16-inch MacBook Pro - 24-Hour Review 

Just to get this clear. They gave up butterfly, they returned to improved scissor switch, they gave inverted T arrows, they thickened the body for thermals, the provided actual esc key, they gave one of the best screens in market, they increased base storage to 512gb and they kept the same price as of the 15 inch and they gave EARLY access to reviewers and press ? Is this Apple we’re talking about ?

"I recorded all this with the mics" okay, they're damn good for built in

You had me at “inverted T.”

My wallet is crying now. I've been waiting for an updated MBP with better keyboard for a long time and finally, it's here. Definitely, my Christmas 2019 gift to myself.

Rene: *Shows Star Wars* Disney: I own this man now

Hooray! The base model is good enough to recommend! That’s the first time in a while for a MacBook.

Been holding onto my Late 2013 15" waiting for a worthy upgrade. It really slowed down with the first Catalina update, but has been better (not fully) after the second one. Once this truly starts slowing down, I have no problems switching to this new 16"

Wow! This is an amazing laptop, addressing all the main issues and then some. I was shocked when you said audio was with the internal mics. I immediately put on my headphones to see if there was a difference. Headphones off, listening on the laptop speakers, the audio was completely fine. With headphones there is a distinct difference - but still that's very nice.

Unfamiliar with the tea-drinking pinkie typing style at 4:00

Merry Christmas, Rene!

iOS 13, MacBook Pro 13” 2019, iPhone 11 and MacBook Pro 16” show a clear change in Apple strategies. They’re finally listening!

I was amazed that the sound was recorded with the new MacBook mic. Well done!

Finally I can upgrade, if I knew it was coming so soon I would have started saving sooner.

Looking forward to thermal results while pushing it to it’s limits

I’m so glad I have delayed my purchase decision. Now I can buy the new MBP for the same price and a better keyboard. The sound is amazing ! Thanks for the excellent video Rene.

Love the review Rene. Awesome job as usual. Your vid was the first way I found out Apple had put the 16" out for purchase

Great 👍🏾 review richi cheers

Great video and an amazing lap top. Do you think they're going to release new 13" macbook pros anytime soon? 16 is a bit too big for me in term of portability so I dont know if I should buy now or wait for new 13s

Keep up the great work on your videos Rene! You and John Rettinger are among my favorite RU-vid tech reviewers!

God if I could fall in love with a machine it’d totally be this one 😍

just got mine yesterday, i love it so much!! such a high quality product!!

Those are some good mics because I couldn’t tell the difference til you pointed it out.

The $2400 for 8TB of storage is actually in-line with real SSD prices. The 970 pro for example is $300/TB

Great first look!!! Looks great. Quick question. Does the new fan system appear to handle heat better? At least well enough so we can get the 8 core performance we paid for?

Man this looks good! It’s too big for my needs, but I’ll upgrade when they revise the 13”

Thank you for this video! God bless you, man.

I can hear it in your tone that you and I are equally excited ！！！

can't wait for the 13/14 inch version

This is awesome. Still have a 2014 and waiting for a new MacBook with a usable keyboard again. I recently use the screens app on the iPad to access my macbook on the go, so I really don't take the macbook with me that often if I don't need to, so a larger device would be perfect.

I have several 85W power supplies for a 2017 15" MacBook Pro...can these be used with the 2019 16" MacBook Pro even if the charging rate is reduced? Can any harm come from a lower-powered charge block?

Sound is great, especially for me. Slightly higher in the register, which is where I lack, so I love it. Can't believe they're built in.

Great sound

The most important for me, and you touched on some of it, but where do you see the existing, just refreshed 15" MacBook Pro sit in this? I am currently typing on a 15" quad-core i7, it is a 2-year young laptop that just got the upper replaced. With the upcoming "discountable" days of frivolity do you see Apple pushing the 2019 15-inch models out of their stock asap?

I like way he delivers the review !

I’m so happy I’m ordering this i’m probably going to CTO and do 32 gb the normal 8 core and the 8gb gpu.

It’s amazing how well the built in mics work. I recognized the sound because I just watched MKBHDs video and he demoed it. I love that Apple has been making some good decisions this year. I hope it becomes a trend. Hey Rene, what app do you use to monitor the temps of all the sensors and drives? I loved that huge list you showed from your status bar 😲

Have you checked the little error in minute 4:15? I had that issue in my MacBook Pro 15 inches 2018 using FCX...what do you think is the reason for that failure?

Scissor switch that bell gizmo, he gleefully implored.

Does anyone know if the new 16in can run Mojave or does it require Catalina?

You’re a monster, looking at CPU temps in Fahrenheit is a sin

What? No event to announce it? Just when we thought it wasn't coming this year, WHAM

Thanks for the video. Question for the in-depth analisis: For editing video on PREMIERE1080p. What configuration would be optimal? Would the 13 inch MacBook Pro suffice? What advantages would the 16inch one have. And what configuration would be on that?

The mic is surprisingly good for what it is. However, its still leagues away from a dedicated mic. Couldn't help but feel like I was in a small elevator room while listening to the audio for this video.

Mics sound great

Rene, HI! Thanks for all of your very informative content. I listened both to your voice and Jonathan’s voice in his video with Phil Schiller. On both occasions there is a very low pitch non-stop rumbling in the background.

Awesome video! I'm super curious about the size - it seems taller without being longer than the 15in. Is that the case? And how annoying is the asymmetry of the top bezel? Is it less annoying than the current top bezel? Thank you!!!!!

Great video!

Rene, what internal sensor app is that you're using?

Great video and review Rene! I'm really waiting for your review, Vector Style, on the new LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destryer I saw you boiling in the background...!

Super Duper Rene, I love the weeks of keeping your lips sealed. You are, for sure, one of the most trusted resources.

Just to be clear, there’s no more keyboard issues right? And also how’s the sustained performance and are there any heating issues (particularly for the base model).

That’s a really good pitch! I’m checking out Curiosity Stream 🙂

I would love to see a comparison to the Dell XPS 15 with similar specs. Want to see it actually use side car with the iPad. Any integration with the iPhone pro? Render times for 4K video for sure BUT this time while also working on something else say photoshop raw photo. See how long it takes to render with the computer doing another task like with 15 tabs open on chrome Thank you. Great initial review by the way. Always wanted a Mac laptop, so maybe this is it if it can beat the Dell XPS15

watching on a 2016 MacBook Pro with butterfly keys. Ive had this for about a year now with a ghost keyboard cover on it and haven't had a single problem 🤞

Hey Rene, How is it going? Do you have Part/Model number of 16-inch MBP entry level ?

Something's glitchy in this video around 2:00

i'd love to know more about the bass + speakers on that laptop. thanks for mentioning the 720p facetime camera, as it is important that they did not update it. would be great if they finally did (!)

Great review sir and luv your visuals!! Def time to trade up for my MacPro 2016 (the keyboard alone)! FINALLY APPLE, Steve is at last a bit proud

René: speed vs. depth of reporting = stellar. Thank you so much! I am curious to ask you… from your pristine video, I believe I am detecting some light leaking from individual keys on the keyboard. I ordered a 16" MacBook Pro, but that would be a dealbreaker for me. Can you please confirm whether this is happening, or it's a mere artifact in the videography…

Great, a new MacBook Pro! But I like the hoodie you’re wearing with Nintendo on it!!

Never had a problem with the butterfly keyboard on my 13". "Virtual" Esc is fine, I can type on it and so far all the keys are working. I never got used to the arrow keys though; why Apple ever moved aways from the inverted T is beyond me. Glad to see it's back and hopefully will never go away / will be added to all the other MacBooks as well.

looks great. Def will be waiting until people get to fully test it tho.

YU keep your pinky up like that when typin

Do you record this video with the webcam too because some parts are noisy

I went to my local Best Buy, and they had a 16 inch MacBook Pro. I am in awe of this powerful laptop. I love that the escape and the touch ID keys are separate from the touch bar, and the keys themselves are great. The speakers are awesome, everything else except that the camera is only 720 instead of 1080 p, and no Face ID, that would be really nice. It didn't have the 10th Generation processor so it is not WiFi 6, but it did have Bluetooth 5.0. You can max up the processor, the ram, the video (adding 4 more GB of video ram for a total of 8) and up to 8 TB of SSD. And much better cooling. I also love that the price of the base didn't go up as much as I expected or rumored to be ($3,000, it was lower). I also found a nice docking station for the MacBooks which has extra ports, like some Type A, Type C, HDMI, SD Slots, network port, and a display port. This Docking station was $109.99 not to bad a price. Also, want to get a Bluetooth numeric keypad and an LG Blue-ray reader/writer so I can watch or make my own blue-ray videos. I would also get that software so that I can put Windows on it for my Office 365 which includes Access and Publisher). This MacBook has more power than the Windows PC's. I rarely even seen one that has a 1TB SSD, let alone 2, 4 or 8 TB SSD. More Ram 32 GB or 64 GB options that I don't see often. They really catered to the Creators on this MacBook. Bigger screen and still not too big to carry around, and not too heavy either. I am pretty pleased with this MacBook Pro. Now the Windows PC Makers will have some major competition.

With all the new upgrades and specs for this, I want to know which specs is worth the bump up. I’m a videographer (heavy use of After Effects, Da Vinci, and Premiere Pro), photographer (Photoshop, Lightroom) and graphic designer (Illustrator). Want to know if it’s wise to bump up some specs or just keep it as is?

I’ve had my 2017 MacBook Pro since release, never had a keyboard issue. They only problem I encountered was that the fan would make a ticking noise, and Apple replaced it.

You recorded your voice with the built in mics. What I can hear is that there is a very low rumble noise when listening with (studio) headphones. But for the rest, it’s very impressive regarding sound quality. It’s the dream MacBook Pro for me. Maybe I will replace my current MacBook Pro with this one. I mean, 8TB storage and 64GB RAM!!! Question: how well does it perform regarding heat issues and throttling?

I like how my 15" MBP late 2013 looks more modern again since the release of the 16".

Is that a LEGO UCS Imperial Star Destroyer in the background?

can't wait to get mine :)

Has the distance between the USB-C ports changed at all between 15" & 16" MacBook Pros? Will the 15" USB-C Hubs fit?

I've been using the same magic keyboard 2 with the magic trackpad 2 (lol, I think I have that right...the ones with the internal, rechargeable batteries inside) that came with my late 2015 27" 5K iMac, and they are STELLAR. They are still pristine and function like new. Even the internal batteries are still working very well. I have been holding out for a redesign of the 27" iMac before buying a new computer (since this one, which is a top spec'd model, including pure flash storage, still works like a stallion), but maybe what I really needed all along was a redesigned MacBook! If the thermals on the machine are good enough, i can see myself buying the 16" with an external display for my desk. I think waiting until mid 2020 though is the way to go at this point. But this thing looks Promising; yes with a capital P!

I really dislike the backlight bleed-thru on this redesigned keyboard, but I’ve never had an issue with the 1st gen butterfly keyboard in my 2016 MBP

casually placed half-built Lego UCS SSD on the background. Now you're just showing off. ;-)

This Mac has an option to spec it up to 8 tb ssd. Yes ,you can get it.

I just visited CuriosityStream for the first time, I got a tell u it’s incredible

How’s the gaming on it? Both native and with a partitioned BootCamp.

wow! the mic is ALMOST as good as a dedicated mic. And boy the sound is fabulous! I need to get one.

Can we appreciate the synchronized movement at 9:20

I didn’t notice audio quality issues, built in mics are great

Thanks for the sales pitch ;)

Hello Rene!! Do you use a case on your 11 pro?

I've got some left over gift cards and a 15" to trade in. Thinking of getting the 2.4 mHz, 64 GB, 8 GB and 1 TB... I have so many external hard drives lying around. I might as well save the $$$ where I can without sacrificing capability as this will be my laptop for a long time to come unless if fails.

I wonder can you running games on MacBook Pro 16 inch. I am just curious if it is good or bad.

built-in mic sounded good and could easily see it being good enough while traveling but for quality I can't see anyone choosing the built-in over a stand-alone mic still. Was very noticeable when the audio switched during this video.

Surprised they didn’t go Face ID but looks sweeeet!

I wonder if the Pro 5500M is as good as the Pro Vega 16/20? If yes it is significant cheaper?

Great video Rene, I look forward to more videos of you using this machine and seeing how long it holds up before the faults start rearing their ugly heads, so glad Apple has finally ditched the butterfly keyboard.

Does the screen really shake when typing as seen at the 4:05 min mark?

What’s the program that shows all the core usage and what not that he had on his Mac?

Rene Hi! Almost all sound good. But what about anti-glare coatings? It is a very old MB problem. Can you do some tests? Take it for walk or ride on a bike with it in a backpack, this can clarify about the new screen. Like please!

So if the Macbook is rocking, you don't have to worry about any Knocking! 😂

The noise cancelling does a great job. You can really hear the difference compared to your normal mic .. I was just going go complement you on doing some room treatment ... but now I know that it was the new mics that did the job for you ;) . P.S. Please do some room treatment where you do your podcast recording! The little bare-walled office sound makes us crazy! Some inexpensive broadway panels (purchased or home made) go a loooooong way.

I think the mic sounds great, however there is also a rumble the entire video long.

Should i pay more for Macbook Pro 16 with i9, or i7 is fine? (For Logic x pro)

I want to know if its possible to connect an apple cinema display to a new macbook pro? Thank you

I just want to know how you controlled your iPhone without touching it for the last part of this video??

Why is the inverted t such a big deal? Does it really matter if the side arrows are full size or not?

damn, I have the 15" 2018 hope they do a good trade in deal