Should you Buy a 2019 MacBook Pro in 2024?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ธ.ค. 2024
- This is a fantastic computer, with incredible performance 5 years later. We are spoiled by the M series chips, but an 8 core i9 and a dedicated graphics card on an older computer can still perform quite excellent in 2024.
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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.
You can buy one maxed out for just $1800 now. That’s 8TB of storage, 64GB of RAM, a 5600M, and an i9-9980HK all in there for $1800. Out in a 6900 XT eGPU for $500 and Windows 10. Now you have the fastest Intel MacBook possible. It probably beats the M3 Pro in games too
yes, but its going to run hot and drain fast for a dead end machine. For the $2300 you purpose you can get a vastly superior Wintel machine on the used market
@@DrZoidburg Actually, no. The Rog Zephyrus G16, the closest thing to the Intel MBP 16", does not even come with 32GB of RAM for $2300. You can't even buy it for under $2800. This is $1000 less, with 8TB of Storage and 64GB of RAM. And heck with Windows you can use any GPU you want in an eGPU setup, the 6900 XT is just limited for macOS.
@@RobloxianX64 gb of ram are a tad overkill for most gaming systems, as if you need that much you might as well just get a desktop
@@DrZoidburg This isnt a Gaming machine, this is a workstation. Pair that 6900 XT and 64GB kit with some crazy Blender files and you'll see where you need it
@@DrZoidburg And name me a desktop that you can get with RTX 3080 levels of GPU performance with 64GB of RAM and 8TB of storage for just $2200? Exactly, you simply cant.
owning MCB Pro 2015 15" ...
using it with maximum potential, with MacOS Sonoma, using 8 to 10 hours everyday ...
it still performs like a beast in end of 2024 ...
You and me both. I dont understand what the hate for the touch bar is. I really love it
THANK YOU
I love the touch bar
I have this with i9, 32GB of RAM and still using it
is it good??? i wanna make music with it
is it good? i wanna make music with it
@@Kassy_K still working fine for me, I make music too, mostly for film score and it’s still fine
@@Kassy_K just check your channel and wow I love it, subscribed
@@SandiMardiansyah thank u so much ☺️
Best part about this MacBook Pro is running Windows on it! Just need to make sure you disable turbo boost otherwise the CPU cooks itself.
I knew I was forgetting something! Yes, and I forgot to mention egpu support
Howmuch storage do you need for windows
@ depends what you plan to do on Windows - for gaming I’d recommend at least 512gb
I bought one of these when it came out, honestly I don’t regret it but I kinda want to get an M series for the battery life and reduced heat. Still I don’t feel like I have to upgrade because it’s so powerful still for what I need. I got the best CPU and GPU, along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The M series is still tempting me tho 😅
in my case i’ve seen constant posts about the M series having similar temps. macOS just doesn’t have good temperature control.
Still got mine pure for bootcamp. As an software developer its just nice to be able to duel boot between MacOs and Windows and test software between the two OS's on the same machine
Does it work good
@@YuviNo_ It is still alright, but it's getting older, so I don't recommend buying it right now. if mine stops working i rather buy the new Macbook Pro With the M4 MAX chip
I love my 2019 16" Macbook pro....it works great for me ...and there's a great app for the touchbar and if you use it you can fully put so many things in it....
What's the name of the app?
Yeah please let us know the name of the app
@@WillFrost99 its called BetterTouchTool. I use it (paid license) along with AquaTouch for better use of my Touch Bar.
why you wouldn't mention the name of the app is beyond me lol
@@Thelastofusfan297noticed there are four of them apparently- BetterTouchTools/Pock/Haptic Touchbar/TouchSwitcher
In this macbook pro The sound of the speakers is amazingly loud and crystal clear👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
I did not understand the SSD problem. I have 4 TB. I also have a 13' 2017 MBP without the touchbar and its SSD "hangs" sometimes. It does not boot as it should. Is this that problem?
PL SUGGEST ....SHOULD I BUY FROM MY FRIEND ..MBP 2017 BOUGHT IN 2019 WITH BATTERY SERVICE RECOMMENDED .....IN 20K........
This MacBook maybe still suitable for those who still want something that Apple M series missing out. I mean like ability to run other OS easily, running some Programs (if you want). And that touch bar for like AD skipping 😅🤭
Soo should I buy one even with the ssd issue as I need a cheap macbook for virtualization and m1 isn't gonna work for me
Hi , i'm considering investing in this MacBook for coding and running some professional projects on it, and been overwhelmed in choosing either MBA m1 or this mbp 2019 16' ( the 2021 model is more expensive than the newer model in my country😢)
Am in the same boat as you. but the over heating is kind of putting me off the MBP i9 16. Did you buy?
GET THE 2019 ONE IF YOU NEED TO DO CODING! M1 MacBooks WILL NOT run Windows without a VM, and when they do it’s slow and clunky. If you need Windows software, don’t buy an M mac.
Is it a good idea to buy the ( 2019 Apple MacBook Pro Retina A2141 16" i9 2.30GHz 32GB RAM 1TB SSD ) refurbished for around $700 of eBay or Amazon? Please help 🙏.
I use my touch bar literally every day. They should’ve kept it and innovated it a bit more.
Ugh no please
@@yuraretz2379 it should at least be an option
same 💯
Love the touch bar idk why get got rid of it
@@bingedbuzzcoz ppl didn’t like it buddy
Got a 2019 15" for less than $800. i9 cpu, 32gb ram, 512gb storage, Vega 20 gpu. Thing was maxed out aside from storage. It's a beast for what I need. Plus one thing that super bothers me about the M series is they can't have multiple monitors. But the Intel Macs can. So if I decide to hook it up to my many other monitors it's easily a replacement for my iMac should I need to. And this laptop beats my iMac hands down, maybe aside from thermals lol. Now to see about that aging and weak battery. Not looking forward to that idea of replacement lol.
One major thing to consider when buying a mac now, even if you only need it for 2 years, is AI, and Apple's AI is only available on M series macs, on top of that the M series macs are far more efficient, if you need something RAM intensive, a 16GB M1 Air is a far better buy than this, and if you need a graphics intensive machine, neither the M1 air nor the 2019 Pro are options worth looking at
How about for program extensive? Should I solely look at M2 Pro or will M1 Pro?
I would like to buy this laptop for video edditing purpose. Should i consider this laptop?
Was thinking about using this laptop for music production on the go . Anybody got recommendations or is this MacBook a good option ?
@@esaimarcelenothis macbook is quite the good option with it’s loud 6-speaker setup. Don’t buy an M series mac. They have around the same temps when under a workload because of macOS having horrible temp control.
I should specify, I meant don’t buy an M series mac if you need Windows or really good graphics. Stand-alone GPUs are always better than iGPUs.
very nice and fair review, btw, did you upgrade this macbook with osx sequoia, does it running smooth and no loud fan?
I really do think these systems are a good deal especially if you want the 16 inch display and don't care about the efficiency of Apple Silicon. I bought a base model one a year ago off of eBay for a really good price. It's definitely got some physical wear on it but it's fully functional and I'm really getting my moneys worth. I personally do not experience it getting hot at all, nor do I really hear the fans ever but this might have something to do with the fact that it is the base model. That said, I think the base model is a compelling option. I wouldn't spend too much or break your back trying to find a maxed out one. The maxed out ones aren't really that much faster and they just have way worse battery life. There is nothing I do that requires the speed and efficiency of Apple Silicon. I really just wanted the 16 inch MacBook with good speakers and the Touch Bar is definitely a bonus in my opinion. To be clear, these systems are not better than the newer models; I'm just saying that they are well-suited for some people and their needs.
They are better than the new systems if you pick and choose what to count lol. For me price was the winner. I was able to get a used 2019 15" maxed out for cheaper than the M series. So for me it was indeed better. Plus some features I want don't work on M series. Another benefit. I think for most people the intel works perfectly fine and I see little need to spend more for the M series. Although the battery life is something mine is far behind, even when new. But it might be nice to have a laptop that doesn't double as a steam cooker lmao.
"Which laptop would you recommend for non-professional 4K video editing on TH-cam (mostly cutting and adding transitions) at a budget of around €650: a 2019 MacBook Pro 16" (i9, 32GB RAM, Radeon 5500M) or a MacBook Air M1 (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)? The tasks also include basic Photoshop, InDesign, and some light architectural work in ArchiCAD. Is the Pro worth the additional weight and size, or does the M1’s efficiency and battery life make it a better choice?"
I like the thin bezels & no notch + touchbar and thinner design.
I have a 2019 15" top of the line device. It heats enormously and eats out the battery for 2 hours if I work without a charger. I'm considering changing it to M3 Air 15 for my everyday tasks
It's great. I have one, but the 60hz screen dates this machine really quickly. If you're still on that 60hz grindset then it won't be an issue for you.
60hz grindset 😂😂😂
So what bro consider that time samsung note 10+ even or iPhone 11pro don't that time
But this laptop is cheapest MacBook with 100 Watts battery with dual boot option
@@N3tigen It matters when you're used to higher refresh rates. It's hard to go back as everything feels slow and unresponsive. If you've never got used to high refresh rates then I agree, it's not an issue.
@@pedrotskii’ve mainly used a 165hz screen for 2 years now and 60hz feels no different to me. not sure if you’ve just got better vision than me, but things feeling slow and clunky usually isn’t due to the screen’s refresh rate.
Great video!
Just bought one clean not one scratch, 60 cycles on battery count with box and 120W charger i7 512gb SSD for $370 and I have an M1 machine as well honestly these 16in were SLEPT on extremely
I like the thin bezels but no notch + touchbar and thinner design.
Would you consider this one over a m3 14” similarly priced.
Is the SSD issue a problem on the M Series of MacBooks as well?
Also M1 pro 13inch with touchbar we can get 800k in ebay .
With is beast forever
Hi, I hope you can reply because I need some help, I’m going to university and I needed a laptop, I can get a MacBook Pro 2018 1TB, 16 gb ram, core i7, in great condition for £200 which is like $240. Is this a good price and good value for money?
A little late but yes it is. I just went on backmarket and seen prices touch £500 for a 2019 Pro
@Techno Eclipse, i still use this model with Catalina, do you suggest to update Mac ios? Will update slow down performance as happens with iphone updates?
just updated it to 15 no issues bro
0:44 needs to be an option
Because Y R amazing techno guy, I hit the "subscribe" button 😊
The sound you demo'd quickly was interesting. I want to use this starting out in a sound booth for VO work. Which also means I need something that will work well with my DAW. Would you go with the MBPro2020 just because of the lower noise or do you think this would still be ok?
Hey ya'll. Does anyone know how Microsoft Teams and other MS software perform on this Mac? I'd like to buy a second hand one just for work (they work with MS software thou).
future aeronautics student here
should i get a 2019 macbook pro i5 or a macbook air m1? around the same price in my country used
get a air m1. you'll get more batterylife these are workhorses and consume more battery thatn the air.
I've just bought MacBook pro 2019 i9 32gb 512gb yesterday
Can we run BlueStacks on it ? Everytime i try to install it,it says system extension blocked open security and privacy and when i go to the settings i couldn't find it. And it also says it isn't installed from app store so it couldn't open.
Can we run it on mac or will it work by switching it to windows?
Help me out
Yes you have to unlock that in settings and allow extensions from 3rd parties
1st time someone's not bashing it
I would give more attention to 2018 Mac Minis if you plan to use them with eGPU not really often.
They don't have batteries, so you don't have to think about battery swelling, have better cooling and could be found with the good storage and CPU's
would love to see da vinci resolve video editing test, because i am juggling between this exact same laptop and the m1 air the refurb market, i know m1 would be faster and silent, but the questions that comes into my mind is by how much? it would be really helpful sor folks like us thanks
I the exact same 2019 MBP and the GPU is kaput. Either I'm very unlucky or these machine are simply not built to last. You have been warned.....
Is not a gaming laptop it only for works/schools stuff so FPS doesn’t matter on mac’s but windows user do care about FPS
Can in running Mac os Sequoia?
Crazy how much the prices tanked for these after the m1 came out.
Got one of these for 150 and nothing was wrong with it honestly it’s a steal to me (never had a Mac)
From where
@@Happiness_seeker24the Philippines
Right where did you get it?
this video is just made to make people feel good about the MacBook they already have, which is something that I support
This MacBook get most footage by tech reviewers .
I this MacBook its now a gem 💎 with maybe 1 year more MacOS update.
But i9 version still costly .
I installed multi boot in 2017 15inch MacBook Pro 😊
Amazing setup 😊
can one upgrade memory and disk on it?
nope....
I needed a tutorial like this. And! Such a nice guy without ostentatious intent like others. I bought one in the Pawn for more than five, I should have hit Amazon or Ebay. But then after this video I feel much secure about it. I'm not use to the screen disappearing on and off. Is it part of the 19" I don't know how to set it up. 😃💗
I still have this MacBook!
Not the last Intel MacBook they’ve made. They released 2020 models with Intel.
i love my macbook pro 13 touch bar 🙃
I got the i7 for 300 is that a good deal ?
What do you think for general purpose and no gaming? Where can I buy one ?
Yes
I got the i7 version - the fans are like an aircraft taking off so annoying
The biggest reason to buy intel macbook is Bootcamp
I'm watching on my 2019 MacBook Pro. I'm still on macOS Monterey. Does it run fast enough on Sequoia?
Yes. I am on Sequoia right now.
@@surrealgnarlyCould you run BlueStacks on it ? Or any other emulator so we can play some video games ? If yes help me out with it
Yup, It runs cooler than it was on Sonoma!
Intel Airlines at your service
Just bought the 2019 MacBook Pro intel core i7 16in 16gb ram 512gb ssd I’m going to see how it works in the long run with college work and video editing. Got it for $500 hopefully the i7 doesn’t cost any latency or wtv
that's a pretty good price for one, hope it goes well
I bought mine a month ago, used.. for around $500 as well with the same specs.. Just installed the latest macos sequoia, holy shit, it runs like a dream.. I use my mac for school as well, and so far it runs like a champ with no hiccup... dont forget to turn off turbo boost..
Where do you buy these for that cheap?
Pls I intend buying one for video editing . What’s your review on the battery and speed of the laptop
@@beatrisgrouchevskyI’m selling mine let me know if you’re interested
Can anyone Confirm , but im pretty sure i heard apple Quitely Fixed the 'Randomly dieing issue with the 2020 Revision that had the 5600m GPU in it . They never acknowlegded the Fault but yeah a Revision of the 2019 Macbook cameout similar to the 2020 Revision of the iMac of the Same family
Which by the Way upgrading the CPU on the 2019 0r 2020 Intel iMac is Sweet for gaming , just saying xD
no, nobody should be buying the 2019 MacBook Pro. the m1 MacBook Air exists for 600$ish, and not to mention the m3 pro MacBook Pro is 1500$ at Costco all the time.
What the fuck are you talking about?
air is for office annd if u want the good pro will cost a little extra so it depends what do u want....
Till the end, is it reliable or breaks? Apple is famous for unreliablety
0:01 ermm actually🤓👆 that was the early 2020 macbook air, this is the last intel macbook PRO
Bro is a marvel fan lesssgooo💪🏻😂
The butterfly keyboard is absolut horrible, I would seriously rather use the 2015 MacBook, throw in a new nvme ssd with an adaptor.
The 2015 actually runs the best on macOS 15 with open legacy patches (after its indexed everything, it's quite fast still).
But today, buy an m1 is simply a much better buy, also the newer ssd's last allot longer:
a 2019 laptop ssd will last 6-9 years.
a 2021+ laptop ssd will last 7-10 years.
a 2024 laptop ssd will last 8-12 years.
You can only replace the ssd in the 2012-2017 models, so I would rather pick a 2017 than a 2019 model.
Storage is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced when fails, all post 2015 MacBooks are shit
My 2019 16" MBP is a worthless POS.
M3 max with 128gb or ram and 8tb of storage is bad?
its not about running out of storage (128gb is laughably bad tho), but the fct that SSDs are Wear parts, they will fail and when they do your entire logic board is bricked and the laptop is an expensive useless paperweight
@@jacksong6226 how long does it takes to happen?
@@HarishBabuM depends how much you use it the NAND chips on the 2017-2019 are notoriously unreliable and will fail easily, but it may be fine for 5 years, I cant say, all I will say is it isn’t worth trusting important data to, and you could just get a better machine without this issue at all for a lower price
With the M1 Air being easily found at 500$ I don’t think this is a good deal lol
Fair point. But the ability to boot into windows, significantly more ram, larger screen, EGPU, might do it for some people
@@techno_eclipse I was with you until the point in your video where you showed the fan at full blast and you showed the Louis Rossmann clip. Heat is definitely a problem and at $500 it's no dice for me. However, you cut that price in half and I am starting to listen. Frequently, in the low-end mac group, folks are always bragging how they got a steal from Facebook market place or a thrift shop. With the 2019 this won't happen for a while but it will eventually. So paying $500 top dollar on ebay for that 32GB is tempting but the quiet albeit expensive m1-m3 is just as tempting with more longevity.
i think it's still overall better than the m1 air
it really, really depends. it just happens to fit my needs. i need to work on macos for music production (for logic pro), but also would like to have a strong enough windows install on the go to game with friends during breaks. specing up a MX series laptop from 8 to 16GB is so ridiculously expensive, and it hard to find used ones in the wild (in eu at least), plus theyre basically a no-go for modern gaming support. this seems like the best bet in terms of performance and compatibility. only thing that concerns me is thermals (i can put up with) and battery life (i need 6 hours minimum).
I still have it. And it works flawlessly despite the current tech trends.
My M3 MacBook Pro 16in, is perfect, would never go to intel and the M3 Pros aren’t that pricey
I wish they would put the touchbar just above the function row.
I have this macbook and love it personally
NO
Waiting for the dont buy the iphone 16 ❤
Haha. I’m waffling on whether or not to make that video AGAIN 😂