MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 14"

Name: MacBook Pro 2019 - 15"
Brand: Apple
SKU: macbook-pro-2019-15
Availability: InStock

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Apple released the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) in May 2019 and this model is a part of the fourth generation of the MacBook Pro lineup. The MacBook Pro 14” (2021) was released in October 2021 and it is a part of the fifth generation of the MacBook Pro lineup. Aside from the difference in the display size, the MacBook Pro 14” (2021) features a newer case design, higher-quality display, longer battery life, and is powered by Apple silicon, as opposed to the Intel processors powering the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).

Price Comparison

MacBook Pro 2019 - 15"

Low price:

$410

Avg price:

$446

How much does MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" cost?

MacBook Pro 2021 - 14"

Low price:

$698

Avg price:

$988

What's the best MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" price?

MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" Pricing

MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" prices start at $410, which is cheaper than the MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" low price of $698.

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Specs Comparison

The MacBook Pro 15” (2019) and the MacBook Pro 14” (2021) have different-sized displays, but there are other key differences between these two models – the processor chip and the ports. The MacBook Pro 15” (2019) is powered by Intel and is equipped with four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The MacBook Pro 14” (2021) is powered by Apple silicon and has three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an HDMI port, an SDXC memory card slot, and a MagSafe 3 charging port.

Size

The measurements for the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) include a height of 0.61”, a width of 13.75”, a depth of 9.48”, and a weight of 4.02 pounds. The MacBook Pro 13” (2022) measures 0.61” in height, by 12.31” in width, by 8.71” in depth, with a weight of 3.5 pounds.

Camera

The MacBook Pro 15” (2019) features a 720p FaceTime HD camera. In comparison, the MacBook Pro 14” (2021) features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor with computational video.

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Color Choices

MacBook Pro 2019 - 15"

Available in 2 colors:

Gray
Silver

Which MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" color should you buy?

MacBook Pro 2021 - 14"

Available in 2 colors:

Gray
Silver

Which color MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" is the most popular?

MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" Colors

The MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" and MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" share one color: Silver. However, the MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" does away with Gray, previously seen on the MacBook Pro 2021 - 14".

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The MacBook Pro 15” (2019) and the MacBook Pro 14” (2021) are both available in the same two color options: Space Gray or Silver.

Storage Options

MacBook Pro 2019 - 15"

Choose from 5 storage options:

256GB
512GB
1TB
2TB
4TB

Which MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" storage should I buy?

MacBook Pro 2021 - 14"

Choose from 5 storage options:

512GB
1TB
2TB
4TB
8TB

Which storage MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" is the most popular?

MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" Storage

The MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" introduces one new storage option not found on the MacBook Pro 2019 - 15": 8TB. Both the MacBook Pro 2019 - 15" and MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" share four storage options: 2TB, 4TB, 512GB, and 1TB. However, the MacBook Pro 2021 - 14" does not have options for 256GB, as seen on the MacBook Pro 2019 - 15".

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The MacBook Pro 15” (2019) is available in the following storage configurations: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. The MacBook Pro 14” (2021) storage options begin at 512GB, and climb to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB.