Apple MacBook Pro “Core i5″ 2.9 13” Early 2015 Specs

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MacBook Pro Retina Early 2015 13″ – MF841LL/A – MacBookPro12,1 – A1502 – 2835

About this MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro MF841LL/A a1502 came with upgrades including longer battery life and Apple’s patented “Force Touch” trackpad. This Apple MacBook Pro features a 14 nm “Broadwell” 2.9 GHz Intel “Core i5” processor (5287U), with dual independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared level 3 cache, 16 GB of onboard 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM, 512 GB of 4 Lane PCIe-based flash storage and an integrated Intel Iris Graphics 6100 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.

2.9 GHz Core i5

8 GB

512 GB SSD

10-12 Hours

Storage

The storage type is either a 512 GB of 4 Lane PCIe-based flash storage. Flash is not only much faster and more reliable than a traditional hard drive, it takes up 90 percent less space. Which is one of the many reasons MacBook Pro Early 2015 is extremely capable and portable, too.

Screen Size and Resolution

MBP MF841LL/A has 13-Inch Retina Display with (2560×1600) LED-backlit widescreen resolution making the model ultra-crisp and sharp than the previous ones. The graphics include fresh Installation of MacOS 10.12 Sierra Integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution LED-backlit 13.3in widescreen producing absolutely phenomenal visuals. If you are looking for 15-inch retina then MJLT2LL/A and MJLU2LL/A are worth a look.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Compared to its predecessor (mf839ll a specs), this model a1502 resembles a lot externally, but it has a more advanced processor and architecture. This MacBook Pro comes with MacOS X 10.10.2 (14C2507) and runs on a 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 5287U processor with up to 3.3 GHz of Turbo Boost supported and an Intel Iris 6100 graphics processor that shares 1.5 GB of memory with the system.

Memory & Architecture

MacBook Pro a1502 features 256k level 2 cache and a 3 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front side bus with 8 GB of 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM for its RAM centering around a 64-Bit architecture. Its 8 GB onboard memory is configurable to 16GB, allowing the power-hungry users a perfect purchase.

Battery Life

The battery power of the Apple MacBook Pro 2015 13 Inch has been improved drastically, providing 74.9Wh battery. Apple estimated 10 to 12 hours of battery life depending on the way you use it.

Upgradability

As established earlier, this MacBook Pro Early 2015 can be upgraded from 8 GB RAM to up to 16 GB RAM at purchase similar to mf843ll/a model. The model can also be upgraded from its old MacOS X 10.10.2 (14C2507) to its current versions. It can work with Windows 7 (64-Bit) and support operating systems as new as Windows 10 (64-Bit) simultaneously. It comes with dimensions of 0.71 x 12.35 x 8.62 and a weight of 3.48 lbs (1.58 kg). This adds to the popularity of this MacBook production line, making it a force to reckon with.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:

802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0 PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
HDMI port
Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
An Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
2 Thunderbolt “2” ports that are backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort and can support an audio signal and support a 2560×1600 resolution
An SDXC Card Slot
No button glass multi-touch trackpad
720p FaceTime HD webcam

Introduced: March 9, 2015		Discontinued: June 5, 2017
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	13.3″ Widescreen	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k x 2
Resolution	2560×1600	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	256k x 2, 3 MB
Processor		RAM Type	LPDDR3 SDRAM
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1866 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	8 GB
Speed	2.9 GHz	Maximum RAM	16 GB
Type	Core i5 (I5-5287U)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	8 GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	5 GT/s (DMI2)	Video Card	Iris Graphics 6100
Cache Bus Speed	2.9 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	Integrated
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	1.5 GB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	1.5 GB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	512 GB SSD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	643.6 MB/s/1.3 GB/s	Standard Ethernet	None
Storage Dimensions	Proprietary	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Proprietary (PCIe 3.0×4)	Standard AirPort	802.11ac
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	4.0
Type	74.9 W h Li-Poly	USB Port	2 (3.0)
Battery Life	10-12 hours	FireWire Port	None
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad (Force Touch)
Form Factor	13” MacBook Pro (Early-2015)	SDXC Card Slot	1
Apple Order No	MF841LL/A	Microphone	2
Apple Subfamily	Retina Early 2015 13″	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1502 (EMC 2835)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBookPro 12,1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: MF841LL/A, A1502, EMC 2835, MacBookPro 12,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 19, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook Pro at a glance

Family: MacBook Pro
Order Number: MF841LL/A
Model Number: A1502
EMC: 2835
Model ID: MacBookPro 12,1
Year: 2018

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