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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 Review


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Main Features

  • Launched in June 2019
  • Display:15.4" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio
  • External Dimensions: 349.3 x 240.7 x 15.5 mm (13.75 x 9.48 x 0.61 inches)
  • Weight: 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
  • Operating System: MacOS
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 Overview

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Launched in June 2019, Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 is a MacOS laptop with 15.4-inch display and 16:10 aspect ratio. It has the external dimensions of 349.3 x 240.7 x 15.5 mm (13.75 x 9.48 x 0.61 inches) and weighs 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs).

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MacBook Pro 15 2019 is a member of Apple's MacBook Pro series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Apple MacBook Pro Series History
Model Release Date Screen Size Weight
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023
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January 2023 16.2" 2.15 kg (4.74 lbs)
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023
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January 2023 14.2" 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022
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June 2022 13.3" 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021
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October 2021 14.2" 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021
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October 2021 16.2" 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 2020
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November 2020 13.3" 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 Intel 2020
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019
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November 2019 16.0" 2.04 kg (4.5 lbs)

***Please note that laptop configurations may vary by country, and certain models or specifications may only be available in specific regions.

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor laptop in its class.

PROs
High Screen to Body ratio of ~81.8%
Thin bezels around the screen
Large Display Size
High PPI of 221 ppi
Antireflective Glossy Screen
100% sRGB Color Space
500 nits Max Brightness
Fast Charging Feature
USB Power Delivery
Charging Port both on left and right sides
NVMe Type SSD Storage
Dolby Atmos Sound
3 Microphones
Built-in Fingerprint Sensor
4x USB 3.1 USB Type C Ports
Thunderbolt 3 Port
Keyboard Backlight
Large 15.4 x 9.9 cm Touchpad

CONs
RAM is not Upgradable
Storage is not Upgradable
1280 x 720 Webcam Resolution
No Built-in SD Card Reader
No HDMI Port

Body and Dimensions

The weight and external dimensions are two of the most important factors determining the physical portability of a laptop. Below you can find the external physical features of the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019:


Physical Specs
Dimensions 349.3 x 240.7 x 15.5 mm
13.75 x 9.48 x 0.61 inches
Weight 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
Surface Area 841 cm2 (130.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio ~81.8%
Side Bezel Thickness ~8.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen 0.12kg/inch
0.264 lbs/inch
Colors Silver, Gray
Cover Opening Angle 135°

Weight
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) weighs 1.83 kg / 0.83 lbs . Considering that average weight of the laptops with display size '15.0-15.9 inches' in our database is 1.96kg, it will be fair to say that the Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) is a neither light nor heavy laptop for its size class.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops here at Laptop Decision is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 is 0.12 kg/inch. Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

  • LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch (Compare)
  • LG Gram 15 2022: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)
  • LG Gram 15 2023: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6: 0.09 kg/inch (Compare)


Body Thickness
Thickness of the Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) is 15.5 mm. Considering that average thickness of the laptops with display size '15.0-15.9 inches' in our database is 20.2mm, it will be accurate to say that the Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) is a slim laptop for its class.

Thickness Comparison

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Side Bezels and Screen-to-Body Ratio
The average Side Bezel Thickness of the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 is 8.8 mm and the Screen to Body Ratio is 81.8%. These figures show that Apple did a good job utilizing the surface area of this laptop even though there are laptops that are better in this regard.

Display

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) features a 15.4-inch sized IPS LCD type display with 60 Hz refresh rate and 221 ppi pixel density.


Display Specifications
Display Resolution 2880 x 1800 pixels
Display Size 15.4 inches
Display Type IPS LCD
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
PPI 221 ppi
HDR Support Yes, HDR10
Touch Screen No
Coating Glossy (Antireflective)
Contrast 1650:1
sRGB Color Space 100%
Max Brightness 500 nits


Pixel Density / PPI

Below is a chart depicting how the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019's 221 ppi pixel density compares with the Min, Max and Average densities in its display size class (15.0-15.9 inches).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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CPU

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) has 3 different CPU configurations. The current setup we are reviewing is the Intel Core i7 9750H.

CPU Specifications
CPU Name



Base Frequency 2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6
Number of Threads 12
L3 Cache 12 MB
Integrated GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process 14 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single) 1079
Geekbench 5 (Multi) 5357
Cinebench R23 (Single) 1113
Cinebench R23 (Multi) 6941

GPU

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) comes with only one GPU option which is Intel UHD Graphics 630. This is a Integrated type GPU with 0.46 TFLOPS floating point performance and its memory is system shared type. Integrated GPUs help to reduce the total cost and energy consumption compared to dedicated GPUs, however they are not the best options for graphic heavy applications such as video rendering and gaming.

GPU Specifications
GPU Name Intel UHD Graphics 630
Base Clock Frequency 350 MHz
Boost Clock Frequency 1200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power) 15 W
Type Integrated
FLOPS 0.46 TFLOPS
Memory Size System Shared
Memory Type System Shared
Memory Bus System Shared
Memory Speed System Shared
Shading Units Cores 192
Texture Mapping Units / TMUs 24
Raster Operations Pipelines / ROPs 3
GPU Fabrication Process 14 nm+++
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019's 0.461 TFLOPS performance is quite low compared to best GPUs in its class. Below you can find the average and max TFLOPS level among the laptops with '15.0-15.9 inch' displays.
FLOPS Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

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Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

  • MSI Raider GE67 with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB: 18.71 TFLOPS (Compare)
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  • MSI Vector GP66 2022 with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB: 18.71 TFLOPS (Compare)
  • ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB: 18.71 TFLOPS (Compare)
  • MSI Raider GE66 2022 with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB: 18.71 TFLOPS (Compare)

BATTERY

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019)'s Li-Po battery has a capacity of 83.6 Wh which is over average and provides more flexibility. Please note that even though the battery capacity gives you an idea about potential battery life, it is not the only indicator of unplugged run time of the laptop, but impacted also by factors such as your laptop's configuration, screen brightness and number&types of apps that you are running simultaneously.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019
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Battery Specifications
Capacity 83.6 Wh
Battery Type Li-Po
Replaceable No
Fast Charging Yes
USB Power Delivery Yes
Charging Port Position Left, Right
Charge Power 87 W
Voltage 11.4 V
Full Charging Time 2:00 hr
Cable Length 2 meters
AC Adapter Weight 369 gramm

  • Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019)'s battery is not replaceable but we can't hold it against this model as this has been the general trend in the laptop world for a long time.
  • Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) supports fast charging which lets the user charge the laptop in a shorter time than normal.
  • A convenience that Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) provides is the ability to charge via the ports that are both on left and right sides of the body, which helps to minimize the cables running around your work area.

RAM

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 comes with 2 RAM options: 16GB and 32GB. The current setup we are reviewing is the 16GB. Unfortunately, the RAM on the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 is not Upgradable . For this reason, we recommend you to get the version with the highest RAM that you can afford to make your laptop more future-proof. Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 has the latest type of RAM existing in the market. DDR5 type RAMs provide speeds of at least 4800 MHz, whereas the previous generation supports a maximum of 3200 MHz.

RAM Specifications
RAM

Channels 2x8 GB
Clock 2400 MHz
Type DDR4 > latest: DDR5
Upgradable No
Bus Custom

STORAGE

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 comes with a SSD (M2) type 1x256 GB storage as standard. More Storage is always good, but it comes with a price. And in case of Apple, this price is unfortunately much higher than average laptop.

Storage Specifications
Channels 1x256 GB
Upgradable No
Type SSD (M2)
NVMe Yes

SOUND

Good quality speakers can have a significant impact on the overall experience when using laptops, especially if you are consuming lot of multimedia material such as music or videos. The Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) features a 2.0 speaker set up. Thanks to its Dolby Atmos support, the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 can play media that were recorded with this standard.

Sound Specifications
Speakers Setup 2.0
Dolby Atmos Yes
Microphones 3

The number and quality of the built-in microphones are as important especially in this age of online meetings and streaming.

CONNECTIVITY and PORTS

The Wi-Fi 7 standard supports 46 GB/s and provides speeds 2.4 times faster than the previous v6 setup. Laptops with Wi-Fi 7 are available in the market as of the end of 2023. Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) Wifi Standard is not the latest and can provide (theoretical 3,5 Gbps - 437.5 MB/s, real world up to 1 Gbps - 125 MB/) speed. If you don't require very fast internet at all, Wifi 5 is also enough for watching videos. One minute of 4K quality video takes 750 MB, which can be downloaded just 6 seconds.

The Bluetooth Standard of the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 is v5, which is not the latest generation. As the version number increases within the Bluetooth V5.x series, sub-generations also progress. Although the range and speeds remain consistent, advancements in energy efficiency, reliability, and security features are introduced in subsequent sub-generations.

It is also equipped with a fingerprint sensor for better security and facilitating login.

Connectivity
WiFi Standard v5 > not latest v7
Bluetooth v5 > not latest v5.4
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Optical Drive No

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) doesn't have any USB-A type ports so if you have accessories using this type of connection, you either have to use a USB hub or an adapter. On the other hand, it is equipped with faster and more capable 4x USB 3.1 Type-C ports.

Ports
USB-A No
USB Type-C 4x USB 3.1
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 3
HDMI No
Display Port No
VGA No
Audio Jack 3.5mm Yes
Ethernet RJ45 No
SD CardReader No
Proprietary Charging Port No

WEBCAM

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) has 0.92 MP front camera resulting poor quality for video conferencing.

Webcamera Specs
Webcam 1280 x 720
Webcam Resolution 1280 x 720
0.92 MP

KEYBOARD and TOUCHPAD

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) has Island type keyboard, which is used on majority of recent laptops.

Keyboard and Touchpad
Keyboard Type Island
Numpad No
Backlight Yes
Key Travel 0.6 mm
Touchpad Size 15.4 x 9.9 cm
Touchpad Area 152.5 cm2
Touchpad Surface Material Glass
Windows Precision No
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