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Intel Core i7-4980HQ @ 2.80GHzCPU (Score: 6.560)
Radeon R9 M370XGPU (Score: 1.576)
48VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
1 TBSTORAGE
15.4" DISPLAY
Best Price
£449.00
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15" Core i7 2.8GHz Processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Dual Graphics AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2 GB & Intel Iris Pro 5200
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RatioLog Objective Verdict

Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.

Hardware Capability:4.2/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluate

MacBook Pro is a budget-focused portable designed for essential everyday browsing, streaming, and student coursework, powered by the Intel Core i7-4980HQ @ 2.80GHz paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £449.00, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Consider that no discrete graphics card; Radeon R9 M370X is tailored for media playback and light casual titles.

Gaming Performance
2.5/10
Casual & 2D Gaming Only
Work & Productivity
5.6/10
Basic Web, Docs & Everyday Tasks
Creation & Media
1.6/10
Light Photo Editing & Graphic Design
Portability & Commute
6.8/10
Standard Balanced Everyday Mobility
Key Strengths
  • Above-average price-to-performance ratio (48/100 Value Score)
  • 16GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
  • Large 1TB fast NVMe SSD provides generous capacity for files, media, and games
Trade-offs to Consider
  • No discrete graphics card; Radeon R9 M370X is tailored for media playback and light casual titles
  • Standard 15.4" footprint is noticeably larger and heavier to carry than 13-14" ultraportables
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £449.00).

Top Value Alternatives in this Budget

Compare performance and value against the highest-rated models in the same price range.

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RAM: 8 GB
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GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
RAM: 8 GB
£547.99
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CPU: i3-1315U
GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics
RAM: 8 GB

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Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Processor modelCore i7
  • Processor speed2.8 GHz
  • Processor count4
  • Processor manufacturerIntel

Memory

  • Internal memory16 GB
  • RAM Memory TechnologyDDR3L
  • Memory Clock Speed1600 MHz
  • RAM TypeGDDR5

Storage

  • Total storage capacity1TB SSD
  • Hard Disk DescriptionHDD

Display

  • Display diagonal15.4 Inches
  • Display resolution1280 x 720, 2880 x 1800
  • Native Resolution2880 x 1800 pixels
  • Display TypeLCD

Graphics

  • Discrete graphics card modelRadeon R9 M370X
  • On-board graphics card modelIntel Iris Pro 5200
  • Video ProcessorAMD
  • Graphics Card Ram2 GB

Ports & interfaces

  • Hardware InterfaceBluetooth, HDMI, SDXC, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0

Network

  • Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
  • Bluetooth versionBluetooth

Battery

  • Battery Cell TypeLithium Ion
  • Voltage28 Volts

Weight & dimensions

  • Weight2040 Grams

General

  • Operating system installedMac OS
  • Front camera resolutionWebcam
  • Specific Uses For ProductBusiness, Multimedia
  • Form FactorLaptop
  • Warranty TypeLimited

Product Identifiers

  • Barcode (EAN)748926479714