Is The 2019 MacBook Pro 16-Inch Right For You?

[@merciless41582]

I have a 2019 Space Gray 16-inch MacBook Pro and it's still a powerful machine. I bought it refurbished directly from Apple. They just installed a new battery, put on a brand-new base by the keyboard, and changed the speakers for no cost because I have Apple Care + for it which you can get on their refurbished products. There are a couple of downsides to the laptop which are not a big deal. Yes, it doesn't have the M1 or later processors like the new MacBooks have with Apple Intelligence. Also, it doesn't have Wi-Fi 6, but I still get fast speeds Wi-Fi speeds up to 700 mbps.

[@cpagoals]

I still have one of these, never put it through anything crazy but it has been 5 years and it still runs like a dream 🥰

[@omg.2tsx_alex593]

Went with my boss to Apple today he grabbed the new 16” MBP M3 Pro , sold me his clean condition 2019 16” MBP i7 for $400. I feel I got a good deal??

[@PetersTechCorner]

Yup that’s a great deal 👍👍

[@3rdtwirl494]

I found a MBP i9 8core intel . 1TB 16GB ram Touch Bar. £550 is this a good deal? In 2024? What should I check pls ? Or ask about

[@milesfu4764]

@@3rdtwirl494 Good deal I think. I bought this model in 2020 for around $3000, still in good condition and daily use.

[@Eric-pz6xc]

@@PetersTechCornerso I’m thinking of buying the MBP 26 inch Retina display core i9 32g ram 522 ssd. I’m paying 683 with a two year protection plan I’ve never had a MacBook. This is my first one do you think it’s worth it in 2024? Please give me your opinion

[@frank51387]

I just bought a 2019 MacBook Pro 16” space gray with i9 chip, 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD in almost excellent condition for $504. Good deal or no?

[@rafaelacash7]

Thinking about buying this macbook pro since it is the last 16’’macbook with bootcamp… it’s just nice to have the choice to switch between OS’s. Plus it also seems affordable around $1k or even less… basically a 2 in 1.

[@varancop]

No more than 500$

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Yeah, for the m series macbook you need a minimum of 32gb to run parallel and even used m1 pros cost way too much

[@shahzebrahman1828]

Does bootcamp windows heats up ur macbook too fast

[@tajones7905]

I have this and recently moved to the M1 Max and I'm happy with moving to M series. Battery life, don't get hot, have never heard the fans, Pro motion. It's just all around better.I loved my 2019 but now I love my M1 Max lol

[@rikikrismawan1831]

why you not choice m3?

[@MarcusAntonius415]

@@rikikrismawan1831M1 pro is like half the price

[@pauranikpranav]

Purchased a used MBP IN 2024 - 16inch 2019 (purchased in 2021 by owner) with i7 16/512 for Rs.40,000 ($475) battery - 495 cycle all condition good no scrtches or dents.... got OG charger and box .., .... is it ok deal

[@ashish.bonde.84]

configuration??

[@noahboss6226]

@@ashish.bonde.84 as he said: i7 with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD

[@ashish.bonde.84]

@@noahboss6226 generation of processor, clock speed??

[@noahboss6226]

@@ashish.bonde.84 ah nvm yeah he didnt day anything about that

[@pfdrtom]

Just bought a really nice one (16gb, 512gb, i7) with no wear and tear for $359.00 at my local pawn shop.

[@thatgirl6926]

Where ? Can you give me their link please?

[@pfdrtom]

@@thatgirl6926 It was a pawn shop, not a web store, so the chances of them having another just like it are probably non-existent.

[@JordanAnn-b2h]

@@thatgirl6926look at back market website or appstore

[@ashjcoronado]

I used this machine as my workstation, I really like the big notchless display and the speakers are simply awesome, the negatives are obvious and it’s the Intel chip, it feels clunky and unresponsive compared to my personal M2 Air (base) plus the fans are annoying especially when doing Zoom calls for work, Touch Bar is fine, gives the MacBook a modern look.

[@mtaufiqadi]

How many years you has been used MBP intel bro? Its affordable than m series?

[@MickiMinach]

Thanks for sharing this. I am upgrading from a 2013 MBP and its fans don't turn on during zoom calls. So I guess I have to choose M1 for upgrade instead

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Basically if you've never used an M1 or newer macbook you would be completely fine with it

[@anupammahato1]

recommendations for iphone 4k 60fps video editing with some color correction, and 1 or 2 overlays, subtitles few transitions mostly projects under 5 mins or less, m1 macbook air or 16 inches i9 or 16 inches i7 2019, screen size does keeps me leaning towards the mbp16 but with the m1 mba how much performance am i getting if the dont go for the 16 inches for my kind of workflow, will it heat for my kind of workflow, thank you

[@jar7636]

I'm on my 5th year of owning this laptop and it still works and looks great

[@Waynelolz]

Why are u here then😂

[@anupammahato1]

recommendations for iphone 4k 60fps video editing with some color correction, and 1 or 2 overlays, subtitles few transitions mostly projects under 5 mins or less, m1 macbook air or 16 inches i9 or 16 inches i7 2019, screen size does keeps me leaning towards the mbp16 but with the m1 mba how much performance am i getting if the dont go for the 16 inches for my kind of workflow, will it heat for my kind of workflow, thank you

[@thelifeofjylis]

Is it a good first mac to use for design, nothing realy serious for now ?

[@TradinRI24]

What is the latest operating system…apparently my automatic update isn’t doing its job. Also, any advice to get it in the best working order, I haven’t used it in a long time - need to get back in it… thanks!

[@Auditwithme]

You look like Chris from the IT crowd

[@onlinedelusion]

I've had it now for a full 4 months and it's good. I also had the Macbook Air M1 and this laptop is probably better for the same price: you get a larger screen, the touch bar which (unlikely what other people say) is very useful, since it has a GPU you can play league, minecraft (with shaders), and other games pretty well, even if it's not for gaming it performs better than the Macbook Air 2020. The speakers our loud (very strong bass), the screen is super bright, you can use it under direct light with no problem and the battery life is amazing so far (unless you're doing hard work like editing or rendering some things, which you would do with the charger connected anyway). Now, 4k video editing is off chart, however the rendering time for 1080p is much better than the M1 Mac Air and, again, at the same price point. It is fast, efficient and sleek. I'd say the only down side being a student is that is considerably heavier than the 13" inch models, but you get a lot more.

[@xiangli3795]

I still use my macbook pro 2015 15inch to watch this vidoe. still good to use for light work.

[@JabezJena]

Pleased to Hear 😅

[@techreda]

same here :)

[@karansonik9197]

Scored a Macbook Pro late 2019, i9 8 core 2.4ghz, 2TB storage, 64gb ram, integrated intel uhd 630, dedicated gpu Radeon 5300M 4gb, Space Grey for £550 Minor non visible scratches on top no other cosmetic damage. Somewhere I read that the late models were fixed/patched for ssd failures and over heating, serial number check confirms that it was registered in March 2020 (maybe was bought then too?) Was it a good deal?

[@rhydellpagador4415]

Where did you bought your adaptor?

[@Wilucco]

Any time I use a laptop I always worry about the heat it puts out. When you were testing the system were the 4 vents able to keep the system cool? Great vid btw!

[@PetersTechCorner]

I pushed it to the limit to see how it could get. You can feel it mostly on the top where your hands would rest when using the laptop. I do feel the fans do a decent job

[@tranquochung9498]

do you have overheated issue yet?

[@AS-np8kw]

i9 32GB ram 1TB SSD a few dings and scratches and tab key is a bit sticky but works normally. Got it for $300 of Marketplace it’s a bit worn down because the previous owner was a software engineer. But still feel like I got a steal

[@genesisgarcia7565]

You won

[@yogas2]

I’m in the same boat. Found one on Nextdoor for 300 think I struck gold

[@PiusCyrilleDiessie]

Great video bro! Keep pushing 👌

[@StaticGamerYT]

does arc browser work on this laptop?, please make a video of arc browser on this 16" laptop, i am thinking to buy this, as it meets my budget and i really love arc browser on mac, i would love it if you make a video on arc browser on this laptop ;) pleassssee

[@adrianaojeda]

Of course it works.

[@bjornrosenzweig8535]

I've always wondered how the battery life is compared to windows machines. My 2022 Windows Laptop (I think I paid 800€) lasts around 5 hours of decent usage (Excel, writing Mails, PowerPoint and Web browsing). How long do you think would the machine push on like half brightness with those tasks in mind? Since that machine is still faster than my Windows machine, I would like to upgrade. Especially because I already own a 2018 iPad Pro as well as an iPhone 13.

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Normally it should last 8-10 hours, but heating issues and throttling can get it less, depends on the battery health

[@Hhhh22222-w]

But unless you wanna run windows on it, best just pick up a m1 macbook air, that can last much longer

[@bjornrosenzweig8535]

@@Hhhh22222-w That‘s true, they re about the sams price where I live. But that 16 inch screen is just gorgeous

[@theulysses7236]

I think this is a really beautiful machine. It feels great to type on and the screen and speakers are fantastic. I thought I would hate the touch bar but like you I also found that a lot of apps integrate it well and find clever uses for it. Its location directly above your keyboard is really ergonomic. And if you have an iPhone, the integration with your MacBook is really great. The specs are powerful enough for my needs (programming, typical office work, some music software and the occasional Photoshop edit), but I can imagine that HD/4K video editing might be a bit of a stretch on most models. The Intel processor also runs quite hot, and I fully expect my machine's performance to tank due to thermal throttling if I'm working outside during the hotter months of the year. But I guess that that's the price to pay for the nice slim form factor. The Apple Silicon ARM chips are definitely better in this regard (better performance and way cooler), but a large benefit of the older Intel chips is that I can still dual boot Linux on my machine. I accept that to most people this doesn't matter but for me it's a big plus. And since the older Intel-Macs are still being supported for the foreseeable future (they'll even get the new MacOS 15 Sequoia and at least 2 years of security updates after "official" software support has seized), I think it's a really great deal at its price point.

[@edwin1906100]

Great video!

[@mask4436]

Good for android development?

[@michaelreaves6212]

Love mine! The screen and speakers at such a good price are worth it for me, and i use an external GPU via thunderbolt 3 for when i need to do something more graphically intense. Great value!

[@SamsonCBLau]

Tks Peter,I have M1 pro 14" and a 16" i9 MBP, for use, if I didn't need at attach with bigger monitor and full power editing at home .Mostly I like to use the 16" 2019 more that the M1 pro 14"

[@MuhammadFirdaus-jv2ek]

Why? Can you describe?

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

@@MuhammadFirdaus-jv2ek probably has bigger ssd. thinking of replacing m1 air because of ram and ssd capacity.

[@quincylinder9738]

11 hours battery life rofl. I maybe get 4 hours if i stick to one tab with nothing else running. 2 hours if im doing moderately intensive task. And about an hour and 20 minutes doing intensive tasks. truly pathetic. If you plan to keep it plugged in all the time then the throttling is the only issue

[@spaladon]

I had a MASSIVE difference when i went into power settings and turned the performance when not plugged in as low as possible. Lasts a good 6 hours now!!

[@GeneralKnowledgeEcosystem]

You need to change your battery, seems it has thousands of cycles!

[@quincylinder9738]

@@GeneralKnowledgeEcosystem it has 1000, i wiped it and it ran a lot better, smth was clogging it up, still nothing compared to the m3 i have now

[@Markhp5]

Great video , can you recommend me a place or a trusted website to buy a good condition MBP 2019 16" ??

[@Revrendrock]

Refurbed its a great place to buy from.

[@heribertocarreras2091]

amazon renewed or ebay refurbished.

[@MaureenMeru]

Should i get this or the macbook air m1 8gb?

[@theemclane4037]

I have the Same conundrum

[@MaureenMeru]

@@theemclane4037i got the MBA M1, no regrets

[@Hhhh22222-w]

If you HAVE TO use bootcamp for windows then yes get this, if what you need to be is just basic general use then the m1 8gb would be enough, anything more youll need at least 16gb regardless of the chip

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

im thinking of selling my m1 because of 256gb/8gb ram issue

[@heribertocarreras2091]

If it is for browsing the web then the m1 8gb. If its for coding or more demanding task and you can only afford 8gb of ram you are better of with the intel i9 32gb and then in 2 or 3 years get an m2 (I imagine they would be on on M5+ by then) and it should be cheaper. I know the M chips are way better and there is no comparison to the old intel chips but if your budget only allows for 8gb of ram then just don't. I made that mistake years ago and regret it. Once you start opening heavy apps at the same time you notice the lag and it is the worst feeling having spent $1k on a laptop for it to be lagging

[@Y-I]

Thx. Good video about Macbook 2019

[@nuke97]

With 64gb ram will it work with 4k?

[@malawisupasoldier7478]

That is more than enough for 4k

[@mtaufiqadi]

MBP 16” 2019 i9/64Gb Ram/8Gb vga/1TB Ssd for $1.150 its great deal or overprice bro?

[@PetersTechCorner]

Yeah I’d say that’s a good deal 👍

[@ernestcheong]

hi I need help! could we use this a2141 as a display for ps5??

[@canturkcivelek4896]

Do think, MacOS 15 in Fall of 2024 will support this machine?

[@PetersTechCorner]

Yeah.. just based on past OS support, I’d guess this model will stay supported well into 2025

[@arrowhigh9376]

Finally a quick review that is straight to the point. I bought an M1 but I soon discovered that running a different instruction set pretty well wiped out Parallels or VmWare's ability to run an effective VM. I just wish Apple had stuck with the Intel architecture. It made it compatible with a lot of applications (WHAT! Apple compatible???). Well not anymore with the M series machines.

[@adrianaojeda]

Just bought MBP 16” 2019 / 32GB ram / 8GB video / 512 ssd and 35 battery cycles for $600usd and I LOVE THIS MACHINE. I’ll stay on MacOS Sonoma.

[@ClaudiuDaBuzau]

Where did you buy it?

[@adrianaojeda]

@@ClaudiuDaBuzau eBay 😬

[@israelnevarez3837]

Bro cause I’m buying mines from there too😭😭 660USD$ similar specs😭

[@heribertocarreras2091]

similar specs but 4gb video and 1tb ssd for $668 in "very good condition" Buying if I cant find a better deal

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

I just bought one of these its awsome.

[@EliotCodes]

Battery life?

[@karu8390]

having a hard time choosing which one to buy. MBP 16” 2019, M1 MBP, or the M2 MBA 😅

[@th1agocastillo]

Me too

[@yaroslavtuhai2940]

Where test performance?

[@josephelibert2464]

I found a 2019 MacBook Pro 16 inch, 16gb, 1tb, for $600….it only has 12 cycle battery count…..barely used and still has Apple Care Plus through January 13, 2025….wondering if that’s a good deal????

[@anupammahato1]

recommendations for iphone 4k 60fps video editing with some color correction, and 1 or 2 overlays, subtitles few transitions mostly projects under 5 mins or less, m1 macbook air or 16 inches i9 or 16 inches i7 2019, screen size does keeps me leaning towards the mbp16 but with the m1 mba how much performance am i getting if the dont go for the 16 inches for my kind of workflow, will it heat for my kind of workflow, thank you

[@spaladon]

My 16” 2019 i9 16gb RAM MBP is still going along. It does well for basic tasks as mentioned but photo and video work is just too demanding and even editing in 1080p, there is sluggishness. Not enough to drastically impact, but enough to make you want an M series processor MBP. I have a lot of issues using two 4K monitors and I have to restart when ever plugging into them after using my laptop out of the dock. This has been a problem since the beginning and some users also report this issue. No fixed from Apple yet though! I want to upgrade but don’t feel the need yet as I don’t do any photo or video work anymore. Hope this helps!

[@anupammahato1]

recommendations for iphone 4k 60fps video editing with some color correction, and 1 or 2 overlays, subtitles few transitions mostly projects under 5 mins or less, m1 macbook air or 16 inches i9 or 16 inches i7 2019, screen size does keeps me leaning towards the mbp16 but with the m1 mba how much performance am i getting if the dont go for the 16 inches for my kind of workflow, will it heat for my kind of workflow, thank you

[@CezaryTyl]

Hi , I owned a macbook pro i7 7700hq 16 gb dddr3 . It was almost always cold , but unfortunately it broke down and i got the money from the store .(it was refurbished). I would like to ask you if i connect this macbook pro i9 16 inch to a 4k monitor will it start to overheat? I am a student , I will use for excel. I don't render video/photoshop .I am considering between a laptop and a desktop computer ( actually for lectures in college I have a tablet ) Thanks for your help.

[@simonsmashup]

This is the last intel CPU (16inch) and I had to buy this because I don't want to reinstall all the applications lol (but sooner or later I will have to)

[@danielisassi1433]

How long do you believe this model will run properly before going obsolete and no more security updates

[@PetersTechCorner]

I can only estimate but I’d guess there’s at least another 1-2 years of having the most up to date macOS. After that, I wouldn’t call it obsolete since it will still work and run everything just fine

[@anUntouchable]

@@PetersTechCorner even after they stop the updates for macOS they will continue for another 2 years after that to receive security patches

[@Hhhh22222-w]

​@@anUntouchable yes and the best part is if it goes obsolete you can boot it with windows and, with the m series chip we dont know yet what the extent of Apple's support looks like, if its like their iphones then you're looking at 6-7 years

[@anupammahato1]

recommendations for iphone 4k 60fps video editing with some color correction, and 1 or 2 overlays, subtitles few transitions mostly projects under 5 mins or less, m1 macbook air or 16 inches i9 or 16 inches i7 2019, screen size does keeps me leaning towards the mbp16 but with the m1 mba how much performance am i getting if the dont go for the 16 inches for my kind of workflow, will it heat for my kind of workflow, thank you

[@isaiahwilkes9131]

Wait no you were glazing with the one finger thing other laptops do that too😭😭😭

[@PetersTechCorner]

Do you use an old MacBook Pro? How old is it? I still have an early 2011 MacBook Pro that works just fine (video coming soon!). Or do you *need* the newest model?

[@darksol544]

Still using a 2010 i7 15” 8gb with OCLP and ssd Surprisingly it’s still decent for basic tasks. Yep it’s not a true quad core and comparing already with a 2011 i7 it’s definitely slower but has been loyal for many years

[@jrbling25]

I use several older apple machines with linux, great for my uses.

[@hammerstone365]

I love my 2019 16" Macbook Pro. it's done great for me and until it dies I'll use it. I will then upgrade...but that's how it's a good value for me. Use them until they die and then it's only a couple of hundred $$ a year....

[@texazpitbullramirez6565]

Just bought a 2019 2.4 32gig 1tb 5500m for 425$

[@adilmughal2251]

I was expecting some informative reviews related to performance, heat ups etc. but disappointed

[@gmorb666]

Its a good macbook but the biggest problem is the nands killing themselves due to dust or just plain no reason. I was fourtunate enough to get one for free in exchange for my time fixing it myself. But after about a couple months the nand combusted. I would have just gotten an M1 but i managed to find an MDM locked board for cheap so i applied some coating to the problem areas and im hoping this macbook lasts me for a very long time or else its going to be bye to intel macs for me.

[@mkaste]

Don't have any problems with 4k video processing on it, slower, yes, but I have a time to make a coffee.

[@detachsounds]

What editing software are you using?

[@anupammahato1]

recommendations for iphone 4k 60fps video editing with some color correction, and 1 or 2 overlays, subtitles few transitions mostly projects under 5 mins or less, m1 macbook air or 16 inches i9 or 16 inches i7 2019, screen size does keeps me leaning towards the mbp16 but with the m1 mba how much performance am i getting if the dont go for the 16 inches for my kind of workflow, will it heat for my kind of workflow, thank you

[@5GRobo]

Great video. How is the noise level when just browsing or watching youtube?

[@PetersTechCorner]

I just spent the morning typing something up in a Google doc with KZbin playing in the background. No noise really. Didn’t get hot. Barely used any battery

[@snapezolautner1769]

it depends on the need of a person

[@Darvis227]

Who says natural oils

[@Kkejsizeqirajj]

Can this game for roblox?

[@mrbibble5072]

I found one near me. 2019 i9 64gb ram and the 5500m graphics. They want $1150. Seems like a good deal.

[@gazzamacca2171]

There is so much misinformation here. I dont think anyone has used this model, including the author. To say that this Macbook cant handle 4K video editing is an absolute lie. The person who said they can only get 2 hours battery is obviously Trolling.

[@PetersTechCorner]

Sorry to tell you, but it definitely chokes when editing 4k video. Even when all performance settings are optimized in premiere pro, including pre-rendering…

[@anupammahato1]

recommendations for iphone 4k 60fps video editing with some color correction, and 1 or 2 overlays, subtitles few transitions mostly projects under 5 mins or less, m1 macbook air or 16 inches i9 or 16 inches i7 2019, screen size does keeps me leaning towards the mbp16 but with the m1 mba how much performance am i getting if the dont go for the 16 inches for my kind of workflow, will it heat for my kind of workflow, thank you

[@CezaryTyl]

Hi , I owned a macbook pro i7 7700hq 16 gb dddr3 . It was almost always cold , but unfortunately it broke down and i got the money from the store .(it was refurbished). I would like to ask you if i connect this macbook pro i9 16 inch to a 4k monitor will it start to overheat? I am a student , I will use for excel. I don't render video/photoshop .I am considering between a laptop and a desktop computer ( actually for lectures in college I have a tablet ) Thanks for your help.