Is the 15-inch MacBook Pro worth it?

Is the 15-inch MacBook Pro worth it?

The 15 is the ideal choice for any person who needs their computer to handle more power and who is also looking to take advantage of the price drops for 15-inch MacBook Pros. While the computer will cost a bit more than the MacBook Pro 13, it’s well worth the cost between the discounted price and the performance level.

Which Macs are out of date?

The models set to become obsolete: MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014) MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2014)

Which MacBook Pros are still supported?

Macs supported by macOS Big Sur

• MacBook models from early 2015 or later.
• MacBook Air models from 2013 or later.
• MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later.
• Mac mini models from 2014 or later.
• iMac models from 2014 or later.
• iMac Pro (all models)
• Mac Pro models from 2013 or later.

How much does the new 15-inch MacBook Pro cost?

The 15-inch MacBook Pro costs $600 more at $2,399, bumps up the processor to a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, doubles your RAM to 16GB and gives you a discrete GPU, the Radeon Pro 555X (with 4GB of memory). That’s a notable step up from the integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 chip in all of the 13-inch MacBook Pros.

What is the difference between a 13 and 15 MacBook Pro?

At 3 pounds, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is three-quarters as heavy as the 15-inch MacBook Pro (4 pounds). And while these laptops are equally thick, the 15-inch MacBook Pro (13.8 x 9.5 x 0.6 inches) is wider and taller than the 13-inch MacBook (12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches).

Should you buy a 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Pro for watching videos?

The 13-inch MacBook also shone brighter, with 398 nits vs. the 15-inch MacBook Pro’s 354 nits. All that being said, watching videos is no worse on one screen compared to the other, and both have a reason to win you over. Both the 13- and 15-inch MacBooks feature solid sound, but one is the better jam box.

How much does it cost to upgrade your MacBook Pro?

For both, I’d consider bumping up internal storage to 512GB, which costs $200 for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models, bringing them to $1,999 and $2,599, respectively. Power users looking at the 13-inch MacBook Pro should also consider spending $200 to double their RAM to 16GB.