Hi everybody.
This is my problem. Im a macbook pro user since 2014. Last year, my unit suffer a "water attack" and after many tries to get fixed, it just went off.
Im literally about to make a decisión, but I really im ignorant about new updates, since I havent upgrade mine I all this time.

Im about to get the 2019 Macbook pro 13inch with 8gb/128ssd (economic reason).
But just now, thanks from a friend, someone offer me a mid 2015 macbook pro 15inch with 16gb/512ssd New on sealed box, never opened before.

The processor of the mid 2015 model is
2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 if im correct, while the one on the 2019 is 1.4GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor.

I know the pros and cons on hardware, I like the old model because of the USBs, hdmi, card reader and im conform with the model.
Negative, 6 month seller warranty.

The New one im just curious about the touch bar, and New processor. Possitive, 1 year warranty.

I always prefer 13inch for the portability, but 15 is not a problem.

But simply and forward, wich one is better macbook? Resuming power, processor, and full specs.
Can you help me decide? Since is only 1 stock of the 2015 one.

Thanks in advance to everybody Who took the time to read this!
Kind regards,
Leandro.

What would be your main usage for the MacBook?

mid 2015

the newer Macbook butterfly keyboard is the current issue now that cannot be solve.. don't waste money on it

Mainly photo edition(LR/PS) and normal usage.

Yeah, thats another concern.. I have benn readin lot about it..
But wait, I just saw a recall from Apple from last June, telling users about battery Fire hazzard on mid 2015 MBP.

You guys have any information about this?
https://support.apple.com/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall

Then I think the 2015 one would do the job. It's gonna be cheaper than the new 13 Pro right?

500 RM less, and new.
But im really concerned, since yesterday I found out, many airlines banned from fly 15inch MBP mid 2015..
In June Apple made a recall on some of that models, and if well not ALL the units are affected, basically now with ban, they will. Since its imposible to difference them on an airport..

If i go with the 2019 13 inch, it would be a lot of power difference?

I don't think so there will be significant difference based on your usage, but for photo editing maybe additional storage space would be handy.

There was a battery recall for the MacBook 2015 so maybe you can check the serial number of the one you were offered to see if it is indeed affected.

Yep, that is the plan actually. Check the serial number first.
But at the same time I was concerned about the fly ban.

You are very right with the extra storage spec.. Its really helpful, but taking that apart (using externa hard drive), the other specs will make big differences with the new processor?

Thank you so much for your time!

We'll, I'm using a 2014 MacBook Air with 4GB RAM and it's still flying. Macs are generally built to last so I don't think there's an issue with the hardware specs for the 2015 MacBook Pro.

That said, you'd be buying something that is 4-years old, which is a very long time with regards to technology. If you can live with the 128GB storage, I'd advise you to go for the new MacBook Pro.

This post has been edited by attw: Aug 30 2019, 06:53 AM

i would go for 15" 2015
a dedicated graphic card would definitely help to render image/video faster + 16GB RAM

Go for MacBook Pro 2019 instead but dun buy 128gb version. It is a total waste of time. 256gb is bare bare bare minimum.

read the comparison video for 2015 and 2019 on youtube for the performance. you will be surprise.

can share link? i cannot find any video comparison between 15" mid 2015 and 13" 2019.

its a choice between 15" 2015 vs 13" 2019

if u meant 15" for 2015 vs 15" 2019 definitely 15" 2019 far better

I would take the 15" anytime if it is legit new & sealed.

Even if it is proven on paper the 13" 2019 could speed faster than the 15" 2015. Nothing beat the extra screen space, load more storage and RAM in the long run. Let alone no "dongle-hell" with USB-C.

how much it cost

RM 6,299.00

256gb.

The current generation of Macbook Pros are problematic, due to the butterfly keyboard, while the 2015 Macbook Pro 15" has just been banned from many airlines (don't expect the airline staff to know the difference between newer models and older models, and worse whether the battery has been replaced).

Sorry to say, until a new Macbook Pro with a revised non-butterfly keyboard is released, it is difficult to recommend it.
PS: I'm using a 2015 Macbook Air with the scissor-keyed keyboard, the only drawback is the poor quality display compared to the Retina model.

This post has been edited by tcwan: Sep 6 2019, 03:26 PM

if u are get used to retina display on all apple devices, the TFT display on old macbook air can technically be considered as trxxh now.

same as SSD, with those upgrades, you can't go back anymore