💻 Model Overview
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (A1398)
Series: MacBook Pro Retina Display
Production Years: Mid-2014
Category: Professional-grade laptop for power users and creatives
⚙️ Specifications
Display
- 15.4-inch Retina display (LED-backlit IPS panel)
- Resolution: 2880 × 1800 pixels (220 ppi)
- Brilliant color reproduction and wide viewing angles
Processor (CPU)
- Intel Core i7 (Quad-Core) –
- Mid-2014: 2.2 GHz / 2.5 GHz / 2.8 GHz i7 (Turbo up to 4.0 GHz)
Graphics (GPU)
- Integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics (on all models)
- Dedicated GPU options:
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2013-2014)
Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz (soldered; not upgradable)
Storage
- PCIe-based SSD
- 512 GB,
Ports & Connectivity
- 2 × USB 3.0 ports
- 2 × Thunderbolt 2 ports
- 1 × HDMI port
- SDXC card slot
- Headphone jack
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- Bluetooth 4.0
Battery & Power
- Built-in 95 Wh lithium-polymer battery
- Battery life: up to 8–9 hours (wireless web use)
- 85 W MagSafe 2 power adapter
Audio & Camera
- Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
- Dual microphones for noise reduction
- 720p FaceTime HD camera
Keyboard & Trackpad
- Backlit full-size keyboard
- Large glass Multi-Touch trackpad with gesture support
Operating System Compatibility
- Ships with macOS Mountain Lion or Yosemite (depending on year)
- Officially upgradable to macOS Catalina (10.15)
- Can run later versions using an open-core patch (unofficially)
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.71 inch (1.8 cm)
- Width: 14.13 inch (35.89 cm)
- Depth: 9.73 inches (24.71 cm)
- Weight: 4.46 lb (2.02 kg)
🧠 Features
- Retina display with anti-reflective coating for sharp visuals
- Aluminum unibody design for durability and a premium feel
- Fast PCIe SSD for quick boot and load times
- Excellent speakers and a high-quality keyboard
- Thunderbolt 2 supports high-speed external displays and storage
- macOS optimized for smooth creative workflows