Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.8 15” Mid 2015 Specs

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MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2015 15″ – BTO/CTO – MacBookPro11,4 – A1398 – 2909

About this MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro Mid 2015 BTO/CTO is sleek and cheek as ever and comes with an excellent display. This machine has a striking resemblance to MJLQ2LL/A, but this model has faster flash storage, higher battery capacity, an advanced “Force Touch” trackpad, and several other upgraded features.

Apple continued its legacy by increasing its line of Macbook Pro Mid 2015 production with MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.8 15-Inc featuring a 22 nm “Haswell/Crystalwell” 2.8 GHz Intel “Core i7″ processor (4980HQ), with 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM, 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage. It also has a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen 2880×1800 “Retina” display with a thin, sleek case design same as the MJLT2LL/A.

2.8 GHz Core i7

16 GB

256 GB SSD

9 Hours

Storage

The storage type of a 256 GB of Macbook Pro BTO/CTO a1398 is a PCIe-based flash storage. The storage can be upgraded up to 1TB. This is a vast improvement from the hard drives which are used in previous generations. This Macbook Pro 2015 15 Inch is a high performing PCIe-based flash drives available today.

Screen Size and Resolution

This model showcases a 15.4” Retina display high resolution (2880×1800) LED-backlit widescreen by default as it screen type and resolution. As a result, the graphics produced are absolutely breathtaking making the product stand out among its competitors.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This MacBook Pro BTO/CTO is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit “Fourth Generation” Intel Mobile Core i7 “Haswell/Crystalwell” (I7-4980HQ) processor which includesfour independent processors “cores” on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 6 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This machine also supports a turbo boost for up to 4.0GHz processing speed.

This model has an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.

Memory & Architecture

This model features a dedicated 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache for each core plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with 16 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM for its RAM centering around a 64-Bit architecture. 16 GB of RAM is on board and cannot be upgraded to a higher capacity.

Battery Life

Apple reports that this Macbook Pro BTO/CTO a1398 model has a 99.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 9 hours of wireless web use.

Upgradability

Apple MacBook Pro 2015 inch BTO/CTO is upgradable from its old to new versions. It can work with Windows 7 (64-Bit) and support operating systems as new as Windows 10 (64-Bit) simultaneously. With dimensions of 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 and a weight of 4.49 lbs (2.04 kg), it is capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. This adds to the popularity of this MacBook, 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
Two Thunderbolt “2” ports that are backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort
An SDXC Card Slot
No button glass multi-touch trackpad
720p FaceTime HD webcam

Introduced: May 19, 2015		Discontinued: July 12, 2018
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, 6 MB
Processor		RAM Type	DDR3L SDRAM
Processors	1 (4 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1600 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	16 GB
Speed	2.8 GHz	Maximum RAM	16 GB
Type	Core i7 (I7-4980HQ)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	16 GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	5 GT/s (DMI2)	Video Card	IrisPro 5200
Cache Bus Speed	2.8 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	256 GB SSD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	N/A	Standard Ethernet	None
Storage Dimensions	Proprietary	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Proprietary (PCIe 3.0×4)	Standard AirPort	802.11ac
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	4.2
Type	99.5 W h Li-Poly	USB Ports	2 (3.0)
Battery Life	9 hours	FireWire Port	None
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad (Force Touch)
Form Factor	MacBook Pro (Retina)	SDXC Card Slot	1
Apple Order No	BTO/CTO	Microphone	2
Apple Subfamily	Retina Mid-2015 15”	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1398 (EMC 2909)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBookPro 11,4	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: TOMJLQ2LL/A, A1398, EMC 2909, 15.4" Widescreen. 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: TOMJLQ2LL/A
Model Number: A1398
EMC: 2909
Model ID: 15.4" Widescreen
Year: 2018

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