Apple MacBook Pro MPTR2LL/A i7 15.4 IPS SSD Grey
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Pro Video Editing |
With this MPTR2LL/A's resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to discern which video sequence makes the cut. Continuously tweaking video clips requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built-in back-lit keyboard. |
With this XPS 15 9550's resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to discern which video sequence makes the cut. Continuously tweaking video clips requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built-in back-lit keyboard. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from one device to another. | |
Amateur Photo Editing |
Creating beautiful visuals with amazing fidelity can be achieved with this Laptop's great display that supports a resolution of up to 2880 x 1800 pixels. Performance wise, it's Memory size of 16 GB and the multi-core processor allows you to multi-task with ease. Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 3721 In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
Creating beautiful visuals with amazing fidelity can be achieved with this Laptop's great display that supports a resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels. Performance wise, it's Memory size of 16 GB and the multi-core processor allows you to multi-task with ease. Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 4318 In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. | |
Hardcore Gaming |
A resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail Your Dell's Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with the Call of Duty or Doom your will not. The 16 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 4318, and the 4 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 8142 You can have the 'dark arcade experience' without tapping blindly thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | ||
Casual Gaming |
Whether your scoring in FIFA or battling knights in Assassins' Creed a basic laptop won't cut the mustard. The 2.8 GHz 4 cores processor and AMD Radeon Pro 555 will ensure smooth game and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure. |
Whether your scoring in FIFA or battling knights in Assassins' Creed a basic laptop won't cut the mustard. The 2.6 GHz 4 cores processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M will ensure smooth game and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure. | |
College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.4 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | |
Watching Movies |
High quality video on your MPTR2LL/A's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. |
High quality video on your XPS 15 9550's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. | |
Basic Video Editing |
With a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
With a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. | |
Pro Graphic Design |
The on-board Memory size of 16 GB and the quad-core Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor on this laptop allows you to quickly convert high ppi image formats and rapidly iterate through your concepts. The AMD Radeon Pro 555 graphics card offers extra power for rendering your creative work on to your spacious 15.4 inches display. The screen built with IPS technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 2880 x 1800 pixels resolutions provides the necessary detail. In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
The on-board Memory size of 16 GB and the quad-core Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor on this laptop allows you to quickly convert high ppi image formats and rapidly iterate through your concepts. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card offers extra power for rendering your creative work on to your spacious 15.6 inches display. The screen built with IGZO IPS technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 3840 x 2160 pixels resolutions provides the necessary detail. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | |
Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
Pro Music Production |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (2880 x 1800 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (3840 x 2160 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. | |
Bookkeeping |
The 15.4 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your Apple's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your Dell's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
Front-end Development |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the MPTR2LL/A is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 2880 x 1800 pixels screen. |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the XPS 15 9550 is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 3840 x 2160 pixels screen. | |
Back-end Development |
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-7700HQ, (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB. Also, its 2880 x 1800 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work. |
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-6700HQ, (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB. Also, its 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work. | |
Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the MPTR2LL/A will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the XPS 15 9550 will do just fine. | |
Browsing |
All components of your Apple will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your Dell will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
Use in Public Places |
The 10 hours battery life in the MPTR2LL/A is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 11.4 hours battery life in the XPS 15 9550 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
Short Journeys |
The 10 hours battery life in the MPTR2LL/A has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 11.4 hours battery life in the XPS 15 9550 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 11.4 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Use Around the Office |
The 10 hours battery life in the MPTR2LL/A can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 11.4 hours battery life in the XPS 15 9550 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 11.4 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.83 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.78 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.83 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.78 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | |
Presentations |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. | ||
Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
Cute & Pretty Look |
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. | ||
Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
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Battery Life | 10 hours | 11.4 hours | |
Cable Lock Slot | - | Yes | |
Cable Lock Slot Type | - | Kensington | |
Camera | 1 | 1 | |
Camera Frame Rate | - | 30 fps | |
Camera Resolution | - | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
Colour | Grey | Black ,Silver | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 24.07 cm | 23.5 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.55 cm | 1.7 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Width | 34.93 cm | 35.7 cm | |
Display Brightness | 500 cd/m² | - | |
Display HD Type | UHD | UHD | |
Display Resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
Display Size | 15.4 inches | 15.6 inches | |
Display Technology Name | IPS | IGZO IPS | |
Display Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
Energy Star Certified | Yes | Yes | |
EPEAT Compliance | Gold | Gold | |
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | - | |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | AMD Radeon Pro 555 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 | |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated | Dedicated | |
HDMI Port | - | 1 | |
HDMI Version | - | 1.4 | |
Housing Material | - | Aluminium, Carbon fiber | |
Keyboard Back-lit | Yes | Yes | |
Manufacturer | Apple | Dell | |
Manufacturer Part Number | MacBook Pro MPTR2LL/A | 9FHD0 | |
Memory Card Reader | - | 1 | |
Microphone | 3 | 1 | |
Model Name | MPTR2LL/A | XPS 15 9550 | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Operating System Name | macOS | Microsoft Windows | |
Operating System Version | Sierra | Windows 10 Pro | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Processor Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 | |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Intel Core i7-6700HQ | |
Processor Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz | |
Processor Threads | - | 8 | |
RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
RAM Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz | |
RAM Type | LPDDR3-SDRAM | DDR4-SDRAM | |
Sound System | - | MaxxAudio Pro | |
SSD Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Storage Total Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports | 4 | 1 | |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | - | 2 | |
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | - | 3 | |
Weight | 1.83 kg | 1.78 kg |
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