Why I RETURNED my 16" M1 Max MacBook after Extensive Tests..
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- After many tests, comparisons, and real-world use I have to return my 16" MacBook Pro
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Smart choice choosing the 14 inch is more portable and manageable.
before i watch the video, had to comment,. You cant afford all the macbook pros :D
@@DJ-fb9vk Base model and if you need more memory, instead you should buy more storage, since it's fast enough for perfect usage of swap (they made another nice video on that if you want to watch).
I appreciate the review but for me I do not travel as much anymore, the bigger screen, better speakers, better battery, better cooling, better performance, being quieter (in that order) are worth a lot and 5 pounds is not that bad, over the years I travelled a lot with heavier laptops.
answer: because he prefers the 14” size and doesn’t mind the slight performance difference. don’t need a 12 min video for that.
I agree. Dude talked up the 16 inch for 80% of the video only to say he chose the 14 for size and weight. Come on max tech.
Because it is heavier🤣
@@fitfogey idk, on the one side they do thorough testing, and then they click bait the shit out of the Videos.
Weird channel. But not the weirded in the Apple Centric space, as I had to find out looking for MBP Reviews.
@@HoJSimpson yeah their tests and reviews are very thorough and well done but their low substance leak coverage and click bait videos causes me to lose respect in them.
@@DarrinLin Agreed. I might not be the target audience, but sometimes i feel they think we are idiots lol.
_Why I RETURNED my 16" Max MacBook after Extensive Tests.._
I assume because you bought like 10 macbooks for testing and dont need all of them?
😂😂
Well, he still needs to keep either one 16" or one 14" for personal use and he is telling you which one he'll keep and why...
Ha. Reminds me of an old girlfriend who bought 15 purses and walked around with them all for a month, kept the one she liked most and returned the rest.
No, he meant this is not going to be his primary laptop rather the 14" will be.
We are keeping a bunch of them, selling some, gave 1 away.
That’s the same reason I’m going with 14 inch. If I need a bigger display I will use my 4K monitor but most of the time I’ll enjoy using it with almost as good performance as anything else.
then i will wait for Imac M1 max chip, my M1 air still good
Are bhaiya aap yahan 😅
Been debating this ever since the launch, with your conclusion here in mind from the get go. I would probably enjoy using and bringing along the 14’ better. But I finally ordered the 16” the other day anyways. The motivation being I very rarely use external displays, and I mostly use it stationary. I often end up putting it in awkward places far away from me, and having a bigger screen would probably be more useful then. I also found a wow factor in front of the 16” screen (in the store) when using final cut, motion, Logic Pro and other complex software, compared to the smaller screen. The 16” felt very immersive. And also when age is catching up with my eyes, I sometimes go with a tad larger screen rendering (lower resolution) and on a bigger screen, I will still have plenty of screen real estate. I will still be longing for that -500kg in my backpack though. I will surely feel it. Let’s hope I’ll enjoy the 16” in the years to come.
Hi Cuckoo. That's funny, I was watching your wavetable video 10 min ago, and you are here 😀 Regards
nice to see you here! :)
I purchased the 14 and 16 and kept the 16. Yes the 14 is more portable and easier to type on when on your lap, but when it comes to video editing, the 16 inch for £100 more is a no brainier. I feel I have to have an external monitor when editing where as with the 16 I can get away with using just the screen.
I'm sure you will. There's no such thing as a screen that is too big. Even when I was in military and could see an M16 bullet hole in a little round Target at 50 yards( it's a 22 caliber) I always arranged for at least one very large monitor connected to my laptop. And the last most recent monster system that I built here had 4 22in monitors portrait orientation and a desktop that is 3160 pixels wide. In addition to a shitload of Photoshop stuff, that system did a lot of rendering of Vegas Pro projects. I can't imagine trying to edit a decent-sized video or movie using only a 14 or 16 inch monitor on a laptop. Back in 2007 when I built it, the six hard drives that I split into two RAID fives, almost melted the SLI bridge between the two G-Force cards that drove those monitors. And back then, one monitor was not an option because no one made those nice really wide curved monitors they got now. Having seen these up close I'm confident I could be comfortable editing videos with just one of those monitors. Not that I would have only one of course. LOL
I found a 34-in curved 4k monitor from I think was buydig a couple months ago on sale for like $389, which is a necessity with this 13-inch M1 air. Lucky for me, something about the buydig checkout process didn't like me or any of the credit cards that I used, so I never purchased it. And this video here just convinced me to return my 13 in piece of shit. I'm sick and tired of suffering daily with supposedly a state-of-the-art laptop that is by far slowest system that I've ever used. And when you consider that I've been programming PC since 1979, that's saying a lot. It's so slow with that tiny screen, when I get tired I start poking at the screening like it's the Android phone or something. And the system it replaced was a 15 inch Dell with a touchscreen. Anyway, I'm sure that's 16 inch is beautiful. But it doesn't matter how beautiful it is, if you're editing a lot of video, trust me. Treat yourself to a large curved wide monitor. It may sound like a Splurge or a luxury, but once you used it for a little while, I promise you will never go back to a single screen.
Cheers
Summary: eyes > back lol
I've gotten so used to hauling the A1286 Macbook pro at 5.6 lbs that having the new 16" M1 would feel like carrying a feather by comparison, lol.
I miss the A1286 , spilled water on mine 😳.
my Alienware is 9.7 lbs.
people having problems with lifting 4.7 pounds in a laptop should go see a doctor. lol
@@BornAgainFarmGirl RIP, the A1286 has been my workhorse for editing forever, lol. Will see how fast the M1 is when I get my order in January. I'm excitedly waiting.
Hope it works perfectly for you !!!!@@ChengTeoh
Same!! I’m upgrading to this 16” M1 Max from my good ole 2010 MBP so I’m sure it’s going to be light as a feather.
Be glad you never had to carry around the 6.6lb 17" MBP. I finally sent my 2010 model back to Apple to be recycled, slapping a label on the original box. UPS driver who came to pick it up tried to one-hand the box and dropped it like I had handed him an anvil.
With a damaged keyboard (original battery swelled up) I still have the same machine I only plug in once in awhile for whatever reason.
The change in weight between the previous 16” or even 15” is inconsequential, and makes no logical sense at all, because if weight counted in under 16 ounces is THAT important, go with a MacBook Air, and find yourself needing the weight again via dongles! 🤣🤣🤣
That was simply the best machine I'd ever owned; worked solidly fox six years and traveled with me for work all over. Yes it's heavy, but, for what I do, the horsepower and battery life is worth the slight inconvenience. I'm so glad they've gone back this way at least as an option. I've been using a 15.6" HP Spectre for the past few years, which hasn't been bad at all, but I'm looking forward to this new beast, and going back to being "bilingual".
@@eafortson me too!!
I’m 16” all the way, I use it for video editing and the screen size makes a huge difference and of course is nice to have more battery life on the go.
Well, I expected more when I took a peak at your channel. What you have done you could probably do it on a 100 USD smartphone… but anyway… 16“ MBP all maxed out because I produce movies for hollywood!
Ahhhh I'm so torn on this as well. Will be trying out the 16" in person at home for a week to see how I feel about it. In. the end I do think the right decision is more about how you end up FEELING about something rather than just logic though. I'm torn because I love the feel of the 14" and the sleekness but that 16" screen w/ mini-LED is just incredible.
When I tested out the 14 and 16 inch versions the 16 inch one looked so, so, so much better that despite being chunkier I immediately chose it.
I bought the 14 and returned in after a week. It feels like the same size as my 13'' MacBook. I got the 16 and no regrets. It's amazing
@@engineerepixlele2845 But what color should one choose? I still can’t decide!
Choosing 14" for weight, is purely the biggest pussy thing I've heard lately. What's happening to the world?!
@@oOJampisOo I`m a bit partial to silver , grey is drab/dull imo.
My 16" just came today and I am PUMPED! Been using it for a few hours now moving stuff around my 2 other machines, and so far have absolutely zero regrets getting the bigger machine. I've had 2-straight 13" MBPs and jumping back to this size is a breath of fresh air. I use it mostly at home, and at most move it between my office and basement. I do have another 27" 4K monitor to hook up to if I need to (which I usually do for work), but truly believe I'll get a lot more done on the creative side having this newfound flexibility. Unintuitive perhaps, but I just couldn't video edit effectively on the 13" MBP. I believe the 14" M1 wouldn't have made a significant enough difference in the user experience where this feels like a truly significant step up. Yeah it's bulky, but you're not literally walking around with it. It's an insane machine and the screen alone (plus battery life) easily make it worth the upgrade. Cheers!
It hurts my feelings when i see the laptop’s corners being knocked on the table lol
Same here. I feel disgusting to see the soon-to-be-returned MBP is handled in such a rude way.
In the next video why I rebought the “16 inch M1Max” lol 😂 no one returns the big one without regretting it
@@sebmonti5904 lmao, facts this is why I ignore so many of their videos
I use it docked when working on it, so size Doesn't matter there as it is connected to a 49 inch ultrawide and a 27 inch in Vertical mode.
That's why I also went 14 inch, because throwing it in your backpack is just more convenient imho.
I tried my friends 16 inch for a day, and yes it is nice, but I was always a 13 or 14 inch Notebook guy, because I've always used external monitors for my work.
So I would always recommend, to just buy whatever fits your use case the best. And for me, that's the 14 inch.
@Gilbert Morales They literally just uploaded a video yesterday why he regretted returning this 16” 😂
😂
Blablabla, 2 minutes of empty talk, no answers, but let's beg for subs and likes... perfect moment. Not.
Video starts at 9:53.
Disliked and unsubbed.
For me I’ve ordered a 16inch max MacBook pro , i was tempted for the smaller version but thought for me 95% of the time its not gonna be moved from the house, and the money difference doesn’t matter for me, plus today went to a apple store and had a go on both the 14 and 16 side by side and just think for the extra screen space, better speakers, better battery life, quieter fans, etc , the 16inch was the one for me and will keep my order, now just to wait till it gets delivered *plus last laptop i owned was a 13inch macbook from back in 2007, which when searching web was heavier then 16inch one ive got coming and cant remember that being to heavy*
I tried both and same as Max found 14” just more handy. Even at home having it on a lap or lying on a couch - 16” was too awkward to use.
@@whitecrowuk575 yeah people should check it out, when working on MacBook i prefer to have it on a table etc, for just browsing web and youtube etc on sofa etc ive got a 12.9 ipad pro for that , whichever machine people go for they both incredible machines
I ordered me a 16 inch MacBook and while I was waiting for about a month and a half for it I went ahead and bought a base model 14 inch and I didn’t like it at first but the more used it the more I fell in love with it so I had to return it Tuesday and I miss it but next Friday I will have my 16 inch and I think I would like it more then the 14 inch but we’ll see.
The fan is not loud on the 14 inch at all and rarely comes on; even under heavy task - this is especially true if you're using native apple apps.
The speaker is a bit louder on the 16 inch. But I have an excellent sound system that better than any laptop.
Most people don't know that they can change their display scale and use apps like rectangle to make multi-tasking a breeze; even on the 14inch.
For longer sessions I connect to my 32in monitor. Long sessions on any laptop hurts my neck. A good monitor for your work station is objective superior in almost every way (at least for me it is... lol).
The 16 inch is one of the heavier laptops around. It's not very portability friendly, in a thinner is better design Era (both MacBook pros are too damn thicc- never through I'd say that).
I feel like the people who will love their 16inch the most are people who leave their laptops on the desk- at work, then home.
With all that being said, I was tempted to get it for the screen alone. I knew I personally didn't need the power boost but the screen was so pretty!
@@WilliamDailyReacts let us know after a couple weeks use if you remember to update us.
Welcome to team 14”, Max. Thanks for all videos in the past weeks that help us decide.
Dame this is too funny! I did the exact same thing you did! I just returned my MacBook pro 16 M1 10cpu/16gpu+512ssd today because of its size and it feels uncomfortable going from home, work, cafe, and back home. I ended up keeping the 14" M1 Pro 10cpu/16gpu+1tb SSD. The 14" feels just perfect and with my 20,000mah Anker portable battery it fully charged this MacBook from 0-100% with some juice left on the battery. Definitely an all day powerhouse laptop. I do 3d rendering, Coding, and photo editing work.
I completely understand. When I need to go somewhere I look at my Lenovo Gaming laptop, think about its heft, and then 100% of the time grab instead my Surface Pro which is 1/3rd the weight.
I pre-ordered a M1 Max 14” MacBook Pr even when the Canadian Apple Store was not completely up right after the event on October 18th. When made this decision of choosing 14” I clearly know that there will be multiple small differences when compared to 16” but I went with 14” because I love that form-factor and I don’t have any regrets after 20+ days of use. I just love it.
I have feel the exact opposite - hurray for choice :-)
I have the M1 Max 16 inch (and iPhone Pro Max) and I absolutely love the size, screen real estate, battery life, silence. I did not go large for the extra performance - in most scenarios I don't push it hard enough to ever notice the difference...
You guys are the best. Hands down. I got the 14" and I love it.
Completely agree, if you are moving or taking your MacBook with you a lot the 16" inch is just a pain, you will really appreciate the smaller size over time even if it's slightly inferior.
Well then, I was having regrets after reading all the the positives about the 16" but I'm really all about overall comfort over bang for buck. Thanks for the video and helping me decide to keep my 14".
Your choice is quite logical. You value portability over a slight performance decrease, and I would do exactly the same
But, I wish there was a M1 max Mac Mini....
hopefully soon!
I am a photographer and Photoshop instructor. I purchased the MacBook Pro M1 Max 16" and have been amazed at the results. The 16" is perfect for me in weight, size, and feel. I need the additional real estate that the 14" lacks, and the performance levels only on the 16", I couldn't be happier with my decision.
I watched many review videos of mackbook 2020 and 2021
And noticed people commenting on other Tech channel "great, you tested real performance that no tech reviewer does,they just show benchmark "
So as a regular audience of Max Tech i replied them " Watch Max tech "
And as far as i know, No one tested 14" and 16" mackbook review like you did in detail. Example : 14" vs 16", base model vs maximum, 16" vs Mac pro, core performance difference etc.
All testes done, Now throw a 14" mackbook to me 😁to Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Anyway, Really love your videos Man.
This is my tech chnanel,I'm trying to make quality videos, help me to grow my chnanel 😁😁
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I LOVE my new 16" Macbook Pro M1 Pro and extra unified memory!!!! Lighting speed. The sound system is like state of art theater sound. I have old 16" Macbook Pro and it is tons heavier. I guess it is all relative.
Hi Max Tech, I am really wondering if there is any difference between 512GB ssd and 1TB ssd while all the other specs are the same.. Could you do a test for this one?
Maybe for 4K video editing 1TB is better
I wish this had chapters so I could have skipped to the reason haha but thanks for all your info always
I didn't wait for the 14 inch m1, I felt for me the balance of weight, size and portability is the most important. For office tasks the 13inch m1 pro has been the perfect laptop and more. Unless I am editing 4k footages every weekend I don't feel the need to opt additional cash for the 14inch. Ports is something I do miss but this isn't a feature I need on a daily basis. And yes, I love touch bar.
I chose the 14 because when I was using the xps15, it felt way too awkward to carry anywhere for long periods of time and I fatigue within 10 minutes on my lap, on the couch/bed whereas the 14 inch didnt even make me fatigue once. The 14 is such a rare form factor because i can literally take it anywhere more easily and feels more of a laptop than the 16 since you don't mind having it on your lap all the time. Such a huge win for me and I thought i was going to regret. Now the more that I think about it, I would have never be able to use the 16 inch the way Im using the 14. Portable asf!
After owning the 2019 16” for nearly 2 years, I’ve found the size to be a bit too large and heavy to haul around easily. With this in mind, I went with the 14” M1 Max despite all the performance degrades due to the smaller form factor, i still think that model configuration works better for my needs
The 16 inch was the choice for me. The size really helps for all of the things that I do that are text based. I wouldn't mind a hit to performance at all as I even went with the mid tier 16 inch but being able to fit all my chats, browser, notes, terminal, etc on the screen and see most of it comfortably is super nice. This is just kind of an all around machine for me. I can do creative things or I can watch a video and take notes for class.
You guys are making great content. Although I disagree with "artificial". Intentionally choosing a lower power target to better match the cooling and battery of the smaller chassis isn't "artificial" it is good engineering.
Like I said I totally understand it, but I wish they would give us a "High Power" mode on the 14" as well so if you don't mind more battery being used and you're not at thermal capacity you can still get full performance. They don't let you and so because of that I'm calling it "artificial" since they could have given it more power. Either way the machine is great!
@@MaxTechOfficial this will come on the next Monterey beta 💯
This is why i am so happy when i went from my 2012 MacBook Pro 15“ to my 2020 MacBook Air M1. It is so light, has a great display and for my work superb performance.
Great video but I simply need the larger screen for video editing on the road
Fancy seeing you here mr tv (also yes I absolutely need the 16” as the 14 is just too small of a display for what I use it for especially streaming)
Even the 16" isn't big enough for video editing. We need an external big monitor anyway. So the combo MBP 14" + 27" 4K is the best of both worlds!
"Why I returned my 16" MAX" ...
Because it was bought just for views, and this video was always planned to happen.
Extremely informative video! Because I use my Mac notebooks mostly at home or the office, portability isn't so much an issue, so I'd go with the 16" personally, but I do appreciate the insights as to why you went with the 14". You make some insanely great videos, Max. I hope you reach 1 million subscribers soon. You deserve it!
Made the same decision from day 1. When at home I'm hooked up to an external monitor and power, when on the go, portability is king. For such a beast in 14 Inch clothing, it was an easy choice.
I got the mid-tier 14" and never looked back. It's an amazing laptop and I love the size and portability. I can't imagine anybody who owns it getting disappointed...
Yeah. I’m thinking to get the default speced M1 Pro 14. Seems like for 99.999% of people it will work just as well as the Max 16 unless you’re encoding 4K video or something
14" for me because of exactly this. I have it plugged in for 95% of the time anyway. I use an external monitor for 95% of the time. When I do bring the laptop with me, I want it to be as portable as possible. And I don't find myself working while on the road for more than a couple of hours. Even on long haul flights, I use the laptop for maybe 4 hours maximum. I sometimes bring the old 12" MacBook with me or my iPad mini just because I don't need all that massive power for what I'm doing while travelling or having meetings.
Hey Max. I picked up the base 14" model and I love the form factor but I do notice it getting uncomfortably hot on my lap during my editing sessions in Lightroom. And keep in mind this is the M1 Pro binned chip. I'm assuming it will only run even hotter if I end up returning it for a M1 Max configuration right?
Ha, I also had a 16” 2019 MBP and am replacing it with a 14 M1 Pro. My power requirements are far less, but I want to edit 4K video without the timeline lagging. I’m loving the smaller size, and the screen resolution is basically identical. Totally agree with your choice!
Yeah I used to have a 17 inch windows laptop that eventually died on me, but I was surprised by how much I’ve been loving the 13 inch MBA. The lightweight and portability of it is just insane and you just wanna take it everywhere
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Bigger screen worth $250, bigger battery worth $100, better thermal worth $200, better speaker bass worth $100, better larger typing area worth $80, better to show off worth $200. so there is no reason to choose 14 inches.
I guess I'm lucky that I'll be upgrading from the early 2008 aluminum 15" MBP then. The new 16 is lighter and almost the exact same dimensions while being much thinner than my 15" MBP. So it will actually be easier to lug around. lol
Is it just me or almost half of the video is not about 'Why he RETURNED his 16" M1 Max MacBook after Extensive Tests..'?
wow hot take alert. Still think the 16” is better for those frequently and consistently away from a desktop (desk, monitor).
Yeah I ordered the 16 inch cause I’ll have more screen space to work with. Currently have the 12 inch MacBook that is on lifesupport
Thanks for the honest review! Too many tech reviewers concentrate on numbers and miss general quality of life features of a laptop that are important to point out.
I've got my M1max 16" coming on Wednesday. it's a custom spec though. 64gb Unified RAM and 2TB . A Huge upgrade from my i9 2019 model. Looking forward to it.
that's a beast. merry christmas
I ordered the same specs you have in October but won’t get it until around mid December.. I’m coming from a 2017 i5 iMac with 8gbs of ram 😂 Can’t wait!
Nothing I do requires 64gb but my 32 is coming mid Dec.
I went with 64gb as well and super happy I did. When running chrome, FCPX, premiere and a screen capture program the MacBook Is using 50gb 😳
@@homebuyerlab the more ram you have, the more ram will be used. But. Which process is taking up to 40gb of ram ? That may be a memory leak.
Your findings are amazing! 08:00 it makes people think about lengths to which companies will go to to really control their product and how to market it.
sorry, but I really like the 16" much more
This is just rehashing all the info from the other similar videos, much duplicate content. You are returning it because you can’t squeeze any more duplicate content from it and the return window is closing lol.
Would like to see how 24 core graphics performs on a 14 inch.
this is the config I want to know the most about
that's probably the sweet spot to avoid getting throttled, not have high fans, and still get great performance
I got 14” M1 Max (24 core graphics)MacBook Pro. I love it and it rips through 8k RAW files from my Canon R5. There’s a video for this config by Luke Miani
@@Wildlife__shorts how is the battery life of 24C MBP 14 inch?
@@vakr1 Fantastic in everyday use and fantastic while editing. I also got the 24 core GPU w/32gb's of ram and don't regret one minute of it. I still haven't heard the fans and I'm editing 4k 10 bit 4:2:2 footage.
Interesting Max. Thanks for your reviewing.
This is how I felt with the 13 inch M1 when I bought it after using a 15 inch for years. What I found over time though was I got pissed off with the lack of screen real estate - the size of the laptop is perfect, undoubtedly, for typing and carrying and slipping in a bag. But if you do ANY kind of multi tasking 13-14 inch screens are just so small.
I had the same experience with M1 MacBook Air. Just way too small that it annoyed me. Sold it and now have my 16” MacBook, and I love the size. It’s so much nicer that the MacBook Air too
Yeah, have lived with 13” for 14 years. Totally over it.
Love this. Who knew Max would go for form over function. In the case of these laptops it doesn’t matter because they all perform so well.
I get it. I have a 16” M1 Max 32 and she’s a big gal. I need every last bit of performance for gaming, so really it compares well against discrete card gaming rigs, but it’s definitely unwieldy for casual tasks. That’s what the iPad is for.
Fellow Mac gamer here, I was gaming on the 16" Intel but just purchased the 16" M1 Pro. I ended up caving and purchased a gaming laptop as well for my gaming (I play Warzone like twice a month, and Microsoft Flight Simulator occasionally as well. None of those games work on Apple Silicon). Have you had any problems with compatibility as well?
Why not just use game streaming services? I use Stadia and its awesome on Mac
@@airops423 I only play X Plane 11, which supports Metal, and it's been great. I know MSFS 2020 is demanding so that's a tall order. Given GPU prices I'd lean toward an Xbox, though you lose a lot of third party stuff. Really the games you're going to play drive the decision, but you knew that already.
I love my new 16 inch M1 Max MBP! Not returning it for anything!
Totally understand, portability such a big factor, I’m even thinking of switching to a smaller 📱 as well, just that ease of use can make a daily routine easier
Guts being almost identical, I would go for the 16" MBP to downsize my computing environment from a 27" iMac. The next generation iMacs might only be Pro versions so I doubt they will be less expensive than the new MBPs. My M1 MBA is very restrictive when using non-powered external drives, requiring a dock that draws more current than the MBA. I am hoping the newest MacBooks with three TB controllers won't have the "not enough power" issues with external drives so I wouldn't have to carry around docks when I travel. I'd rather not have to worry about where my data is being stored when using multiple Macs. $200 for a larger display is free to me, especially if I were to get it in Oregon (no sales tax). I don't know what Apple will be doing with the next generation MBAs but 13" is too small for my old eyes. Do I need a Pro/Max version? Not really but my only other option is a 13" laptop. Apple isn't making a larger screen original M1 laptop so my only choice for a larger Mac laptop is the Pro/Max versions.
Great video, now all of us that feel the same way and I need exact same way will come out of hiding. Get the M1 that travels well and keeps you happy.
The 14" MBP is the best laptop ever.
Ultra light and portable with the performance of a $15K Mac Pro desktop.
apple fanboy probably newer use. RTX laptops )))
@@screpkavpeske2952 I stopped buying laptops with 2 hours battery life.
@@BolusTube you leaving in 2002 or what? 3080 rtx laptop in our days living about 8 hours. Layaway good luck wis useless week laptop but good battery life lol ))))
So act illogical return a better computer sure... 12 minutes about nothing
It would be nice to see a comparison between the 24 core m1 max on both the 14 and 16 inch. If the 32 core is throttled on the 14 inch then is the 24 core simply a better buy? Can it perform similarly to the 16in without throttling?
Basically he doesn't go by specs and logic. Just likes the smaller profile....
Answer starts at 9:30.... your welcome. Don't waste your time
Thanks Man ❤
I really want to buy atleast the m1 pro version for my dad he has been using the 15 inch since 2012 he does 4k editing on it it’s very chopppy I’ll try to find a good offer for him
I don’t even know how that’s possible
Save money money and. Buy the MacBook Air m1 he’ll be totally happy for Christmas 🎄
@@steve9348 Performance wise? Totaly. The M1 Air beats the 2012 MacBooks by far. But dont forget that the Air only comes with a 13" screen.
@@execuuute2409 still 98% faster then other Laptops out there. I don’t think scream size will be a issue
I was hoping You would do a comparison with the 24 core models, where the videos at?
I'd still love to see a video comparing this to the 2020 27" iMac with the 5700XT 16GB GPU and either processor.
I can let you know soon. When mine gets here that’s the first things I’m doing is rendering my 16 minute 6K projects. Real editing, real fx comps, color grading, titles, etc. I’m ready to see if I can stop lugging my iMac back and forth to the office in its gator case.
@@matthewmoore6756 That would be great! Thank you!
@@xasaintx no worries. should be here around the first of december
Ok. Time to test the power saver feature in Monterey!
100% I approve this message. Bought 14” first then thought maybe for little more 16” make much more sense bigger screen better battery - but in the end simply enjoyed 14” more it’s more handy perfect like size and packs enough power enough battery quick charging and same gorgeous screen.
I started watching the video just to find out why you returned it but toward the end this is exactly the kind of advice I needed. I’ve already ordered my machine and it’s a 14 inch. But I was having doubts you know should I get should have gotten the 16 inch. And I know myself and I’m very logical but I also know when I make a bad decision I really really regret it. And you have to enjoy what you’re using and I’m like you every time I’d be lugging that big thing around I’ll be thinking this thing is just too big. And the reality is I don’t need all that extra performance at all I don’t even need the performance of what I’ve ordered I just ordered what I did because I want my laptop to last 10 years. My current laptop is 10 years old it’s a MacBook Pro so I went all out and max everything out mainly the ram for me is the deal it’s not that I need all the processing power because I don’t do big video editing anything like that. But in order to get 60for you around I had to really step up my selection. Thanks for the great video
I decided to go with the base 14 and it’s beyond exceeds my expectations
Why not just save the 1000 and get a MacBook Air at that point?
@@EdgarHernandez-xj5mx Performance
@@kateofone there’s not that much of a difference at all. Not enough to justify 1000
Ports dude. Performance is only one side of the dice.
Solution: lift weights to strengthen your arm , problem solved
I’ve the M1 Pro standard 16” one for past week. I think it’s great but it’s a big beast and I can’t imagine wanting to go and take it out to a coffee shop or anything. 14 probably a lot better for that but to be honest I’m happy with its size and even its weight. It won’t move much from my desk anyway
Apple should not accept the return from these guys! these guys literally made money from Apple, encouraging long delivery times and holding up legitimate buyers from enjoying their machines.
I am no longer subscribing to these two clowns...
I do have an external monitor but I have to work in the sitting room recently because I have a little one who is off nursery. I went for the 16 in and I am happy with my decision. The speakers and battery life is slightly better and I personally dont think its too big, despite owning 13inch laptops in the past.
Such a great take on it, Max! I’m a Windows guy but I was exactly the same comparing the G14 to the G15/M16. Portability and very good performance trumps bigger, heavier but class leading performance every time. When we’re talking about a difference of a couple of minutes on exports the M1 Pro or a 3060 are more than enough to do work, it’s just the M1 Max or a 3070/3080 would be even faster. The 14” space is incredible at the moment, and the MacBook Pro 14 is a stellar little machine!
Next Video: Vadim & why “I” stay with the 16” …😂
Totally agree with that choice,
As someone who wears his backpack for extended period of times everyday, I prefer having the 14” over the 16”
It was a big relief when I went from 15” to 13” M1 mac !
Wherever you are Max you are lucky to be able to have ability to return and get refund. Some countries do not accept returns so it’s harder to compare irl everyday use. For me, personally throughout the years I tried several screen sizes but in the end for me the real estate of the screen size especially in OLED HDR is so stunning that would be my own pick. But to each their own, you’re correct sometimes it’s not always about the specs on a sheet but also what fits your personal daily or periodic needs for a laptop. I guess form follows function also applies here too, aligned with cost per use. If you felt you will use smaller one more easily and comfortably then that’s a winner in my book. Cheers.
I’ll stay with 16’. 16‘ is cooler and less loud during high performance tasks. Plus I really need that screen size on the go. :-) For home use with the big screen I use a desktop computer anyway.
So many people favor the 14” for portability, but it’s precisely in those situations the 16” will save me in the absence of an external monitor, so I also feel that the 16” is the better choice when on the go! 0.5kg added weight is noticeable but won’t break my back, so it’s worth it for the improved productivity. The 14” makes more sense to me if always hooked up to an external monitor.
@@vals7266 exactly - personally 13 or 14‘ is too small for my kind of professional work
Thanks for the excellent coverage!!
so you got the maxed out 14" and saved $200 I love that!! space gray looking fire too XD great video I'd do the same thing
prob me too
the maxed 14" get's about 4-6 hours of use and it can't get all the graphic power it needed no much different really but the price is extra doesn't worth it
I still say if you gonna max out you really need it then go with 16
@@ko-Daegu you're right
@@ko-Daegu Bruv don't make up numbers, Im getting more than 10hrs EDITING on my 14 max. Everyday use is two days before I need a charge.
@@demasistudios no freaking way I didn't find a single one who aggred with your number not even a single reviewer
also what do you edit (6k,8k footage, how big)? what tool and what codec ?
are you 100% sure it's 10H
also he aggred with my numbers in another review where he showed he got around the 6h mark
I gotta agree. I have the 14" M1 Max and I absolutely love the form factor and feel of the laptop. I had also purchased an Alienware Ryzen R8 which is really great, but this laptop.. you can't help but fall in love with it. Apple did a terrific job. Also, less power doesn't bother me because as was stated here.. it's so fast, it's still beating just about every other laptop out there. Great video!
If you've got the 2019 16" Pro then the new M1 Max is less than 1mm thicker, is smaller in width by 2mm, is only 2mm more depth, the change over the old model is insignificant, it only looks bigger because it isn't tapered and it's only 0.2kg heavier, honestly if you're complaining about the increase in weight then you have really weak ineffectual arms. Personally for design productivity work I can't work off a screen smaller than 15", and the 14" is way too small for my usability needs, I had a 14" Razer Blade and I hated the smaller screen. For me the 16.2" screen is amazing to use in such a small portable device, it's essentially like the old 17" lives again but SO much better. Each to their own, but for graphics work the 16" Pro Max is a thing of beauty.
haha, thanks. It definitely feels a lot heavier. BTW the razer 14 was a 16x9 screen I've used one a lot and it sucks. Apples 14.2" 16x10 + the extra menu bar space makes a world of a difference.
@@MaxTechOfficial Which one did you finally got? M1Pro or M1Max? 64 or 32 Ram?
This is the video I was waiting for to make my choice. Thanks Max.
The title had me SHOOK
I was always a 13in kind of guy. I then moved up to 16 and 17in laptops for a year because of the horsepower and while I really liked the screen real estate at first I found myself gravitating back to my older and slower 13in. I tried to go the complete opposite direction with a cheap second hand 12in MacBook as a second machine and it wasn't enough for even my mobile tasks. So... we're back to the 14in. I'm so happy with it and I'm so happy there wasn't a performance hit.
Finally, ever since MacBooks reviews started hitting RUclips the only thing people kept saying is don't buy the 14 inches cause the 16 inches is better, of course it would be, it is bigger after all, you can package more stuff in it. And yet the difference is not that big of a deal since theres nothing better in the market than that 14 inches and performance drop is barely noticeable, people liked the smaller macs and worked well for them, now they work even better, I think those youtubers are mistaken, there has been not better time to buy a small Mac
If you are coming from windows laptop even 16'' is going to feel like a slick and relatively small machine.
I always enjoy hearing your in-depth reviews on Apple products and went through the same debate (with myself) about the size. The last MacBook Pro I purchased was the 2019 16” i7 with 16GB RAM and a 512GB hard drive. I have loved it ever since I bought it. In deciding I wanted a new M1 version of the MacBook, for what I do I could tell the 14” performance was going to totally meet my needs and surpass the 2019 model. After much debate, I ordered the 14” and picked it up on release day. Got it home and fell in love, but within 24 hours regretted the decision. Having been used to a 16” screen for two years I felt the 14” screen let me down. Within a couple of days took the 14” back and changed it over to the 16” M1 Pro with 16GB and 512GB hard drive. And I love it. Have had it for a couple of weeks now. Also find MacBooks take a bit of time to “settle in” but it has to be the single most impressive piece of technology I’ve ever purchased. AND … weight of the 16” has not been an issue.
His next video would be “Why I returned my Macbook Pro 14” because 13” is more portable, and after that video, he would make one “ Why I returned my Macbook Pro 13” because Macbook Air is more portable.
The only thing I learnt from this 12 mins video is… a 16” laptop is bigger and heavier than a 14”. Shocking!!
*So what bothers you most about the 16" MacBook Pro, the weight or size?*
The wait is what bothers Me the most 👀
I ditched my old 16 inch due to its size and weight, both. The little bit of extra weight leveraged by the extra size made it uncomfortable to carry with one hand. I love the 14 inch.
Can we answer both? I'd personally like something like a 15" and would even be willing to give up a tiny bit of battery life. The 100 watt-hour battery is incredible, but paired with M1 and the promotion screen it's a bit overkill. 80% of it would prob be enough and might save 1/4 of a pound.
The audio quality.
@@peterebel7899 it has literally the best audio quality ? Why you have a problem ?
„Why I order every new Apple item and … constantly return my items after the video.“
Ordered at 14'' M1 Max back in November and I've been going back and forth about it. I've always wanted a powerhouse machine in a 14'' that I can use docked as a desktop and mobile. Coming from a 16'' i7 2019 intel, I was surprised at how large the 16'' M1 felt at the Apple store. The screen felt giant. Holding the 14 I was like, dang this machine slaps. Perfect size for working in the field, but still super powerful. Appreciate your thoughts on the matter, and excited to hear that you chose the 14 over the 16. At the end of the day, they're just tools, and everyone has a different use case.
So the form factor is more important than the performance or the screen size?
@@StevenSiew2 The performance only differs IF you're pinning the CPU and GPU at the same time which I guaranty you won't be. I'm talking completely 100% usage. I still haven't heard my 14 max fans editing 4k 10 bit 4:2:2 with grades, graphics, post stabilization and transitions. I'm sure there are too many variables and use cases that I can't speak for everyone but I'm blown away that this much power comes this portable.
@@StevenSiew2 No computer will be able to check all of the specs, so for me the tradeoff's are worth it. If I need a large screen, I'll dock and plug into my two desktop monitors. And on the go, the weight savings is nice. Since I had the original unibody macbook 13'' in 2008 for university, loved a computer that size, but apple only made the 16inch with a graphics card.
Of course this is all theoretical. Once my 14'' M1 Max delivers next week I'll be sure to test and compare to verify my hunch :)
Yep I had issues on my online order for the 16" which apple canceled on their end. Kinda glad they did because I decided to hit up my local best buy to test out the 14" and it made me reevaluate my decision. It just felt right and I thought to myself the compromises are barely noticeable and I'm saving a whole lot of money going the base route on a highly capable machine. Literally felt right in the hands and weighs nothing compared to my old 2010 mbp that I'm replacing.
Unbinned 14 inch m1 pro is the sweet spot. Less raw gpu power but more battery and less heat plus the same cpu performance. 32 gpu cores is nice but completely unnecessary in a portable machine.
Watching this video make me more happy with my Macbook Air M1, thank you!
As to the verdict, go with the 14in if you’re on the move a lot and it is your secondary machine for example you’ve got a desktop setup at home for all the main tasks.
It was the complete opposite for me, picked the 14 to save the little bit of money and ended up returning it for the increased screen space and it was a fantastic choice, the 1lb difference makes absolutely no change for me in handling the device. The only downside is on our small school desks I cant have my coffee next to the machine anymore which is honestly probably a good thing anyways lol. Good for u for selecting whatever makes you happy but the 16 is the one for me even without any of the massive differences in battery, sound, cooling etc, the bigger size is just much more flexible and amenable to multi tasking, also everything just looks... well... bigger! :)
One thing I’d like to see as far as battery testing is this: charge up both the 14” and 16”, then connect an iPad or iPhone (a fairly modern one that can run iOS 14) via the charging cable to the MB after draining the iPhone’s battery to 10%. Now open Xcode and build a large project (presumably, one you can deploy to the iPhone) and repeat until either the iPhone reaches 100%, or the MB’s battery drops to 10%, and time how long it takes for both the 14” and 16” MBPs. This is probably a common workflow for iOS/iPadOS devs (incl. me). Also, compare it against the M1 MacBook Air (which is what I’m using.)