Thunderbolt 3 Dock for 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro But I think buyers are better off getting MacBook Pro with 1TB SSB from OWC. The 2014 MacBook Pro is little different from the 2015.ī&H Photo still has new 2015 MacBook Pro models for sale, I recommend 512GB SSD (1TB better but they may be out). It’s just better for my usage, and with the BatPower charger for my car (for 2016/2017 or for 2015/2014/2013), the charging issue of USB-C vs older models is a moot point.Ĭheck OWC used Macs for great deals on used Macs, for example used 2014/2015 MacBook Pro at OWC. Put another way: if it were a free exchange (2), I’d keep my 2015 MacBook Pro. Strange performance hiccups with the 2017 model, but never with the 2015.The dongle hassle with the 2016/2017 MacBook Pro is as problematic as ever the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock is highly recommended (picture below).

The touchbar remains a useless nuisance.

Trackpad on the 2017 is so large as to be a nuisance.

Keyboard on 2015 model vastly better for my typing, versus the chiclet keyboard on the 2017.

Next to it is my trusty top-end 2015 MacBook Pro.Īs the tests show, the 2017 Apple MacBook has little to offer in terms of performance over the 2015 MacBook Pro.īut beyond performance, I prefer my 2015 MacBook Pro: The 2017 MacBook Pro top-end laptop sits here on my desk on loan from B&H Photo. Suggested accessories include the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, the 1TB Envoy Pro EX. MPG tested a fully-loaded 2017 MacBook Pro with 1TB SSD. MPG gets credit if you buy through those links.

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