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Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch 'Core i5' 2.5 Mid-2012 Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2012 13' - MD101LL/A* - MacBookPro9,2 - A1278 - 2554*
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The MacBook Pro 'Core i5' 2.5 13-Inch (Mid-2012/USB 3.0) features a 22 nm 'Ivy Bridge' 2.5 GHz Intel 'Core i5' processor (3210M), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared level 3 cache, 4 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) installed in pairs (two 2 GB modules), a 500 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL 'SuperDrive', an 'integrated' Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory, an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, and an LED-backlit 13.3' widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display (1280x800 native resolution).
Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, a Firewire '800' port, two USB 3.0 ports, a 'Thunderbolt' port, audio in/out, and an SDXC card slot.
This model uses a 'Unibody' aluminum case design -- milled from a single piece of aluminum -- and has a backlit keyboard, a 'no button' glass 'inertial' multi-touch trackpad, and a non-swappable battery design that provides an Apple estimated 7 hours of battery life.
Compared to its predecessor, this model essentially is identical externally with the exception of the aforementioned USB 3.0 ports. Internally, however, it has a faster processor, architecture, graphics, and RAM.
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Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, a Firewire '800' port, two USB 3.0 ports, a 'Thunderbolt' port, audio in/out, and an SDXC card slot.
This model uses a 'Unibody' aluminum case design -- milled from a single piece of aluminum -- and has a backlit keyboard, a 'no button' glass 'inertial' multi-touch trackpad, and a non-swappable battery design that provides an Apple estimated 7 hours of battery life.
Compared to its predecessor, this model essentially is identical externally with the exception of the aforementioned USB 3.0 ports. Internally, however, it has a faster processor, architecture, graphics, and RAM.
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Introduction Date: | June 11, 2012 | Discontinued Date: | October 27, 2016 |
Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. *As first noted by AppleInsider, Apple started removing this model from retail store displays on June 20, 2016. It was discontinued entirely on October 27, 2016. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2012. |
Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
Details: | Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Processor Speed: | 2.5 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i5 (I5-3210M) |
Details: | This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i5 'Ivy Bridge' (I5-3210M) processor which includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 3 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports 'Turbo Boost 2.0' -- which 'automatically increases the speed of the active cores' to improve performance when needed (up to 3.1 GHz for this model) -- and 'Hyper Threading' -- which allows the system to recognize four total 'cores' or 'threads' (two real and two virtual). Also see: How fast are the 'Mid-2012' 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models each replaced? |
Details: | *Starting on October 22, 2013, Apple added a 2.9 GHz Core i7 'Ivy Bridge' (I7-3520M) processor option to this model (which previously was the standard MD102LL/A configuration). This custom processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 4 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). It also supports 'Turbo Boost 2.0' -- which 'automatically increases the speed of the active cores' to improve performance when needed (up to 3.6 GHz for this processor) -- and 'Hyper Threading' -- which allows the system to recognize four 'virtual cores' or 'threads.' |
Details: | Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models? |
System Bus Speed: | 5 GT/s* | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.5 GHz (Built-in) |
Details: | *This system has a 'Direct Media Interface' (DMI) that 'connects between the processor and chipset' in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s. |
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Details: | Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 3 MB of shared level 3 cache. |
Details: | Supports 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMMs (204-pin). Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the 'Mid-2012' 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models? How much RAM of what type do they support? |
Details: | 4 GB of RAM is installed as two 2 GB modules, no slots free. *Apple officially supports a maximum of 8 GB of RAM, but third-parties have determined that this model actually is capable of using up to 16 GB of RAM with two 8 GB memory modules. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook Pro. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook Pro. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
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Details: | This model has an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system. Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models? Is it upgradable? Which models have 'dedicated' and 'integrated' video memory? |
Details: | *Apple and Intel do not report the minimum memory usage for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor. However, with 4 GB of RAM installed, the graphics processor uses 512 MB of RAM for video function. With 8 GB of RAM, 768 MB is reserved for video function and with 16 GB of RAM, 1 GB is reserved for video function. |
Built-in Display: | 13.3' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
Details: | 13.3' color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that this system also supports '1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched.' In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook Pro. No fix, no fee! In Germany, site sponsor Conodi provides high quality Mac and PC repair services as well as remote home office setup and troubleshooting. In-person and mail order repair services include the display, motherboard, water damage and more for this MacBook Pro. In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Pro. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, motherboard, battery, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this MacBook Pro. |
2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. Also see: Are there any adapters or 'hacks' that make it possible to connect a second external display to a MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air model? |
Standard Storage: | 500 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
Details: | By custom configuration, this model can be equipped with a 750 GB Serial ATA hard drive for an additional US$100. It also can be configured with a 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB SSD for an additional US$200, US$500, or US$1000, respectively. Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive or SSD in the 'Mid-2012' 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models? What type of storage do these models support? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells SSDs and other upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) |
Details: | This model supports a single SATA III (6 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick. |
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Standard Optical: | 8X DL 'SuperDrive' | Standard Disk: | None |
Details: | Apple reports that this slot-loading 'SuperDrive' (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) has a maxium write speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW' and a maximum read speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD'. Site sponsor Other World Computing offers a 'Data Doubler' mounting kit that may be of interest. It makes it simple to install a second hard drive or SSD in the optical drive bay of this MacBook Pro. |
Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit*) | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. *This model unofficially supports 450 Mbit/sec 802.11n Wi-Fi using MIMO. Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
Details: | Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), one Firewire '800' (up to 800 Mbps) port. |
Details: | This model has an SDXC card slot. No expansion bays are provided. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and accessories, including docks, adapters, cables, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external expansion options and accessories like docks, stands, chargers, cases, security products, and more for this MacBook Pro. Also see: Are SD Card slot storage expansion options available for the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models? Which are compatible? Is this type of storage a good idea for these models? |
Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (Inertial) |
Details: | Apple reports that the backlit integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).' The glass multi-touch trackpad supports 'inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities'. |
Details: | This MacBook Pro uses a black and silver 'unibody' case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
Apple Order No: | MD101LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | Mid-2012 13' |
Details: | *The Apple order number should be unique to this system. This model also was sold to the education market in five packs. This educational option was assigned order number MD509LL/A. |
Apple Model No: | A1278 (EMC 2554*) | Model ID: | MacBookPro9,2 |
Details: | *Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification. Also see: All Macs with the A1278 Model Number, the 2554* EMC Number, and the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Details: | Apple reports that this model has a '63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery' that provides 'up to 7 hours of wireless web' use. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook Pro. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook Pro. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook Pro. |
Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.7.3 (11D2515) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.15.x* |
Details: | *This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion.' OS X 10.9 'Mavericks', and OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' as well as OS X 10.11 'El Capitan' with the exception of the 'Power Nap' feature. It is capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) as well, although it does not support the Auto Unlock feature. This model is capable of running macOS High Sierra (10.13), and it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC. This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14) and the final version of macOS Catalina (10.15), as well. It does not support macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) or later versions of the macOS. Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Catalina (10.15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Has anything been removed from previous versions of the macOS? |
Minimum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 10 (64-Bit)* |
Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 supports the 32-bit of Windows 7, Boot Camp 5 supports the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8, and Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported. |
MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
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Dimensions: | 0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 | Avg. Weight: | 4.5 lbs (2.06 kg) |
Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.41 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
Original Price (US): | US$1199* | Est. Current Retail: | US$350-US$500 |
Details: | *On July 29, 2014, Apple lowered the price to US$1099. Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
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Video (Monitor): | 1 (Thunderbolt) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
Details: | Thunderbolt is backwards-compatible with Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays as well as adapters that are compatible with Mini DisplayPort (DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI). It also can support other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt standard, which provides a maximum theoretical 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions. |
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Details: | Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), one Firewire '800' (up to 800 Mbps) port. |
Details: | No internal modem. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. |
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Details: | Internal omnidirectional microphone. Has a single 'audio in/out' port. |
Details: | Has a single 'audio in/out' port. |
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Details: | 100V-240V AC, 60W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: What is the 'Magsafe' power connector? How does it work? How was it designed to not cause data loss? |
Global original prices for the MacBook Pro 13-Inch 'Core i5' 2.5 Mid-2012 in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
Mexico: | MXN $20,999 | United States: | US$1199* |
Original Prices - Europe
Denmark: | DKK 9,699 | Finland: | €1299 |
Ireland: | €1299 | Italy: | €1279 |
Norway: | NOK 9.990 | Portugal: | €1299 |
Switzerland: | CHF 1'349 | United Kingdom: | £999 |
Original Prices - Asia
India: | Rs 81,900 | Indonesia: | Rp 11,999,000 |
Malaysia: | RM 3,699 | The Philippines: | PHP 57,990 |
Thailand: | THB 39,900 | Vietnam: | VND 27,499,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
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What is the 'real-world' battery life of the 'Late 2013' and 'Mid-2014' 13-Inch and 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro? How does the battery life compare to earlier models?
Please note that the 'Late 2013' and 'Mid-2014' MacBook Pro models have been discontinued. However, this Q&A is up-to-date and can be quite useful for anyone buying or selling one of these models on the used market.
In the company press release for the 'Late 2013' 13-Inch MacBook Pro models -- the MacBook Pro 'Core i5' 2.4 13', 'Core i5' 2.6 13', and 'Core i7' 2.8 13' -- as well as the 15-Inch MacBook Pro models -- the MacBook Pro 'Core i7' 2.0 15' (IG), 'Core i7' 2.3 15' (IG), 'Core i7' 2.6 15' (IG), 'Core i7' 2.3 15' (DG), and 'Core i7' 2.6 15' (DG) -- Apple boasts that the systems provide 'even longer battery life' than their predecessors.
The 'Mid-2014' MacBook Pro models -- the MacBook Pro 'Core i5' 2.6 13', 'Core i5' 2.8 13', 'Core i7' 3.0 13', 'Core i7' 2.2 15' (IG), 'Core i7' 2.5 15' (IG), 'Core i7' 2.8 15' (IG), 'Core i7' 2.5 15' (DG), and 'Core i7' 2.8 15' (DG) -- have the same batteries as the 'Late 2013' models that came before them.
More precisely, Apple estimates, for both lines, that the 13-Inch models provide 'up to nine hours of battery life, two hours more than the previous generation' and the 15-Inch models provide 'up to eight hours of battery life, one hour more than the previous generation.' These estimates are the same whether for 'wireless web' use or iTunes movie playback.
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Official Battery Life Testing Criteria
In the finest of print, Apple explains that the estimated battery life numbers originally were made using preproduction versions of the MacBook Pro 'Core i5' 2.6 13', 'Core i7' 2.0 15' (IG), and 'Core i7' 2.3 15' (DG).
For the 'Mid-2014' models, Apple used preproduction versions of the MacBook Pro 'Core i5' 2.8 13', 'Core i7' 2.2 15' (IG), and'Core i7' 2.5 15' (DG).
Apple further explains that the company's 'wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%' and the 'HD movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 720p content' with display brightness set to the same settings.
Edit audio on windows. In recent years, Apple's official battery life numbers have been reasonable. However, impartial third-party tests still can be quite worthwhile.
Independent Battery Life Test Results (Late 2013)
Specifically, third-party battery test results vary and can be helpful for a more nuanced perspective of battery life for different usage scenarios.
Macworldhit both the 13-Inch and 15-Inch models with its own 'wireless web' test similar to Apple's own and reported even longer runtimes than Apple did:
The new low-end [15-Inch] lasted 9 hours and 36 minutes on a single charge. The new high-end [15-Inch] lasted 9 hours and 26 minutes, about two hours longer than the Early 2013s 7 hour and 30 minute result. The new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro lasted a little longer: 10 hours and 11 minutes. . . For its part, the [Mid-2013] MacBook Air lasted 12 hours, 42 minutes.
Adobe acrobat australia. In its own review, Engadget tested the 13-Inch model under conditions that were designed to drain the battery more quickly than the official tests -- using both OS X and Windows -- and still was impressed:
We were able to eke out an impressive 11 hours and 18 minutes of continuous video playback. Mind you, that was with some pretty taxing system settings, including auto-brightness off, display brightness fixed at 9/16 bars (no dimming), the screen saver turned off and instructions to never put the disk to sleep.
So, the battery life is even better than expected -- not to mention, better than on last year's model, which only managed 6:07 on the same test. . . In case you were wondering, we also ran the same video-looping test on the Windows partition, with the power-management settings set exactly the same as on any PC we test (brightness at 65 percent, no dimming, Wi-Fi on, machine never goes to sleep, et cetera). Under those conditions, the battery lasted seven hours and 47 minutes.
Finally, Slashgeartested the 15-Inch model and reported results quite similar to Macworld:
In a basic test of browsing over Wi-Fi with the screen at mid-brightness, we saw an impressive 9 hours and 14 minutes of runtime before the Pro shut down. Opt for more mixed use, and the runtimes are trimmed somewhat. With a video continuously running looped in iTunes, and roughly ninety minutes of browsing over Wi-Fi and various other OS X apps, the Pro ran for just over six hours before the meter was down to 2-percent. Switching instead to just video playback, we saw 7 hours 18 minutes from the Mac.
Independent Battery Life Test Results (Mid-2014)
Garageband windows alternative kostenlos. The differences between the 'Late 2013' and 'Mid-2014' MacBook Pro models are so minor that most of the blogosphere did not provide detailed evaluation.
Macworld did perform battery testing for the 'Mid-2014' models and found numbers to be essentially the same as their predecessors, unsurprisingly:
The 2.6 GHz 13-inch model lasted just over 10 hours in this test while the 2.8 GHz model lasted just under nine and a half hours. The 15-inch models lasted a respectable seven hours. The most recent MacBook Air, for comparisons sake, lasted over 12 hours in this test.
Battery Life Summary
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Ultimately, Apple's battery life estimates for the 13-Inch and 15-Inch 'Late 2013' and 'Mid-2014' Retina Display MacBook Pro models definitely are reasonable, and perhaps even are underestimated. However, battery life can vary depending on 'real-world' use as the above tests soundly demonstrate.
It's certainly unfortunate that Apple has used adhesive to glue these batteries in place, but when it comes to runtime, it's hard to not be impressed with the battery performance gains Intel's 'Haswell' architecture provides compared to earlier systems.
Of course, the Haswell-based MacBook Air models provide even better battery life than the MacBook Pro line and the batteries are not glued in place either, which likely will mean less expensive battery replacement options in the future. One who places more emphasis on performance no doubt will be happy with the battery life of the MacBook Pro, but for one who views battery life as the number one priority, the MacBook Air is the best choice.
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- How fast are the 13-Inch and 15-Inch 'Late 2013' MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models replaced? How fast are they compared to the 13-Inch MacBook Air?
- How do you replace the battery in the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro? Is it even possible?
- How do you replace the battery in the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro? Is it more or less difficult than the 15-Inch Retina Display models? Is it possible?
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