2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i9 (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)

I was very reluctant to buy a use MacBook. Spent some good time in consdiering and then decided to proceed with fingers crossed, the decision turned out to be a good one. The MacBook Pro is in excellent condition, no visible signs of usage. The battery is good for about 3 hours - can’t expect more than it. Highly recommendedThe seller however is very non cooperative, I entered incorrect address on the order, when I realized I requested seller if they change it before the dispatching but they refused it. I had to track the order and then request my neighbor to get it from him.

I purchased this as a studio laptop for recording and mixing. I have a Yamaha MOFX 8 and a MX49. I have been exclusively PC for the past 20+ years for studio, but thought I would give the MAC a go.First off, out of the box, it work, no issues. The packaging was the MacBook covered in a thin sleeve for transport, and placed in a generic box, no big deal, I don't keep boxes or packaging. Initial set up for accounts, Apple, google, and MS was really simple. It took me a total of 10 min get set up.As for the studio software including the various midi programs and so on, it was super easy. Typically, setting up studio software and midi adaptors take about a solid 8 hours to get just right. However, the MacBook was very intuitive and after software was downloaded, the rest was just plug and play. Took a total of 1 hour for complete set up and into recording and mixing. I purchased a hub adaptor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BNZ5V1TF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Anker USB C Hub for MacBook, Anker 547 USB-C Hub (7-in-2), Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 USB C Port, 4K HDMI, USB C and 2 USB A Data Ports for MacBook Pro 13 Inch, MacBook Air M1 / M2, and More. This again was super easy and I will be leaving a separate review for this. I have one external monitor and 3 other USB devices hooked into the MacBook, all with no issues.The portability and ruggedness of the MacBook is the sole reason for me getting it, but the ease it provides me in set up is the reason I am keeping it. 5 Stars.

A friend warned me not to buy this because of her bad experience which was that they sell a defective item to you and when you return it they refund you and after a month or more they charge your account for the same item claiming you did something wrong to it. I ignored her advice and bought because my Mcbook had suddenly given up and I needed something affordable to continue the project I was doing. I bought this on December 13 2024 and immediately after setup the Mcbook began to rebook continuously on its own such that you can’t do anything on it, even to wipe your data is a problem because it won’t let you. I returned the Mcbook same December 2024 and received my refund on 02 January 2025. But to my surprise, on 02 March 2025 I received an email stating that I have a refund even when I wasn’t expecting a refund. So I checked my bank account only to realize that my account has been charged $599.99 and I called Amazon and they said it was for the Mcbook. Now they are telling me only their specialist can handle that and that I have to send an email and wait 3 days. Please, if you can save yourself this kind of trouble buy a brand new MacBook.

came over nite and took me a while to set it up but its a pretty good mac but needs sd card slot and USB slots..just has usb-c slots

Machine is in promised condition from what I can tell, but came with a less powerful (though still compatible) charger than it calls for. Technically this doesn't violate the terms, but it's kind of a cop-out. I recommend ordering an additional charger in line with what the Apple model info specifies. Amazon has good ones at around the 20 dollar point.Intel CPU is beefy, but does not match M series chips for performance. It is more compatible for multi-booting OSs and developing for non Mac operating systems, and the graphics chip is technically MORE powerful than any top of the line new M series machine, though its use cases are limited for most users.If you want a solid machine to get into Mac usage without breaking 500 dollars and with some Swiss-Army knife capacity due to technically archaic hardware, this is a great option. It has the hardware to keep close in terms of performance to newer and more expensive machines. The '19 16 inch also has higher build quality to somewhat bely its age. I've heard complaints about fan noise, but this is not a machine designed for anonymity.

This MacBook Pro is so wonderful. My son is so happy it is fast. It has no dents or scratches. He loves it.

Good the laptop performance is great

The laptop worked great with no notable issues (a few very minor nicks but you have to look hard to find them and are ok for a refurbished laptop). I was very happy with the laptop. It was very powerful for a good price!A small note for people who buy this model of laptop: The app Turbo Boost Switcher (it does have a paid version) can be very helpful for reducing fan noise.The fans in this model can be very loud since the laptop goes into overclock mode (and thus heats up) at any opportunity, even when you don't need maximum cpu power (such as when you aren't creating apps or doing very intense high cpu gaming). Turbo Boost Switcher allows you to disable overclock mode unless you need it (and thus makes the fans much quieter when you don't need overclocking). I personally found it helpful.