How does the 16" 2019 MBP hold up in 2024?

[glambutnerdy]

I'm aware any apple silicon model blows it out of the water but I'm in desperate need of a new laptop at the moment and I've found a good deal on it with the specs I need for school... I know this particular model's keyboard isn't an issue like the older models but how does it hold up in other aspects, esp hardware wise? The heat throttling reports seem concerning.

 

[rovostrov]

I'm aware any apple silicon model blows it out of the water but I'm in desperate need of a new laptop at the moment and I've found a good deal on it with the specs I need for school... I know this particular model's keyboard isn't an issue like the older models but how does it hold up in other aspects, esp hardware wise? The heat throttling reports seem concerning.

I had the 2019 i9 version and it was a dud! I sent it back for repairs 3-4 times the first year and finally sold it to get rid of the headache. Logic board failure, SSD failure, display failure.. honestly it was the worst Mac I have ever owned. I "upgraded" to a 2015 instead and all has been great ever since.

 

[Bigwaff]

@rovostrov Sorry you had troubles. @glambutnerdy I have 2019 i9 16". I don't do any computing activities which challenge the GPU. To be fair, depending on activities, it will get hot and the battery life simply sucks, but it has been rock solid.

 

[dinobear]

Either I got really lucky or people without issues just don't post threads.

I've been using my 2019 MBP as workhorse for 8hr/day the last 4+ years. I use the upgraded 5600m GPU a lot. 64GB RAM. I think this laptop was comparable to the M1 in terms of GPU power (just uses more electricity).

My fan isnt on that much unless I'm actively rendering, exporting batched photos, or doing realtime video effects. Computer is usually connected to a 27" apple studio display and is very quiet when just browsing web, watching videos, and emails.

I'm still using this laptop daily and I'm just starting to get the itch to maybe upgrade. But the machine doesn't feel that slow yet. I do a lot of work in Photo, Web Development, and video effects rendering in realtime (for live events). This laptop still performs great.

I believe the 16" MacBook pros that were upgraded to the 5600m GPU were clear of the problems the lower grade GPU laptops had. This GPU was an $800 upgrade originally, but well worth it for my use. So if you can find one with a 5600m GPU go for it. Maybe I'll think about selling mine when the M4's are released...

 

[FreakinEurekan]

If I needed a computer and someone was willing to give me a 2019 - sure, I'd use it.

I would not spend any significant money on one. For, say, $200 I might take a flyer on it. But no more.

 

[dinobear]

Apple is offering me $500 in trade-in value for my 2019 16" MBP