Apple MacBook Pro “Core i9″ 2.4 16” 2019 Specs
BTO/CTO – MacBookPro16,1 – A2141
About this MacBook Pro
The 2019 MacBook Pro 16-inch is Apple’s latest introduction to the 2019 MacBook Pro line-up. The larger improved format allows for a bigger screen as well as a couple of larger storage options for high-end users. This 16-inch Retina display is the largest retina display ever in a MacBook Pro!
This model features an Intel “Core i9” processor (I9-9980HK) running on 8 cores with 16 GB of RAM similar to the MVVM2LL/A specs. It also features a dual graphics card setup running the base Intel UDH 630 internal graphics card as well as the Radeon Pro 5500M graphics processor with 4 GB of dedicated RAM. Apple also had a customizable GPU with 8GB of RAM (5500M & 5600M). This makes this significantly faster compared to previous MacBook Pro models.
Apple has improved on its storage options with new higher-end offers such as 4TB and 8TB SSDs. Similar to 15” and 16” MacBook Pro units with dedicated graphics, it also offers faster speeds. Lastly, Apple has dropped its previous butterfly keyboard design for its redesigned scissor key mechanism. Apple has claimed that this will help avoid issues users were having with the previous models.
This MacBook Pro comes installed with macOS Catalina 10.15.1 and can be upgraded to the latest macOS (Ventura). This 16-inch MacBook Pro also measures 0.64 in ×14.09 in ×9.68 in and weighs 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg).
2.4 GHz Core i9
16 GB
512 GB, 1 TB SSD
11 Hours
Storage
The default storage for this model is 512 GB of non-removable SSD. This can be upgraded to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB at the time of purchase.
Screen Size and Resolution
A 16.0″ Color Widescreen LED-backlight Retina display with IPS technology. This MacBook Pro features a native resolution of (3072×1920), brightness rating of 500nits, P3 color gamut, True Tone technology, and refresh rates of 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, and 60.00Hz.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro originally shipped with MacOS X 10.15.1 Catalina (19B2093) and runs on a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (I9-9980HK) processor with up to 5.0 GHz of Turbo Boost supported. It also has a dual GPU setup running a Radeon Pro 5500M graphics processor with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR6 SDRAM. Apple also released an upgraded 5500M or 5600M with 8GB of dedicated GDDR6 SDRAM. The system also has a secondary Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics processor that shares the system memory.
Memory & Architecture
This MacBook Pro features 64-bit architecture. It also features a 16 MB shared level 3 cache with 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 SDRAM for its RAM. This can be upgraded up to 64 GB at the time of purchase.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 100 watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 11 hours of wireless web or iTunes Movie use. As applications and Mac OS becomes more efficient, so do the devices it runs on however under high loads users can expect to see reduced running times.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro 16 inch can be upgraded from 16 GB RAM to up to 64 GB RAM at the time of purchase and is not able to be upgraded further after purchase. If you are looking to run Windows, the system can run Windows 10 (64-Bit) and does it quite efficiently due to updated BIOS and drivers. This MacBook Pro’s dimensions are 0.64 in ×14.09 in ×9.68 in and a weight of 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg).
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Introduced: November 13, 2019 |
Discontinued: October 18, 2021 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
16.0” Widescreen |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 8 |
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Resolution |
3072×1920 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x8, 16 MB |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
DDR4 SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 (8 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
2666 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
16 GB |
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Speed |
2.4 GHz (5.0 GHz Turbo boost) |
Maximum RAM |
64 GB |
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Type |
Core i9 (I9-9980HK) |
RAM Slots |
None |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
16 GB |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
8 GT/s (DMI3) |
Video Card |
Radeon Pro 5300M/5500M
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR6 |
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ROM/Firmware |
Proprietary |
Standard VRAM |
4 GB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
8 GB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
512 GB, 1 TB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
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Storage Dimensions |
Soldered |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Onboard (PCIe 3.0) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11ac |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
5.0 |
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Type |
100 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 3.1 |
4 |
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Battery Life |
11 hours |
FireWire Port |
None |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size (Magic Keyboard) |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Force Touch) |
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Form Factor |
16″ MacBook Pro |
SDXC Card Slot |
None |
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Apple Order No |
BTO/CTO |
Microphone |
2 |
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Apple Subfamily |
2019 16″ |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A2141 (EMC 3347) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBookPro16,1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
