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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) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 512GB / 24GB

AED 2,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 2,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Our Verdict

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

The M1 MacBook Pro 13 wins on CPU performance with its 8-core M1 (3.2 GHz max) outperforming the i9-9980HK in efficiency and single-core speed, while being fanless and running cooler under load. The M1 model is best for coders running Docker, Swift, or Xcode who need 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD with 10+ hours of battery life and Wi-Fi 6. The 2019 15-inch is for video editors using Final Cut Pro who need 32GB DDR4 RAM and 4GB VRAM Radeon Pro Vega 20 for 4K timeline scrubbing, despite its 6-hour battery and noisy fans. In UAE at AED 2499 vs AED 2299, the 15-inch wins because it offers 32GB RAM for ₹10,000 less; in India at ₹59900 vs ₹49900, the 15-inch wins on value because 32GB RAM doubles the M1’s capacity for heavy multitasking.

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
512
512
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 2,499AED 2,299MacBook Pro 15 (2019) saves AED 200
India₹ 59,900₹ 49,900MacBook Pro 15 (2019) saves ₹ 10,000

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