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MacBook Pro 13 (2020) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 1TB / 36GB

AED 3,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 2,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (2020) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry wins on CPU performance with its M1 8-core CPU (3.2 GHz boost) outperforming the Intel i9-9980HK in efficiency and single-core speed, while being fanless and running cooler under load. Choose the M1 model if you’re a video editor needing 1TB storage and 8GB RAM for 4K editing in Final Cut Pro, or a coder running Docker and VS Code—all day on 18+ hours of battery. The 2019 15-inch model with i9-9980HK and 32GB DDR4 RAM is better for professionals running heavy VMs, 3D rendering in Maya, or legacy Intel-only apps requiring 4GB VRAM from the Radeon Pro Vega 20. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 2799, the 15-inch wins on value because it offers 32GB RAM and 83Wh battery for ₹13,000 less; in India at ₹94900 vs ₹64900, the 15-inch wins on value because 32GB RAM and dual-channel DDR4 deliver tangible multitasking gains over 8GB LPDDR4X.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
MacBook Pro 15 (2019)
Processor
Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i9-9980HK 8c/16t 8 x 2.4 - 5 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics
Apple M1 8-Core GPU
AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in)
RAM
8 GB , LPDDR4X-4266
32 GB , DDR4-2400, Dual-Channel, soldered
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion
83 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Ports
2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
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
Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Weight
1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds)
1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 11 Big Sur
Apple macOS 10.15 Catalina

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 13 (2020)MacBook Pro 15 (2019)Difference
UAEAED 3,799AED 2,799MacBook Pro 15 (2019) saves AED 1,000
India₹ 94,900₹ 64,900MacBook Pro 15 (2019) saves ₹ 30,000

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