Apple · 2019 · end of life
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Intel, 2019)
Intel, 2019
The last Intel 16-inch Pro still gets cross-shopped second-hand for legacy audio and creative software, but its T2 chip makes Linux a project and the 100 Wh pack only lasts about six real hours.
from $750 last seen 2025-11-20
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- Best for creative work programming office and web work
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Partial · Most documented on fedora, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-9750H (6-core), i9-9880H and i9-9980HK options |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon Pro 5300M / 5500M (4GB GDDR6) + Intel UHD 630 |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16" 3072x1920 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 2 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 100 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Intel, 2019) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. This is an x86 Mac with a T2 security chip, so unlike Apple Silicon it boots Linux directly, but the T2 needs the t2linux patches.
- What does the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Intel, 2019) cost?
- Last seen around 750 USD (2025-11-20). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Intel, 2019) good for creative work?
- For creative work we score it 5/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Intel, 2019)?
- 2 kg (4.41 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 100 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Intel, 2019) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $750 last seen 2025-11-20
Find remaining Apple stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
