Here's How Apple's New MacBook Pro Compares to Last Year's Model

[MacRumors]

Apple refreshed its MacBook Pro lineup this week with Intel's seventh-generation Kaby Lake processors and faster standard graphics options from Intel and AMD. There's also a cheaper 13-inch MacBook Pro with function keys starting at $1,299 with 128GB storage, compared to $1,499 for the previous base model.

Beyond that, the 2017 MacBook Pro is nearly identical to the 2016 MacBook Pro in both design and other tech specs.

The update arrives just eight months after Apple redesigned the MacBook Pro with features such as the Touch Bar, Touch ID, Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a shallower keyboard with a second-generation butterfly mechanism. Prior to then, the MacBook Pro had gone over 500 days without an update.

For prospective buyers of the 2017 MacBook Pro, here's how the new models stack up against the 2016 MacBook Pro.

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Geekbench results suggest the 2017 MacBook Pro is up to 20 percent faster than the 2016 MacBook Pro in CPU performance, but the difference is likely lower in real-world usage and given the apparent optimizations that Apple has made to last year's MacBook Pro between its launch and now.

Apple began accepting online orders for the new MacBook Pro on Monday, and delivery estimates currently range between June 12 and June 22 in the United States. The notebooks are also available today at most Apple Stores, and customers have the option to reserve a model for in-store pickup on Apple's website.

Article Link: Here's How Apple's New MacBook Pro Compares to Last Year's Model

 

[pat500000]

People will be 20 percent happier.

 

[Appleaker]

There's a small mistake on the table: The 2017 13" MacBook Pro BTO processors should be i7s not i5s.

 

[amcomis]

128gb storage = embarrassing.

 

[nt5672]

Its too bad the article did not indicate the performance difference of the graphics processor. That seems like an important change, but maybe not.

Myself, I can't see any particular reason to get one, even though I use a laptop almost exclusively.

 

[magicschoolbus]

Apple didn't really lower the price they are just offering less memory compared to last years entry level to make up for it.

 

[NBAasDOGG]

Lucky Americans, the prices are the same for you guys. In EU, the "15 inch MacBook prices increased by another €150 (~$170). It also take 3-4 weeks to ship!!!

For me it's actually cheaper to buy a ticked to New York, buy a MacBook and go back home on the same day...

 

[DrJohnnyN]

How's the battery life on the 2017 MBP?
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128gb storage = embarrassing.

Why?

 

[nfl46]

I got all excited when I saw they dropped the 2017 MBP to $1,299, only to find it, it is because that's the 128GB version. Seriously, Apple...lol.

 

[DrJohnnyN]

Lucky Americans, the prices are the same for you guys. In EU, the "15 inch MacBook prices increased by another €150 (~$170). It also take 3-4 weeks to ship!!!

For me it's actually cheaper to buy a ticked to New York, buy a MacBook and go back home on the same day...

The keyboard is slightly different, no?

 

[tracedog]

Come on, when are we going to see 32GB of RAM, hopefully this configuration will be an option by the 4th quarter.....

I was ready to pull the trigger to replace my current Late 2013 macbook pro, but no reason, this hardware is still going strong.

 

[macduke]

iPad Pro is catching up: 3832 single core vs. 4019 for the fastest 2016 13" MBP, and 9091 vs. 8001 for the fastest 2016 13" MBP. Sources: http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/3036382, https://browser.primatelabs.com/mac-benchmarks

Does anyone know if Intel is working on graphene chips or quantum computing? This is getting crazy.

Edit: Looks like some more scores have been trickling in today: http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/search?utf8=✓&q=iPad7,3

New record so far: 3929/9372

 

[rjohnstone]

I have the top end 15" (2.7 Ghz Core i7 2016 model) and I'm pretty happy with it.
My only complaint is the keyboard. It has no "life" to it.
A better keyboard would have been the one thing that would have made me swap out to a 2017 model.
The performance is more than adequate for my needs.

 

[Crickster]

I'd buy the new 15 right away if only I knew when/if AppleCare+ would be available in other countries. I haven't been able to find any info on this.

 

[GREEN4U]

So basically nothing changed. Literally almost nothing.

 

[fokmik]

2017 is better in almost everyway
1) better cpu and gpu
2) better keyboard
3) proper 10-11hours

 

[Codyak]

Come on, when are we going to see 32GB of RAM, hopefully this configuration will be an option by the 4th quarter.....

I was ready to pull the trigger to replace my current Late 2013 macbook pro, but no reason, this hardware is still going strong.

Kaby Lake mobile still doesn't support the lower power DDR4, so unless Apple wants to reverse its stance on the battery hit for standard DDR4, 16 is it for now.

 

[Marzzz]

I am still happy with my 2016 15" MBP. I got it when I needed it, and that's fine with me.

 

[Joe Rossignol]

There's a small mistake on the table: The 2017 13" MacBook Pro BTO processors should be i7s not i5s.

Thanks & corrected.

 

[Return Zero]

128gb storage = embarrassing.

Not nearly as embarrassing as the iMacs that are still shipping with 5400 rpm hard drives.

 

[DrJohnnyN]

2017 is better in almost everyway
1) better cpu and gpu
2) better keyboard
3) proper 10-11hours

Is the battery life confirmed?

 

[fokmik]

Is the battery life confirmed?

with my returned base 15" MBP 2016 i never got over 8 maybe 8 and a half hours indoors
with the base 2017 15" i got with the same usage test, around 11 hours and 11 minutes until it hits 1% battery life (both latest macOS sierra)

 

[BeefCake 15]

Same battery life means I'll hold on a bit longer

 

[MacFather]

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[whodean]

I am still happy with my 2016 15" MBP. I got it when I needed it, and that's fine with me.

Right on, This is the way to think, rather than attempting to diminish the new just be happy with what you have.