Apple MacBook Pro 13" 8th Gen Intel Core i5 (2019)
Apple Laptops

MacBook Pro 13" 8th Gen Intel Core i5 (2019)

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Released Jun 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Stylish, thin, and light laptop with long battery life, fast charging, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The Apple MacBook Pro 13" 8th Gen Intel Core i5 (2019) scores 86/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Gadgetmatch, Laptopmag, and Zoneoftech.

Critic Score

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86

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Long battery life(4)
  • Thin, light, and stylish(2)
  • Two thunderbolt 3 ports(2)

Cons

  • Need for expensive dongles(3)

4 Expert Reviews

90
Jul 29, 2019

The 13-inch MacBook Pro is Apple's best ultraportable laptop, thanks to stylish looks, an excellent touchpad, and long battery life.

85
Nov 23, 2019

An upgrade that allows you to make time for things that are more important

85
Jul 19, 2021

The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2019) delivers the best combination of speed, battery life and display quality for the most reasonable price.

82
Jun 18, 2019

The 2019 13" MacBook Pro offers excellent portability and display quality but struggles with demanding creative workloads compared to larger models.