The 13-inch MacBook Pro with no Touch Bar starts at $1,299.
The cheapest eight-core, 15-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,799.
If you don't want the eight-core processor, the six-core, 15-inch MacBook Pro still starts at $2,399 — over $1,000 more than the 13-inch model.
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When you compare the rest of the specs, as we do below, you'll find that you're not getting a significantly better value by going with the bigger option, despite spending $1,000 more for it. You're paying for a slightly larger display, a little more built-in storage, a little more RAM, Touch ID, and two extra USB-C ports.
By saving your money, you're still getting an incredible Apple laptop in the 13-inch MacBook Pro.