Apple MacBook Pro ME698LL/A “Core i7″ 2.8 15” Early 2013 Specs

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MacBook Pro Retina Early 2013 – ME698LL/A – MacBookPro10,1 – A1398 – 2673

About this MacBook Pro

In early 2013, Apple continued the production of the MacBook Pro. It was the same time they introduced the MacBook Pro Retina Display with a Core i7 processor and 8 GB or 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, or 768 GB of flash storage. This top-end notebook is one of the thinnest Macbooks ever released, only without the wedge design. It combines a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen 2880 x 1800 “retina” display with sleek aesthetics. Find further device specifications and capabilities of this MacBook below.

2.8 GHz Core i7

8 GB, 16 GB

256, 512, 768 GB SSD

7 Hours

Storage

The MacBook Pro (A1398) has different storage options, which include 256 GB, 512 GB, and 768 SSD of 6 Gb/s. As for the BTO options, the storage would usually vary depending upon the stock base configuration when its custom processor was selected. It was considered a vast improvement over its earlier generations. If you are looking for a better version, then ME874LL/A is recommended.

Screen Size and Resolution

Unlike the ME864LL A,Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.8 features a 15.4” colored widescreen LED-backlit display with an IPS technology that goes around 2880×1800 native resolution at 220 PPI or 178-degree viewing angle. This model flaunts a bright, sharp, and vibrant screen stapled as a part of the Apple products’ reputation.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This MacBook Pro comes with a pre-installed MacOS X 10.8.2 (12C3103), 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 3840QM (Ivy Bridge) processor and dual graphics processors – a NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory.

Memory & Architecture

Any application installed on this MacBook Pro is guaranteed to run faster with its 256k level 2 cache and an 8 MB Level 3 chance plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with 8 GB or 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM for its RAM. It operates on the 64-Bit architecture.

The 64-Bit is capable of many things. It can store more computational values, making it highly functional and efficient. Since this has a larger RAM, it is responsive to upgraded versions of operating systems.

Battery Life

The Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch has a 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that provides 7 hours of wireless web use according to the test done by Apple. This battery is attached to a permanent place and cannot be upgraded even after the initial purchase.

Upgradability

The company opened a build-to-order option to upgrade the system memory of this unit. By default, the A1398 has the pre-installed MacOS X 10.8.2 (12C3103), and it is upgradeable to the current macOS X. This can also host the Windows OS 7 (32-Bit) and accommodate an operating system that is as high as the Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). This MacBook Pro has dimensions of 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in and a weight of 4.46 lbs or 2.02 kg, unlike the ME665LL A that is 4.5 lbs.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:

802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0 allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
SDXC Card Slot
No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
FaceTime HD webcam.

Introduced: February 13, 2013		Discontinued: October 22, 2013
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	15.4″ Widescreen	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k x 4
Resolution	2880×1800	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	256k x 4, 8 MB
Processor		RAM Type	DDR3L SDRAM
Processors	1 (4 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1600 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	8 GB, 16 GB
Speed	2.8 GHz	Maximum RAM	16 GB
Type	Core i7 (I7-3840QM)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	8 GB, 16 GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	5 GT/s	Video Card	GeForce GT 650M
Cache Bus Speed	2.8 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	GDDR5
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	1 GB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	1 GB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	256, 512, 768 GB SSD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	N/A	Standard Ethernet	None
Storage Dimensions	Proprietary	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Proprietary (6 Gb/s)	Standard AirPort	802.11a/b/g/n (3-Stream)
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	4.0
Type	74 W h Li-Poly	USB Ports	2 (3.0)
Battery Life	7 hours	FireWire Port	None
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad (Inertial)
Form Factor	MacBook Pro (Retina)	SDXC Card Slot	1
Apple Order No	ME698LL/A	Microphone	1
Apple Subfamily	Retina Early 2013	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1398 (EMC 2673)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBook Pro 10,1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: ME698LL/A, A1398, EMC 2673, MacBook Pro 10,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 20, 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: ME698LL/A
Model Number: A1398
EMC: 2673
Model ID: MacBook Pro 10,1
Year: 2018

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