Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Mid 2019 w 2.4GHz, Core i5-8279U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Space Gray
The quad-core Intel i5-8279U with 16GB RAM and a 2560x1600 IPS display delivers sharp visuals and smooth multitasking in a 1.34kg aluminum unibody. Its strong 82/100 compact score reflects a premium build with a backlit keyboard and versatile dual USB-A and Thunderbolt ports. This refurbished MacBook Pro is best for students and business users who prioritize portability and macOS over raw gaming performance.
CPU Intel Core i5
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13.3"
GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
OS macOS
Weight 0.8 kg
59 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port selection (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong portability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong affordability (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average storage (16th percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 13.3" |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Physical
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.9 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Mid 2019 w 2.4GHz | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 13.3" | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Mid 2019 w 2.4GHz | 27.5 | 36.7 | 36.3 | 99.6 | 39.1 | 96.8 | 15.8 | 98.1 | 49 | 86.8 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.3 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.5 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.3 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.2 | 97.3 | 61 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall59.1
- AI/LLM27.9
- Gaming7.4
- Portability83.5
- Creator23.8
- Student94.2
- Business68.5
- Developer56.5
- Entertainment53.2
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