What are the "pros and cons" of the "2019" Mac Pro? Is it for me?

Just like everything else, only you can determine if the Mac Pro is the right Mac for you, but you can consider objective pros and cons to see if the tower Mac best meets your needs.

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EveryMac.com also provides a detailed comparison of the Mac Pro configurations for those who appreciate a comprehensive evaluation, but for those who prefer a quick-to-read summary, the following can be ideal:

Pros:

• Very fast, especially for high-end applications that can take full advantage of multiple processor cores and dedicated graphics processors.
• Easy to upgrade RAM and massive RAM capacity.
• A large number of easy to upgrade PCIe slots makes it easy to add additional graphics cards and more SSD storage.
• Upgradable processors.
• Quiet fans.
• Four "Thunderbolt 3" ports provide very fast external connectivity and massive multiple monitor support.
• Very fast dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• T2 coprocessor can provide advanced security and encryption.

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Vastly cheaper iMac and Mac mini models are faster for some tasks.
• Although there are effective workarounds, the internal SSDs are needlessly blocked from third-party upgrades.
• T2 coprocessor and "Secure Boot" capability can make self-data recovery more difficult, particularly worrisome for a professional system. Backup frequently.

So, is the Mac Pro for me?

Ultimately, the Mac Pro is expensive, but beautifully upgradable; Apple's most upgradable Mac in decades. The Mac Pro is designed for proper power users who use high-end graphics, video, 3D, VR, and scientific software that takes full advantage of multiple processor cores.

The majority of users would be best served with a much cheaper iMac or Mac mini, but for those who use their Macs for "real" work where time is money, the Mac Pro is a great choice.

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