2017 MacBook Pro vs 2015 MacBook Pro Which Should You Buy, in this video we help you break down that decision, share your questions, thoughts, feedback, and enjoy the content :)
@mragaming24087 жыл бұрын
Nick Ackerman keep up the amazing work
@dreamcorp86287 жыл бұрын
Nick Ackerman what you say about 2015 with dgpu? Is it worth to take if im not a gamer?
@hyylo6 жыл бұрын
hi. if you get the 2015 macbook pro should you get an intel integrated graphics card or a dedicated graphics card for video editing with some graphics added to the video?
@msytpsyt6 жыл бұрын
Whaaaat?! 13' vs 15' ?! Oh, COME ON!
@hackerscience29865 жыл бұрын
Great video. And I have a question, which one would you recommend for video editing.
@gregmurdoch38096 жыл бұрын
This is literally exactly what I needed. Those are the 2 that I am deciding over.
@hector3dev5 жыл бұрын
so? what did you decide?
@rafehn5 жыл бұрын
Hector N Don’t know about him but I was deciding over the same two and I got the 2015 15 inch
@maximilianososa90334 жыл бұрын
Which choosed?
@ryanwentrouge6907 Жыл бұрын
Which did you get?
@gregmurdoch3809 Жыл бұрын
@@ryanwentrouge6907 2015. And I'm happy with it. It was cheaper, I find the ports great, I used the HDMI output so many times. And yeah it's not quite as fast, but neither can really game well, and it does stuff alright. It does get very hot.
@joshwinter42926 жыл бұрын
"It's having trouble opening iMovie because it's not the quad core edition" 😂😂😂😂
@mcmh95233 жыл бұрын
There's no comparison. You should just go straight for the 2015 15". It's got a quad-core CPU, a real dedicated GPU, a real keyboard with real function keys, a real hinge with built-in real backlight cable that never fails and real ports. Plus, you can even upgrade the SSD.
@jacksonlusagalika5 жыл бұрын
This video just gave me more confidence to buy a second hand 2015 just soon, thank you so much
@mangeshgaikwad825 жыл бұрын
did u buy ??
@StefanGenov74 жыл бұрын
You're not going to be disappointed. My MBP 2015 is still like New 😀
@diegogomez37834 жыл бұрын
Stefan Genov Hey so there’s a 2015 for 500 and a 2017 for 600 what do you recommend?
@fatimafettahi56833 жыл бұрын
@@diegogomez3783 what did you end up getting
@diegogomez37833 жыл бұрын
Idk Lol I got a 2017 MacBook no pro no air just macbook
@Edmundostudios7 жыл бұрын
I can't stand the touch bar on the more expensive versions I really hope they drop that. USBC isn't there yet so I'm staying on 2015 for a few years probably till standards move on
@traceycrosss6 жыл бұрын
Edmundo studios I totally agree. I returned mine for the MacBook Pro with touchbar. It was so annoying having to glance at the keyboard all the time to see what it was doing. I ended up buying the 256gb Pro w/o touchbar and enjoy using so much more. The only thing I wish I could’ve kept was Touch ID. But I can live without it.
@josecarlosxyz6 жыл бұрын
they dropped
@theplanespotterguy5 жыл бұрын
@@traceycrosss i have a 2018 macbook pro 13" with touchbar and it is quite nice
@chloe-uj8br6 жыл бұрын
lmao I've had my MacBook for a month and the whole time I thought it was a 2016 model but I just checked and its 2017
@stuvlog6 жыл бұрын
Perfect video mate, you answered every one of my questions! I was concerned getting an older 15 would be a step backwards but you've convinced me otherwise! Thank you so much for doing this!
@jehanmartinez8686 жыл бұрын
I'm very much happy with my 2015 Mint condition 15" i7, 16gb ram 512gb ssd ;)
@Foxycool184 жыл бұрын
yo tengo el mismo
@FavBlaDe5 жыл бұрын
That 2015 15' pro is the best macbook, still in 2019.
@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName5 жыл бұрын
2011 is triggered
@Ram-rm2gz4 жыл бұрын
Moribito youre a clown
@Foxycool184 жыл бұрын
yo tengo uno , pero el parlante del lado derecho esta malo
@Began20114 жыл бұрын
Agree. 2020 an I am still editing 4k30 8bit with it. It can't handle though the max settings from my gh5.
@salsa02154 жыл бұрын
How is your temperature on your macbook?
@dualpeepee38046 жыл бұрын
I wish they would make a version of the new one with MagSafe and an sd card slot
@MisterFortunate2 жыл бұрын
This aged well :D
@applebits76377 жыл бұрын
If you need a quad-core processor but want a 13” MacBook Pro, wait for the next generation.
@skilfulsuperegg7 жыл бұрын
Apple Bits When will that be?
@applebits76377 жыл бұрын
British Person Next year, whenever they get refreshed, it could be March, June, or for whatever reason it could even be near the end of the year. I feel like it’s likely to be earlier though. It’s a pretty significant update to wait for though, I think it’s worth it.
@skilfulsuperegg7 жыл бұрын
Apple Bits I need a laptop for a levels and university pretty soon, and I'm willing to spend more on a MacBook than a windows laptop; they just last longer. I won't be doing that heavy work on it, so I'm not sure if I really need a quad core processor. That being said, I need the laptop to last about 6 years. Will the 13inch MacBook Pro cut it?
@applebits76377 жыл бұрын
British Person It’s really hard to say but they usually last a long time.
@skilfulsuperegg7 жыл бұрын
Apple Bits Okay. Thanks for the help
@AW-gj4ji6 жыл бұрын
1 pound of difference and its a tank ? dam someone needs to hit the gym
@KGRASS14 жыл бұрын
Is the 2015 worth it in 2020?
@JagatheesH11017 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot was struggling over this and you just solved it.
@nickackermanchannel7 жыл бұрын
+JagatheesH1101 your very welcome thank you for watching happy this video helped !
@notarant51074 жыл бұрын
I must commend you man for suggesting Ebay. Nowadays, KZbinr's suggest Amazon over anything. It's nice to see that someone is actually looking out for the little people, AKA cheap
@YouNoThank6 жыл бұрын
I honestly believe both laptops are great. Grant the 15inch is older but it's pretty good and will last a very long. The 13inch is great cause of thunderbolt 3, you can basically turn into a strong desktop
@jadesiress33826 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me finally decide after weeks of pondering! 🙌🏽
@filipperic24916 жыл бұрын
Which one should I get? I prefer the bigger one because I have bigger hands, but I plan to keep it for atleast 4 years so I'm wondering how will it's performance keep up. Will it bug like a win laptop? Or should I just wait for newer models to come out this year and purchase the 2017 15 inch model instead when the price drops (if it drops at all)? I'll mainly use it for university (programming to be more specific).
@wiktoriak.f.16356 жыл бұрын
Filip Peric I’m in the exact same spot and would love an answer
@ysteinlndalnilsen99246 жыл бұрын
I have the 13 inch MacBook Pro late 2013. I have had it for about 5 years now, and it still works great. I would say the speed is the same as when I bought it. The only letdown for me is the RAM. I got the 4 GB model (which Apple doesn't sell anymore), and that is not enough at all. I am thinking about getting the 15 inch 2015 model with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD storage for my engineering studies next year. For programming I have heard performance isn't as important, so I think you would be happy with either the 2017 or 2015 models. But I would advise you to get enough RAM and SSD storage
@GusTavo-zd7vz7 жыл бұрын
I'd choose the 2015 MacBook Pro for the keyboard and the ports and the 2017 MacBook Pro for the speed and design.
@internetuser93425 жыл бұрын
Gus Tavo imo 2015 design is much better
@paulomateusguerra7 жыл бұрын
13" vs 15"? wish it was 15" vs 15"!
@aunabreslingaming32796 жыл бұрын
same!
@awashmicrobe6 жыл бұрын
or 13 vs 13
@ericfunnekotter2796 жыл бұрын
ditto!! this is apples to oranges :(
@Anonymous-ql7gn6 жыл бұрын
Price point is about the same
@DarthSasuke6 жыл бұрын
They don't sell the 13" version of the 2015 from Apple anymore that's why
@billkan79047 жыл бұрын
Awesome work bro 👍👍 new favorite tech KZbinr
@Canucklehead12345 жыл бұрын
Should I get the 2018 Macbook Air or 2017 Macbook Pro? I'm a student but am really hesitant about the Pro due to its keyboard reviews........
@Recepkizill5 жыл бұрын
Canucklehead1234 Buy pro because it is more powerful and screen is brighter than 2018 macbook air.
@lieutenant71966 жыл бұрын
2015 Macbook pro used 15'' for $900 500 gb or Macbook pro 2017 13'' 250 gb for $1100?
@cperception4 жыл бұрын
@Nonso Coolwaves why that? 250 gb is not much. and he has a widerscreen for the 2015 one. i would go for the 2015 one
@raina23167 жыл бұрын
This video was very informative😊👌🏾
@nickackermanchannel7 жыл бұрын
+Raina Jennae Awesome I am happy it helped you out Raina thank you :)
@hackett77 Жыл бұрын
Watching in 2023 wondering if I should swap my 2015 for my daughter’s 2017 (both 13”) My 2015 is my first Mac and has been the best computer I ever owned 🤔
@eli.parker5 жыл бұрын
This actually helped me quite a bit. What you think about the 15” 2015 vs the 2018 13”?
@adrianschultz73307 жыл бұрын
Who the fuck does actual heavy work on a laptop display? I've watched a couple of reviews now and it is pretty staggering that all these reviewers or "pro users" actually consider the 13 inch good for traveling and the 15 inch as a standalone workstation. If it's really a heavy work machine, then you don't even use the built in monitor to do heavy work, you just hook it up to an external 27 inch or bigger monitor with a proper keyboard and a mouse. If you're doing your edits on a 15 inch laptop, it's not actually demanding editing.
@angelblu278346 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the 2015 MacBook Pro in 2018?
@entertainmentforu32656 жыл бұрын
yes
@saralemos66426 жыл бұрын
Entertainment ForU why?
@entertainmentforu32656 жыл бұрын
the new one doesnt have ports, and that is very critical, and my 2015 macbook is super powerful
@lewisbulled67646 жыл бұрын
Yes! The 15" 2015 MBP is an awesome laptop, and you can find it for around £1600 on Amazon.
@Simulati0n6 жыл бұрын
Entertainment ForU it’s not critical unless you need it, just use iCloud from the phone and everything is on your laptop easily.
@kur5ula6 жыл бұрын
I bought 2015 model, i need the ports. Magsafe and lighting logo are nice to have too. :)
@evelynmazariego1826 жыл бұрын
veicca where did you buy it?
@Garrettdx19883 жыл бұрын
15” MB Pro is the second best MacBook ever created, just behind the 2012.
@ibragamez13794 жыл бұрын
I have both for me 2015 is better than 2017 because of many reasons
@hanisyazana47635 жыл бұрын
Other than the size,is there anything different between a 13" & 15" MacBook Pro?
@boxingmonthly3 жыл бұрын
great review... i have the 17 pro, which do you think is worse more? i'm wondering whether to trade
@skraggybones6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, but if you were gonna compare 2015 model to 2017, why wouldn't you compare the size models?
@mangakey Жыл бұрын
The problem with the 2017 was reliability from butterfly keyboard to flexgate.. Meanwhile the 2015 is solid... with tons of ports.
@youtubeyeye51333 жыл бұрын
I had a 2015 15 a couple years ago...typing on a 2017 13inch...both have drives that are upgradeable
@SuperMustaka2 жыл бұрын
Hi in 2022 2015 pro 15 can be buy for coding (Xcode)? M1 air so expensive in Turkey I want use 2 -3 years for coding
@coolhand19666 жыл бұрын
the oversized track pad is a huge fail - no one types like that - hands in the air. the SSD is soldered to the board on the 2016/2017 - that's right the SSD that will eventually fail is soldered to the board. W T F ?
@nikko68835 жыл бұрын
Which one is faster? Which would you suggest getting if I had to pick between the two?
@manikafilms7 жыл бұрын
I've been needing this video! I have the 27 inch 5k Mac and I need a laptop
@tanvictor995 жыл бұрын
Can you do an updated video comparing the MBP 13 2019 base with the MBP 15 2015 model?? Deciding which to get for my degree next year, nevertheless really love the effort you put into each video you posted!
@radhain17 жыл бұрын
Among this which works better for using Pro tools or logic Pro
@o7511067 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏾
@tpz17735 жыл бұрын
i got my 2015 Macbook Pro 15' model in 2015. if i need to upgrade, i may get a windows laptop and install linux tbh...the latest ones just disappointing
@brycemarque96337 жыл бұрын
You help me tremendously, on making a desicion, will still do my research.
@NC42426 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm actually deciding between buying the 13inch 2017 model and a brand new 15inch 2015 model still on sale.
@jlif63057 жыл бұрын
Excelent video! I have one question. I am going to buy a MacBook Pro i5 8RAM 128GB. I will use only for web design and the heaviest program will be only Photoshop. My question is if i will be ok with 128GB or i should buy the 256GB version
@archiebongcaron88627 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Lifschitz 256 because thr 128 is just not enough.
@rayhananthaaa6 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Lifschitz definitely go with the 256 GB for more head room
@notarant51074 жыл бұрын
Dude in *NO* way am I trying to offend but when you placed your arm onto the laptops in the beginning I was terrified lol
@mikeandersonwa6 жыл бұрын
Why would you ever buy such small SSD sizes?? I couldn't live with anything under 500GB...
@blattlaus73826 жыл бұрын
mikeandersonwa well u could use a portable ssd which ist much cheaper
@atlas35656 жыл бұрын
Pit3l yeah which takes up my one and only port
@vorcify56846 жыл бұрын
Hah I can live on a phone with 16gb
@Toniii14226 жыл бұрын
Im getting a macbook next week and im not sure if i should get a 2015 or 2017 (i want the 13 inch) bc its only for school and watching movies tbh. And i really like the lit up apple logo but i dont want to spend over a grand on a laptop that might be outdated because i know some Iphones that are old work slow even when theyve never been used and i feel like apples control those phone so u can upgrade to the newer one
@JoeBoomerMusic6 жыл бұрын
The lightup logo should prob. be the last thing on your list. "Does it come in teal?".... Just kidding :). Macbook pro's are typically relevant for about 6 years. And honestly, even beyond that if you aren't doing video editing or intensive processor/graphics card work. I'm on my 2011 mbp now. Now that I am doing video and graphics editing again, I need a new mac. It took basically until now for this computer to not be enough for me. And other than graphics card stuff, it is an awesome computer.
@camryn.lovexx6 жыл бұрын
T Jasmine hurt
@oliversummers77936 жыл бұрын
Which one would you chose for school
@nickackermanchannel6 жыл бұрын
+Oliver Summers 13 inch
@ivango11826 жыл бұрын
Should I get 13 or 15 2015 for programming and school work?
@JoeBoomerMusic6 жыл бұрын
13". 15" is too big. I swtiched to 13" about 1 year ago and it is more than enough for coding, video editing, graphic design, etc. Seriously. If anything get an external display for stuff.
@andihermawan30046 жыл бұрын
thank you !! I just consider which one i should buy between those two in 2017
@mxsk48677 жыл бұрын
can you do whats the best value macbook (doesnt matter which year model or which model it is)
@josephgarcia72967 жыл бұрын
Where can u finance the MacBook Pro 2015?
@UnitH2o7 жыл бұрын
At the apple store
@dandreurquhart35116 жыл бұрын
It’s only in the states in a Canada it’s too much of a hassle
@sportfuture6 жыл бұрын
thanx nick, I do have 2015 13", after 1y dont have enough power for all I do, so maybe 2015 will be best options for home office and 13" for travel..you are first I see who have two laptops :)
@randywhitesell62156 жыл бұрын
Very helpful comparison. Thank you.
@eltony43186 жыл бұрын
1 month ago, my friend and I were working together in an airport. He was using his MBP 2017 13" and I my 2015 13" model. We both were using black plastic covers on our MBPs, don't need to mention mine keep the glowing logo trough the cover. It was funny when a girl came close and ask to me: G: "hi, excuse can I look your Mac?" Me: Sure. G: "wow pretty cool, and looks sexy. I want to buy one for me" Friend: "yes, Macs are the best computers... ". G: "oh really? Is good to know, especially coming from a Windows user". Me: couldn't stop laughing for around 3 minutes XD Conclusion: My laptop is perfectly useful for Photoshop, renders, Final Cut, Starcraft and especially attracting curious girls, that's another reason for keep it for some other years, hope apple will keep in mind this story and bring back again more ports and that sexy logo B-) .
@heartmommyinpa6 жыл бұрын
I have the 2015 13" Pro Retina (upgraded from 2013 13" Air). I couldn't make myself buy one of the new ones with no ports.
@duongvutung28765 жыл бұрын
thank you, your video answered my questions :D
@gregorynp6 жыл бұрын
Did you switch to using the 15” on the road when you go your 27”? How about a comparison of the 2018 13” with the 2015 15”
@yankubafaburay90297 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick would you still recommend the iphone 5s
@nnatmohan7 жыл бұрын
yf_ 101 no
@RaZeRBlaZeD7 жыл бұрын
yf_ 101 SE or iPhone 6S and higher
@Edmundostudios7 жыл бұрын
yf_ 101 If you can get it for cheap
@rikyyang53747 жыл бұрын
i definitely recommend SE than 5S..
@jerrellcortinas57217 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this on a 5s it works perfectly fine and still holds up!
@mattpecevich37495 жыл бұрын
Still an awesome video, thank you!
@Anthony898107 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick!
@jbj28776 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Really helpful! Just wish you compared 2017 vs 2015 both 13-inch. I am torn between the 2. I am not a heavy video/graphics user, leaning more for travel, photo, net, and writing use, but am considering the cost as well. So, still thinking which between 13-inch 2015 or 2017 would do...
@kaden92182 жыл бұрын
2015
@rjuma144 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks you. Just wish it was compared to a 13” 2015 as that’s what I’m deciding between but think I’m going to go for 2017 model
@Frag_Limit7 жыл бұрын
No more "Let's gooo"
@ojasjoshi62757 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick I currently own a gaming laptop and I want to switch to Mac so which one should I buy out of the two you reviewed. my needs are programming, video and photo editing and Android and iOS development. some light games.etc
@tim51586 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That answered my question.
@DatNguyen-sh4vj6 жыл бұрын
That ain’t fair, you are comparing 13 and 15 inch models. Of course the 15 inch one is always better than the 13 inch. Duhhh!
@charlesovatar7 жыл бұрын
Expensive MacBook with just few ports and no lit up apple. I def go with the old MacBook.
@Simulati0n6 жыл бұрын
Charles Ovatasarn ports are over rated unless you need it, use iCloud and you have access to everything
@cjmax86026 жыл бұрын
I just got a mid 2017 macbook pro for college I'm doing either information technology or computer science 2.3 ghz 128 gb 8gb ram non touchbar 13" f
@richarddcrossley7 жыл бұрын
good video. I've a similar idea to you. I just bought a sealed 2015 MBP15 with MX370 for heavy duty work off eBay and use a 12 inch M5 Macbook 2016 and iPad Pro for on the go work (use both with duet and have same footprint combined as 13 inch Macbook 2015).
@josecarlosxyz6 жыл бұрын
the old trackpad its just too small on the new one is much better you barely miss a mouse about the position on the keyboard, you are not really a typer because you are using the wrong position. as a programmer several years, I know that complain its just unfair. people should learn how to use a computer keyboard properly.
@jailynnjhn6 жыл бұрын
I am so torn because I desire a Apple Laptop for grad school. I dont know which one to get
@derykoconnor67337 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bro
@nickackermanchannel7 жыл бұрын
Deryk Oginn Thank you very much bro!
@CambodiaShareFeeds3 жыл бұрын
I watch your video on macbook pro 15" mid 2015, the same your review.
@PEPESAD7 жыл бұрын
For University, isn't 13 inch screen too small for MS Word or PPT? I've never used 13 inch laptop before.
@applebits76377 жыл бұрын
Jason Park Depends what you mean by too small. If you can work with small onscreen elements, since it’s a MacBook Pro, you can scale the display to have the space of a 1440p display.
@skilfulsuperegg7 жыл бұрын
Mark S How does the 13" MacBook perform?
@PEPESAD7 жыл бұрын
thanks for reply. I ordered 13 inch MBP i5/16GB/1TB. I love large screen but I choose 13 inch for portability. hope that 13 inch will be enough for me.
@breakdancerQ6 жыл бұрын
LOL definitely not. Unless you have serious vision problems maybe.
@rupaksavan84525 жыл бұрын
@@PEPESAD how's it now for ms word ajd ppt. Do u like it on 13"?
@jimmyjam2093 жыл бұрын
2012 Mid MacBook Pro or 2017 13inch?? Looking for a newer machine but waiting for the the newer M1's to come out.
@MrXGaming6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@charlottefocker1657 жыл бұрын
2015 is better.
@SuperTechWizKid7 жыл бұрын
The fully specced out 13 inch is $2899
@simotylerr5346 жыл бұрын
You are great man
@SubterraneanChick6 жыл бұрын
Hmm, never had an issue opening iMovie or Premiere.
@billitz62087 жыл бұрын
i wonder where the trackpad palm problems come from. i tried my hardest to use my palms and do something. i pressed the buttons, moved around with my palms but nothing happened. however if i used my pillow to push the button, it does work? no clue why, maybe i have magic palms but for some reason its impossible for me to use my palms
@victoriabraat18866 жыл бұрын
When you buy the iMac, could I buy the 2015 MacBook from you?
@rishabhmalik9557 жыл бұрын
should i buy the MacBook pro 13 2017 256gb edition for programming and machine learning purposes?
@spehammond7 жыл бұрын
You can get this accessory that is like $10 and you plug it unto you MacBook and onto the USB c cable and then you have MagSafe, and I if you want a more portable and light laptop then the MacBook Pro 13 inch then I 100% wouldn't recommend an iPad Pro I would recommend the 12 inch MacBook 2017
@东皇太一-k7y6 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 13 I hope I have bought a 2015 15 because screens Is too small..
@macintoshtennis89135 жыл бұрын
Should I get a MacBook Pro 2015 15 inch with great specs or a MacBook Pro 2018 13 inch with meh specs?
@nongdankitty5 жыл бұрын
Was your Mac pro 15 inch base version?
@terror4036 жыл бұрын
You compare a 15" MBP 2015 and a 13" MBP 2017 ?..........
@Hamad.Kuwaitt6 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@nickackermanchannel6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@bertandsee6 жыл бұрын
If you can compare 2017 pro13 TB vs 2015 pro15,same price is good test for choice.
@IMisstheBoondocks5 жыл бұрын
I have the 2015 15” MBP and got apple juice in it! Apple told me it costs $1475 to repair... I went and bought the 2017 13” MBP 256, but I miss the 15”....
@ent4all16 жыл бұрын
you helped me thanks
@simotylerr5346 жыл бұрын
Plz make more videos about macbook and mac os
@codaline42994 ай бұрын
in 2015 MBP hows the battery life? does it heat when using high application on editing?