The new Mac Pro 2019 is on its way. Let’s take a long, detailed look at Apple’s new Mac Pro 2019, from its looks to the specs to how much it’s going to cost.
The new Mac Pro is a beast of a machine. Unveiled at WWDC 2019, the computer is a showcase of Apple’s prowess in making top-of-the-line devices that will be relevant for years to come. Its leap forward in design and the amount of pure power it holds were worth all those years of waiting and wondering when the Mac Pro would finally see a refresh.
When it was released on December 10, the new Mac Pro really raised the bar with its specs. It’s hard to find another computer on the market that can come close to its 28-core Intel Xeon processor and 1.5TB of 6-channel ECC memory combo. And, even as a fully kitted machine, the Pro uses a modular design so users add on to their machine and expand its capabilities, if there’s a need for it.
On the outside, there’s been some major changes as well. Apple scrapped its previous awkward cylinder shape from 2013 for a look that takes the Mac Pro to the modern age. There are also vent holes that cover the computer’s front and back, a new addition that really helps the new Mac Pro stay cool.
The aluminum housing can be easily lifted off from the chassis, letting you get access to every corner and component of the computer. Truly, this is something special, not only terms of power but design as well. It does come with quite the price tag. If you’re not running a studio or trying to render 8k video, something like the iMac Pro might be more your speed.
Along with the Mac Pro 2019, Apple rolled out a new professional monitor – the Pro Display XDR – which comes with a matching design that compliments the Mac Pro 2019’s new look. This monitor features a 32-inch Retina 6K display (the world’s first), and boasts the next level in high-dynamic range (HDR) or what Apple calls Extreme Dynamic Range (or XDR).
This 32-inch 6K display comes with a Nano-Texture surface meant to reduce reflections without affecting the overall image quality.
Additionally, because every single LED is calibrated at the factory level for HDR, Apple is able to deliver high-dynamic range like never seen before. Apple achieves this by using a unique lattice cooling pattern on the back of the display in order to maintain 1,000 nits of brightness at all times – with 1,600 nits of peak brightness. This monitor is able to produce stunning images, as well, thanks to its 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
These specs all combine to deliver a new technology Apple has dubbed Extreme Dynamic Range or XDR, the next generation of HDR.
This monitor will set you back monstrous $4,999 (about £3,950, AU$7,270) for the standard version, and $5,999 (about £4,730, AU$8.720) for the Nano-texture equipped version.
However, if you really want to pack the computer with the heaviest hardware in the game, it’s going to set you back a whopping $52,748 (£47,588, AU$84,778). That does come with the 28-core Intel Xeon-W processor, 1.5TB of RAM and a 4TB SSD, but that’s still a lot of cash.
Naturally, the new Mac Pro 2019’s companion screen is sold separately, as is the color-tweaked keyboard, mouse and trackpad. That’s always been the case with Mac Pro configurations – it’s going to be an investment for everything, which also means that it’s not for everyone.
In fact, Apple is targeting the new Mac Pro 2019 at production crews and serious creators. This isn’t a computer made for the average consumer, as you’ll find the spec and price to be far in excess of what you’ll likely need – and can probably afford.
The Mac Pro 2019 finally hit the streets on Tuesday, December 10,2019. This is after the new Mac Pro had a vague «Fall 2019» release window for most of the year.
The Mac Pro 2019 price begins at $5,999 (about £4,730, AU$8.720). That’s for the base configuration with an 8-core Intel Xeon processor (CPU), Radeon 580X graphics processor (GPU) and 32GB of ECC memory (RAM).
