UAE Price
AED 3,499
India Price
₹84,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2019
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 16 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 1TB / 24GB is Apple's 2019 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) display, the Intel Core i9-9880H 8c/16t 8 x 2.3 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H chipset. At AED 3,499 in the UAE and ₹84,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The MacBook Pro 15 2019 with i9-9880H, Vega 16 (4GB HBM2), and 32GB DDR4 delivers exceptional sustained multi-core performance for rendering, compiling, and heavy multitasking. Its 83Wh battery lasts up to 10 hours under moderate load, rare for an 8-core mobile CPU. The 1TB SSD offers fast read/write speeds, and the four Thunderbolt 3 ports support dual 4K displays or high-speed peripherals. However, thermals throttle under prolonged 100% CPU load, reducing clock speeds by up to 30% after 15 minutes. Weight at 1.83kg and the outdated Bluetooth 4.0 limit portability and wireless compatibility. In UAE at AED 3499, it’s good value because it outperforms newer M1 MacBooks in legacy software and multi-threaded workloads. In India at ₹84900, it’s overpriced—M2 Airs offer better efficiency, longer battery, and newer connectivity for less, making this 2019 Intel beast a niche buy only for those locked into macOS and needing its raw CPU/GPU muscle.
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| Battery | 83 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: Facetime HD |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) |
| Weight | 1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds) |
| Display | 15.40 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 221 PPI, APPA040, IPS, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2 |
| Memory | 32 GB , DDR4-2400, Dual-Channel, soldered |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake Z390 (Cannon Lake-H) |
| Soundcard | Apple Audio Device |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Butterfly v3, Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 91W USB-C PSU, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 2799 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-9880H 8c/16t 8 x 2.3 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.15 Catalina |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 16 (MacBook Pro 15 2019 Series) 512GB / 24GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2017 (2.8 GHz, 555) (MacBook Pro 15 2017 Series) 1TB / 36GB
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Common questions about the MacBook Pro 16 (2019).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited future software support. While still functional for basic tasks, its value is low compared to newer models with better efficiency and longer update cycles.
The price in UAE is AED 3499. It is available through authorized resellers and second-hand markets, but not sold new by Apple UAE.
The price in India is ₹84900. It is available through certified pre-owned retailers and online marketplaces, but no longer sold as new by Apple India.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with decent performance in good lighting. It is adequate for video calls but lacks detail and low-light capability compared to newer models.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Battery life decreases significantly under heavy workloads or with the display at maximum brightness.
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