Apple MacBook Pro 13" Space Gray 2019
The quad-core 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor and True Tone Retina display deliver accurate color for everyday tasks, though the integrated Iris Plus 645 graphics limit visual performance. The Touch Bar and Touch ID streamline workflows, while the 1.37kg aluminum unibody remains highly portable with up to 10 hours of battery life. This refurbished model is best for students and office users who prioritize macOS portability over raw computing power.
CPU Intel Core i7
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600
GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
OS macOS
Weight 1.4 kg
55 Overall Score
Price CA$550
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong portability (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong screen (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average storage (17th percentile)
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13" | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 2048 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 | 1024 |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 1920x1200 | 15" 2496x1664 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 15 | - | 75 | 66 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 13" | 18.1 | 38.5 | 5.4 | 41.1 | 81.4 | 92.6 | 17.2 | 97.2 | 88.3 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.2 | 91.1 | 98.8 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 6.8 | 97.5 | 80.4 | 85.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.8 | 63.2 | 80.9 | 63.6 | 95.7 | 87.1 | 80.4 | 80.4 | 97.2 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.6 | 63.2 | 80.9 | 80.6 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 72.4 | 59.6 | 85.9 |
| ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB Compare | 88.5 | 66 | 90.8 | 63.6 | 81.1 | 86.4 | 62 | 59.6 | 98.2 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 24.1 | 80.9 | 63.6 | 89 | 57.1 | 80.4 | 80.4 | 94.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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