Apple MacBook Pro 16" w. Touch Bar (i7, 2019) model: MVVJ2LL/A
Ranked #8 among Laptops priced $2075 - $3325.

Quick Description
This elegant and understated laptop is built for creative projects away from the desk. It's not an insignificant investment, but it's one of your best options if you use Logic Pro or Final Cut regularly.
Other Considerations
Here are a few things about this laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.
No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this laptop.$30+
No Number Pad. If you primarily work with numbers, the lack of a number pad on this laptop could be inconvenient. You have the option of using an external number pad to remedy that, especially if you only need it on occasion.$20+
Unusual Expenses. Some expected features are missing from the base product which will nearly guarantee that you will need to buy essential accessories. This could be external dongles to get USB ports or headphone jacks or a keyboard cover which, while optional, is shown in every single photo of the product. See description above for details.~$85
Dongle-Dependant. This laptop has no regular USB port. So, in order to plug most USB peripherals, you will need an adapter of some kind. Those are sometimes included but not always and can result in hefty expenses. $10-$120
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $135 on accessories, for a total cost of $3140.
Available at 4 locations, from $2999
Based on 266 days of observation, the Apple MacBook Pro 16" w. Touch Bar (i7, 2019) usually costs ~$3000 in Canada. If you were waiting for this laptop to drop in price, this could be the day you were waiting for.
Scroll down to find charts comparing the Apple MacBook Pro 16" w. Touch Bar (i7, 2019) to similar devices, to see how well it runs your favorite apps and to find where it can be bought from.
Pricing
History
Here's how this device has been priced up to now:
Here are a few Canadian retailers who currently sell this product:
- Get it New, from Apple for US$2359.31, Online Only Last price check: 2021-01-27 03:08:04, EST
- Get it New, from WestWorld Computers for US$2359.31, Online and In-Stores Last price check: 2021-01-27 03:08:53, EST
- Get it New, from Best Buy for US$2360.09, Online Only Last price check: 2021-01-25 07:20:09, EST
- Get it New, from Staples for US$2360.09, Online Only Last price check: 2021-01-24 14:12:37, EST
Specs
Here's how the Apple MacBook Pro 16" w. Touch Bar (i7, 2019) ranks compared to similar devices. The more stars there are, the better (except for the price row).
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The Meaty details
The Specs
The features
- External Power Brick
- Haptic Feedback
- Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
- Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
- IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
- Multiple Monitor Support
- Thunderbolt
- USB 3.1
- USB Type-C
- 3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
- Built-in Microphone
- Built-in Speakers
- Bluetooth 5
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi ac
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
- Backlit
- Paired Memory
- Built-In Keyboard
- Fingerprint Sensor
Repair / Upgrade Options
Score | Ease of Maintenance | |
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Battery Replacement | 2/10 | A specialist might be able to help you |
Memory Upgrade | 0/10 | Can't be repaired or updated |
Data Storage | 0/10 | Can't be repaired or updated |
Graphics Upgrade | 0/10 | Can't be repaired or updated |
What it's capable of
Here are the tasks this computer can handle and how easily it'll breeze through it. A 5-star rating means it should handle the task at a professional level, a 1-star rating means it can do it, but it likely won't be a pleasant experience.
Activities it will handle
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Web & Communication
The basics Design Websites -
Audio & Visual medias
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Texts & Numbers
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3D and CAD
The basics
Programs, Apps and Games it will handle
Activity ratings are good but sometimes, you want to be absolutely sure your next purchase will be able to run a specific piece of software.
A 1 star rating means the program'll be usable (according to the developer's own definition; some are more demanding than others); 3 stars mean recommended specs are met with this device; 5 stars will means you will have plenty of overhead to handle uncommon uses of that program like mods, plug-ins and more.
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