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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 Series

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3Processor: unknown, Intel Coffee Lake i5-8257U, Intel Coffee Lake i5-8279U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.37kg, 1.374kg
Price: 1749, 1800, 2249 euro
Average Score: 83.98% - good
Average of 29 scores (from 31 reviews)
price: 67%, performance: 77%, features: 69%, display: 91%, mobility: 77%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 94%, emissions: 92%

 

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019-Z0WQ

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019-Z0WQNotebook: Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019-Z0WQ
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.37kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: Apple homepage

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Average Score: 83.27% - good

Average of 11 scores (from 13 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% MacBook Pro 13in (2019) review
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
It’s clear from the benchmark results that the people who will clearly benefit from the update to the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro are those in a production environment who rely on apps that take advantage of multiple processing cores. The jump from two to four cores without a jump in price is significant and makes the new laptop an attractive investment.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019) review: Business as usual
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Don’t expect it to feel like anything has really changed compared to the 2018 model - the tweaked keyboard, brighter screen, new processors and must-have-it Touch Bar don't make this Mac upgrade worthy for existing users. That said, it's a great entry point if you're looking to invest in a workhorse machine, reinforcing why this iconic laptop has been so successful over the years.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Apple MacBook Pro 13in (2019) review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
In fact, in purely Mac terms, this new MacBook Pro now gives you quite the conundrum – should you splash out an extra 200 quid over an equivalent Air? Forget the Touch Bar (the Air has Touch ID), and the weight difference – unless you can genuinely get worked up about 120g, in which case congrats on your new job replacing the scales at Tesco. For that additional outlay, what you’re really getting is a superior display, a longer-lasting battery, and that quad-core i5. For undemanding users, none of that matters much, and the Air is the better buy; for everyone else choosing between Apple’s two most affordable portable Macs, go for the entry-level Pro.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
This is where we are in the evolution of Apple's laptops. The best MacBook for most people costs $1,299. You can complain about the "Apple Tax," but I'm telling you that this system is a better value than the MacBook Air at $1,099. You get a much faster processor, brighter display and considerably longer battery life for your money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar delivers even faster performance and a slightly better keyboard, but the battery life could be better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch (2019)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Apple has long avoided adding touch capabilities to macOS, instead preferring to let its unique and controversial Touch Bar serve as an alternative touch-input method. The company appears to be doubling down on this strategy by now adding this touch-enabled secondary display to the entry-level MacBook Pro, too. (It was formerly reserved only for higher-end models.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you are willing to go the Windows route, the Dell XPS 13 is still our pick for best overall laptop, as it offers a comfier keyboard, an additional USB-C port and microSD card slot, and a slimmer and sleeker design. Plus, it lasts longer on a charge. But if you're set on macOS, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is the one to get.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
86% Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro review (2019): This is the one
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
This update makes picking the right MacBook a lot easier. If your needs are fairly modest, get the Air. But if you plan to push your computer, spend the extra $200 on the Pro. It'll get you far better performance and still won't break the bank. The usual MacBook caveats still apply; if you had problems with the keyboard or port selection before, that hasn't changed. But a week ago, it was foolish to recommend that anyone buy the entry-level MacBook Pro. Now it might be the best all-around laptop Apple sells.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 86%
80% MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Overall, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is the Apple laptop I would buy for myself, even with its $1,799 starting price. It gives me all the power I could want, a brilliant display, great audio and an improved keyboard that should prove more reliable over time. I also continue to appreciate such amenities as Touch ID button and "Hey, Siri"
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Macbook Pro 13 Zoll
Source: Mac Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2019
90% MacBook Pro 13″ 2019 (2 puertos USB-C)
Source: Hipertextual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Trên tay MacBook Pro 13 inch 2019 “nóng bỏng tay”
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance. Negative: Original design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/26/2019
80% Anmeldelse: Apple MacBook Pro 13″ 2019
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%

 

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 i5 4TB3

The much anticipated Apple MacBook Pro has finally hit the market and it does not come off as surprising to learn that the premium MacBook Pro model comes in two different size options of either 13 inch or 15 inch. Though both still retain its distinct core features and specifications, there are some minor differences that are worth taking a look into prior to making a purchase of one of the best laptop models to ever grace the industry. The obvious distinction between the Apple MacBook Pro models is none other than its sheer size alone. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 in particular carries a size of 13.3 diagonal inch for its LED-backlit IPS-supported display, which features a native resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 native capping at 227 pixel per inch. These metrics indicate a legitimate testament to the fact that the Apple MacBook Pro 13 is capable of projecting visuals, which would exceed one’s normal expectations. With a high screen resolution and an in-depth focus on pixels attributed from True Tone technology, images and graphics that are presented through the display of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 are bound to amaze a lot of people due to its concentrated attention on details. Apart from that, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 proudly retains the employment of the revolutionary MacOS Mojave as its operating system to carry out tasks that are duly assigned to the device. Faithful users of MacBooks are not new to what the MacOS Mojave has to offer on the table, but with the latest release of the Apple MacBook Pro series into the market, some upgrades and improvisations are present in order to maintain the standards of Apple as a brand towards the current millennial trend. The new Dark Mode feature which comes with the upgraded macOS Mojave is one of the much requested feature from users across the globe and the Stacks feature is a potential life-saver for administrative tasks as this feature functions to organize files on an automatic basis. Though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 offers tons of improvements and quality-of-life changes into the user’s life, it is somewhat disappointing to see that Apple has once again limited the color variations of their products to a mere Silver and Space Grey blueprints. It is understandable that these professional-oriented colors are true to the signature of Apple products for a very long time, but an additional color variation would certainly create more marketing opportunities especially on this day and age whereby creative millennials are the trendsetters for today’s society. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 i5 4TB3Notebook: Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 i5 4TB3
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i5-8279U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.37kg
Price: 2249 euro
Links: Apple homepage

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Average Score: 83.43% - good

Average of 14 scores (from 16 reviews)

 

Reviews

90.7% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 laptop review: Good performance, but no real innovation | Notebookcheck
Apple has provided its beloved MacBook Pro 13 with 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports, an updated processor, as well as a revised Butterfly keyboard. But is that enough to keep playing in the subnotebook upper league in 2019?
80% MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) is a minor update to last year’s model, with slightly tweaked internals. The design remains the same, which is good news if you’re a fan of previous MacBook Pros, but if you’ve yet to be tempted by Apple’s pro laptops, there’s nothing new here to change your mind.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) is a minor update to last year’s model, with slightly tweaked internals. The design remains the same, which is good news if you’re a fan of previous MacBook Pros, but if you’ve yet to be tempted by Apple’s pro laptops, there’s nothing new here to change your mind.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) is a minor update to last year’s model, with slightly tweaked internals. The design remains the same, which is good news if you’re a fan of previous MacBook Pros, but if you’ve yet to be tempted by Apple’s pro laptops, there’s nothing new here to change your mind.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) is a minor update to last year’s model, with slightly tweaked internals. The design remains the same, which is good news if you’re a fan of previous MacBook Pros, but if you’ve yet to be tempted by Apple’s pro laptops, there’s nothing new here to change your mind.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) is a minor update to last year’s model, with slightly tweaked internals. The design remains the same, which is good news if you’re a fan of previous MacBook Pros, but if you’ve yet to be tempted by Apple’s pro laptops, there’s nothing new here to change your mind.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) is a minor update to last year’s model, with slightly tweaked internals. The design remains the same, which is good news if you’re a fan of previous MacBook Pros, but if you’ve yet to be tempted by Apple’s pro laptops, there’s nothing new here to change your mind.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Overall, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is the Apple laptop I would buy for myself, even with its $1,799 starting price. It gives me all the power I could want, a brilliant display, great audio and an improved keyboard that should prove more reliable over time. I also continue to appreciate such amenities as Touch ID button and "Hey, Siri"
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Overall, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is the Apple laptop I would buy for myself, even with its $1,799 starting price. It gives me all the power I could want, a brilliant display, great audio and an improved keyboard that should prove more reliable over time. I also continue to appreciate such amenities as Touch ID button and "Hey, Siri"
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

84% Recensione MacBook Pro 13 (2019)
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 70% features: 75% display: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 95%
84% Recensione MacBook Pro 13 (2019)
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 70% features: 75% display: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 95%
80% Apple MacBook Pro 2019 13.3" met Touch Bar, i5 2,4Ghz, 256GB Space Gray
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Apple MacBook Pro 2019 13.3" met Touch Bar, i5 2,4Ghz, 256GB Space Gray
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Apple MacBook Pro 2019 13,3" met Touch Bar, i5 1,4GHz, 8GB intern, 128GB (Qwerty) Spacegrijs
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Apple MacBook Pro 2019 13,3" met Touch Bar, i5 1,4GHz, 8GB intern, 128GB (Qwerty) Spacegrijs
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Обзор ноутбука Apple MacBook Pro 13″ (Mid 2019)
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight. Negative: Weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Обзор ноутбука Apple MacBook Pro 13″ (Mid 2019)
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight. Negative: Weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2019

 

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3Notebook: Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i5-8257U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.374kg
Price: 1749 euro
Links: Apple homepage

Pricecompare

Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

90.6% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019: Entry-Level Pro with Touch Bar in review | Notebookcheck
Apple unifies the MacBook Pro 13 and equips the entry-level model with a Touch Bar as well as a fast quad-core processor. There are still big differences inside the case, which has an effect on the performance. Is the less expensive model still the better choice?
85% Apple Macbook Pro MUHN2LL/A 13.3-inch (Refurbished)
Source: Laptop Ninja English Archive.org version
If design and usability are your number one concerns in a laptop, the refurbished Apple Macbook Pro 2019 MUHN2LL/A is about as a cheap as it gets for the coveted Macbook Pro experience - that said, it’s specs are still relatively underwhelming compared to competing Windows models.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Apple Macbook Pro MUHN2LL/A 13.3-inch (Refurbished)
Source: Laptop Ninja English Archive.org version
If design and usability are your number one concerns in a laptop, the refurbished Apple Macbook Pro 2019 MUHN2LL/A is about as a cheap as it gets for the coveted Macbook Pro experience - that said, it’s specs are still relatively underwhelming compared to competing Windows models.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

 

Comment

Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655: Integrated graphics card (GT3e), which is used for some Coffee Lake-U CPUs (28 Watts).

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645: Integrated graphics card (GT3e), which is used for some Coffee Lake-U CPUs (15 Watts).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


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Intel Coffee Lake:

i5-8279U: Coffee Lake based SoC (System on a Chip) for medium-sized notebooks. Integrates four CPU cores clocked at 2.4 - 4.1 GHz as well as an Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU clocked at 300 - 1150 MHz with 128 MB eDRAM. Manufactured in a 14nm process. The TDP of 28 Watts is much higher than the regular ULV quad-cores at 15W.

i5-8257U: Coffee Lake based SoC (System on a Chip) for medium-sized notebooks. Integrates four CPU cores clocked at 1.4-3.9 GHz as well as an Iris Plus Graphics 645 GPU clocked at 300 - 1050 MHz with 128 MB eDRAM. Manufactured in a 14nm process. The SoC is specified at a TDP of 15 Watt and is manufactured in a 14nm++ process.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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83.98%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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Stefan Hinum, 2019-09- 1 (Update: 2019-09- 1)