Apple MacBook Pro “Core i5″ 2.9 13” Early 2015 Specs
2015 – 13-inch – Core i5 – MacBookPro12,1 – MF841LL/A – A1502
About this Mac
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 GHZCore i5
8 GB
512 GBFlash Storage
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 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k x 2 |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x 2, 3MB |
| 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 (3.3 GHz Turbo boost) | 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 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 2.0×4) | Standard AirPort | 802.11ac |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Type | 74.9 W h Li-Poly | USB Port | 2 |
| Battery Life | 10 – 12 hours | FireWire Port | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| 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 |
