2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Specs Comparison

Here is a comparison between the specifications of the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

The 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) features the 15W 8th Generation Intel Coffee Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-8257U up to quad-core Intel Core i7-8557U with the boost speed up to 4.50 GHz. While the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) features the 28W 8th Generation Intel Coffee Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-8259U up to quad-core Intel Core i7-8559U with the boost speed up to 4.50 GHz.

If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and the 13.3″ 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Specs Comparison

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) image

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)

2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) image

2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

Key Features
What's new
  • Quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz and double the eDRAM
  • Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics 655 with 128MB of eDRAM
  • Up to 2TB of SSD storage2
  • True Tone display technology
  • Apple T2 Chip
  • Touch Bar and Touch ID
Availability2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Released20192018
Release InfoAnnounced on June 27th, 2019Announced on July 13th, 2018
Pricing
  • $1,299 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 128GB SSD
  • $1,499 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,799 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,999 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
Display2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
Retina display
  • Retina display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
Exterior2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size Comparison
Dimensions
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Height: 0.59 inch (1.49 cm)
11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg)Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg)
Colors
Space GraySilver
Space GraySilver
Keyboard and TrackpadBacklit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys
  • Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
PortsTwo Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Internal Specs2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Processor
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8257U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.40 → 3.90 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8557U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8259U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8559U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8257U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 645
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8557U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 645
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8259U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz
  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8559U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1200 MHz
Memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage
128GB256GB
configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD
256GB512GB
configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD
Connectivity2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Battery2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply61W USB‑C Power Adapter61W USB‑C Power Adapter
Software2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
OSShipped with macOS CatalinaShipped with macOS Mojave
Built-in Apps
PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player
PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player
Camera & Audio2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Camera720p FaceTime HD camera720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
Misc2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Sensors
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Touch ID sensor
Security
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Apple T2 Chip
In the box
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
WarrantyYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
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Video Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors
  • Up to two displays with 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Video Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors
  • Up to two displays with 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

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