Finally, Apple Brought The 'Pro' Back: MacBook Pro 16” Review

[APPLE MACBOOK PRO 16” REVIEW / MACBOOK PRO 2019 REVIEW]

With the exception of the time I “upgraded” from Windows 98 to Windows Millennium Edition (and then immediately back again) I’ve never experienced tech whiplash like I have with Apple’s MacBooks.

Five years ago I made the MacBook Pro 2015 the foundation of my production pipeline; I logged thousands of hours on it, building hundreds of YouTube videos. It had all the ports I needed and it was rock-solid reliable. I didn’t covet it like I do flashier laptops … but I valued it a lot more, because I knew I could rely on it every single day.

Then, Apple did something interesting: it took everything I loved about that 2015 MacBook Pro – and ruined it.

2016 was a dark year for the Apple MacBook Pro. The ports? Gone. The reliability? Lost- along with half my keystrokes on that notoriously fragile keyboard. From shot speakers to thermal throttling to backup failures, the 2016, 2017 and 2018 MacBooks Pro were varying flavors of compromise that I came to detest. It was only my love for Final Cut Pro, the software I use to make these videos, that prevented me from jumping entirely to Windows. 

For the MacBook Pro 16” / MacBook Pro 2019, Apple didn’t bring back my ports or take off the touchbar … but the changes it did make were enough. I’m MrMobile and for the first time in four years … I feel like I’m home. This is the Apple MacBook 16” Review.

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MrMobile's MacBook Pro 16” Review / MacBook Pro 2019 Review was produced following three months with a MacBook Pro 16” retail device purchased by MrMobile. Configuration tested was highest-end available at time of purchase in 2019. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; Apple was not offered copy approval, and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage. The lone sponsor of this video is dbrand.

[LINKS]

Apple Acknowledges Random Shutdown Issue With Some 13” 2019 MacBook Pros [The Verge]:

Appl Still Hasn’t Fixd Its MacBook Kyboad Problm [WSJ]:

The New MacBook Keyboard Is Ruining My Life [The Outline]:

MacBook keyboard reliability dark matter: people just living with broken keyboards [Daring Fireball]:

MacBook Pro 15 (2018) - Beware the Core i9 [Dave2D]:

Apple's MacBook Pro throttling fix seems to be working [Digital Trends]:

Rene Ritchie [Vector]:

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[jmj]

"Apple did something interesting. They removed everything I liked about my 2015 machine!" Ha and interestingly enough I didnt buy one. But this 16 inch looks positive.

[louis-marlowe]

1:42 MacBooks Pro - love that pluralisation

[marcgains]

Dont even want one, but you gotta watch Mr Mobile each and everytime. Great video.

[peasant_shots]

Loving the new style! The walk-and-talk and face-to-camera aesthetic is really different, and I love to see that.

[djcarlo]

Thanks for the 3 month review! I'm Convinced!

[RedLeo-pfyo]

I've actually been on the fence about getting a maxed out pro, but I think I will do it now after this video. Thx bud.

[tlh]

7:15 is the best part of all your videos
That makes me believe what you said in the entire video
Keep it up...

[tracephoto]

I've been on my 16" since they first debuted and I couldn't be happier. I went with a slightly lesser spec (2 TB) but otherwise maxed out. It really is an incredible machine. I was watching some old  keynote clips on YouTube recently with Steve J. and Phil S. presenting several variations of laptops over the years and it really made me appreciate the technological wonder of the 16". Easily my favorite laptop thus far. - Thanks for the great vid!

[chakshuk]

Loved your videos since your pocketnow days. Keep up the good work.

[stewardappiagyei]

1:55 I guess that's what you need if you dare open more than 2 Chrome tabs at once.

[TechLineHD]

Great review! Loved the intro! I'm literally thinking of replacing my 2017 15" MacBook with this because of that damn keyboard. Well, I may also need more RAM for more Google Chrome tabs and maybe for video editing.

[whatsYOURname]

Damn that intro was great! Felt like I was gonna watch a good documentary

[tese]

I love that you actually speak in person in your videos now.

[FigWidIt]

At my college, I still see several Macbook Pro 13 2015's around in class. That or one of the various Pre-Retina Silver 13in Air's. These must have a cult following or something.

[Tyler_ThaTruth]

I’m broke so there’s nothing I can say

[yoshikinanami]

This MacBook Pro 16’ actually makes me jealous cause I do like MacOS, I like how it looks, how it works everything (except the fact that it doesn’t like Nvidia gpus).

[djsnowpdx]

I got a 16” on Monday. Need that purchase validation!!! Give it to meeee!

[choubaka]

I love how you narrate your videos. Works flawlessly with your transitions. Kudos yet again! We need more Mr Mobile in our lives!

[TheStrategyWargamer]

Ha ha it’s awesome that you shot this video in Williamsburg (North Side). I was born and raised 6 blocks from that cafe in Greenpoint. If you live around there I’d recommend Peter Pan donuts on Manhattan Ave. ITS INCREDIBLE

[imrankinariwala]

U deserve more subscribers. Cant believe u r so underrated..