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.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Intel, 2019)?
- 2 kg (4.41 lb). That's average weight.
- 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.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with macOS.
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
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