How to "downsize" 2011 15" 2.0ghz Macbook Pro


i have 2011 macbook pro, core i7 2.0ghz, 16gb 1600mhz ddr3 ram, 512 samsung evo 840 ssd.

still functions amazingly, it's big. i'm looking replace 1 of year's models (2017) can't decide. geekbench machine still destroys current models (within budget ~$1300) , i've been waiting upgrade few years. mid-level photo/video editing, leave @ least 10 tabs open @ times, , that's pretty it.

don't care touchbar, that's not issue. portability main desire, so, i'm wondering if should go baseline macbook pro 13.3" or baseline 12" macbook. considering 2015 or 2016 12" macbook, or baseline 2016 13.3" macbook pro. but, again, benchmarks scare me , don't want lose power portability.

worth upgrade or should save year , buy top of line 2018 12" macbook should have newer, better chips? or other options should consider? don't mind buying refurbished either.

thanks!
 

get whatever want. don't worry benchmarks, display optimum burst potential of computer, not sustained real world performance. have double benchmark score, it's capable of achieving 60 seconds, goes 50% performance of newer one... newer computer should faster, use 12" fine again, don't @ metric. portability main criteria anyway focus on that.

if don't need 1 @ moment may wait till do. there newer ones use. 12" less powerful 13" pro, it's still worthy computer. 13" pro better buy unless absolutely need portable @ expense of performance.
 


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