#MACBOOK PRO TOUCH BAR PORTABLE#

This article compares the standard 13in model without Touch Bar with the more expensive 13in Touch Bar MacBook Pro.īesides the inclusion of the Touch Bar on two of the 13in models, there are a lot of other differences that end up affecting the price and, ultimately, your buying decision. But that older 15in model without a Touch Bar was a model first launched back in 2015 and it featured an older Broadwell processor, so if you are considering buying that (maybe it’s available somewhere secondhand) we’d suggest that it might not be as good a deal as you think.

The last time Apple offered a non-Touch Bar version of the 15in MacBook Pro was in 2017. 13in, 2.3GHz dual-core 7th generation ‘Kaby Lake’ processor, integrated graphics, 256GB Storage, £1,449/$1,499.13in, 2.3GHz dual-core 7th generation ‘Kaby Lake’ processor, integrated graphics, 128GB Storage, £1,249/$1,299.It’s an odd dilemma to have.īest Prices Today: Apple 13in MacBook Pro (2017) The specs are similar and for most computing needs you won’t need the Touch Bar. If you want to save money and hardly compromise on specs, then get the regular version. But if you must buy one have a look for a discount or a deal on an older model rather than buying a two-year-old machine from Apple.

#MACBOOK PRO TOUCH BAR PORTABLE#

If you are considering the base MacBook Pro because it’s a cheaper option, but you feel that the Air isn’t powerful enough and the iMac isn’t portable enough, beware that even at £1,249 the MacBook Pro isn’t a ‘cheap’ alternative, in fact we think that given its age it should be cheaper. The MacBook Air, even the iMac, would be a better value choice we think. If you don’t need a pro machine then there are better options out there than the non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro. You want the Touch Bar MacBook Pro? We do, everyone does! But at £1,749 it’s a high price to pay if you don’t need ‘Pro’ features.

non Touch Bar MacBook Pro only has 2 USB-C ports.MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is the most expensive MacBook Pro ever.

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