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Hello all, My mid-2015 macbook pro is suffering from a “service battery” condition, and I was wondering if the battery of the late 2013 model was compatible with it? I have a dead macbookpro late 2013 (11,2 - A1398 EMC 2674), with a functioning A1494 Battery (dead motherboard). In other words, is the A1494 battery compatible with the A1618 battery model machines? I see there are a few differences between the two, from my initial research, it seems they are not compatible, but I also see some sellers selling batteries that are compatible with both models, and that leaves me perplexed about the question. Your knowledgeable input would be much appreciated. Thank you! Kjndah Update (03/04/2020) here’s a battery on macsales that seems to be compatible with both models for example: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTec…
MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Late 2013-Mid 2014) Battery Model #: A1494Watt Hours: 95 WhVoltage: 11.26 VMilliamp Hours: 8440 mAh MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) Battery Model #: A1618Watt Hours: 99.5 WhVoltage: 11.36 VMilliamp Hours: 8760 mAh The batteries are physically the same! I stopped using the A1494 and just put in the A1618 in either system. As you can see the newer version of the battery has a bit more power. So can the older A1494 work in the newer 2015 system? I see no reason why it wouldn’t as long as the battery its self is good. Now the rub! As you are taking the battery out you need to be extremely careful! As any nick or damage the the batteries case can put a damper on the swap out.
