Is the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro still worth buying?

It is a capable large-screen Mac for everyday and moderate creative work, especially refurbished with a warranty. Its Intel chip runs hotter and slower than Apple's M-series laptops, so compare against a MacBook Air or Pro with Apple silicon if performance and battery life matter most.

How does it compare with the 15-inch MacBook Pro it replaced?

It has a larger 16-inch display, the scissor-switch Magic Keyboard instead of butterfly keys, and a bigger battery. The chassis is slightly larger but similar in weight.

Does it have USB-A or HDMI ports?

No. It has four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, so older peripherals need adapters or a dock.

Can the RAM or storage be upgraded?

No. The 16 GB of memory is onboard and the 512 GB SSD is soldered, so choose a configuration with enough capacity up front.

The listing covers the laptop itself; check the specific offer for the charger and cable, since refurbished units vary.

Is the keyboard the butterfly type?

No. This model uses the Magic Keyboard with a scissor mechanism, which owners report is more reliable.

Where can I buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" 2019 TrueTone Laptop A2141 MVVL2LL/A?

7 stores we checked sell it, including Coretek Computers, eBay, Amazon, Techable, Walmart.

Apple MacBook Pro 16" 2019 TrueTone Laptop A2141 MVVL2LL/A

Q: Where is the Apple MacBook Pro 16" 2019 TrueTone Laptop A2141 MVVL2LL/A cheapest?

At eBay, for $360.00, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners generally like the 16-inch screen, the return of the scissor-switch keyboard and the solid build. Many complain about heat, fan noise and the Intel chip's efficiency compared with newer Macs.

What people mention

KeyboardPraisedOwners say the scissor-switch Magic Keyboard is a big improvement over the earlier butterfly keys.
HeatCriticisedReviewers report the Core i7 gets hot and throttles during long exports and renders.
Fan noiseCriticisedFans spin up audibly under sustained load.
DisplayPraisedThe 16-inch Retina panel is called bright and sharp with good color.
WebcamCriticisedThe 720p FaceTime camera is described as soft and dated.
PortsMixedFour Thunderbolt 3 ports are fast, but users miss built-in USB-A, HDMI and SD slots.

About the Apple MacBook Pro 16" 2019 TrueTone Laptop A2141 MVVL2LL/A

This is a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop from 2019 in silver. It has a 2.6 GHz six-core Intel Core i7 processor (i7-9750H), 16 GB of memory and a 512 GB SSD. Graphics are dual: an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and an Intel UHD Graphics 630.

The 16-inch Retina display is LED-backlit with IPS technology. It has a 3072-by-1920 native resolution at 226 pixels per inch, 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide color gamut and True Tone. The Magic Keyboard uses a refined scissor mechanism with 1 mm of key travel. It has a Touch Bar with an integrated Touch ID sensor, a dedicated Escape key and inverted-T arrow keys.

The cooling system has larger impellers with improved fan blades and more heat-dispersing fins. This allows up to 12 watts more maximum sustained power. The six-speaker sound system has dual force-cancelling woofers, and a three-mic array handles recording. The 100-Wh lithium-polymer battery provides up to 11 hours of wireless web browsing and video playback. The Apple T2 Security Chip is included.

Condition

Refurbished

Model

MacBook Pro 16-inch, 2019 (MVVL2LL/A)

Identifiers

MacBookPro16,1, A2141, 3347

Color

Silver

Processor

2.6 GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 (i7-9750H), 9th Gen Coffee Lake, 14 nm

Memory

16 GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard