Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.5 15” Mid 2015 Specs

MacBook Pro  Retina Mid-2015 15″ – BTO/CTO – MacBookPro11,4A13982909

Apple MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2015 Specs

About this MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro 15 Inch 2015 marks the end of the “Retina” Display MacBook Pro. This a1398 device is a BTO/CTO device with an upgraded 2.5GHz processor from the MJLQ2LL/A. The 2015 MacBook Pro model has faster flash storage, and a higher capacity battery, than the previous MacBook Pro models.

The 2015 MacBook Pro features a more advanced “Force Touch” trackpad which uses haptic feedback to register pressure when clicked. The MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.5 15-Inc features a 22 nm “Haswell/Crystalwell” 2.5 GHz Intel “Core i7” processor, with 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM, 256 GB PCIe-based flash storage.

The 2015 Macbook Pro models feature a vivid 2880-by-1800 resolution which provides a high-resolution image with pixel-for-pixel accuracy. This 15-inch MacBook Pro was built-to-order and nearly identical to the MJLQ2LL/A.

Processor

2.5 GHz Core i7

Ram

16 GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2015 Specs
Storage

256 GB SSD

Battery Life

9 Hours

Storage

This MacBook Pro comes standard with a 256 GB SSD which is able to be upgraded up to 2-TB SSD with aftermarket parts. The MacBook Pro a1398 is PCIe-based flash storage. 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 drive available today.

Thanks to the superfast read and write performance of the PCle-based flash storage, you will find starting up is really fast, apps launch quickly, and navigating the desktop feels fluid and responsive similar to mjlt2ll/a.

Screen Size and Resolution

This model showcases a 15.4” Retina display high resolution (2880×1800) LED-backlit widescreen by default as its screen type and resolution. The pixel density is so high, your eyes will witness Images and texts taking on a new level of realism. The Retina display reduces glare while maintaining incredible color and quality. 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 features MacOS X 10.10.3 (14D2134) and runs on a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 4870HQ processor with up to 3.7 GHz of Turbo Boost supported. The MacBook Pro 15 inch 2015 has a phenomenal display with the graphics power of an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics processor that shares memory with the system, which accelerates demanding graphics tasks by acting as an ultrafast cache.

Memory & Architecture

This model features 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory centering around a 64-Bit architecture. It also has 128 MB of “Crystalwell” embedded DRAM on the CPU package to provide more memory bandwidth than earlier integrated graphics solutions. You will get even better performance when playing high-resolution games, editing video in Final Cut Pro X, or rendering images in pro graphics applications. 16 GB of RAM is on board and cannot be upgraded to a higher capacity.

Battery Life

The 15 inch Macbook Pro a1398 model l has a 99.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to 9 hours between charges. The built-in battery gives you up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles.

Upgradability

Apple MacBook Pro 2015 inch 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 the 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
  • 2 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

2.5 GHz

Maximum RAM

16 GB

Type

Core i7 (I7-4870HQ)

RAM Slots

None

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

16 GB

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

5 GT/s (DMI2)

Video Card

Iris Pro 5200

Cache Bus Speed

2.5 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

15” MacBook Pro (Mid-2015)

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