2020 13" MBP vs. 2019 16" MBP

[onujpt]

Hello - I purchased a new 2019 MBP about 30 days ago (oops) and luckily was able to return it without penalty. So here I am weighing my options on purchasing either the 2020 13" MBP or wanting to know if it's worth it to upgrade to the 16" MBP for a better processor and graphics card? Any help based on experience would be great!

Primarily looking to use the computer to edit 4K video - and occasionally some graphic intensive games. Hard drive space isn't a huge deal for me as I retain everything on external drives anyway. Also worth noting I've never had bigger than a 13" MacBook and am worried the 16" is going to feel huge. With that being said, what would the better option be?

2020 13" MBP / 2.3 Quad-Core 10th Generation i7 / 32GB Ram / 512GB SSD (or)
2019 16" MBP / 2.4 Eight-Core 9th Generation i9 / 32GB Ram / AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8GB (or the 4GB base?) / 1TB SSD

Price difference is right about at $975 (or $875 with the 4GB Graphics Card). Or if anyone knows of some refurbished or used options that would be super helpful too! I wish I could get the better specs in the smaller screen, really

Thank you!

 

[Chargr]

The 16" is going to help you more better when it comes to gaming and 4K editing, go for it.

9th Gen Processors> Current 10th Gen processors.

 

[KPOM]

If you are interested in gaming, the 16” will be the better option since it has a discrete GPU (which will also help with editing 4K video). Consider getting a refurbished MacBook. Apple offers them at a 15% discount, along with a full warranty.

 

[onujpt]

If you are interested in gaming, the 16” will be the better option since it has a discrete GPU (which will also help with editing 4K video). Consider getting a refurbished MacBook. Apple offers them at a 15% discount, along with a full warranty.

I checked online and Apple currently doesn't offer any refurbished 16" models yet. I'd be all about it. The best price I've seen is at expercom. The above model I mentioned is $3247 and no sales tax.
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Follow up: Is an extra $150 worth it to go from a 2.3 eight core to 2.4?

 

[MrGimper]

I checked online and Apple currently doesn't offer any refurbished 16" models yet. I'd be all about it. The best price I've seen is at expercom. The above model I mentioned is $3247 and no sales tax.
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Follow up: Is an extra $150 worth it to go from a 2.3 eight core to 2.4?

Where are you located? There are certainly 16" refurb devices on Apple's Refurb store, you just may be missing them.

 

[onujpt]

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[lagisibuk]

Means, 13 vs 16 is not equal. they have different spesific task.
of course 16 is better than 13 or 15.

its like BMW series 3 vs series 7 suv

for editing, please go with 16"

 

[im_to_hyper]

The refurb store is CONSTANTLY being refreshed and updated depending on stock. All that means is that 16" MBPs are currently not available -- not that they are never available.

Use a site like Refurb-Tracker to set up a notification to keep you informed when a product becomes available. You usually have to be ready to spring on it if you set specific criteria (for example I wanted an i3 mini with 1TB SSD... that took awhile to arrive in the refurb store and I insta-bought it!)

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