MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 16"
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The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) launched in November 2019 and the MacBook Pro 16” (2021) launched in October 2021. The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) is part of the fourth generation MacBook Pro lineup, launched with macOS Big Sur, and features a 16” Retina display and Intel processor. The MacBook Pro 16” (2021) is part of the fifth generation MacBook Pro lineup, launched with macOS Monterey, and features a 16.2” Liquid Retina XDR display and is powered by Apple silicon.
Price Comparison
MacBook Pro 2021 - 16"
MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 16" Pricing
Specs Comparison
The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) specs include a 16-inch Retina display, Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, up to 64GB of memory, up to 8TB of SSD storage, four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, a Touch Bar with Touch ID, a Magic Keyboard, Force Touch Trackpad, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a six-speaker sound system, support for Dolby Atmos playback, a studio-quality three-mic array, and 3.5mm headphone jack. In comparison, the MacBook Pro 16” (2021) specs include a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M1 Pro or M1 Max chip, up to 64GB of memory, up to 8TB of SSD storage, three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, Touch ID, a Magic Keyboard, Force Touch Trackpad, WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0, a six-speaker sound system, support for spatial audio, a studio-quality three-mic array, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an HDMI port, SDXC memory card slot, and MagSafe 3 charging port.
Size
The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) measures 0.64” (H) x 14.09” (W) x 9.68” (D) and weighs 4.3 pounds. The MacBook Pro 16” (2021) measures 0.66” (H) x 14.01” (W) x 9.77” (D) and weighs 4.8 pounds.
Camera
The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) features a 720p FaceTime HD camera. In comparison, the MacBook Pro 16” (2021) has a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor with computational video.
Color Choices
MacBook Pro 2019 - 16"
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Pro 2021 - 16"
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 16" Colors
Silver and Space Gray are the two color options for the MacBook Pro 16” (2019) and the MacBook Pro 16” (2021).
Storage Options
MacBook Pro 2019 - 16"
Choose from 5 storage options:
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
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4TB
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8TB
MacBook Pro 2021 - 16"
Choose from 5 storage options:
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
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4TB
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8TB
MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 16" Storage
The MacBook Pro 16” (2019) and the MacBook Pro 16” (2021) each offer the same five options for storage. The storage options include 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB.
Reviews
MacBook Pro 2019 - 16" vs MacBook Pro 2021 - 16" Reviews
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