2015 Retina MacBook Pro In 2024! (Still Worth Buying?) (Review)

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[Shaggy]

I've still got my 15" 2015 MBP with AMD R9 M370X Graphics and 16gb Memory. I recently purchased a new 16" MBP to replace it, but if I wanted to I could have kept on using my 2015 model. Every 2-3 years I would replace the battery with a genuine iFixit battery, and I also reapplied some quality thermal paste inside and it just gave it a fresh feel. Its screen, keyboard, and trackpad are still excellent even for 2024 standards. The ports are great, and the 2x TB2 ports can do 4K 60 up to 2x external monitors, plus the laptops 3k display as well. For things like web browsing, YouTube, MS Office, light programming, and even light gaming like the Sims 4, Minecraft, Left 4 Dead 2 etc it runs well. The build quality is exceptional and has lasted me 9 years without a scratch or mark on it. Truly an exceptional device. Just try using a "high-end" 2015 Windows laptop today, it would be an absolute mess with hinge issues, hardware failures, broken keys, driver errors, lack of support etc. MacBooks are made to last, and the 2015 Retina model was just that

[ryanchan]

Got mine in September 2016 and it's still running strong nearly two University degrees later!

[justbeingadad]

I bought a 15 inch i7 with 16 gigs ram last week. New battery and looks brand new. Works amazing. I dont use it for editing videos or pictures. I have a M2 ipad pro that I use for that. But for everything else I use the laptop. Researching, writing papers, watching videos. I like the nostalgia I get with the glowing apple sign.

[justin-sane]

I believe this particular MacBook with its particular ports is a particular device he particularly loves.

[Kusoka]

Got into my 15 Pro today to replace thermal paste and found batteries bulging. Perfect timing for service. I’ll have this 2015 15 MacBook for as long as can. Love it!

[Morrow]

I love my 13" late 2013 MBP. While performance is outdated, its perfect for reading the news, or watching 2k videos. Anything else I'd do on my Gaming rig.

[Behindstage]

I use mine every day. Purchased new and maxed out so was a particularly good investment

[taufanprasetyo]

just bought this one, ... around 4 hours long battery use for normal task...but it suck when handling heavy task... need to plug my power to mbp so it can run well... but its still a beast for me, ...

[a.lawrence]

You can update these to Sonoma as I've done with OCLP. The process is pretty easy or you can use Ubuntu or another Linux distro.
I like having a SD card slot and USB-A while dated is cool for me. The screens are still cool and if what most of what you do is stream videos, browse the web and other low impact things you'll be good.

That said its likely that the next version of MacOS won't support Intel Macbooks.

[Kusoka]

I bought my 15” Retina display used 3 years ago in near mint condition. I’ll have this unit for many years to come. Disassemble, clean and thermal paste tomorrow. It’s due.

[hoodninjaX]

Still using it in 2024 running MacOs Monterey only had to get my flex pad replaced

[ki]

the are dirt cheap - last week i bought 2 of the just because they were so cheap. forthe 2015 i paid 80€ and for a late 2013 i just paid 30€. definetly recommended for that prices

[crystalshoemaker]

I need to update my 2015 MacBook Pro. This lasted me nearly 10y! I would like to up grade this year to another mac that will last me a long period of time. What are your thoughts.

[mikimiki]

I still have my 2013 A1502 it’s running like champ it’s perfect for browsing
It’s one of the best looking computers 👍🏻

[davif]

And windows, Works well on this with bootcamp?

[THIRUPATHI]

Can I buy 2015 A1398
i7/16/1tb, is it still safe and how much price I can expect in INR?

[c.c.]

how is the photoshop performance on this mac? thank's 😊

[Radioactive]

How many people here are watching this video on there 2015 15 inch macbook pro?

[abekurianisac]

I have a M1 MacBook Air, but I miss a larger screen. I am happy with the M1 Air’s performance, considering my use case is content consumption and educational work with occasional PowerPoint presentations. While using it sometimes I wish for additional screen space. So as a secondary machine for content consumption and text based work and considering the relative affordability of these machines, is picking one up justified? Also, I usually watch 4K x265 videos, can the 4th gen intel chips actually handle it? I have watched many videos talking about the relevance of the device in 2023/24 but none of them seem to be covering this aspect. I used to own a 4th gen i5 desktop and it couldn’t handle it then and I don’t know many people with a 2015 MacBook Pro to confirm it for me. I would sincerely appreciate your input. Keep up your good work. Looking forward for more crispy content.

[NCR_trooper-]

Do the speakers have that magic like the recent Pro Macs & IPads?