On Wednesday, Apple officially released the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. We’ve already compared it in detail to the 15-inch MacBook Pro it replaces, but what about the 13-inch MacBook? Read on as we compare the specs, price, and more of the 13-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro.
13-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Design
The designs of the 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro are very similar, aside from the obvious difference in screen size. The unibody aluminum design will be familiar to anyone who has used a modern MacBook Pro.
Alongside the keyboard, you’ll find a spacious trackpad and the controversial Touch Bar. We’ll have more on that in a bit, but the Touch Bar is here to stay – just with some minor changes.
In terms of size, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is noticeably larger and heavier. In addition to the overall increase in footprint to accommodate the larger display, the 16-inch model is also around 1-pound heavier. You will notice slightly smaller bezels on the 16-inch model compared to the 13-inch. Here are all of the details:
Both the 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro are available in silver and space gray.
Display
The biggest difference between the two MacBook Pro models sold by Apple is the display. The 16-inch MacBook Pro features a resolution of 3072×1920, which equates to a density of 226 pixels-per-inch (PPI).
The 13-inch MacBook Pro features a resolution of 2560×1600, which equates to a density of 227 pixels-per-inch (PPI). Both displays feature things like Apple’s True Tone display technology for adaptable color temperature, a P3 color gamut, and more.
Here are the technical details compared, note that the 16-inch MacBook Pro includes custom refresh rate support.
Performance
If you’re choosing the MacBook Pro over the MacBook Air, chances are you’re looking for a decent amount of power. Here’s how the 13-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro comparison stacks up in terms of performance.
The base configuration 16-inch MacBook Pro features a 2.6GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz) 6‑core 9th-generation Intel Core i7 processor. You also get 16GB of 2666MHz RAM, as well as an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics card with 4GB of GDDR6 memory. In terms of storage, the base configuration 16-inch MacBook Pro includes a 512GB SSD.
Meanwhile, the base configuration 13-inch MacBook Pro packs a 1.4GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz. You get Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645, as well as 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory and a 128GB SSD.
In comparing the base configuration 13-inch MacBook Pro against the base configuration 16-inch MacBook Pro, there is a significant delta in terms of power. Here are the two tiers of the 13-inch MacBook Pro:
$1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro:
1.4GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor
Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
128GB SSD storage (+$200 for 256GB)
Touch Bar and Touch ID
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
$1,799 13-inch MacBook Pro:
2.4GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor
Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
256GB SSD storage (+$200 for 512GB)
Touch Bar and Touch ID
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
And the two tiers of the 16-inch MacBook Pro:
$2,399 16-inch MacBook Pro:
2.6GHz 6-core 9th-generation Intel Core i7 processor
Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz
AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory
16GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
512GB SSD storage
Touch Bar and Touch ID
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
$2,799 16-inch MacBook Pro:
2.3GHz 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processor
Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz
AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory
16GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
1TB SSD storage
Touch Bar and Touch ID
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
In addition to each standard configuration, you can also do custom build-to-order configs of the 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Top of the line 13-inch MacBook Pro, $3,099:
2.8GHz quad‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7 processor
Turbo Boost up to 4.7GHz
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
2TB SSD storage
Top of the line 16-inch MacBook Pro, $6,099:
2.4GHz 8‑core 9th‑generation Intel Core i9 processor
Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz
AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8GB of GDDR6 memory
64GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
8TB SSD storage
As you can see, the 16-inch MacBook Pro can get quite a bit more powerful than the 13-inch model, but that comes at an added cost in terms of price and size. If you’re looking for sheer storage volume, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is the best choice for you. Apple says that it is the first laptop on the market to feature 8TB of SSD storage – though that will come at a cost.
Keyboard
Other than the difference in screen size, the keyboard is the biggest differentiator between the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro uses Apple’s controversial butterfly keyboard, which has been proven to have reliability issues and low key travel. Meanwhile, the 16-inch MacBook Pro uses an all-new Magic Keyboard that ideally solves those problems.
Apple says the new keyboard features an Apple-designed rubber dome, with 1mm of travel and a more stable feel compared to the butterfly keyboard. You also get a physical escape key, as well as an inverted T arrow key arrangement.
Even though the 13-inch MacBook Pro uses Apple’s third-generation butterfly keyboard, it’s still far from perfect. While some people have grown used to the lower-profile design, reliability issues persist. Apple is running a keyboard repair program for this reason, but the best choice might be to wait until the Magic Keyboard design spreads to the rest of the MacBook lineup.
Speakers and Microphones
Apple has also made useful upgrades to the speaker and microphone set up on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The company says the machine features a “studio‑quality” three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming. For speaker quality, you can expect six high-fidelity speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Meanwhile, Apple simply says that the 13-inch MacBook Pro features stereo speakers with a high dynamic range and a three microphone setup.
Battery life
The 16-inch MacBook Pro features a massive built-in 100-watt-hour battery, which Apple says gets you up to 11 hours of wireless web support. Here are how the two machines compare:
Price
If you’re looking to get a MacBook Pro at the lowest price possible, the 13-inch model is the way to go. You can get the base configuration with two Thunderbolt ports and Touch Bar for just $1,299. Keep in mind that while this option is branded as a MacBook Pro, it won’t pack nearly as much power as the higher-end configurations.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,399 – and even that base configuration is plenty powerful for many people. What you have to consider is what sort of power you need, and how much you’re willing to spend to get it.
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Shivraj Kaithwas
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