Should you Buy a 2019 MacBook Pro in 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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[iamtafara]

You and me both. I dont understand what the hate for the touch bar is. I really love it

[merciless]

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.

[RobloxianX]

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

[GTSCoupe]

Absolutely love my 2019 MacBook Pro 16 and use it everyday. It still holds up extremely well and I plan to keep it forever

[DEEPPATEL-qppq]

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 ...

[EleanorMcHugh]

In 2023 I bought the 5600M version with 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD second hand from a video editor. I had the 5500M with half the RAM and storage. Net cost to me after selling the latter was £600. It’s been my daily driver ever since and I’m very happy with it. If the SSD goes I’ll turn it into a desktop with a TB3 SSD. If newer macOS drops Intel support I’ll install Linux, but not until iCloud stops working or Homebrew drops support.

[jeffreydoornbos]

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

[mustafaaniladanir]

I like the thin bezels & no notch + touchbar and thinner design.

[hugoknapp]

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.

[SandiMardiansyah]

I have this with i9, 32GB of RAM and still using it

[slowshotzz]

I miss the touchbar so much!!
You can skip YouTube ads with it 🥺🥺

[adinnugroho]

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 😅🤭

[hammerstone]

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....

[pedrotski]

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.

[tfejulienewmar]

If you're a musician, I'd highly recommend the i9 over any Apple Silicon model for serious audio production. Both the 2019 15" and 16" models with the i9 9880HK are particularly excellent but the 2018 model is good too. My i9 has outperformed every Apple Silicon model I've used in the studio for several years straight. Apple Silicon randomly crashes, locks up, overheats, thermal throttles and it produces fan noise too, so it's not the Intel destroyer it claims to be.

[forroughuse]

In this macbook pro The sound of the speakers is amazingly loud and crystal clear👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[RobnDob]

Crazy how much the prices tanked for these after the m1 came out.

[planttechguy]

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

[jarboer]

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 😅

[byda]

Got one of these for 150 and nothing was wrong with it honestly it’s a steal to me (never had a Mac)