Apple MacBook Pro 15'' Retina (2015) 16/512GB - 2.2GHz
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According to our laptop expert
Thanks to the 4 Intel i7 processor cores and a clock speed of 2.2GHz, you can perform demanding tasks in no time with the Apple MacBook Pro 15". You can also render videos in mere minutes. From editing your vacation photos to making professional illustrations; you can edit your photos down to the last detail on the crystal clear 2880x1800 Retina Display, and thanks to the IPS panel, you can see the millions of colors with perfectly sharpness from all viewing angles.
Our expert's advice
Screen size | 15,4 inches | |
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Processor | Intel Core i7 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 512 GB | |
Video card | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
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To start my review I must say that I am quite demanding; editing student who also takes color grade and sound design seriously.
Went for this model above the 2017 macbook pro because of the stability and keyboard complaints that many users expressed on the internet and the keyboard problems are now also recognized by apple itself. In addition, I often do backups, but I think it's a nice idea that in the biggest emergency the SSD can be removed.
The biggest weakness is the GPU, Intel Iris Pro with 1.5 GB VRAM is just a joke compared to a regular laptop in the same price range. I think that this laptop is only recommended by Coolblue itself for editing photos, which I think is a justified conclusion.
I myself edit short films with Premiere Pro and Avid MC, but I use ProResproxy (720p and 1080p) files and the cutting is very smooth. Coloring films in DaVinci Resolve is possible, but it is not optimal. For example, all tools work fine while editing a single frame, but viewing your grade in real time will not happen. However, the GPU is not too weak to work smoothly with an external display. Which is really a golden tip for finishing.
After working for a photographer for a longer time and having done all the finishing on 10bit Eizo screens, I was spoiled in that sense and I noticed that my first model was right. Coolblue gave me the opportunity to find a laptop that has very little trouble with this, the previous one not only had normal bleed but a color deviation (red discoloration) from an angle. I now have a model with a great screen that is certainly suitable for producing photos/videos in sRGB or Rec. 709 for web purposes. Gamut coverage, measured with an i1 Display Pro, coming close to 100% with color delta values (color precision) being good.
Another plus, the battery, which lasts a very long time. I use Google Chrome myself, but if you use Safari, it lasts noticeably longer. Around 7 hours of light use is certainly realistic!
Went for the 512 GB ssd myself, which is nice and fast (1.9 Gb/s read and 1.46 Gb/s write) and which makes loading/opening applications/macOS itself very fast. SSDs are quite known for giving systems a fresh spin and certainly in combination with the i7 7700HQ it ensures a super smooth running system.
macOS is the biggest reason I go for macs, once everything is set up the way you want you don't have to think about it anymore. Everything just looks beautiful, which has an influence and the whole experience is simply wonderful. Time machine is also just and super valuable feature.
Ports may be a bit older now, thunderbolt 2 is useful for using adapters that provide different display outputs than the HDMI port. Furthermore, just perfect, SD card reader is also just nice and fast. The thunderbolt 3 type c ports of the new Macbooks are great in theory, but I still have too many devices with regular USB cables.
Cooling with macs is such a thing, the laptop is nice and quiet but does run hot when you run heavy applications, it can keep up with the base clock of 2.2 GHz while exporting videos but gets really warm. However, I have also had a macbook pro 13 inch for 3.5 years that still runs smoothly, so I wouldn't worry too much about this.
The keyboard is very good and the trackpad simply the best out there. No more to say! The speakers are not the best but certainly not bad and get quite loud.
Bit of a long blurb but you just have to know what you're buying. I definitely recommend this laptop especially if you're working on photos or music production, for video/3D you just have to be aware of the fact that it is not the strongest hardware.
Would like to thank me at Coolblue for the more than good service and thus end this review.
15 July 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Top laptop from Apple; solid, fast, excellent OS and ease of use. And oh yes, beautiful timeless design!
Dry Geronimo
18 August 2018
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Wonderfully fast MacBook Pro, use it for photography and video. I took this one, because I didn't feel like all kinds of dongles, adapters or hubs: clumsy and you're hundreds of euros further. Read in various reviews and benchmarks that the 2015 model is hardly inferior in speed to the 2016 and 2017 models with only USB-C ports. MacOS High Sierra runs like a charm on this Mac.
Aad van Vliet
21 January 2018
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Product number | 799197 | |
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Manufacturer code | Z0RF | |
Brand | Apple | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Operating system | macOS | |
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Screen size | 15,4 inches | |
Processor | Intel Core i7 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 512 GB | |
Video card | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | |
Touchscreen |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
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Sharpness | Retina | |
Resolution width | 2880 pixels | |
Resolution height | 1800 pixels | |
Screen reflection | Glossy |
Processor cores | Quad-Core (4) | |
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Processor code name | Haswell | |
Clock speed | 2200 MHz | |
Turbo speed | 3400 MHz | |
Cache memory | 6 MB |
Maximum internal memory | 16 GB | |
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Memory composition | 1x 16GB |
Storage type | SSD | |
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SSD storage capacity | 512 GB | |
Hard drive type | PCIe |
Type of video card | Shared |
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Operating system language | Dutch, English |
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Laptop model | Laptop | |
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Color | Silver | |
Material | Metal | |
Metal type | Aluminum | |
Height | 1,8 cm | |
Width | 35,89 cm | |
Depth | 24,71 cm | |
Weight | 2 kg |
Mobile data connection | No | |
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WiFi standards | Wireless AC | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
USB port | ||
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Number of USB ports | 2 | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 2 | |
Female standard USB-A port version | 3.0 | |
HDMI connector | ||
DisplayPort connector | ||
VGA connector | ||
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Memory card reader |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY | |
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Physical keyboard layout | ISO | |
Numeric keypad | ||
Spill-resistant | ||
Backlit keyboard | ||
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Programmable keys |
Built-in microphone | ||
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Number of speakers | 2 | |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
Integrated computer speakers brand | Standard speakers |
Built-in camera | ||
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Image definition webcams | HD Ready (720p) |
Battery technology | Lithium polymer | |
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Maximum battery life | 9 hours | |
Power connector input type (female) | Other brand/product specific |
TPM (Trusted platform module) | ||
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Kensington lock | ||
Windows Hello | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor |
