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

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3 (MacBook Pro 13 2019 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 3,199

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 1TB / 24GB

AED 4,099

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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 its 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU outperforms the 2019 model’s Intel i5-8257U and Iris Plus 645 by over 2x in sustained workloads and 3x in graphics tasks. The 2019 model suits light coders and document workers who need macOS compatibility and can tolerate 8GB RAM and thermal throttling under load, with 10–11 hours of video playback. The 2022 M2 model is for video editors and developers running Final Cut Pro or Xcode—16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 40 Gbps USB4 enable smooth 4K timeline scrubbing and fast external SSD transfers. In UAE at AED 3199 vs AED 4099, the 2019 model is better because it saves AED 900 while still handling daily tasks; in India at ₹74900 vs ₹104900, the 2022 model wins on value because the ₹30000 premium buys 8GB more RAM and 2x faster I/O, extending usable life by 3+ years.

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

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 3,199	AED 4,099	MacBook Pro 13 (2019) saves AED 900
India	₹ 74,900	₹ 1,04,900	MacBook Pro 13 (2019) saves ₹ 30,000

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