How 13 inch MBP can cost more than a new 16 inch with the same specs?
So here's the "old" 13" MBP with i7, 16 gigs of RAM and 512 storage: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/13-inch-space-gray-256gb-2.4ghz-quad-core-processor-with-turbo-boost-up-to-4.1ghz#
It costs somehow 100$ dollars more than a new 16" MBP with default specs. Even thought 16" has:
- better i7 processor
- far more powerful GPU
- faster DDR4 RAM
- bigger screen with smaller bezels
- better audio and mic
- better and what's most important reliable new (old?) keyboard
- new better cooling system
- bigger battery
With all these pros it's cheaper and the only one con is that it is less portable. But still it's cheaper for a 100$. Which is very strange price behaviour on Apple's side.
As the part of a thought on this matter: it's a bit of a disappointment that the new 16" MBP goes with a quite nice 512Gb storage and 13" MBP are going with only 128Gb, which is a default by now for some Android smartphones..
I think that the issue here is the price for the storage for 13" MBPs, which goes beyond standard measures:
- For 16" to go from 512Gb to 1Tb you pay 200$ (basically for 512Gb).
- For 13" to go from 128Gb to 256Gb you pay the same 200$ (basically for 128Gb).
Which is kind of unfair and strange at the same time, it seems like users who choose smaller devices has less choice now, since 16" is far better for its price point.
What are your thoughts?
