Referb 2018 MBP 13'' vs 2019 MBP 13''

[hooper2]

Looking at getting a 16/512 13'' MBP.

In the refurb store, I can get a 2018 for $1829.
For a new 2019, I can get the same in the education store for $2079.

Is it worth the extra $250 to get the 2019 model?

Thanks!

 

[afir93]

Both have 8th generation Intel CPUs inside, only with a small difference in clock speeds (and if that even makes a difference in practice due to the thermal constraints, remains to be seen), and the only other difference is the keyboard with potentially a lower failure-rate, but if you ever do have a failure, then you're getting the new keyboard anyway as a replacement, so I'd say that's negligible.

So with a $250 difference, I'd probably opt for the 2018 model if I'm honest, unless you really really need that tiny extra bit of performance for your needs. Though you could always wait for the first benchmarks and reviews to be sure that there's nothing else you're missing out on.

 

[Howard2k]

Seconded. I'd get the 2018 refurb if I had to get one, though ideally I'd wait for benchmarks and reviews.

 

[ncrypt]

Go for the refurb, there's barely any difference between the two, and the 2018 model will be repaired with the 2019 keyboard if it does develop a fault.

 

[hooper2]

It worth spending the extra money to get this versus the i5?
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/...998d4dee68ac3259382c08f2cb1a92ad0340415ba654c

 

[Howard2k]

I don't think the i7 is worth the extra money over the i5 unless you really specifically need the fastest 13". Otherwise I'd get the base, or I'd get a 15".

 

[hooper2]

Any thoughts on adding Apple Care + to refurb 2018s? Or since the keyboard is covered for 4 years, is it still worth getting? Thanks!!!