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Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch vs Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch: which should you buy in NZ?
Refurbished, the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch starts from $835.05 and the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch starts from $749.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $86.05. 14 tracked specs differ between the two (see the table below). Both come with a 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Price comparison
| Storage | Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch (refurbished, from) | Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch (refurbished, from) |
|---|---|---|
| 512GB | $889.00 | — |
| 1TB | $929.00 | $839.00 |
| 256GB | — | $749.00 |
Prices are EcoLoop's current in-stock Good-condition, 80% battery health prices — choose your configuration for the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch or for the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch.
What's different between the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch and the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch?
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch | Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for | Charging | DisplayPort | Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) | Charging | DisplayPort | Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
| Storage | 512GB SSD / 1TB SSD / 2TB SSD / 4TB SSD | 512GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 2TB SSD | 4TB SSD | 8TB SSD |
| Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for | Charging | DisplayPort | Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s) | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) | Charging | DisplayPort | Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) |
| Video Support | Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and (One external 6K display with 6016-by-3384 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors) | Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and |
| Thunderbolt 3 digital video output | Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C | VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately) | Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C | VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
| Finish | Silver / Space Gray | Silver / Space Gray |
| Display Inch | 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 | 16‑inch (diagonal) LED‑backlit display with IPS technology; 3072‑by‑1920 native resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors |
| Supported scaled resolutions | 1680 by 1050 | 1440 by 900 | 1024 by 640 | 2048 x 1280 | 1792 x 1120 | 1344 x 840 | 1152 x 720 |
| RAM | 8GB RAM / 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM | 32GB RAM | 64GB RAM |
| Primary Storage Capacity | 256GB SSD / 512GB SSD / 1TB SSD / 2TB SSD | 256GB SSD (Configurable to 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD) |
| Backlit 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 | 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 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible | 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Audio | Stereo speakers with high dynamic range | Wide stereo sound | Support for Dolby Atmos playback | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming | 3.5 mm headphone jack | High‑fidelity six‑speaker system with force‑cancelling woofers | Wide stereo sound | Support for Dolby Atmos playback | Studio‑quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Battery | Built-in 58.2-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery | 61W USB-C Power Adapter | Built‑in 100‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter |
| OS | macOS | macOS |
| Other Features | Built-in Apps | Built-in Apps |
| Size | Height 0.61 inch (1.56 cm) x Width 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) x Depth 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) | Height 0.64 inch (1.62 cm) x Width 14.09 inches (35.79 cm) x Depth 9.68 inches (24.59 cm) |
| Weight | 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) | 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) |
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Is the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch worth upgrading over the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch?
14 of the specs we track changed between the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch and the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch (see the table above). If those changes matter to you, the newer model is worth the difference in price; if not, the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch — refurbished from $749.00 — is the better-value pick.
How much cheaper is the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch than the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch refurbished?
Refurbished, the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch starts from $835.05 and the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch starts from $749.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $86.05. Both come with EcoLoop's 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Which refurbished model should I buy, the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch or the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch?
Compare the specs and prices above, then view the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch or the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch to pick your condition, storage and colour. Not sure which is right for you? Contact EcoLoop and we'll help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch much better than the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch?
14 of the specs EcoLoop tracks changed between the Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch and the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch — see the comparison table above for exactly what's different.
Which is cheaper, refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch or Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch?
The Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch is cheaper, starting from $749.00 refurbished at EcoLoop.
Does EcoLoop offer the same warranty on both models?
Yes — both the Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch and Apple MacBook Pro (2019) 13.3-inch come with EcoLoop's standard 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.