Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

Incredibly powerful;Bigger display still looks stunning;Scissor keyboard a huge improvement;More stylish with smaller bezel

Very expensive;Stingy port offering;Lack of Wi-Fi 6

Stunning 16-inch screen ; New and improved keyboard ; Excellent speakers ; Same price as previous model

Expensive ; Limited to four Thunderbolt 3 ports

Powerful Finally, a new keyboard Dedicated Touch ID button

Still expensive Limited ports

The MacBook Pro is more powerful, backed up by a larger display and a redesigned keyboard. This may make it one of the best laptops on the market, but the high price and limited port selection may stop some folks from upgrading.

That sumptuous big screen ; Great speakers ; Great keyboard - it's truly fixed ; Spec options are top notch

Screen isn't 4K resolution ; Battery life can struggle under pressure ; Huge expense when upgrading spec

Apple has produced a monster of a machine that is capable of doing pretty much any task that you throw at it. The screen is bright, crisp, and huge, while the new keyboard is once again a joy to type on - welcome back scissor mechanism.

Stellar display ; Plenty of raw power ; Much improved keyboard ; Surprisingly great speakers ; Longer-lasting battery

720p FaceTime camera ; No way to later upgrade RAM

An excellent upgrade for creative pros, and a Mac notebook that bodes well for lower-end upgrades next year

Powerful and well connected ; Gorgeous 16in P3 gamut display ; Amazing speakers and mic

Pricier than the Dell XPS 15

Say what you like about Apple, but it certainly knows how to put together a high-quality, high-powered laptop. The MacBook Pro 16in is up there with the very best we’ve reviewed. It’s solidly built, sensibly put together and fast across the board, and...

Very powerful ; Gorgeous screen ; Much improved keyboard

Expensive ; Lack of ports ; Not enough to win over Windows users

Apple has clearly listened to its customers, including many designers, and with the MacBook Pro 16-inch, it has produced a professional laptop that is ideal for digital creatives, while addressing the complaints that people had with previous models.

Gorgeous display ; Improved keyboard, peerless trackpad ; Incredible speakers ; Great performance ; Excellent build quality ; Four USB-C Thunderbolt ports

Still no SD card reader ; Fans loud under load ; Touch Bar is superfluous ; No Wi-Fi 6 support ; Heavy ; Pricey

Magic keyboard is great ; Best audio I’ve ever heard from a laptop ; Long battery life ; Strong performance

Pros need more ports and SD card slot ; 32-bit apps and games need replacements or fixing

The 16-inch MacBook Pro has the keyboard Mac users have been waiting for, along with amazing speakers and long battery life. But it’s time to add more ports for pros.

The best keyboard on a Mac ; Excellent performance for content creation ; The 16-inch screen is gorgeous ; Incredible speakers