The 2019 MacBook Pro 16-inch is Apple’s latest introduction to the 2019 MacBook Pro line-up. The larger improved format allows for a bigger screen as well as a couple of larger storage options for high-end users. This 16-inch Retina display is the largest Retina display ever in a MacBook Pro MVVL2LL/A specs!
This model features an Intel Core i7 (I7-9750H) processor running on 6 cores with 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 SDRAM. This specific model is made to order and features a dual graphics card setup using the standard Intel UDH 630 graphics card as well as the Radeon Pro 5300M graphics processor with 4 GB of dedicated RAM. This makes this significantly faster compared to previous MacBook Pro models.
Apple has improved this MacBook Pro’s storage options with new higher-end offers such as 4 TB and 8 TB SSDs. Similar to 15” and 16” MacBook Pro units with dedicated graphics, it also offers faster speeds. Lastly, Apple has dropped its previous butterfly keyboard design for its redesigned scissor key mechanism. Apple has claimed that this will help avoid issues users were having with the previous models.
This MacBook Pro comes installed with macOS Catalina 10.15.1 and can be upgraded to the latest macOS (Ventura). This 16-inch MacBook Pro also measures 0.64 in ×14.09 in ×9.68 in and weighs 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg).
2.6 GHz Core i7
16 GB
512 GB SSD
11 Hours
Storage
The default storage for this model is a 512GB non-removable SSD. This can be upgraded to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB at the time of purchase.
Screen Size and Resolution
This unit comes with 16-inch Color Widescreen LED-backlight Retina display with IPS technology. This MacBook Pro features a native resolution of (3072×1920), a brightness rating of 500nits, a P3 color gamut, True Tone technology, and refresh rates of 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, and 60.00Hz.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro originally shipped with MacOS X 10.15.1 Catalina (19B2093) and runs on a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (I7-9750H) processor with up to 4.5 GHz of Turbo Boost supported. It also has a dual GPU setup running a Radeon Pro 5300M graphics processor with 8 GB of dedicated HBM2 memory. The system also has a secondary Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics processor that shares the system memory.
Memory & Architecture
This MacBook Pro features a 64-bit architecture as well as a 12 MB shared level 3 cache with 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 SDRAM for its RAM. This can be upgraded up to 64 GB at the time of purchase.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 100 watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 11 hours of wireless web or iTunes Movie use. As applications and Mac OS becomes more efficient, so do the devices it runs on however under high loads users can expect to see reduced running times.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro 16 inch can be upgraded from 16 GB RAM to up to 64 GB RAM at time of purchase and is not able to be upgraded. If you are looking to run Windows, the system can run Windows 10 (64-Bit) and does it quite efficiently due to updated BIOS and drivers. This MacBook Pro’s dimensions are 0.64 in ×14.09 in ×9.68 in and a weight of 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg).
Introduced: November 13, 2019
Discontinued: October 18, 2021
Screen Size and Resolution
Memory
Screen Size
16.0” Widescreen
Level 1 Cache
32k/32k x 6
Resolution
3072×1920
Level 2/Level 3 Cache
256k x6, 12 MB
Processor
RAM Type
DDR4 SDRAM
Processors
1 (6 Cores)
Min. RAM Speed
2666 MHz
Architecture
64-Bit
Standard RAM
16 GB
Speed
2.6 GHz
Maximum RAM
64 GB
Type
Core i7 (I7-9750H)
RAM Slots
None
Processor Upgrade
Soldered
Motherboard RAM
16 GB
FPU
Integrated
Graphics
System Bus Speed
8 GT/s (DMI3)
Video Card
Radeon Pro 5300M
Cache Bus Speed
2.6 GHz (Built-in)
VRAM Type
GDDR6
ROM/Firmware
Proprietary
Standard VRAM
4 GB
EFI Architecture
64-Bit
Maximum VRAM
4 GB, 8 GB
Storage
Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage
512 GB SSD
Standard Optical Drive
None
Storage Speed
N/A
Standard Ethernet
None
Storage Dimensions
Soldered
Standard Modem
None
Storage Interface
Onboard (PCIe 3.0)
Standard AirPort
802.11ac
Battery
Standard Bluetooth
5.0
Type
100 W h Li-Poly
USB Ports
4 (3.1)
Battery Life
11 hours
FireWire Port
None
Description
Keyboard
Full-size (Magic Keyboard)
Case Type
Notebook
Inclusive Input
Trackpad (Force Touch)
Form Factor
16″ MacBook Pro
SDXC Card Slot
None
Apple Order No
MVVL2LL/A
Microphone
2
Apple Subfamily
2019 16″
Headphone
3.5 mm
Apple Model Number
A2141 (EMC 3347)
Sound Out
1
Model ID
MacBookPro16,1
Power Adapter
96W USB-C
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