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General

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Series

MacBook Pro4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MV902LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original July 9, 2019 maker US inventory page 2 explicitly lists MV902LL/A Space Gray, 2.6 GHz six-core ninth-generation Core i7, 16 GB, Radeon Pro 555X and 256 GB SSD. Pricing date May 21. Education prices/bundles excluded.3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact original US MV902LL/A, Micro Center SKU 946533, independently opened full table. Maker purchase options take precedence over retailer installed-capacity maximum. No current stock claim.

MRW13LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU MRW13LL/A, Space Black, M3 Pro 12 CPU/18 GPU cores, 18 GB memory/512 GB storage.

GTIN / EAN

1901991126813Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026Original exact MV902LL/A support page, Product Information table: UPC 190199112681. Matched i7/16 GB/256 GB/555X. Refurbisher-assigned barcodes excluded.

1959490001578Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-pro-16-laptop-m3-pro-chip-18gb-memory-18-core-gpu-512gb-ssd-latest-model-space-black-space-black/6534617.pRead 7 October 2026Original US Space Black 18 GB/512 GB SKU. Refurbished 5RW13LL/A wrapper UPC excluded. Independently read exact original SKU table through public search index. Direct open currently returns international country selector, which was not bypassed.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

21 May 20194Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026

30 October 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026Current worldwide-vintage list explicitly includes MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019). Maker defines vintage as stopped distributing for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. Refurbished resale is distinct from original distribution.

Discontinued10Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-pro-14-inch-16-inch-m3-2023-m4-2024.htmlRead 7 October 2026Article explicitly lists Late 2023 M3 Pro 12 CPU/18 GPU 16-inch among compared models. No reseller stock inference.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)18Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-m3-2023Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023), sold with M3 Pro and M3 Max, replaces the M2 MacBook Pro 16.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/11/apple-introduces-16-inch-macbook-pro-the-worlds-best-pro-notebookRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the new 16-inch MacBook Pro with the previous-generation 8-core 15-inch MacBook Pro.17Press articlemacworld.com/article/3452584/apple-new-16-inch-macbook-pro.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says the new 16-inch MacBook Pro replaces the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)19Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (2024), sold with M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023).

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2,3994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting $2399 for the 15-inch base, not the $1799 13-inch base. Matches retained original Core i7/16 GB/256 GB configuration.

$2,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026US starting launch price for the original base configuration. Excludes education price and later discounts.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker US part-number inventory.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Space Black3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Maker targets developers, video editors, music producers and photographers.

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Clamshell5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 2 side/front diagrams show fixed-hinge display and keyboard base. Welcome text: automatically starts when you lift the lid. Not detachable or a 360-degree convertible.

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Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width349.3Depth240.7Thickness (max)15.5mm(13.8 × 9.5 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres. Retailer conversions from rounded inches excluded.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.83kg(4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes laptop mass 1.83 kg, manufacturing/configuration variation applies.

2.14kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. M3 Pro row. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker Environment section recyclable aluminium enclosure. No recycled-aluminium percentage inferred.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

15.4in(39.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

220.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

254ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

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Backlight

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Mini-LED3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display panel: LCD with Mini-LED backlight.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Glossy3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Default display described as glossy with an antireflective coating.

Touchscreen

No13Retailer pagenewegg.com/apple-macbook-pro-15-4-retina-display-non-touch-screen-2-60ghz-amd-radeon-pro-555x-16gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-256gb-hdd-space-gray/p/2SN-0001-02XR0Read 7 October 2026Exact MV902LL/A 2019 i7/16 GB/256 GB/555X Display table: Touchscreen Non-Touch Screen. Only main panel, not the Touch Bar.

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display specifications explicitly state Touchscreen No for this retail SKU.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Display refresh rates. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Display section states 500 nits brightness for the Retina display. Ordinary maker SDR luminance claim, not an HDR peak or reviewer measurement.

600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly specifies SDR brightness 600 nits. HDR peak is stored separately.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak in HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Outdoor SDR maximum is excluded.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 7 October 2026Maker Liquid Retina XDR calibration guide names 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro and says displays undergo calibration for out-of-box luminance, white point and gamut. Original exact model sheet confirms Liquid Retina XDR. No individual unit measured Delta E or custom calibration result inferred.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core i7-9750H1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact original base 2.6 GHz six-core Core i7, matched to original maker US inventory. Custom CPU suffix, thread count and process node are not guessed from clock/core similarities.3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 202610Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Exact base teardown step 1 specifies 2.6 GHz six-core i7, Radeon Pro 555X, 16 GB DDR4 and 256 GB SSD. Step 3 identifies Intel Core i7-9750H. Enriches generic maker CPU label without changing hardware.

Apple M3 Pro (12-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU configuration.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
6	2.6	4.5

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker base six-core processor row explicitly 2.6 GHz base and 4.5 GHz turbo. No later hybrid P/E classification imposed.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	6
Efficiency	6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

CPU cores

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

1211Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191045/intel-core-i79750h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications table: Total Threads 12. Exact installed i7-9750H is identified independently in iFixit step 3.

1214Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 12 CPU/18 GPU, 18 GB/512 GB review unit. Chip hardware thread count.

Max boost clock

4.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

12MB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker base Core i7 explicitly 12 MB shared L3. Higher Core i9 option cache excluded.

12MB17Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M3-Pro-12-Core-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.781711.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 Pro 12-core specification explicitly labels Level 3 Cache 12 MB. Maker publishes no L3 figure. Source classification retained, separate from its 20 MB Level 2 figure. Same exact 12-core chip independently identified by maker.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

14nm11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191045/intel-core-i79750h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Intel Essentials table: Lithography 14 nm. Exact installed processor, not a GPU process or inferred generation.

3nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 7 October 2026Exact original M3 Pro generation, not earlier M2 or later M4.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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18TOPS12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M3-Pro-12-Core-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.781711.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 Pro 12-core chip table publishes 18 TOPS peak for its 16-core Neural Engine and labels it INT8. A DVCon 2025 comparative Apple M3 SoC table labels the same numerical 18 TOPS as FP16. Peak scalar agrees, but arithmetic precision is not maker-confirmed and remains unresolved. CPU/GPU throughput excluded.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact sheet lists separate AMD Radeon with its own GDDR5 and Intel UHD graphics with automatic switching. Maker graphics-switching guide explicitly explains this integrated/discrete architecture.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102265Read 5 October 2026Maker automatic graphics switching guide defines the paired integrated and discrete graphics processors. Exact 2019 base sheet expressly names AMD Radeon plus Intel UHD and automatic switching.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists the installed Apple chip GPU only. This GPU is part of the SoC and uses unified memory.

GPU

AMD Radeon Pro 555X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact base 2.6 GHz row Radeon Pro 555X with 4 GB dedicated GDDR5, separate Intel UHD Graphics 630 and automatic graphics switching. Optional 560X/Vega and later 16-inch GPU rows excluded.3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026

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GPU brand

AMD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

4GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 6301Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Apple M3 Pro 18-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 20263Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026

18GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 18 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly onboard DDR4, published 2400 MHz not silently converted to configured MT/s.

LPDDR514Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original 18 GB reference configuration. No derived transfer rate from MHz.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

2,400MT/s3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Memory Speed table explicitly publishes DDR4-2400. This JEDEC speed designation means 2400 MT/s, not a conversion of a literal 2400 MHz DRAM clock. Maker also names its onboard memory 2400 MHz DDR4 using commercial speed notation.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered10Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Step 10 repairability summary explicitly states processor, RAM and flash memory are soldered to the logic board. Step 3 confirms exact 16 GB base hardware.

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Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker memory section expressly configurable to 32 GB at purchase. Retailer 16 GB maximum conflicts with maker purchase option and is excluded. No user upgradeability inferred.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the retained M3 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Does not assert post-purchase upgradeability.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 20263Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 512 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker base 256 GB SSD. Protocol and PCIe generation not inferred.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

314Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i7-2.6-six-core-15-mid-2019-touch-bar-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page states onboard PCIe 3.0-based storage that cannot be upgraded, for the exact MV902LL/A. Lane count not stated.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 3 / USB 3.1 Gen 2	4	40	Thunderbolt 3	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Four physical USB-C connectors support TB3 up to 40 Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s and native DisplayPort over USB-C. Highest rate counted once. Audio section states physical 3.5 mm headset output. Adapters are not laptop ports.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	3	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt and USB4 share each USB-C connector.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Wireless section explicitly supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11ac. These named supported radio standards establish 5 GHz (a/ac) and 2.4 GHz (b/g). No 6 GHz support inferred.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Maker names MacBook Pro introduced in 2023 or later. It explicitly states compatible devices use the 6 GHz band or may be configured to use only 2.4 GHz/5 GHz. Wi-Fi 6E regulatory availability varies by country. Exact original model sheet independently states Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi module

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No9Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original US MRW13LL/A 18 GB/512 GB.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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ANSI (78 keys)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026US 78-key keyboard for retained US SKU. ISO option from maker sheet excluded.

Key switches

Other10Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Steps 5-7 identify 2019 butterfly switch revision and explain its hinged butterfly bracket. Existing enum has no butterfly option. Other is used, not scissor.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly full-size backlit keyboard with Touch Bar and ambient light sensor. Backlight colour and zones not stated.

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NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 4 complete built-in keyboard diagram has no dedicated physical numeric keypad. Exact model spec also lists 64 US keys including four arrows.

No8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-pro-16-laptop-m3-pro-chip-18gb-memory-18-core-gpu-512gb-ssd-latest-model-space-black-space-black/6534617.pRead 7 October 2026Exact US MRW13LL/A 18 GB/512 GB keyboard. No image-derived absence. Independently read exact original SKU table through public search index. Direct open currently returns international country selector, which was not bypassed.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 4 complete keyboard/control diagram shows Force Touch trackpad and no dedicated stick pointing device among the keys.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact model sheet Force Touch. Separate maker support expressly documents haptic feedback.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly documents Force Touch haptic feedback, matched to exact model sheet.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad. Force Touch pressure-sensing trackpad.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple describes haptic feedback as a feature of Force Touch trackpads. Exact model sheet states Force Touch trackpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

High dynamic range stereo sound, Wide stereo sound1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker Audio section high-dynamic-range stereo sound. Original maker announcement expressly states wide stereo. No later Dolby Atmos or Spatial Audio feature imported.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Original maker announcement explicitly states wide stereo sound. Sheet separately states high-dynamic-range stereo speakers.

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly three physical microphones. Stereo sound does not establish a physical speaker count.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

83.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly 83.6 Wh. Runtime claims omitted because the 15-inch test used eight-core 2.3 GHz Core i9, 16 GB and 512 GB SSD, unlike retained Core i7/256 GB. Acoustic declarations likewise test a sibling configuration.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power footnote 3 states actual rating 99.6 Wh. Rounded 100 Wh headline is excluded.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

Use case	Hours (h)
Web browsing	10
Video playback	10

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Up to 10 hours wireless web and up to 10 hours Apple TV app video playback. Tested by Apple in April 2019 on preproduction 2.3 GHz 8-core Core i9 15-inch MacBook Pro with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, which differs from the retained 2.6 GHz Core i7 with 256 GB SSD. Wireless web browses 25 popular websites and the movie test plays HD 1080p content, both at display brightness 12 clicks from bottom or 75%.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

87W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Original included 87 W nominal adapter rating, not maximum accepted charging input.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. Included base adapter, separate from optional fast-charge setup.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Laptop end of supplied USB-C charge cable.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 5 October 2026About 30 minutes using 96W adapter on 14-inch or 140W on 16-inch. Included 140W adapter.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

210Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Step 2 first photo shows the entire opened lower chassis with exactly two physical centrifugal cooling fans. Photo inspected independently, exact base teardown.

214Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 Pro 16-inch 18 GB/512 GB hardware.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Touch ID diagram expressly identifies power button.

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 5 October 2026Touch ID described as power button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Mojave4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Original May 2019 maker announcement explicitly says all new Macs come with macOS Mojave. Later Catalina wording in support sheet and reprinted Quick Start excluded as launch OS.

macOS Sonoma2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later supported system updates are excluded.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	24.4
Gaming	25.1
Max load	50.4

Source14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB. Earthworks M23R and Arta, 15 cm, ambient 24.4 dB(A). Maximum combined CPU/GPU stress peak during first minutes. Power mode unstated.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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50.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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25.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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41.8°C14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Highest published top surface load result. Witcher 3 Ultra, Fluke t3000FC/Voltcraft IR-900, room 20.4 C. Combined stress is cooler 38.1 C because fans rise.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.4°C14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Highest published bottom surface load result. Witcher 3 Ultra, Fluke t3000FC/Voltcraft IR-900, room 20.4 C. Combined stress bottom 37 C is separate.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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33.8°C14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Witcher 3 Ultra, exact 18 GB/512 GB. Fluke t3000FC/Voltcraft IR-900, room 20.4 C. Maximum palmrest/touchpad area, not single central point.

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	20.07
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	7.45
Video playback	150	24.68
Max load	Not available	1.38

Source14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB, macOS 14 Sonoma. Rows 1/3 at 150 nits. Row 2 maximum SDR setting. Video Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p. Row 4 CPU/GPU maximum load and maximum brightness. Minutes converted exactly to hours. Maker claims use 36 GB and are omitted.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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20.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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24.68h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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16.7W14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB. Metrahit Energy AC reading, maximum idle across brightness/settings series.

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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52.1W14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB, 1920x1080 Ultra. Metrahit Energy AC input with internal display. External-display 40 W test excluded.

Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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27W14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB. Cinebench R23 Multi plus 3DMark WildLife Extreme stress. CPU-only observed mean, not configured PL1 or total package.

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026MacBook Pro and the Environment: Rated EPEAT Gold. Footnote explicitly says achieved Gold in the US and Canada, matching the retained US SKU.

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Oct2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2023 16-inch family environmental report. No other market certification inferred.

Other certifications

RoHS15Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/15-inch_MacBookPro_PER_may2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Report covers models MV902, MV912, MV922 and MV932, introduced May 21, 2019. States all Apple products comply with the European RoHS Directive and this model adds further restrictions. Maker compliance statement, not a separate certificate.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

15-inch MacBook Pro, 87W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Original standard maker box contents, optional accessories excluded.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026In the Box. Retained US base configuration includes the named power adapter and 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and AppleCare excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty publishes carry-in and mail-in service options. Apple determines one or more methods for an individual claim. Mail-in requires Apple eligibility approval and local availability. These are available options under the stated terms, not a guarantee that every route applies to every claim. Paid AppleCare and reseller refurbishment terms are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1177371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1177371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch Mid 2019 Quick Start, six pages downloaded/read. Catalina reprint used only for unchanged hardware controls.

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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