MBP 13 vs MBP 15

[yupitel]

considering buy my first macbook.

most of tasks i do with my laptop can be easily handle with MBP13 i think, but the only problem is that i sometime play some games.(overwatch mostly)

SO, what i think about are 3 options.
( i can buy 15” with only pay about $80 more than 13”)

1. 13inch + egpu
   • cost about $400~500 more
   • portability
2. 15inch with 560x
   • cost less
   • worried about temperature
3. 15inch + egpu
   • cost even more than option 1

which one will be better options for me?


any suggestions, comments will be really helpful

 

[Howard2k]

The 13” is useless for gaming, and the eGPU is $$$. I use a 13 for portability and a PS4 for gaming.

 

[anpaman]

Macbook Pro wasn't designed for gaming. You could see from it bad cooling system.

For gaming batter use PC or gaming windows laptop.

 

[maflynn]

• 13inch + egpu
  • cost about $400~500 more
  • portability

• 15inch with 560x
  • cost less
  • worried about temperature

• 15inch + egpu
  • cost even more than option 1

Wouldn't a gaming laptop be a better choice then spending a lo of money on a MBP and egpu? Seems like you're trying to force a square peg into a round hole. If gaming is one of your usages, then get a proper gaming rig, such from Alienware, MSI, razer, asus, etc. You'll definitely get more bang for your buck

 

[Falhófnir]

It's not just the hardware that isn't really suitable for gaming - generally games ported to MacOS aren't as well optimised so can still run poorly given as much power as you want.

 

[maflynn]

suitable for gaming - generally games ported to MacOS aren't as well optimised

Selection is another issue, you just don't have the same selection as in windows.

 

[Mackinjosh]

Buy a 13 and a PS4 Pro or Xbox one X.

 

[Plutonius]

considering buy my first macbook.

most of tasks i do with my laptop can be easily handle with MBP13 i think, but the only problem is that i sometime play some games.(overwatch mostly)

SO, what i think about are 3 options.
( i can buy 15” with only pay about $80 more than 13”)

1. 13inch + egpu
   • cost about $400~500 more
   • portability
2. 15inch with 560x
   • cost less
   • worried about temperature
3. 15inch + egpu
   • cost even more than option 1

which one will be better options for me?


any suggestions, comments will be really helpful

If you want to play games, go with option 2 (15" with 560x).

 

[Camark08]

Got my 13 MacBook pro 2017 tb for 1100 so I could easily justify it. Now I have 1400 left that the 15 would of cost on an EGPU .