Which Should I Get? More Powerful Or The Latest Model?

[hmnwei]

Hi guys, I've been pondering over these for days. Should I get

1) Refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz quad-core Intel i7 with Retina display (May 2015) - US$1657.71

Or

2) MBP 13 inch (No Touch Bar) Base Model - US$1531.84


My main concern with the 15 inch refurbished MBP is that it's using an old 4th gen processor. Otherwise, I really like the screen space of the 15 inch (and also the 16 gb ram)

Let me know your thoughts, thank you!

 

[hmnwei]

Is a 4th gen i7 worse than a 6th gen i5? Anyone knows?

 

[motime]

Why are you concerned about the processor? It is just as good as the latest processors in the new 15 inch MacBook pros. Plus it is a quad core so a lot more powerful than any 13 inch. Go for last years model, save a lot of money and get much better performance.

 

[hmnwei]

Why are you concerned about the processor? It is just as good as the latest processors in the new 15 inch MacBook pros. Plus it is a quad core so a lot more powerful than any 13 inch. Go for last years model, save a lot of money and get much better performance.

Hi Motime, thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Im worried that the 15inch 2015 model wont have as good a battery life as the 2016 model, because the new processor is more power efficient
[doublepost=1480437240][/doublepost]Im hoping the 15inch 2015 model can last at least 6 hours on light usage

 

[chriz_r]

Im hoping the 15inch 2015 model can last at least 6 hours on light usage

Drop the lcd brightness to ~80%, close tabs and apps that aren't necessary, and you'll get close to 6hrs if not more under light usage.

 

[hmnwei]

Drop the lcd brightness to ~80%, close tabs and apps that aren't necessary, and you'll get close to 6hrs if not more under light usage.

Thank you!

Guys, besides the size and weight, are there any other disadvantages that the 15 inch MBP has (compared to 13 inch mbp 2016)

 

[Samuelsan2001]

Thank you!

Guys, besides the size and weight, are there any other disadvantages that the 15 inch MBP has (compared to 13 inch mbp 2016)

Of course no USB c or tb3 on the old machine.

The new machine has a better brighter screen with a better colour gamut.

 

[motime]

Hi Motime, thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Im worried that the 15inch 2015 model wont have as good a battery life as the 2016 model, because the new processor is more power efficient
[doublepost=1480437240][/doublepost]Im hoping the 15inch 2015 model can last at least 6 hours on light usage

Last year's model actually has better battery life than this year's model. You can easily get 9 plus hours of light websurfing and video playback, it is excellent. I wouldn't waste your money on the new machines. Also the processor on the new 15 inch Mac's offer the same performance as last year's model even though it has processors thst are years old. As I said when it comes to 13 vs 15 processors there is no comparison, 15 is way faster.

If you want portability go for 13. If you want a lot more power and better value for your money then buy last year's refurbished.

 

[hmnwei]

Last year's model actually has better battery life than this year's model. You can easily get 9 plus hours of light websurfing and video playback, it is excellent. I wouldn't waste your money on the new machines. Also the processor on the new 15 inch Mac's offer the same performance as last year's model even though it has processors thst are years old. As I said when it comes to 13 vs 15 processors there is no comparison, 15 is way faster.

If you want portability go for 13. If you want a lot more power and better value for your money then buy last year's refurbished.

thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, you're awesome
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Of course no USB c or tb3 on the old machine.

The new machine has a better brighter screen with a better colour gamut.

i have zero devices with UCB C or TB3 >_<

 

[hmnwei]

Omg guys, the 2016 MBP loses to the 2015 MBP in terms of performance and battery life :0