A Detailed Review Of The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019) Laptop
APPLE MACBOOK PRO 16 (2019) – Here is a detailed review of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019), highlighting its positive aspects as well as its drawbacks.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019) is a laptop that offers Intel 9th Gen CPUs and dedicated AMD Radeon Pro graphics. Its solid aluminum body exudes a sense of exceptional build quality, despite its relatively thin profile, making it ideal for on-the-go use.
The laptop boasts a 16-inch high-resolution display with complete sRGB and DCI P3 coverage, along with an outstanding touchpad and powerful, high-volume speakers. Like its predecessor, the MacBook Pro 15 (2019), it features a Touch Bar for easy access to settings and program-specific functions, along with a fingerprint sensor for convenient logins and transactions. While our configuration handles demanding tasks without performance degradation over time, it tends to heat up and produce noise when subjected to heavy workloads.
When it comes to gaming, the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop has its limitations. While the CPU options are suitable for gaming, the GPUs may struggle to maintain playable frame rates in demanding AAA titles, necessitating a reduction in resolution or graphical settings. Furthermore, the screen is locked at a 60Hz refresh rate and lacks support for variable refresh rate technology. While there’s no drop in performance over extended periods of heavy use, the laptop does get noticeably hot, and the fans operate at a high volume.
PROS
- Core i9 CPU can handle most single and multi-threaded workloads.
- Has dedicated GPU for demanding workloads.
- Fast SSD storage makes the system feel snappy.
CONS
- 60Hz refresh rate and no VRR.
- Gets hot and loud under load.
- No user-replaceable parts.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
CPU | Intel Core i7-9750H (6 cores/12 threads, 2.6GHz to 4.5GHz) Intel Core i9-9880H (8 cores/16 threads, 2.3GHz to 4.8GHz) Intel Core i9-9980HK (8 cores/16 threads, 2.4GHz to 5.0GHz) |
GPU | AMD Radeon Pro 5300M 4GB (except i9-9880H model) AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4GB AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8GB AMD Radeon Pro 5600M 8GB (HBM2 memory) |
Memory | 16GB DDR4 2666MHz 32GB DDR4 2666MHz 64GB DDR4 2666MHz |
Storage | 512GB SSD (except i9-9880H model) 1TB SSD 2TB SSD 4TB SSD 8TB SSD |
Color | Silver Space Gray |
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