MacBook Pro 13 (2019) vs MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)

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

AED 3,199

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021 M1 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 4,499

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MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (2019) vs MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021 M1 Pro (8-core CPU, 14-core GPU) crushes the 2019 model’s Intel i5-8257U (4c/8t, Iris Plus 645) in raw performance and efficiency, with 16GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM and no fan noise under load. The 2019 model suits light coders needing 1TB storage for local files and 10+ hours of battery life on basic tasks, but its soldered 8GB RAM and older Wi-Fi 5 limit multitasking. The 2021 model excels for video editors using Final Cut Pro with 24GB RAM and 14-core GPU handling 4K timelines smoothly, plus SDXC card reader and HDMI for direct output. In UAE at AED 3199 vs AED 4499, the 2019 model is better because it offers double the storage for 30% less cost; in India at ₹74900 vs ₹109900, the 2021 model wins on value because 24GB RAM and M1 Pro’s efficiency justify the ₹35000 premium for professional workflows.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 13 (2019)

MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)

Processor

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

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz, 22 W PL1 / Sustained

Graphics

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645

Apple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU, 15 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): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)

RAM

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

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400

Storage

1024

512

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer

69.9 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

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

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SDXC, 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)

1.6 kg ( = 56.44 oz / 3.53 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 14 (M1 Pro)	Difference
UAE	AED 3,199	AED 4,499	MacBook Pro 13 (2019) saves AED 1,300
India	₹ 74,900	₹ 1,09,900	MacBook Pro 13 (2019) saves ₹ 35,000

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