Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Apple MacBook. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm | 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 1.57 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | - |
| Colour | - | White |
| DISPLAY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 13.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1280 x 800 (WXGA) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| PROCESSOR | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 2.9 GHz | - |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | L3 - 3 MB | L2 - 2 MB |
| Front Side Bus | - | 667 MHz |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Features | Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability |
| MEMORY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 512 MB |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Speed | 1600 MHz | 667 MHz / PC2-5300 |
| Rated Speed | - | 667 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 200-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| STORAGE | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm |
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| Optical Drive | - | DVD±RW fixed |
| Read Speed | - | 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) |
| Write Speed | - | 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) |
| CD / DVD Rewrite Speed | - | 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Graphics | Intel GMA 950 |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | - | Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 |
| Max Allocated RAM Size | - | 64 MB |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | - | 0.3 Megapixel |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR |
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| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BATTERY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 71.8 Wh | 55 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 60 Watt | - |
| INPUT | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Type | Keyboard, trackpad | Keyboard, trackpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Slots | - | 2 x memory |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 2 x Thunderbolt 2 HDMI Headphone output |
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A 1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital 1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Operating System (OS) | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 | Apple MacOS X 10.4 |
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| Software Included | Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers | Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Apple MacBook |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | - |
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| Features | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 10 °C | 10 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 0 - 90% (non-condensing) | 0 - 90% |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
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