 15-inch MacBook Pro (2018) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/15-inch_MacBookPro_w_Thunderbolt3_PER_July2018.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |{{TBD}} |210 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (128 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2019 |title=Product Environmental Report 13-inch MacBook Pro (2019) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookPro_PER_June2019.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |247 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage) |{{TBD}} |334 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (6-core CPU, 256 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2019 |title=Product Environmental Report 15-inch MacBook Pro (2019) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/15-inch_MacBookPro_PER_may2019.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> |354 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (8-core CPU, 512 GB storage)

|- !rowspan="5" {{rh}}|Model details

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Model number |A1708 |colspan="2"|A1706 |colspan="2"|A1707 |colspan="2"|A1708 |colspan="2"|A1706 |colspan="2"|A1707 |colspan="2"|A1989 |colspan="2"|A1990 |A2159 |colspan="2"|A1989 |colspan="2"|A1990

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Hardware strings |MacBookPro13,1 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro13,2 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro13,3 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro14,1 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro14,2 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro14,3 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro15,2 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro15,1 |MacBookPro15,4 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro15,2 |colspan="2"|MacBookPro15,1 / MacBookPro15,3

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Part/order number |MLL42xx/A, MLUQ2xx/A |colspan="2"|MLH12xx/A, MLVP2xx/A, MNQF2xx/A, MNQG2xx/A, MPDK2xx/A, MPDL2xx/A |colspan="2"|MLH32xx/A, MLH42xx/A, MLH52xx/A, MLW72xx/A, MLW82xx/A, MLW92xx/A |colspan="2"|MPXQ2xx/A, MPXR2xx/A, MPXT2xx/A, MPXU2xx/A |colspan="2"|MPXV2xx/A, MPXW2xx/A, MPXX2xx/A, MPXY2xx/A, MQ002xx/A, MQ012xx/A |colspan="2"|MPTR2xx/A, MPTT2xx/A, MPTU2xx/A, MPTV2xx/A, MPTW2xx/A, MPTX2xx/A |colspan="2"|MR9Q2xx/A, MR9R2xx/A, MR9T2xx/A, MR9U2xx/A, MR9V2xx/A |colspan="2"|MR932xx/A, MR942xx/A, MR952xx/A, MR962xx/A, MR972xx/A, MUQH2xx/A |MUHN2xx/A, MUHP2xx/a, MUHQ2xx/A, MUHR2xx/A, MUHR2xx/B |colspan="2"|MV962xx/A, MV972xx/A, MV982xx/A, MV992xx/A, MV9A2xx/A |colspan="2"|MV902xx/A, MV912xx/A, MV922xx/A, MV932xx/A, MV942xx/A, MV952xx/A

|- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|MSRP(USD) |$1499 |$1799 |$1999 |$2399 |$2799 |$1299 |$1499 |$1799 |$1999 |$2399 |$2799 |$1799 |$1999 |$2399 |$2799 |$1299 |$1799 |$1999 |$2399 |$2799

|- !rowspan="5" {{rh}}|Timeline

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Date announced |colspan="5"|October 27, 2016 |colspan="6"|June 5, 2017 |colspan="4"|July 12, 2018 |July 9, 2019 |colspan="4"|May 21, 2019

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Date released |October 27, 2016 |colspan="4"|November 12, 2016 |colspan="6"|June 5, 2017 |colspan="4"|July 12, 2018 |July 9, 2019 |colspan="4"|May 21, 2019

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Date discontinued |colspan="5" style="background:#f99"|June 5, 2017 |colspan="2" style="background:#fdd"|July 9, 2019 |colspan="4" style="background:#f99"|July 12, 2018 |colspan="4" style="background:#ffdead"|May 21, 2019 |colspan="3" style="background:#ffdead"|May 4, 2020 |colspan="2" style="background:#ffdead"|November 13, 2019

|- !colspan="2" {{rh}}|Date unsupported |colspan="5" style="background:#f99;"|July 29, 2024 |colspan="6" style="background:#f99;"|August 20, 2025 |colspan="9" style="background:#ffdead;"|Security fixes only

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=== Magic Keyboard revision ===

[[File:2019 16-inch MacBook Pro (49183242933).jpg|thumb|A MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)]] Apple announced the 16-inch MacBook Pro on November 13, 2019, replacing the 15-inch model.<ref name="MBP16 PR" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=MacBook Pro 16-inch |url=https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116003330/https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-16 |archive-date=November 16, 2019 |access-date=November 16, 2019 |website=Apple |language=en-US}} "The 16-inch MacBook Pro base model is over two times faster than the previous-generation base model".</ref> Similar in size to the 15-inch model, it has a larger 16-inch 3072x1920 [[Retina display]] set in a narrower bezel, the largest MacBook screen since the 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro that was discontinued in 2012. It has a physical [[Esc key|Escape key]], a Touch Bar, and a now-separate sapphire-glass-covered [[Touch ID]] sensor at the right end of the Touch Bar that doubles as a power button. It uses a scissor mechanism keyboard almost identical to Apple's wireless [[Magic Keyboard (Mac)|Magic Keyboard]], providing more travel than the previous revision's "Butterfly" keyboard.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheng |first=Roger |title=Apple's Phil Schiller on reinventing the new MacBook Pro keyboard |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-phil-schiller-on-reinventing-the-new-macbook-pro-keyboard |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113223820/https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-phil-schiller-on-reinventing-the-new-macbook-pro-keyboard |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |access-date=November 14, 2019 |website=CNET |language=en}}; {{Cite web |last=Owen |first=Malcolm |date=November 16, 2019 |title=Teardown shows 16-inch MacBook Pro keyboard's revised mechanism |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/11/16/teardown-shows-16-inch-macbook-pro-keyboards-revised-mechanism |access-date=November 16, 2019 |website=AppleInsider |language=en |archive-date=November 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116170439/https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/11/16/teardown-shows-16-inch-macbook-pro-keyboards-revised-mechanism |url-status=live}}</ref>

Like its predecessor, the 16-inch MacBook Pro has four combined [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 3]] ports that support [[USB-C]] 3.1 Gen 2 and dual [[DisplayPort]] 1.4 signals, providing 6016×3384 output to run the [[Pro Display XDR]] at full resolution. Any port can be used for charging, it includes a 96 W USB-C power adapter. At launch only the included adapter and the Pro Display XDR provide full host power. Peripherals that delivered 87 W for the 15-inch model, such as [[Apple displays#LG UltraFine|LG Ultrafine]] displays, are recommended to be used with a separate power supply.<ref name="macrumors"/><ref name="arstechnica"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=LG UltraFine 5K Display |url=https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HMUB2LL/A/lg-ultrafine-5k-display |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203043428/https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HMUB2LL/A/lg-ultrafine-5k-display |archive-date=December 3, 2019 |access-date=December 3, 2019 |website=Apple |language=en-US}}</ref> It also has a [[Phone connector (audio)|3.5 mm headphone jack]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2019 |title=MacBook Pro 16-inch – Technical Specifications |url=https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-16/specs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113224134/https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-16/specs |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref>

It uses the same [[Coffee Lake]] CPUs as the 2019 15-inch model. Purchasers can choose between [[Radeon Pro|AMD Radeon Pro]] 5300M or 5500M GPUs with up to 8 GB of GDDR6 memory (or from June 2020 onwards, a 5600M GPU with 8 GB of HBM2 memory), up to 64 GB of 2667 MHz DDR4 memory, and up to 8 [[terabyte|TB]]<ref>1 TB = 1000{{Sup|4}} [[Byte|B]]</ref> of SSD storage. It includes better speakers, a better three-microphone array, and a 100 Wh battery, the largest that can be easily carried onto a commercial airliner under U.S. [[Transportation Security Administration]] rules.<ref name="MBP16 PR">{{Cite press release |title=Apple introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the world's best pro notebook |date=November 13, 2019 |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/11/apple-introduces-16-inch-macbook-pro-the-worlds-best-pro-notebook |access-date=November 13, 2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113223408/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/11/apple-introduces-16-inch-macbook-pro-the-worlds-best-pro-notebook |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |website=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2017 |title=Lithium batteries with more than 100 watt hours |url=https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-more-100-watt-hours |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113150315/https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-more-100-watt-hours |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=Transportation Security Administration (TSA)}}; {{Cite web |date=May 31, 2018 |title=Pack Safe – Batteries, lithium |url=https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/more_info/?hazmat=7 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=[[Federal Aviation Administration]] (FAA) |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113150324/https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/more_info/?hazmat=7 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 4, 2020, Apple announced an updated 13-inch model with the Magic Keyboard. The four Thunderbolt port version comes with [[Ice Lake (microprocessor)|Ice Lake]] processors, updated graphics, up to 32 GB of memory and 4 TB of storage, and supports 6K output to run the Pro Display XDR. The two Thunderbolt port version has the same Coffee Lake processors, graphics, and maximum storage and memory as the 2019 two Thunderbolt port models.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Announced With Magic Keyboard, 10th-Gen Processors, Up to 32 GB RAM and 4 TB SSD, and More |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/05/04/new-13-inch-macbook-pro |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200506075411/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/05/04/new-13-inch-macbook-pro |archive-date=May 6, 2020 |access-date=May 5, 2020 |website=MacRumors |date=May 4, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The 2020 13-inch models also gain 0.02 inches (0.6 mm) in thickness over the 2019 models.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mac – Compare Models |url=https://www.apple.com/ca/mac/compare |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224060423/https://www.apple.com/ca/mac/compare |archive-date=December 24, 2020 |access-date=December 30, 2020 |website=Apple (CA) |language=en-CA}}</ref>

==== Reception ==== Reception to the 16-inch MacBook Pro was generally positive. ''LaptopMag'' called the keyboard "much-improved".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spoonauer |first=Mark |date=November 15, 2019 |title=MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) review |url=https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/16-inch-macbook-pro |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115223723/https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/16-inch-macbook-pro |archive-date=November 15, 2019 |access-date=November 16, 2019 |website=LaptopMag |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Verge]]'' praised the new keyboard, microphones, and speakers, but criticized the lack of peripherals such as an [[SD card]] slot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bohn |first=Dieter |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is here, and it has a good keyboard |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/13/20962380/apples-16-inch-macbook-pro-keyboard-screen-speakers-processor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114145500/https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/13/20962380/apples-16-inch-macbook-pro-keyboard-screen-speakers-processor |archive-date=November 14, 2019 |access-date=November 16, 2019 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref> ''[[9to5Mac]]'' criticized the use of a [[720p]] webcam and older [[IEEE 802.11ac|802.11ac]] Wi-Fi standard, noting that Apple's [[iPhone 11]] family included a [[4K resolution|4K]] front-facing camera and faster [[Wi-Fi 6]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Potuck |first=Michael |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro still uses a 720p webcam and lacks Wi-Fi 6 — unlike iPhone 11 |url=https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/13/16-inch-macbook-pro-lacks-wifi-6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116173320/https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/13/16-inch-macbook-pro-lacks-wifi-6 |archive-date=November 16, 2019 |access-date=November 16, 2019 |website=9to5Mac |language=en-US}}</ref> ''MacWorld'' also noted the lack of [[Face ID]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2019 |title=The new MacBook Pro is nice, but it's missing a few things I still want |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/3453600/apple-macbook-pro-16-inch-missing-features.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216011516/https://www.macworld.com/article/3453600/apple-macbook-pro-16-inch-missing-features.html |archive-date=December 16, 2019 |access-date=December 16, 2019 |website=Macworld |language=en}}</ref> [https://techable.com Techable] noted the vast improvements to the keyboard. Another review criticized the 13-inch model with two Thunderbolt 3 ports for being unable to run Apple's [[Pro Display XDR]] at full resolution, while the lower-priced 2020 [[MacBook Air]], released two months earlier, can.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2020 |title=The 13-inch MacBook Pro exposes the hole in Apple's display range |url=https://www.slashgear.com/the-13-inch-macbook-pro-exposes-the-hole-in-apples-display-range-05619326 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200511162004/https://www.slashgear.com/the-13-inch-macbook-pro-exposes-the-hole-in-apples-display-range-05619326 |archive-date=May 11, 2020 |access-date=May 9, 2020 |website=SlashGear |language=en-US}}</ref>

There are numerous reports of cracked screens caused by closing the unit with a third-party physical [[webcam]] cover due to reduced clearance compared to previous models.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Warns Against Closing MacBooks With a Cover Over the Camera |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/07/10/apple-macbook-camera-cover-warning |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711020401/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/07/10/apple-macbook-camera-cover-warning |archive-date=July 11, 2020 |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=MacRumors |date=July 10, 2020 |language=en}}; {{Cite web |title=Don't close your MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211148 |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=Apple Support |language=en |archive-date=July 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710222208/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211148 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Technical specifications ====

<div class="overflowbugx" style="overflow:auto; width:100%;"> {| class="wikitable collapsible" style="text-align:center; width:100%; font-size: 85%" !colspan=3 style="background:#silver;"|Model !colspan=2 style="background:#ffdead"|16-inch, 2019<ref name="Pro162019">{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2021 |title=MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP809?locale=en_US |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=support.apple.com}}</ref> ! style="background:#ffdead" |13-inch, 2020 Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref name="Pro1320202">{{Cite web |date=March 24, 2021 |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP818?locale=en_US |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=support.apple.com}}</ref> ! style="background:#ffdead" |13-inch, 2020 Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports<ref name="Pro1320204">{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2021 |title=MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP819?locale=en_US |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=support.apple.com}}</ref>

|- !colspan=3 {{rh}}|Initial release [[operating system]] | colspan="4" |[[macOS Catalina|macOS 10.15 Catalina]]

|- !colspan=3 {{rh}}|Latest release [[operating system]] | colspan="2" |[[macOS Tahoe|macOS 26 Tahoe]] | |[[macOS Sequoia|macOS 15 Sequoia]] | |[[macOS Tahoe|macOS 26 Tahoe]]

|- !rowspan=17 {{rh}}|Display |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Screen Size |colspan=2|{{convert|16|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) | colspan="2" |{{convert|13.3|in|mm|abbr=on}} (diagonal) |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Backlight | colspan="4" |[[LED-backlit LCD display|LED-backlit]] |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Technology | colspan="4" |[[Retina Display]] with [[IPS panel|IPS]] technology |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Resolution |colspan=2|3072 × 1920 | colspan="2" |2560 × 1600 |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Pixel Density (ppi) |colspan=2|226 | colspan="2" |227 |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|[[aspect ratio (image)|Aspect Ratio]] | colspan="4" |16:10 |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Supported scaled resolutions |colspan=2| * 2048 × 1280 (Rendered as 4096 × 2560) * 1792 × 1120 (Rendered as 3584 × 2240, default) * 1536 × 960 (Rendered as 3072 × 1920, native) * 1334 × 840 (Rendered as 2668 × 1680) * 1152 × 720 (Rendered as 2304 × 1440) | colspan="2" | * 1680 × 1050 (Rendered as 3360 × 2100) * 1440 × 900 (Rendered as 2880 × 1800, default) * 1280 × 800 (Rendered as 2560 × 1600, native) * 1024 × 640 (Rendered as 2048 × 1280) |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|SDR Max brightness ( {{frac|cd|m2}}) | colspan="4" |500 |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|XDR Max brightness ( {{frac|cd|m2}}) |colspan=7 {{n/a}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Color Depth | colspan="4" |8-bit (native) with millions of colors |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|[[sRGB|Full sRGB Display]] |colspan=7 {{Yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Wide Color Display ([[DCI-P3#Display P3|Display P3]]) |colspan=7 {{Yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|True Tone Display |colspan=7 {{Yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Night Shift |colspan=7 {{Yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=An adaptive refresh rate technology that supports up to 120 Hz and automatically adjusts the refresh rate based on the display content|ProMotion Display}} |colspan=7 {{no}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Fixed refresh rates |colspan=2|47.95 Hz, 48 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.95 Hz, 60 Hz | colspan="2" |60 Hz

|- !colspan=3 {{rh}}|Cooling System |colspan=2|Dual-fan cooling system with aluminum heat spreader attached on processor |Single-fan cooling system with aluminum heat spreader attached on processor |Dual-fan cooling system with aluminum heat spreader attached on processor

|- !rowspan=12 {{rh}}|Processor |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Chip |9th-generation [[Intel Core i7]] 9750H |9th-generation [[Intel Core i9]] 9880H |8th-generation [[Intel Core i5]] 8257U |10th-generation [[Intel Core i5]] 1038NG7

|- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Codename | colspan="3" |[[Coffee Lake]] |[[Ice Lake (microprocessor)|Ice Lake]]

|- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Technology Node | colspan="3" |14 nm |10 nm

|- !rowspan=8 {{rh}}|CPU |- !{{rh}}|Total Cores |6 |8 | colspan="2" |4 |- !{{rh}}|Total Threads |12 |16 | colspan="2" |8 |- !{{rh}}|Base Clock Speed |2.6 GHz |2.3 GHz |1.4 GHz |2.0 GHz |- !{{rh}}|Turbo Clock Speed |4.5 GHz |4.8 GHz |3.9 GHz |3.8 GHz |- !{{rh}}|L3 Cache |12 MB |16 MB | colspan="2" |6 MB |- !{{rh}}|Bus Speed |colspan=2|8 GT/s | colspan="2" |4 GT/s |- !{{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online Configuration}} |colspan=2|9th-generation [[Intel Core i9]] 9980HK with: * 8-core CPU with 16 threads * 2.4 GHz Base Clock Speed * 5.0 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 16 MB L3 Cache

|8th-generation [[Intel Core i7]] 8557U with: * 4-core CPU with 8 threads * 1.7 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.5 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 8 MB L3 Cache

|10th-generation [[Intel Core i7]] 1068NG7 with: * 4-core CPU with 8 threads * 2.3 GHz Base Clock Speed * 4.1 GHz Turbo Clock Speed * 8 MB L3 Cache

|- !rowspan=14 {{rh}}|Graphics |- !rowspan=6 {{rh}}|Integrated |- !{{rh}}|Name |colspan=2|Intel UHD Graphics 630 |Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |Intel Iris Plus Graphics |- !{{rh}}|Tier |colspan=2|GT2 |GT3e |G7 |- !{{rh}}|EUs and Shading units |colspan=2|24 (192) |48 (384) |64 (512) |- !{{rh}}|Shared Memory | colspan="4" |1536 MB |- !{{rh}}|eDRAM |colspan=2 {{n/a}} |128 MB |colspan=3 {{n/a}} |- !rowspan=7 {{rh}}|Discrete |- !{{rh}}|Chip |AMD Radeon Pro 5300M |AMD Radeon Pro 5500M |rowspan=6 colspan=5 {{n/a}} |- !{{rh}}|Cores |1280 |1536 |- !{{rh}}|Memory Type |colspan=2|128-bit GDDR6 (192 GB/s) |- !{{rh}}|Memory Capacity |colspan=2|4 GB |- !{{rh}}|Automatic Graphics Switching |colspan=2 {{yes}} |- !{{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online Configuration}} |colspan=2| * AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4 GB GDDR6 (From 5300M) * AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8 GB GDDR6 * AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with 8 GB HBM2(2560 Cores, 2048-bit HBM2, 384 GB/s, June 2020 until October 2021)

|- !rowspan=4 {{rh}}|Memory |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Type |colspan=2|DDR4 2666 MHz |LPDDR3 2133 MHz |LPDDR4X 3733 MHz |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Capacity |colspan=2|16 GB |8 GB |16 GB |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online Configuration}} |colspan=2|32 GB 64 GB |16 GB |32 GB

|- !rowspan=4 {{rh}}|SSD |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Type | colspan="4" |PCIe 3.0-based SSD |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Capacity |512 GB |1 TB |256 GB |512 GB |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=At time of purchase, not upgradable after|Online Configuration}} |1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB |2 TB 4 TB 8 TB |512 GB 1 TB 2 TB |1 TB 2 TB 4 TB

|- !rowspan=7 {{rh}}|Keyboard and Trackpad |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Type | colspan="4" |Backlit Magic Keyboard with ([[Scissor-switch]]) mechanism and ambient light sensor |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Number of keys | colspan="4" |65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Arrow keys | colspan="4" |4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Function keys |colspan=7 {{no|Esc key is physical only}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Touch Bar |colspan=7 {{yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Trackpad | colspan="4" |Force Touch Trackpad

|- !rowspan=3 {{rh}}|Secure Authentication |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Touch ID |colspan=7 {{yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Security Chip | colspan="4" |[[Apple T2]]

|- !rowspan=10 {{rh}}|Audio |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Speakers |colspan=2|High-fidelity six-speakers | colspan="2" |Stereo speakers with high dynamic range |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Force-cancelling woofers |colspan=2 {{yes}} |colspan=5 {{no}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Wide Stereo Sound |colspan=7 {{yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Dolby Atmos Playback |colspan=7 {{yes}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Dolby Atmos with built-in speakers |colspan=7 {{no}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|{{tooltip|2=When using AirPods (3rd gen), AirPods Pro or AirPods Max|Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking}} |colspan=7 {{no}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Microphone |colspan=2|Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming | colspan="2" |Three-mic array with directional beamforming |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|3.5 mm Jack | colspan="4" |Yes |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Audio output from HDMI |colspan=7 {{no}}

|- !rowspan=2 {{rh}}|Camera |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Resolution | colspan="4" |720p FaceTime HD

|- !rowspan=14 {{rh}}|Connectivity |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Wi-Fi (802.11) | colspan="4" |Wi-Fi 5 ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g/n/ac]]) |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | colspan="4" |0.866 Gbit/s |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Bluetooth | colspan="4" |[[Bluetooth#Bluetooth 5|Bluetooth 5.0]] |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|HDMI Port |colspan=7 {{no}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|SDXC Card Slot |colspan=7 {{no}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|USB-C/Thunderbolt Port |colspan=2|Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] [[USB-C]] port supporting charging and [[DisplayPort]] protocols among others |Two [[Thunderbolt 3]] [[USB-C]] port supporting charging and [[DisplayPort]] protocols among others |Four [[Thunderbolt 3]] [[USB-C]] port supporting charging and [[DisplayPort]] protocols among others |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Transmission Speed | colspan="4" |Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed ([[Thunderbolt 3]]) Up to 10 Gbit/s transmission speed (USB 3.1 Gen 2) |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|eGPU support |colspan=7 {{yes}} |- !rowspan=5 {{rh}}|External Display support |- !{{rh}}|Maximum display |colspan=2|4 | colspan="2" |2 |- !{{rh}}|Max. one display combination |colspan=2 {{n/a}} | * 5K at 60Hz at 10-bit | * 6K at 60Hz at 10-bit, or * 5K at 60Hz at 10-bit |- !{{rh}}|Max two displays combination |colspan=2| * 2 × 6K at 60Hz at 10-bit | colspan="2" | * 2 × 4K UHD at 60Hz at 10-bit, or * 2 × 4K DCI at 60Hz at 8-bit |- !{{rh}}|Max four displays combination |colspan=2| * 4 × 4K DCI at 60Hz at 10-bit |colspan=5 {{n/a}}

|- !rowspan=4 {{rh}}|Power |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Battery |colspan=2|11.76 [[Volt|V]] 99.8 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (8486 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]]) |11.4 V 58.2 W·h (5152 mA·h)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-07-12 |title=MacBook Pro 13" Two Thunderbolt Ports 2019 Teardown |language=en |work=iFixit |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Two+Thunderbolt+Ports+2019+Teardown/124676 |access-date=March 4, 2022 |archive-date=February 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213125927/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Two+Thunderbolt+Ports+2019+Teardown/124676 |url-status=live}}</ref> with 1000 battery cycle count<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple support: Mac notebooks: Determining battery cycle count |url=http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1519 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702155532/http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1519 |archive-date=July 2, 2014 |access-date=January 10, 2014}}</ref> |11.47 [[Volt|V]] 58 [[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (5083 [[Ampere hour|mA·h]]) |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Power Adapter |colspan=2|96 W [[USB-C]] | colspan="2" |61 W USB-C |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Charging Method | colspan="4" |USB-C ports

|- !rowspan=4 {{rh}}|Dimensions |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Height |colspan=2|{{convert|0.64|in|cm|abbr=on}} | colspan="2" |{{convert|0.61|in|cm|abbr=on}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Width |colspan=2|{{convert|14.09|in|cm|abbr=on}} | colspan="2" |{{convert|11.97|in|cm|abbr=on}} |- !colspan=2 {{rh}}|Depth |colspan=2|{{convert|9.68|in|cm|abbr=on}} | colspan="2" |{{convert|8.36|in|cm|abbr=on}}

|- !colspan=3 {{rh}}|Weight |colspan=2|{{convert|4.3|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}} | colspan="2" |{{convert|3.1|lb|kg|2|abbr=on}}

|- ! colspan="3" {{rh}} | Total greenhouse gas emissions | 394 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (6-core CPU, 512 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Product Environmental Report 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBookPro_PER_Nov2019.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> | 465 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (8-core CPU, 1 TB storage) | 217 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (256 GB storage)<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 4, 2020 |title=Product Environmental Report 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) |url=https://www.apple.com/my/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookPro_PER_May2020.pdf |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=Apple}}</ref> | 251 kg CO{{Sub|2}}e (512 GB storage)

|- ! rowspan="5" {{rh}} | Model details |- ! colspan="2" {{rh}} | Model number | colspan="2" | A2141 | A2289 | A2251 |- ! colspan="2" {{rh}} | Hardware strings | colspan="2" | MacBookPro16,1 | MacBookPro16,3 | MacBookPro16,2 |- ! colspan="2" {{rh}} | Part/order number (Space Gray at first, Silver at last) | MVVJ2, MVVL2 | MVVK2, MVVM2 | MXK72, MXK52 | MWP42, MWP72 |- !colspan="2" {{rh}} | MSRP(USD) |$2399 |$2799 |$1299 |$1799

|- ! rowspan="5" {{rh}} | Timeline |- ! colspan="2" {{rh}} | Announced Date | colspan="2" | November 13, 2019 | colspan="2" | May 4, 2020 |- ! colspan="2" {{rh}} | Released Date | colspan="2" | November 13, 2019 | colspan="2" | May 4, 2020 |- ! colspan="2" {{rh}} | Discontinued Date | colspan="2" style="background:#ffdead" | October 18, 2021 | style="background:#ffdead" | November 10, 2020 | style="background:#ffdead" | October 18, 2021 |- ! colspan="2" {{rh}} | Unsupported Date | colspan="2" style="background:#3d4;" | Supported | style="background:#ffdead" |Security fixes only | style="background:#3d4;" | Supported |} </div>

== Software and operating systems == The [[macOS]] operating system has been pre-installed on all MacBook Pro computers since release, starting with version [[Mac OS X Tiger|10.4.5 (Tiger)]].<ref name="mbprelease"/> Along with OS X, [[iLife]] has also shipped with all systems, beginning with iLife '06.<ref name="mbprelease"/>

The Intel-based MacBook Pro comes with the successor to [[BIOS]], [[Extensible Firmware Interface]] (EFI) 1.1. EFI handles booting differently from BIOS-based computers,<ref name="uefi">{{Cite web |title=Overview |url=https://www.uefi.org/about |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225143545/http://www.uefi.org/about |archive-date=February 25, 2010 |access-date=February 6, 2010 |publisher=[[Unified EFI Forum]]}}</ref> but provides backwards compatibility, allowing dual- and triple-boot configurations. In addition to OS X, the [[Microsoft Windows]] operating system is installable on Intel x86-based Apple computers. Officially, this is limited to 32-bit versions of [[Windows XP]], [[Windows Vista|Vista]], and [[Windows 7|7]], and 64-bit versions of [[Windows Vista]], [[Windows 7|7]], [[Windows 8|8]], [[Windows 8.1|8.1]], and [[Windows 10|10]] with the necessary hardware drivers included with the [[Boot Camp (software)|Boot Camp]] software.<ref name="everymac mid 2009"/><ref name="eweek boot camp">{{Cite web |last=Morgenstern |first=David |date=September 21, 2006 |title=Apples Boot Camp and the Myth of Mac Software Availability |url=https://www.eweek.com/c/a/Desktops-and-Notebooks/Apples-Boot-Camp-and-the-Myth-of-Mac-Software-Availability |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927172919/https://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/apples-boot-camp-and-the-myth-of-mac-software-availability |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=April 21, 2010 |website=[[eWeek]] |publisher=Ziff Davis Enterprise}}</ref> Other x86 operating systems such as [[Linux]] are also unofficially supported.<ref name="everymac linux">{{Cite web |title=Can the MacBook Pro run Linux? |url=https://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/faq/macbook-pro-compatibility-macosx-macos9-windows.html#run_linux |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329030013/http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/faq/macbook-pro-compatibility-macosx-macos9-windows.html#run_linux |archive-date=March 29, 2010 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |publisher=EveryMac}}</ref> This is made possible by the presence of the Intel architecture as provided by the CPU and the BIOS emulation Apple has provided on top of EFI.<ref>[[#Cherif (2007)|Cherif (2007)]], pp. 345–359.; {{Cite journal |last=Nikkel |first=Bruce J. |date=November 19, 2009 |title=Forensic Analysis of GPT Disks and GUID Partition Tables |url=https://www.digitalforensics.ch/nikkel09.pdf |url-status=live |journal=The International Journal of Digital Forensics and Incident Response |publisher=Elsevier |volume=6 |issue=1–2 |page=18 |doi=10.1016/j.diin.2009.07.001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211105817/https://digitalforensics.ch/nikkel09.pdf |archive-date=February 11, 2022 |access-date=February 24, 2022 |quote=Apple's Boot Camp was developed to allow operating systems (primarily [W]indows) to load on Macintosh hardware. To achieve this, Boot Camp provides a BIOS compatibility module to allow native booting without EFI support. This has also been called "BIOS emulation", "hybrid GPT/MBR", "BIOS-based booting" or "legacy OS booting".}}</ref>

[[macOS Sequoia|macOS Sequoia (version 15)]], the 2024 release of macOS, will work with Wi-Fi and graphics acceleration on unsupported MacBook Pro computers with a compatible patch utility.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Supported Models {{!}} OpenCore Legacy Patcher |url=https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html#macbook-pro |access-date=2021-06-14 |website=dortania.github.io |archive-date=February 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201094731/https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html#macbook-air |url-status=live }}</ref> [[MacOS Tahoe|macOS Tahoe (version 26)]] is the last major version of macOS with support for Intel processors, and subsequent releases will only be compiled for [[Apple silicon]] (ARM64) chips.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cunningham |first=Andrew |date=2025-06-09 |title=Apple details the end of Intel Mac support and a phaseout for Rosetta 2 |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/apple-details-the-end-of-intel-mac-support-and-a-phaseout-for-rosetta-2/ |access-date=2025-06-10 |website=Ars Technica |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center"

! Late 2008 ! Early 2009 ! Mid 2009 ! Mid 2010 ! Early 2011 ! Late 2011 ! colspan="2" | Mid 2012 ! Late 2012 ! Early 2013 ! Late 2013 ! Mid 2014 ! Early 2015 ! Mid 2015

! 2016 ! 2017 ! 2018 ! 2019 ! 16", 2019 ! 2020, 2x TB3 ! 2020, 4x TB3 |- ! [[Mac OS X Tiger|10.4 Tiger]] | {{Ya|text=10.4.5 10.4.6{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro1,x}}}} | {{Ya|text=10.4.8}} | {{Ya|text=10.4.9}} | {{Free|Unofficial}} | {{Free|Partial{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro4,1}}}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[Mac OS X Leopard|10.5 Leopard]] | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.5.2 10.5.4{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro4,1L08}}}} | {{Ya|text=10.5.5}} | {{Ya|text=10.5.6}} | {{Ya|text=10.5.7}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[Mac OS X Snow Leopard|10.6 Snow Leopard]] | {{Ya|text=With 1 GB RAM}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.6.3}} | {{Ya|text=10.6.6}} | {{Free|Unofficial}} | {{Free|Partial, Patch{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro9,x}}}} | colspan="3" {{nan|text=Unconfirmed}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[Mac OS X Lion|10.7 Lion]] | {{Partial|Patch, With 2 GB RAM{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro1,xLion}}}} | {{Ya|text=With 2 GB RAM}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.7.2}} | colspan="2"{{Ya|text=10.7.4}} | colspan="2" {{nan|text=Unconfirmed}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[OS X Mountain Lion|10.8 Mountain Lion]] | {{Na}} | rowspan="4"{{Partial|Patch, With 2 GB RAM {{R|group=Note|x1600}}}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.8.1}} | {{Ya|text=10.8.2}} | colspan="2"{{Free|Partial{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro11,1-11,3}}}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[OS X Mavericks|10.9 Mavericks]] | {{Na}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.9.4}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[OS X Yosemite|10.10 Yosemite]] | {{Na}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.10.2}} | {{Ya|text=10.10.3}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[OS X El Capitan|10.11 El Capitan]] | {{Na}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[macOS Sierra|10.12 Sierra]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="4"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}}{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro13,1}} 10.12.1{{R|group=Note|MacBookPro13,x}} | {{Ya|text=10.12.5}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[macOS High Sierra|10.13 High Sierra]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="4"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.13.6}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[macOS Mojave|10.14 Mojave]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="7"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.14.5}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} | {{N/a}} |- ! [[macOS Catalina|10.15 Catalina]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="4"rowspan="6"{{Partial|Patch, With 4 GB RAM}} | colspan="3"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya|text=10.15.1}} | colspan="2"{{Ya|text=10.15.4}} |- ! [[macOS Big Sur|11 Big Sur]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="7"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} |- ! [[macOS Monterey|12 Monterey]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="9" {{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} |- ! [[macOS Ventura|13 Ventura]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="12"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} |- ! [[macOS Sonoma|14 Sonoma]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="13"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} |- ! [[macOS Sequoia|15 Sequoia]] | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | colspan="13"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} |- ! [[macOS Tahoe|26 Tahoe]]{{R|group=Note|TahoeLastforIntel}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Ya}} | {{Na}} | {{Ya}} |} {{Reflist|group=Note|refs= <ref name="MacBookPro1,x">15-inch Glossy and 17-inch models.</ref> <ref name="MacBookPro4,1L08">Late 2008 17-inch model.</ref> <ref name="MacBookPro1,xLion">Requires system files patching. Up to 10.7.3 or 10.7.5 with no Wi-Fi.</ref> <ref name="MacBookPro4,1">Requires a 2007 MacBook Pro install (10.4.9 minimum). Trackpad settings and function keys are unavailable (The top case needs to be replaced with a 2007 model to work). Audio input/output will only work with "Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update".</ref> <ref name="MacBookPro9,x">Requires "mach_kernel" patch. Even if the latest software updates are installed, sound, sleep, screen brightness and graphics acceleration will not work.</ref> <ref name="x1600">The ATI Radeon X1600 graphics acceleration was ported to OS X 10.8 and 10.9, and is incompatible with OS X 10.10 and later. However, the framebuffer is still available.</ref> <ref name="MacBookPro11,1-11,3">PlatformSupport.plist needs to be changed or deleted. Audio input/output and display scaling will not work properly.</ref> <ref name="MacBookPro13,1">13-inch Function Keys models.</ref> <ref name="MacBookPro13,x">Touch Bar models.</ref> <ref name="TahoeLastforIntel">macOS Tahoe is the final release of macOS to support Intel-based Macs.</ref> }}

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center"

|- ! colspan=14 | Supported Windows versions

|- !2006 models !2007 models ! colspan=2 | 2008–2009 models ! Mid 2010 !2011 models ! colspan=2 | Mid 2012

!Late 2012–2014 ! Early 2015 ! Mid 2015

!2016–2020 models

|- ! [[Windows XP]] {{R|group=Note|XP}}{{R|group=Note|XP32}}<ref name="XP-8">{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2015 |title=System requirements to install Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312172800/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048 |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |access-date=August 21, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Keizer">{{Cite magazine |last=Keizer |first=Gregg |date=August 2, 2011 |title=OS X Lion requires Windows 7 for Boot Camp |url=https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9218794/OS_X_Lion_requires_Windows_7_for_Boot_Camp |url-status=live |magazine=[[Computerworld]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103034713/http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9218794/OS_X_Lion_requires_Windows_7_for_Boot_Camp |archive-date=November 3, 2011 |access-date=August 2, 2011}}</ref> | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Na}} | colspan="2"{{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}}

|- ! [[Windows Vista]] 32-bit{{R|group=Note|Vista}}<ref name="XP-8"/><ref name="Keizer"/> | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Na}} | colspan="2"{{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}}

|- ! [[Windows Vista]] 64-bit{{R|group=Note|Vista}}<ref name="XP-8"/> | {{Partial|Patch}}{{R|group=Note|l06}} | {{Partial|Patch}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Na}} | colspan="2"{{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}}

|- ! [[Windows 7]] 32-bit{{R|group=Note|Win732-bit}}<ref name="XP-8"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hu |first=Jonathan |date=August 12, 2015 |title=Apple Released Boot Camp 6.1 with Windows 10 Support |url=https://www.nextofwindows.com/apple-released-boot-camp-with-windows-10-support |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809114931/https://www.nextofwindows.com/apple-released-boot-camp-with-windows-10-support |archive-date=August 9, 2020 |access-date=August 21, 2020 |website=nextofwindows}}</ref> | {{Partial|Patch}} | {{Ya}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}}

|- ! [[Windows 7]] 64-bit{{R|group=Note|Win764-bit}}<ref name="XP-8"/><ref name="7 and later">{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2018 |title=System requirements to install Windows using Boot Camp for macOS |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312172800/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048 |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |access-date=August 21, 2020 |website=Apple Support}}</ref> | {{Partial|Patch}}{{R|group=Note|l06}} | {{Partial|Patch}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}}

|- ! [[Windows 8]] {{R|group=Note|8.0}}{{R|group=Note|Win8+}}<ref name="XP-8"/> | {{Partial|Patch}}{{R|group=Note|l06}} | {{Partial|Patch}} | colspan="2"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Partial|Partial, Patch}}{{R|group=Note|m10}} | {{Ya}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Na}} | {{Na}}

|- ! [[Windows 8.1]] {{R|group=Note|8.1}}{{R|group=Note|Win8+}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Use Windows 8.1 on your Mac with Boot Camp |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201457 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906054051/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201457 |archive-date=September 6, 2017 |access-date=August 21, 2020 |website=Apple Support}}</ref><ref name="7 and later"/> | {{Partial|Patch}}{{R|group=Note|l06}} | {{Partial|Patch}} | colspan="2"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Partial|Partial, Patch}}{{R|group=Note|m10}} | {{Ya}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Na}}

|- ! [[Windows 10]] {{R|group=Note|Win10}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2020 |title=Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821065212/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468 |archive-date=August 21, 2020 |access-date=August 21, 2020 |website=Apple Support}}</ref><ref name="7 and later"/> | {{Partial|Patch}}{{R|group=Note|l06}} | {{Partial|Patch}} | colspan="2"{{Partial|Patch}} | {{Partial|Patch}} | {{Partial|Patch}} | colspan="2"{{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} | {{Ya}} |} {{Reflist|group=Note|refs= <ref name="XP">Windows XP can only be installed on Macs with Boot Camp 3 or earlier. This includes Mac OS X 10.6 or earlier and copies of Mac OS X 10.7 that have not been updated to Boot Camp 4.</ref> <ref name="XP32">Only 32-bit editions of Windows XP are supported.</ref> <ref name="Vista">Windows Vista can only be installed on Macs with Boot Camp 3 or earlier. This includes Mac OS X 10.6 or earlier and copies of Mac OS X 10.7 that have not been updated to Boot Camp 4.</ref> <ref name="l06">Only Late 2006 models are compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows.</ref> <ref name="Win732-bit">The 32-bit version of Windows 7 can only be installed on Macs with Boot Camp 3.1 to 6.0. This includes OS X 10.11 and earlier.</ref> <ref name="Win764-bit">The 64-bit version of Windows 7 can only be installed on Macs with Boot Camp 3.1 or later, running macOS High Sierra or earlier. Later versions of macOS no longer support Windows 7.</ref> <ref name="8.0">Windows 8 can only be installed on Macs with Boot Camp 5.0 to 6.0. This includes OS X 10.11 and earlier.</ref> <ref name="Win8+">Only 64-bit versions of Windows are supported for Windows 8 and later.</ref> <ref name="m10">Only the 15 and 17-inch models of the Mid-2010 MacBook Pro support Windows 8 and 8.1. The 13-inch model is not supported.</ref> <ref name="8.1">Windows 8.1 can only be installed on Macs with Boot Camp 5.1 or later, running macOS High Sierra or earlier. Later versions of macOS no longer support Windows 8.1.</ref> <ref name="Win10">Windows 10 can only be installed on Macs with Boot Camp 6.0 or later. It is the only supported version of Windows on macOS Mojave and later.</ref> }}

== Timeline == {{Timeline of portable Macintoshes}}

== See also == * [[MacBook (12-inch)]] * [[MacBook Air]]

== Notes == {{Reflist|group="note"|refs=}} {{Notelist}}

== References == {{Reflist}}

== External links == * {{Official website|https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro|MacBook Pro}} – official site

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