MacBook Pro 13 (2019) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3 (MacBook Pro 13 2019 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 2,399

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 24GB

AED 3,299

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MacBook Pro 13 (2019)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (2019) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 with 10-core GPU and 16GB LPDDR5-6400 outperforms the 2019 model’s Intel Iris Plus 645 and 8GB LPDDR3-2133 in CPU and GPU tasks, delivering 2x faster sustained performance. The 2019 model with 1TB storage and 24GB RAM suits video editors needing large local storage for 4K timelines without cloud reliance, despite its older thermal throttling under load. The 2022 M2 model with 16GB unified memory and Wi-Fi 6 excels for coders running Docker containers and iOS simulators simultaneously, with 20W sustained power efficiency and 20% longer battery life. In UAE at AED 2399 vs AED 3299, the 2019 model is better because it offers double the storage for AED 900 less; in India at ₹54900 vs ₹84900, the 2019 model wins on value because 1TB storage exceeds the M2’s 512GB by 100% at 36% lower cost.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 13 (2019)

MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

Processor

Intel Core i5-8257U 4c/8t 4 x 1.4 - 3.9 GHz, Coffee Lake-U

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained

Graphics

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

RAM

8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, Dual-Channel, soldered

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

Storage

1024

512

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

Ports

2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Weight

1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds)

1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)

Apple macOS 10.15 Catalina

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 13 (2019)	MacBook Pro 13 (M1)	Difference
UAE	AED 2,399	AED 3,299	MacBook Pro 13 (2019) saves AED 900
India	₹ 54,900	₹ 84,900	MacBook Pro 13 (2019) saves ₹ 30,000

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