MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2015 15"

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.8 15-Inch (Dual Graphics/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display) was initially a "configure-to-order" option for the 2.5 15-Inch model but later became a standard offering.

This model is powered by a 22 nm "Haswell/Crystalwell" 2.8 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (4980HQ) with four independent cores, a 6 MB shared L3 cache, and 16 GB of non-upgradable onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM. It includes 512 GB or 1 TB of PCIe-based flash storage and dual graphics processors: an AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro with 128 MB of "Crystalwell" embedded DRAM. It also has a 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution 15.4-inch LED-backlit widescreen 2880x1800 (220 ppi) "Retina" display in a case weighing just under 4.5 pounds (2.04 kg). It lacks an internal optical drive.

Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, two "Thunderbolt 2" ports, an HDMI port, an audio in/out port, and an SDXC card slot. This model also features a backlit keyboard, a new advanced "Force Touch" trackpad, a "MagSafe 2" power adapter, and a sealed internal battery providing an estimated 9 hours of life.

Compared to its predecessor, this model is similar but has a faster graphics processor, faster flash storage, a higher-capacity battery, and a more advanced "Force Touch" trackpad. It also has some different identifiers.

This top-of-the-line 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro is widely considered to be one of the best laptops Apple ever made, representing the zenith of that design era. This specific configuration paired the fastest available i7 processor with the more powerful AMD Radeon R9 M370X GPU, creating an uncompromising performance beast. Key upgrades for the year included the innovative Force Touch trackpad and significantly faster flash storage, which enhanced the user experience. Its robust selection of ports, including MagSafe, USB-A, and an SD card reader, made it incredibly versatile for professionals. For many, this model struck the perfect balance between raw power, modern features, and legacy connectivity before the radical, and controversial, 2016 redesign.