MacBook Pro 14-Inch (2023) M2 Pro vs Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Mid 2018)
Comparing 2 products
| Processor | ||
| Processor Type | Apple M2 Pro / M2 Pro Max | Array |
| Processor Speed | 10/12-core CPU with 6/8 performance cores | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor Cores | 16-core Neural Engine | Hexa Core |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Processor Modal | M2 Pro / M2 Pro Max | Intel Core i7 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16/32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| RAM Max | Up to 32GB (M2 Pro or M2 Pro Max) or 64GB (M2 Pro Max) | upto 32 GB |
| Storage | ||
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB / 1TB Up to 8TB | 512 GB |
| Technology | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 14.2 inches (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display | Retina 15.4-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 pixels | 1680 x 1050 pixel |
| Display Colors | 1B colors | - |
| Pixel Density | 254 ppi density | - |
| Touch Screen | No | - |
| Features | 1600 nits peak brightness 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio Wide color (P3) True Tone technology ProMotion Refresh rates up to 120Hz | - |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | M2 Pro 16/19-core GPU - M2 Pro Max 30/38-core GPU | Radeon Pro 560X |
| GPU Memory | Unspecified | Array |
| Operating System | ||
| OS | macOS Ventura | macOS |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 4.0 wireless technology |
| Wi-fi | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) / 1 x MagSafe 3 / 1 x HDMI / 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 70, Wh Battery / 67/96W USB-C Power Adapter | 83.6-watt |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | - |
| Standby | - | Up to 30 days of standby time |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height | 0.6 inch (1.55 cm) | 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) |
| Width | 12.31 inches (31.26 cm) | 13.75 inches (34.93 cm) |
| Depth | 8.71 inches (22.12 cm) | 9.48 inches (24.07 cm) |
| Weight | M2 Pro - 3.5 pounds (1.60 kg)6 / M2 Pro Max - 3.6 pounds (1.63 kg)6 | 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg)3 |
