M2 MacBook Pro 16” vs. 2019 MacBook Pro 16”: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between M2 MacBook Pro 16” and 2019 MacBook Pro 16”, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M2 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 16” is better than 2019 MacBook Pro 16”.
2023 vs. 2019
Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 16” has a 135% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2019 MacBook Pro 16”.
M2 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the 2019 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 96GB versus 64GB of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 16”.
2019 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that 2019 MacBook Pro 16” is better than M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
The 2019 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 9% lighter than the 4.7 pounds M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
Weight | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Pound | 4.7 lbs. | 4.3 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.13 kg | 1.95 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
M2 MacBook Pro 16” Price | ||
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Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU and 19‑core GPU: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage. Works with iPhone/iPad; Silver By Apple $1,998.99 $2,499.00 20% OFF | ||
2023 Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip (16.2-inch, 16GB, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $1,699.00 | ||
2023 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M2 Pro Chip (14-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $1,480.50 | ||
2019 MacBook Pro 16” Price | ||
Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 (16 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $624.00 $674.95 8% OFF | ||
2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i9 (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $728.55 $768.00 5% OFF | ||
Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 (16-Inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $685.00 |
Availability | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2023 | 2019 |
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Weight |
| Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 16.2 Inches | 16 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
Left (4)
Right (3)
| Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB Unified Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Ventura | Shipped 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 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
Sensors | Touch ID sensor |
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Warranty | 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 every 12 months, 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. |
More | Display Supports
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Key Features | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | 2019 MacBook Pro 16” |
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