MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"
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Apple released the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) in May 2019. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) is available in three variants, two that are powered by Intel and one that is powered by Apple silicon. Apple released the Intel models in May 2020, and the Apple silicon model in November 2020. All of these models are a part of the fourth-generation MacBook Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"
MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Pricing
Specs Comparison
Key hardware specs for the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) include a 15.4” Retina display, Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processors, up to 32GB of memory, up to 4TB of SSD storage, four Thunderbolt 3 ports, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers, three microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. In comparison, the key hardware specs for the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) include a 13.3” Retina display, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers, wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos playback, a three-mic array, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Touch Bar with Touch ID, and either two or four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. The Intel-powered 2020 models feature Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors with up to 16GB of memory and up to 4TB of SSD storage. The Apple silicon-powered 2020 models feature an Apple M1 chip, up to 16GB of memory, and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
Size
Measurements for the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) are as follows: 0.61” (H) x 13.75” (W) x 9.48” (D), with a weight of 4.02 pounds. The MacBook Pro 13” (2020) measurements are as follows: 0.61” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D). The Intel-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) models weigh 3.1 pounds and the Apple silicon-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) weighs 3.0 pounds.
Camera
The MacBook Pro 15” (2019) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.
Color Choices
MacBook Pro 2019 - 15"
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Colors
The MacBook Pro 15” (2019) and the MacBook Pro 13” (2020) are available in two colors: Silver and Space Gray.
Storage Options
MacBook Pro 2019 - 15"
Choose from 5 storage options:
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
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4TB
MacBook Pro 2020 - 13"
Choose from 5 storage options:
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
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4TB
MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2020 - 13" Storage
Storage options for the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. The Intel-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with two Thunderbolt ports and the Apple silicon-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) offer the following storage options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. The Apple silicon-powered MacBook Pro 13” (2020) with two Thunderbolt ports offers the following storage options: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB.
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