MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 13"

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Apple released the MacBook Pro 15” (2016) in November 2016. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2019). One has four Thunderbolt ports and was released in May 2019, and the other has two Thunderbolt ports and was released in July 2019. The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) launched with macOS High Sierra, and the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) launched with macOS Catalina. The 2016 and 2019 model years are part of the 4th generation of the MacBook Pro lineup.

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MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" Pricing

The MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" fetches a higher starting price at $266 compared to the MacBook Pro 2019 - 13", which starts at $245.

Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) key specs include a 15.4-inch Retina display, Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processors, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of SSD storage. Other highlights for the MacBook Pro 15” (2016) include a Touch Bar with Touch ID, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, three microphones, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The MacBook Pro 13” (2019) key specs include a 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone technology, Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Plus graphics, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of SSD storage. Other highlights include WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers with high dynamic range, three microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Touch Bar with Touch ID, and either two or four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.

Size

The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) has a 15.4” display size, weighs 4.02 pounds, and measures 0.61” (H) x 13.75” (W) x 9.48” (D). In comparison, the measurements for the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) are as follows: 0.59” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), with a weight of 3.02 pounds, and a 13.3” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

MacBook Pro 2019 - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" Colors

The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) are available in two colors: Silver and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

Choose from 4 storage options:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

MacBook Pro 2019 - 13"

Choose from 5 storage options:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" Storage

The MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) are available in the following storage configurations: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. The MacBook Pro 13” (2019) with two Thunderbolt ports is also available in a 128GB storage configuration.

Reviews

MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15"

11 reviews 5.0 stars

MacBook Pro 2019 - 13"

27 reviews 5.0 stars

MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" Reviews

Both the MacBook Pro 2016 (With Touch Bar) - 15" and MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" earn 5.0 of 5.0 stars from Swappa user reviews.

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