2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) over 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Significantly newer manufacturing

2019 vs. 2016

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-8569U inside 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 135% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-6567U inside 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-8569U
4,144
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-8279U
3,760
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-6567U
1,761
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6287U
1,742
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6267U
1,641

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$315.00
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Apple 2016 MacBook Pro Laptop with Core i7 3.3GHz (13 inch 16GB RAM 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
 Apple 2016 MacBook Pro Laptop with Core i7 3.3GHz (13 inch 16GB RAM 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$498.69
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2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed)
 2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$439.95
$489.95 10% OFF
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2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed)
 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$448.99
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Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
 Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$539.95
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Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Silver (Renewed)
 Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$564.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Released20162019
Release Date
  • Announced on October 27, 2016
  • Available on November 15, 2016
Announced on May 16th, 2019
Pricing
  • $1,799
    Intel Core i5 6267U | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,999
    Intel Core i5 6267U | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1,799 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,999 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
Applicable Models
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Four Thunderbolt 3 pors
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch Bar
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch ID
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 13
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 13 with Four Thunderbolt 3 pors
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch Bar
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch ID
Generations

Exterior

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Dimensions11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Height: 0.59 inch (1.49 cm)
WeightStarting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg)
Colors
Space Gray Silver
Space Gray Silver
Keyboard and TrackpadFull-size backlit keyboard with:
  • 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys
  • Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Display

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color gamut (P3)
Retina display
  • 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology

Ports

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
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Left (2)
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Left
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  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (3)
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Right
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  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Image Source: Apple
Left (2)
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Left
Image Source: Apple
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (3)
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Right
Image Source: Apple
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport

Internal Specs

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Processor
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8279U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8569U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz
  2. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8279U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8569U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1200 MHz
Memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage
256GB 512GB
configurable to 1TB SSD
256GB 512GB
configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Battery

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply61W USB‑C Power Adapter61W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
OSShipped with macOS SierraShipped with macOS Catalina
Built-in Apps
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player

Camera & Audio

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Camera720p FaceTime HD camera720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5mm headphone jack

Misc

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Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Touch ID sensor
Security-
  • Touch ID sensor
In the box
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
WarrantyYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
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Video Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Video Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors
  • Up to two displays with 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Key Features

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
At Glance
Released in Late
2016
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.02 lb
1.37 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-6567U
2C/4T, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
753
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,761
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Released in Mid
2019
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.02 lb
1.37 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-8569U
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,087
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,144
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655
48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1200 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports

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