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MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2023 - 16"

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The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) was released in January 2023. The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) features a 16.2” Liquid Retina XDR display, is powered by an Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max chip, and launched with macOS Ventura. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Pro 13” (2019). A model with four Thunderbolt ports was released in May 2019, and a model with two Thunderbolt ports was released in July 2019. Both of the 2019 models feature a 13.3” Retina display, are powered by Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors, and launched with macOS Mojave.

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MacBook Pro 2019 - 13"

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MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" prices start at $360, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" low price of $1799.

Specs Comparison

Aside from the difference in screen size, the key difference between the MacBook Pro 16” (2023) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) is the processor. The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) is equipped with an Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max chip, and the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) is equipped with an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor. Key specs for the MacBook Pro 16” (2023) include a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with True Tone and ProMotion, up to 96GB of unified memory, up to 8TB of storage space, up to 22 hours of battery life, WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC memory card slot, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and Touch ID for device security. In comparison, key specs for the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) include a 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone, up to 16GB of unified memory, up to 2TB of storage space, up to 10 hours of battery life, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a 720p FaceTime HD camera, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID for device security. The MacBook Pro 13” (2019) is available in a model with two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 or with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655.

Size

The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) measures 0.66” (H) x 14.01” (W) x 9.77” (W) and features a 16.2” display size. The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) weighs 4.7 pounds when configured with an Apple M2 Pro chip and 4.8 pounds when configured with an Apple M2 Max chip. In comparison, the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) measures 0.59” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (W), weighs 3.02 pounds, and features a 13.3” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor computational video. And in comparison, the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) features a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2019 - 13"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2023 - 16"

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

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MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" and MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" share one color: Silver. However, the MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" does away with Gray, previously seen on the MacBook Pro 2023 - 16".
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The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2019) are available in Space Gray or Silver.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2019 - 13"

Choose from 5 storage options:

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

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MacBook Pro 2023 - 16"

Choose from 5 storage options:

  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 4TB
  • 8TB

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MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" vs MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" introduces two new storage options not found on the MacBook Pro 2019 - 13": 4TB and 8TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2019 - 13" and MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" share three storage options: 2TB, 512GB, and 1TB. However, the MacBook Pro 2023 - 16" does not have options for 128GB and 256GB, as seen on the MacBook Pro 2019 - 13".
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The MacBook Pro 16” (2023) is available in the following storage configurations: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. The MacBook Pro 13” (2019) is available in the following storage configurations: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB.

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