Macbook pro 2015 refurbished windows#

But more significantly, on the GPU side, even the most basic 555X in the 2018 is around 1/3 faster than the GPU in the 2015, with 2x the VRAM, and this is let alone what's in the iMac or a Windows equivalent laptop. Already a 4th gen 22nm quad core CPU scoring 4391/13926 in geekbench vs an 8th gen 14nm hexacore scoring 4615/18471 is beginning to add up to a significant difference in CPU power.

Absolutely the 2015 is still a competent computer for even moderate tasks, but it is now undeniably ageing internally and I think that deserves to be a point of consideration here, as it's only getting further behind over the next 2-3-4 years. Well yeah, I also absolutely agree with the thrust of what you're saying here, but I think where we differ is that for me, the specific machine the OP is looking at is different from the entry level model going for about $1,699 - it's clearly overkill for a general use computer, and at this point I have to question, if you want a performance-oriented machine if the 2015 still cuts it today, considering you can get a brand new computer with 8th/9th gen chips, latest graphics, DDR4 RAM etc etc for that sort of price. I think its extremely beneficial to buyers to have these types of open discussion and I greatly value your opinions as well. The 2018 is a better value, but it comes with so many shortcomings and potential issues that for many people the 2015 is a better option.Īgain, all my opinion and I love these types of debates which is why I come here to discuss these things. I absolutely believe its a better buy than the 20 models due to the even worse keyboard and the guaranteed flex cable issue that will eventually happen. It also saves you from dongle life (if that's something that bothers you).

I get it that not everyone feels this way, but I would be that 9 out of 10 people if blindfolded and asked to type on each keyboard that they would choose the 15' model. I also think typing on the newer MacBook Pro's is a horrific experience. For them, the 2015 model is going to be more than enough machine to last for quite a while. There are many users who don't need the power of a MacBook Pro, but want the additional screen size that the 15' offers. I agree with you here on all of this, but again this depends on what you are doing with the laptop.

Macbook pro 2015 refurbished