Apple MacBook Pro (2015) 15" vs Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15.6" Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8GHz / 16GB / 256GB SSD

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The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.

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You can detach the keyboard of your device and use the screen as a tablet. Detaching the keyboard makes the device lighter and gives you the possibility to switch easily between laptop-mode and tablet-mode. The keyboard is included when buying the device.

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The device has a display with three full subpixels per pixel, resulting in a sharp and crisp picture. Pixels in some displays (like AMOLED) share one subpixel to preserve space. This can result in a less crisp, slightly blurred image.

The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.

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Uses LED backlighting, resulting in better image quality, more vibrant colors and richer blacks.

This helps to reduce the reflection from your device.

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It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.

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Flash-based storage devices such as SSDs have no mechanical components. Due to this they are typically faster, run silently, and are more shock resistant than traditional HDDs.

More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.

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The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.

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More USB 3.0 ports allow you to connect more devices to your computer that support USB 3.0. USB 3.0 is an improved version of USB 2.0 which offers faster transfer rates.

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The device can connect to WiFi.

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

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Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.

More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

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The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.

The MagSafe power adapter uses a power connector that is attached magnetically. When pulled or tugged, the connector will come out of the socket safely.

Sleep-and-charge USB ports can charge electronic devices when the laptop is in sleep mode, hibernate mode, or even switched off.

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

A front camera, also called secondary camera, can be used for video chats/selfies.

The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

An optical disc drive (ODD) allows you to use CDs and DVDs for reading and/or writing data.

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AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.

FMA3 is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.

F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.

MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.

Dynamic frequency scaling is a technology that allows the processor to conserve power and reduce noise when it is under a light load.