Apple 16" MacBook Pro (i9 / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD)
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Our take on the Apple 16" MacBook Pro (i9 / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD)
This is the last Intel-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro, a 2019 model with a 9th-gen Core i9, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. It is a heavy, powerful laptop built for video editing, code compilation and other sustained workloads, with a large 16-inch Retina display and a Magic Keyboard that replaced the older butterfly switches. Against Apple's own M-series MacBook Pro, it runs hotter, gets less battery life and is slower in most tasks, but it can run Intel-only software and Windows via Boot Camp. Buyers of refurbished units should check battery health and warranty terms, since these machines are several years old.
- 32GB RAM handles heavy multitasking and large timelines
- 1TB SSD gives room for project files
- 16-inch Retina display is bright and color-accurate
- Magic Keyboard is a big improvement over the butterfly design
- Six speakers deliver strong sound for a laptop
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What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers rate the 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro highly for its screen, speakers and keyboard, and it was a strong workstation in its day. The common complaints are heat, fan noise and battery life, and most now see it as outclassed by Apple Silicon.
- Heat and fansCriticisedOwners say the i9 runs hot and the fans become audible during exports and compiles.
- Battery lifeCriticisedReviewers report battery life well behind Apple's M-series laptops, especially under load.
- DisplayPraisedThe 16-inch Retina screen is called bright and color-accurate for editing work.
Questions and answers
- Is this the Intel or Apple Silicon model?
- It is the Intel model, with a 9th-generation Core i9. Apple Silicon MacBook Pros use M1 Pro, M1 Max or later chips.
- Can it run Windows?
- Yes. Intel Macs support Boot Camp, so you can install Windows alongside macOS. Apple Silicon Macs cannot use Boot Camp.
- Is 32GB of RAM enough for video editing?
- Yes for most 4K editing and multitasking. 8K or very heavy effects work benefits from more, but 32GB is generous for this machine.
- How is it different from the M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro?
- The M1 Pro model is faster in most tasks, runs cooler, lasts longer on battery and adds MagSafe charging. This Intel model can run Intel-only software and Windows.
- What should I check on a refurbished unit?
- Check battery cycle count and health, confirm the warranty length, and verify the SSD and RAM match the listing. These machines are several years old.
