The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch Early 2015 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2015 to 2017 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer has been introduced on March 9, 2015, and its price started at $1299.
The new Macbook Pro features a 2.7 GHz or 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 or 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 13.3″ high-resolution LED-Backlit Retina Display, aluminum unibody case, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB or 512 GB flash drive, built-in Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0 ports, FaceTime HD camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, new Thunderbolt 2 port, MagSafe 2, Multi-Touch trackpad with Force Touch technology, and 1.5 GB Intel Iris 6100 in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on June 5, 2017.
Today MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch Early 2015 is 8 years old!
MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch Early 2015 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | March 9, 2015 |
| Discontinued | October 27, 2016 (256 GB) June 5, 2017 (128 GB & 512 GB) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro12,1 |
| Model Number | A1502 |
| EMC | 2835 |
| Order Number | MF839LL/A (2.7 GHz / 128 GB) MF840LL/A (2.7 GHz / 256 GB) MF841LL/A (2.9 GHz / 512 GB) MF843LL/A (3.1 GHz / 1 TB) |
| Original Price | $1,299 $1,399 $1,499 $1,599 $1,699 $1,799 $1,999 $2,199 $2,399 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 3.46 Ibs. 1.569 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.71” H x 12.35” W x 8.62” D 1.8 cm H x 31.36 cm W x 21.89 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core i5 5257U “Broadwell” (2.7 GHz) Intel Core i5 5287U “Broadwell” (2.9 GHz) Intel Core i7 5557U “Broadwell” (3.1 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.7 GHz 2.9 GHz 3.1 GHz |
| Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 3.1 GHz (2.7 GHz) Up to 3.3 GHz (2.9 GHz) Up to 3.4 GHz (3.1 GHz) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s |
| Cache | 3 MB shared L3 (Core i5) 4 MB shared L3 (Core i7) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 128 GB (SSD) 256 GB (SSD) 512 GB (SSD) 1 TB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 8 GB integrated memory PC3-12800 DDR3L 1600 MHz 16 GB integrated memory PC3-12800 DDR3L 1600 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen Retina Display |
| Pixel Density | 227 ppi |
| Brightness | Unknown |
| Resolutions | 1024 x 640 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 2560 x 1600 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Intel Iris 6100 |
| Graphics Memory | Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 shared from main memory |
| Display Connection | 1 – Thunderbolt 2 1 – HDMI |
| Display Support | Supports an HDMI-compatible device, including 4K, while using one Thunderbolt display or support for two Thunderbolt displays |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 30Hz (Thunderbolt) Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30Hz or 4096 x 2160 pixels at 24Hz (HDMI) |
| Camera | FaceTime HD (720p) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – Secure Digital (SDXC) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 1 – 8.0 GT/s PCIe x4 |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| Ethernet | Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Optional) |
| Modem | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Infrared | None |
| FireWire | Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter (Optional) |
| USB | 2 – Up to 5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt | 2 – Thunderbolt 2 (Up to 20 Gbps) |
| Audio In | 2 – Microphones |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical output jack 2 – Speakers |
| Display | 1 – Thunderbolt 1 – HDMI |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | None |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad with Force Touch |
Software
| Original OS | OS X 10.10.2 |
| Later OS | OS X 10.11 OS X 10.11.1 OS X 10.11.2 |
| Maximum OS | macOS 12.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Power Nap | Supported |
| Handoff | Supported |
| Unlock with Apple Watch | Supported with macOS Sierra (Apple Watch (1st generation), Apple Watch Series 1, and Apple Watch Series 2) macOS High Sierra or later (Apple Watch Series 3 or later) |
| Bundled Software | OS X 10.10 iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote |
Power
| System Battery | 74.9 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 30 days |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 60 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015): Technical Specifications
