MacBook Pro · Retina & Beyond · 2019
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
Apple’s mea culpa: the troublesome butterfly keyboard was replaced with a proper scissor "Magic Keyboard," the screen grew to 16", and a beefier cooling system tamed the i9.
Abandoned the butterfly keyboard for the reliable Magic Keyboard, and grew to 16".
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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019): key facts
When was the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) released?
The MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) arrived on November 13, 2019. Apple discontinued it in October 2021.
How much did the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) cost?
The MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) launched at $2,399 in 2019, about $2,951 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Intel Core i7/i9 at 2.60 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, 16" Retina, 3072×1920 display.
Why does the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) matter?
Abandoned the butterfly keyboard for the reliable Magic Keyboard, and grew to 16".
Full specifications
| CPU | Intel Core i7/i9 · 2.60 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Display | 16" Retina, 3072×1920 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Pro 5000M |
| Ports | 4× Thunderbolt 3, headphone |
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Dimensions | Aluminium notebook |
| Operating system | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Released | November 13, 2019 |
| Discontinued | October 2021 |
| Launch price | $2,399 |
How the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.60 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.2× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 131,000 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $2,399 in 2019, about $2,951 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
The return of a reliable keyboard was, for many pros, the headline feature.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11