Configurable performance
Apple offered a 2.6GHz 6-core Core i7 and 2.3GHz or 2.4GHz 8-core Core i9 processors. Memory started at 16GB and could be configured to 32GB or 64GB of DDR4 memory.
The 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro combines a 3072 x 1920 Retina display, Intel Core i7 and Core i9 processor options, dedicated AMD Radeon Pro graphics, a Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, Touch ID, and four Thunderbolt 3 ports. Apple offered memory configurations from 16GB to 64GB and SSD storage from 512GB to 8TB, making individual units meaningfully different in performance, memory capacity, graphics, and storage.
The 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro combines a 3072 x 1920 Retina display, Intel Core i7 and Core i9 processor options, dedicated AMD Radeon Pro graphics, a Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, Touch ID, and four Thunderbolt 3 ports. Apple offered memory configurations from 16GB to 64GB and SSD storage from 512GB to 8TB, making individual units meaningfully different in performance, memory capacity, graphics, and storage.
Apple offered a 2.6GHz 6-core Core i7 and 2.3GHz or 2.4GHz 8-core Core i9 processors. Memory started at 16GB and could be configured to 32GB or 64GB of DDR4 memory.
The 16-inch 3072 x 1920 Retina display supports P3 wide colour, True Tone, 500-nit brightness, and selectable refresh rates for a spacious workspace suited to media, development, and multitasking.
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports support charging, displays, storage, docks, and adapters. SSD configurations ranged from 512GB to 8TB, so the exact capacity should be checked on every listing.
This MacBook Pro can suit shoppers who want a large Mac notebook for development, media production, design, photography, music work, substantial multitasking, and other workflows that benefit from a 16-inch display, dedicated graphics, or higher memory capacity. Its Intel architecture can also suit established software and peripheral workflows that are not dependent on Apple silicon.
| Use case | Fit |
|---|---|
| Development, design, media, and heavier multitasking | Strong practical fit |
| Large-screen office, study, and creative work | Strong fit |
| Apple Intelligence or maximum battery efficiency | Consider an Apple-silicon MacBook |