MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 24GB

AED 3,299

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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 3,599

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MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

The M2’s 10-core GPU (13.5W TDP) outperforms the Vega 20 in efficiency and modern software, while the i9-9980HK’s 8c/16t runs hotter without active cooling. Buy the M2 MacBook Pro 13 if you need 16GB RAM for Lightroom editing, 512GB SSD for fast file access, and 18+ hours of battery life on web browsing. Choose the 2019 15-inch if you run legacy Adobe Premiere Pro plugins requiring DDR4-2400 dual-channel RAM and 32GB capacity for 4K timelines, despite its 6-hour battery and 1.83kg weight. In UAE at AED 3299 vs AED 3599, the M2 is better because it uses 40% less power for similar video export times. In India at ₹84900 vs ₹84900, the M2 wins on value because it runs cooler, lasts longer, and supports Wi-Fi 6 without needing an external adapter.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Processor

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

Intel Core i9-9980HK 8c/16t 8 x 2.4 - 5 GHz, Coffee Lake-H

Graphics

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

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

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

32 GB , DDR4-2400, Dual-Channel, soldered

Storage

512

1024

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

83 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

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

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

1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds)

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Apple macOS 10.15 Catalina

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 13 (M1)	MacBook Pro 15 (2019)	Difference
UAE	AED 3,299	AED 3,599	MacBook Pro 13 (M1) saves AED 300
India	₹ 84,900	₹ 84,900	—

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