16-Inch MacBook Pro
Apple's larger 16-inch notebook, last refreshed in 2019.
At a Glance
In November 2019, Apple's 16 inch MacBook Pro debuted with a Magic Keyboard and revised processors. In June 2020, a new high-end graphics option was introduced. In our distinct roundup, read about the smaller 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Features
- 16-inch display size
- True Tone display and Touch Bar
- Up to 8 TB SSD storage
- 9th-generation Intel chips
- T2 chip for enhanced security and "Hey Siri" support
- Scissor-switch Magic Keyboard
The 16-Inch MacBook Pro Lineup
Launched in November 2019, the 16-inch MacBook Pro features a larger 16-inch Retina display, slimmer bezels, an improved keyboard with a scissor mechanism instead of a butterfly mechanism, up to 64 GB RAM, up to 8 TB of storage, and graphics cards from the AMD Radeon Pro 5000M Series.
A 3072x1920 resolution display and a higher pixel density of 226 ppi are featured on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, while the 13-inch MacBook Pro has a 2560x1600 resolution with a 227 ppi resolution. Both MacBook Pro models' Touch Bar and Retina display feature support for True Tone technology that changes white balance to fit ambient lighting, and other display features are included, such as large colour support.
MacBook Pro 16-inch models use 9th-generation 6 or 8-core chips. The 16-inch MacBook Pro uses the most advanced thermal architecture ever in a Mac notebook," Apple notes, enabling it to run for longer periods of time at higher power.
A new fan configuration with a larger impeller, extended blades, and bigger vents is included in the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which improves airflow by 28 percent. Also the heat sink is 35% bigger, facilitating more heat dissipation. All in all, compared to the previous 15-inch MacBook Pro, this lets the MacBook Pro sustain up to 12 watts more through extreme workloads.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro comes fitted with the latest Magic Keyboard from Apple. A refined scissor mechanism is used for the Magic Keyboard, which is expected to be more reliable than the butterfly keyboard that was prone to failure. The keyboard offers up to 1 mm of key travel and a more responsive key press." feature.
In terms of design, Apple has revised the Magic Keyboard to include a physical Escape key, along with a separate Touch ID button, an inverted "T" configuration for the arrow keys and a Touch Bar instead of the virtual key on the Touch Bar.
In the 16-inch MacBook Pro, there's a new six-speaker sound system built to deliver the most sophisticated audio experience ever in a notebook. The sound is louder and more natural than ever and the bass is half an octave deeper than ever before. With a 40 percent reduction in hiss and a higher signal to noise ratio, there is also an improved high-performance microphone.
With built-in graphics and Radeon Pro 5300M graphics, Radeon Pro 5500M graphics, or Radeon Pro 5600M graphics launched in June 2020, the 16-inch MacBook Pro models are fitted. The Radeon Pro 5600M is up to 75% faster than the Radeon Pro 5500M. The 16-inch computer has up to 8TB of SSD capacity available.
The first 7nm handheld discrete GPUs optimized for pro users are provided by the AMD Radeon 5000M series graphics in the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The standard configuration provides up to 2.1 times faster graphics performance than the previous configuration, and 80% faster performance is provided by the high-end graphics options.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro offers up to 64GB of RAM, and there are four Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports.
A T2 chip, along with support for hands-free Hey Siri commands, continues to provide enhanced security with secure boot and on-the-fly encrypted storage. The MacBook Pro 16-inch has a 100Wh battery, which is the largest battery ever in a MacBook Pro, allowing 11 hours of battery life.
You can buy the 16-inch MacBook Pro models in Silver or Space Gray from Apple's online store and Apple retail stores. Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ac WiFi, and a 720p FaceTime HD Camera are other included features. Prices for a 2.6GHz Core i7 processor, Radeon Pro 5300M, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD start at $2,399. For an extra charge, custom configuration options are available.
Apple also offers 13-inch MacBook Pro models, including the latest M1 Apple Silicon chip for entry-level models.
Design
Design wise, compared to previous MacBook Pro versions, the 16-inch MacBook Pro does not look drastically different, still featuring the same general design elements with large trackpad, thin hinge, Touch Bar, rear Apple logo, side speakers, and silver and space grey colour options.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro is 14.09 inches in length, 9.68 inches in width and 16.2mm in thickness. It weights approximately 4.3 pounds. It's thicker, heavier, and wider in contrast to the 15-inch MacBook Pro.
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Display
A multi-channel ambient light sensor that is included in the latest MacBook Pro models is used by True Tone, which can evaluate both the room brightness and the colour temperature. The MacBook Pro is able to change both the colour and strength of the display after detecting the white balance, to match the lighting of the room for a more realistic, paper-like viewing experience that also cuts down on eyestrain.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro monitor features a native resolution of 3072 by 1920 at 226 pixels per inch (an improvement compared to the 15-inch MacBook Pro).
There is a variable refresh rate on the 16-inch MacBook Pro that can be matched to the frame rate of a video being edited or displayed. 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, and 60Hz are included as options.
Keyboard
The 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019 is the first Mac to be updated with a new "Magic Keyboard" that removes the butterfly mechanism that has been used by Apple since 2015. Apple says it's designed to have the "best typing experience ever on a Mac notebook."
Because of its propensity for key failure due to dust and other tiny particles, the butterfly mechanism was not popular with consumers, and with the introduction of the latest scissor-switch keyboard in the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the butterfly mechanism was withdrawn.
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According to Apple, 1 mm of key travel and a stable key feel are provided by the scissor mechanism in the Magic Keyboard, plus an Apple-crafted rubber dome built to store more potential energy for a more sensitive key press.
Apple claims that a convenient, enjoyable, and quiet typing experience is provided by the Magic Keyboard. The keyboard is identical to the previous keyboard in terms of design, but instead of a virtual key on the Touch Bar, there is a physical escape key, and the Touch ID button is also a separate button.
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The arrow keys have also been revamped with an inverted "T" configuration for the arrow keys, which is a deviation from the MacBook Pro keyboard's previous design. The Touch Bar is slightly further away from the keyboard keys as well.
For all MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro machines that have a butterfly keyboard, including the 2019 MacBook Pro models from May and July 2019, Apple is still providing a keyboard support programme. For the 16-inch MacBook Pro or the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Keyboard Support Software does not apply because they use the newer, more efficient scissor mechanism.
Trackpad
The 16-inch MacBook Pro features a large Force Touch trackpad that takes up most of the machine's bottom, as with previous MacBook Pro versions.
There are no conventional buttons on the Force Touch trackpad and it is operated by a series of Force Sensors instead, enabling users to click anywhere on the trackpad to get the same response. When using the trackpad, a Taptic Engine powered by magnets provides users with tactile feedback that replaces the feel of a physical button press.
A light press, used as a standard click, along with a deeper press or force click, is assisted by the Force Touch trackpad as a separate gesture that provides definitions for a highlighted phrase, for example.
Touch Bar
On the 16-inch MacBook Pro, there is a Touch Bar, which is a small OLED Retina multi-touch display built into the keyboard where the function keys are usually used.
Depending on the software is in use, the Touch Bar is contextual and can perform a wide variety of functions on the Mac, and it is now available throughout all of Apple's MacBook Pro lineup.
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The Touch Bar is a matte-style display that blends right into the keyboard with the rest of the keys, and it supports True Tone on all modern MacBook Pro computers, allowing the white balance to be changed to match the conditions of ambient lighting.
Taps, swipes and other multi-touch motions are used to communicate with the Touch Bar, with support for up to 10 fingers at a time available.
Apple modified the Touch Bar in 2019 to include a separate physical Escape key and a separate button for Touch ID that is not related to the Touch Bar. On older iPhone models, the Touch ID fingerprint sensor functions just like the Touch ID Home button. Instead of a password, Touch ID can be used, opening the Mac when a finger is put on the sensor. It also replaces a password for apps that are covered by a password, and it can be used in Safari to make Apple Pay purchases.
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A separate Apple-designed T2 chip with a Protected Enclave that keeps your fingerprint data and personal information safe is operated by Touch ID.
Thunderbolt 3
Both 16-inch machines feature four Thunderbolt 3 ports with USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Thunderbolt 3 support for up to 40Gb/s Thunderbolt transfer speeds and up to 10Gb/s USB transfer speeds.
Each port on the versions of the MacBook Pro is similar and can be used for the same functions, so that the computer can be operated by each one. The following connections are enabled across all ports: control, Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA.
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro is capable of powering two 6K displays at one time or four 4K displays over Thunderbolt 3. At 60Hz, all external displays are capable of running.
T2 Chip
In all 16-inch MacBook Pro models, Apple's custom-made T2 chip is included to make them even safer and add additional features.
The Protected Enclave processor houses the T2 chip that protects Touch ID fingerprint data and enables safe booting and encrypted storage capabilities. Multiple controllers, including the device management controller, image signal processor, audio controller, and SSD controller are also consolidated.
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It supports improved tone mapping, enhanced exposure control, and FaceTime HD camera auto exposure based on face detection, and it uses dedicated AES hardware to encrypt the SSD on the fly.
In the MacBook Pro, the T2 chip also powers the "Hey Siri" feature. You can say "Hey Siri" with Hey Siri capabilities to enable the personal assistant on the MacBook Pro without the need to click the physical Siri button. On Apple's iOS computers, the T2 chip is a variant of the A10 and it runs a tweaked version of iOS.
Speakers
There is an improved high-fidelity sound system with six speakers on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Apple says the six-speaker system is designed to provide the most advanced audio experience ever in a notebook." for singers, podcasters, and video editors.
The speaker system uses force-canceling woofers engineered by Apple with dual opposing speaker drivers that cut down on unwanted vibrations that distort sound. The resulting music, with bass that is an octave lower, sounds more simple and more natural.
There is an updated microphone array that cuts down by 40 percent on hiss, along with an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio that Apple claims rivals that of common digital professional-grade microphones.
Intel Processors
With up to an 8-core processor, discrete AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 8 TB of SSD storage, and a larger 16-inch display that sets it apart from the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the previous 15-inch MacBook Pro models, Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is the largest and most powerful notebook the company sells.
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro models are equipped with 14-nanometer Coffee Lake Refresh chips from the 9th generation of Intel, which are the same chips that were used in the 15-inch models launched back in May 2019.
Intel's 6-core 2.6GHz Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz uses the entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro. Intel's 2.3GHz 8-core 9th-generation Core i9 processor with 4.8GHz Turbo Boost features the higher-end 16-inch MacBook Pro. With Turbo Boost up to 5GHz, both computers can be upgraded to a 2.4GHz 8-core 9th-generation Core i9 processor.
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Its 8-core chips provide up to 2.1 times faster performance than a quad-core MacBook Pro and 40 percent more performance than a 6-core MacBook Pro, according to Apple, making them the fastest chips ever on a Mac notebook.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro utilizes an improved thermal architecture designed by Apple to allow the notebook to run for extended periods of time at a higher power.
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With a larger impeller that has longer blades and larger vents, there is a new fan design that allows a 28 percent improvement in airflow. The heat sink is 35% higher, allowing more heat dissipation "significantly" than before, allowing the 16-inch MacBook Pro to withstand up to 12 more watts during intensive workouts than the previous 15-inch MacBook Pro.
In our research, Apple's thermal changes to the 16-inch MacBook Pro resulted in a 16.5 percent increase in multi-core performance. The 16-inch MacBook Pro received a single-core score of 989 and a multi-core score of 6733, while the 15-inch MacBook Pro of the previous generation scored 972 in the single-core test and 5781 in the multi-core test with the same processor.
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With Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro, we also did some real-world efficiency tests, and our video is worth checking out to see how well the 16-inch MacBook Pro does with "Pro" tasks.
GPU
The 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature the built-in UHD Graphics 630 from Intel, but are also fitted with graphics cards from the AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series, which are the first 7-nanometer discrete mobile GPUs.
An AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB GDDR6 memory includes the base-level 16-inch MacBook Pro and the mid-level model uses an AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB GDDR6 memory. Both can be upgraded with an 8 GB GDDR6 memory AMD Radeon Pro 5500M GPU, and Apple introduced a new high-end AMD Radeon Pro 5600M option with 8 GB HBM2 memory in June 2020.
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Customers who select the standard GPU configuration see graphics performance 2.1 times faster than the previous standard configuration, according to Apple, while those who choose the highest-end graphics options see performance up to 80 percent faster than the previous high-end configuration.
Apple states that the 16-inch models with the highest graphics options result in the following upgrades compared to the previous-generation 8-core 15-inch MacBook Pro:
Video editors using DaVinci Resolve can see up to 3.4 times faster effects rendering when color grading.
Gamers can enjoy smoother gameplay with up to 2.6 times faster performance in games like Fortnite.
In Unity, developers can experience 3.2 times faster fly-through performance during game development.
We found major improvements in our testing of the latest 5500M GPU in the higher-end computer. The 16-inch MacBook Pro scored 30608 in an OpenCL survey compared to the 15-inch MacBook Pro's score of 17904, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro scored 29840 vs. the 15-inch MacBook Pro's score of 19065 in a Metal test.
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RAM
Up to 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4 RAM is supported on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which is faster than the RAM used in previous versions. At 32GB RAM, the previous 15-inch MacBook Pro also maxed out.
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