I Was Right About The M3 Pro.....
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- Опубликовано: 23 дек 2023
- 🔥 Discover the power of the new M3 MacBook Pro 16 inch in my latest review. After a month of rigorous use, it's time to share my real-world experiences with this groundbreaking device. Let's dive into how it’s reshaping my work and possibly yours too!
👉 In this video, I take a deep dive into the M3 MacBook Pro 16 inch, sharing my insights on its performance, battery life, and overall user experience. I discuss how this laptop stands out from its predecessors, the M1 Pro and M2 Pro, and why it could be the perfect choice for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.
❓ Why Choose the M3 MacBook Pro?
The M3 MacBook Pro isn't just about raw power; it's about seamless productivity. It's a device that won't interrupt your 'pro' moments with lags, crashes, or compromises. From its responsive keyboard to the vibrant display and reliable battery, every feature is crafted to enhance your workflow.
🎮 Gaming on the M3 Pro
While I primarily use my RTX 3080 for gaming, the M3 Pro's advancements in this area are promising, potentially leading to a future where one device can handle all tasks, including gaming.
✨ Experience vs. Specs
I emphasize the importance of the overall user experience over mere specifications. It's about how the device integrates into your daily life, whether for editing, programming, or casual use.
🔌 Ports and More
I'll discuss the array of ports, the improved trackpad, and the subtle yet impactful design changes that set this laptop apart. Plus, a look at how the Space Black finish holds up against everyday use.
🖥️ Display and Battery Performance
Experience a noticeable improvement in display brightness and color quality. Also, get insights into the battery performance under various workloads, proving its efficiency and endurance.
💡 Final Verdict
This segment will sum up my comprehensive review, comparing the M3 MacBook Pro with other leading devices I've used and why it could be the ultimate tool for tech enthusiasts.
👇 Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Are you considering the M3 MacBook Pro? What features do you value the most in a laptop?
Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tech reviews!
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Configuration is a 16 inch M3 Pro with 36GB RAM/512GB SSD!
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36GB ram
May I know why Went with Only
512 GB
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@@kotak1818 I do all of my work off of my iPhone 15 Pro max. So compatibility is important.
36gb of ram.
I use a 4tb Samsung T9. It can do 20gbps, making it very fast to work off of. I justified the purchase because a larger iPhone option and larger MacBook option combined would have cost me an extra 2k. This is storage for both.
Wonderful question!
@@alec.js_what I understand Here is
iphone
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Both Went with 512GB
With External 4 TB
iam I Right
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iPhone 256gb
MacBook 512 gb
4tb Samsung T9 external SSD.
@@alec.js_but would a 1tb in the MacBook make the swap faster ?
This is the only person who has defined the true meaning of Pro for Apple.
Appreciate that. Feels good to not be alone in my belief here!
My new M3pro MacBook Pro is a miracle. It's just an amazing computing machine. It's my 6th Apple laptop(2 MB airs, and 4 MBpros) and this thing just screams like.a banshee. It saves at least a third of my work time. It's a joy to use. I can't believe how they just make the machines better and better. I got the M3 pro(12core/18core)MacBook Pro with 18g unified memory and 2tb of storage. I can see this machine lasting me at a minimum, 5-6 years, maybe longer.
Love to see a video that doesn’t go crazy on taking up space with the specs
Just simply talking about your experience is great to hear
I returned my 14inch M3 Pro. Ordered a 16inch with the higher end M3 Pro chip, 36gb Ram & 2TB storage.
I’m upgrading from my maxed out Mid 2013 MacBook Air. Had that laptop for 10yrs; it served me well & still works
Sheesh dude. Props for holding out through m1 and m2! Yeah larger battery, larger trackpad, not that cooling is an issue in the case m3 pro. But better thermals. I’m pretty much the same except the 2tb. I record pro res log on my iPhone 15 pro, so I keep a 4tb Samsung drive. But you’re gonna love it.
Same, a 2013 MacBook Pro. Loved it, served me well. Now on 14inch M3 Pro. Go for another 10 years. #10yearcrew
@@swish6143 How is your 14 inch I'm also want to go for 14 inch
@@swish6143I just swapped my 2013 Mac Pro for this 36gb model. That old computer holded pretty well all the adversities. I’m doing software development now, so I really needed a big upgrade, so far so good
@@swish6143 Hey I am also thinking to buy the 14inch m3 pro 18gb ram, I want best battery life, How is the real life battery in the macbook you took, I am confused whether to buy 14inch pro or m3 pro just for battery I don't care about performance, Also could possibly consider m3 air 16gb for its design
I am still driving the base 16” M1 MBP, and will for quite some time… At 67 yrs old, I got the 16” for the screen, but there is nothing I can’t do from regular office work to development to AI prototyping… simply wonderful machine…. I wanted what became the 15” MBAir, but it wasn’t available 2 years ago… so I’m hooked on the 16” MBP for the foreseeable future.
They get it all right. Other laptops have a crazy gimmick for marketing. They miss trackpad keyboard and battery. None of those are exciting or marketable. Apple ensures they’ve nailed those fundamentals AND performance. And their marketing is the build quality and design. Best of all worlds! Thanks for stopping by!
I have the same, but since I updated to Sonoma, the battery is draining much faster... Im thinking apple pulled one again :))
Hey great job with this video! There was a lot of relatable material in it. I do IT for a living and I touch computers of all brands all of the time and I can definitely relate to your observations and experience in general. You definitely have a new subscriber! Please make more content like this.
Thanks! Good to not be alone in my opinions here! I did just release a new one in the M3 pro! Feel free to catch that one when you can! Thanks for subscribing!
I really like the way you told us the story of your experience with the device without pulling any benchmarks! It feels personal and relatable.
Keep them coming mate!
You should see my most recent video! Really dives into that concept specifically!
Hey Alec, watched your video on a 16" M3pro. Coming from a 2019 intel i9. I couldn't justify a Max as the extra minute the pro takes to render doesn't equate to enough lost time to justify the price increase. I am blown away by the m3 Pro . Your description is perfect, it just doesn't get in your way. great video!
Kudos for staying on intel through the m1 and m2. You are far more resilient than I, my friend.
Plus the Pro has more efficiency cores for the time you are not rendering and have lots of low performance tasks
Hi, I have the MBP i9 16” from 2019, and I’m considering the base M3 Pro 512GB/1T. I am a UX designer, so I mostly use it for design work and Ableton Live when I make music. I use my laptop 95% of the time docked. It’s a shame because it has a nice screen and a fantastic keyboard and touchpad, but I enjoy it even more when I use it outside my room.
However, I’m still unsure if I should go with the 14” or 16”.
Did you stay with 16”, or did you pick the 14”?
Cheers!
I totally agree with you! It is the most useful video about this machine i have ever seen! Thank you!
That’s means a ton, I appreciate the kind words!
Down to earth review. I still work with my horse MBP mid 2015, keyboard falling apart, screen flickering, dead battery and more and I am getting this one. I'm sure it is an upgrade I will notice ;-)
Brace yourself. It’s going to be a leap for you!
Sick video, agree with everything you mentioned, still rocking a M1 Pro and, for me, it's still amazing. It still feels brand new even after 2 years!!!
My 14 inch M1 Pro was such a great computer. Worth every penny. If I didn’t always want a black MacBook and need a larger screen, you couldn’t pry it from my cold dead hands! I feel all these other laptops have a gimmick, but they don’t have strong fundamentals. Because fundamentals aren’t marketable. The m pro laptops have it all and their quality is their gimmick. Win win! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this. I was getting into the nitty gritty of specs and this helped me zoom out and remember why I use tech, especially as I refresh my inventory.
That’s what I’m here for! So many feel like they have to go highest end option to make the purchase worth it! Buy what you will use, maybe a bit more for the future. You know you! Thanks for watching!
Great points and well put, talking about what a computer gives you in terms of experience instead of blindly running benchmarks as if those translate to everyday life. Thanks
Glad to help! Metrics can lead to confusion for many! Just want to share the meat and potatoes of what these laptops offer!
This is the best video on the new M Pro MacBook that I have been able to find. I just recently purchased the 16" M Pro and I was unable to find anything as coherent as this video when talking about the Mac. Well done!!
Glad it helped!
Great video 👍🏼 Thanks and Keep going. 💯
Comments like this keep me going! Thank you!
you're doing great with your videos! you can really communicate tech
I try! Thanks!
I am grateful for the quality of not only visual and audio, but also your informational content has helped me to make the right decision for me. Thank you. I’m happy to sub.
May you have ease and joy in your day.
I appreciate that!
Hey Alec, this is a highly relatable and sincere review. There's so many reviews out there following the same formula. You are providing an interesting perspective about these devices for those looking to get their first Apple Silicon. We appreciate it so much.
Thanks, comments like this keep me going. Glad I can help in any way.
This was an amazing video. Subscribed simply out of respect. Don't change anything about your style.
Comments like this make a Christmas morning a whole lot better. It feels good getting some positive feedback, I really appreciate you! Hope to not disappoint!
I agree with most of what’s you’re saying based on my experience with my latest Mac which is the 15” M2 Air in 8/500 configuration. The build quality and battery life are top notch, and the 3nm process with the new M3 must be an improvement on that. I use the M2 for hours a day and about every 3 days it gets down to around 50%.
The trackpad and keyboard are excellent, and it just gets out of the way as you pointed out.
I have a work m2 air. That thing is insane on battery. It’s part of why I felt my M1 Pro wasn’t getting the best battery. Really the m2 air changed my perspective, because before that laptop I’d thought I had insane battery life.
This was a breath of fresh air mate! Thank you for this genuine and well thought out video about a topic that has been bugging myself lately. I have seen way too many videos about the topic regarding these new laptops. The iPad Pro I'm using today is just not cutting it for video work on the go! So even if I have a power house ( Mac Studio M2 Max) I'm getting used to that kind of performance and I need that when I'm working on the road as well. You nailed it with this video sir, even though the 16 inch is to big, the 14 inch is the one I will get. Thank you. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
I mostly suggest the 14. Much less cumbersome. Thanks for the kind words, will visit Norway one day for sure! Glad I could help!
Really good video Alec!, I'm currently on an older macbook pro 15 inch(2013) and looking to upgrade either the m3 pro or max. Is the 16 inch very heavy because right now i'm looking at a 14inch. also for the color you have spaceblack looks really clean but does it get a lot of smudges and is the safest option to go with the silver or is it not that bad?
Wow! Great job holding out on the m1 and m2 chips. That must have been hard. I had the 14. And for most users. I recommend that form factor . The screen is plenty. And it’s very compact. If youre going max, I would get the 16, because the max is for a heavy performance focus and you want maximum cooling. Nothing wrong with the 14. But if you are in max workload territory, get the max performance, plus the larger battery. Then again, the computational density of the 14 is crazy. You’re getting a very potent machine. The 16 is heavy and cumbersome at times. I think the 14 inch m3 pro is great for the general user who may need performance from time to time. The battery should be better there as well.
There’s something to the space black. It will show fingerprints. They are not intrusive. With my midnight m2 I would “move” fingerprints around instead of clean them, this finish cleans up nicer. If you want as close to 0 fingerprints, go silver. The fingerprints are manageable on the space black. Overall been very happy with the finish. Even have a vid on my channel!
Thank you Alec this really helped me@@alec.js_
Love the style of this video. You're super relatable, definitely subscribed!
Really appreciate that! Glad I’m not alone in my thoughts here! Thanks for joining the squad!
Of course @@alec.js_ ! Very excited to see what you'll be creating down the road!
Wow love this review. Best one I seen on the M3 Pro
So happy you reviewed the machine on its merits as opposed to obsessing over comparing to previous models
I love breaking things down to simple principles. Some people just want to know “is the new MacBook Pro good?” - all of the other stuff is noise to them. The answer is yes. Very good. Slightly longer answer, every MacBook has been beyond excellent for the past few years. It’s that simple. Thanks for watching!
@@alec.js_ agreed! I’m excited to get one soon
@@alec.js_was thinking of spending the extra 200 to go from base m3 with 16gb ram to the base m3 pro. smart?
Thank you for the review, been helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I’m struggling to choose between the 14 and 16 inch MBP M3 pro. Is the weight difference in the backpack gonna be noticeable? I do travel but I also do sit down on the table for a long time, what did the extra 2inch do for you?
You will notice the weight. For sure. If you don’t split screen the 14 is nice. Or if you have an iPad you can sidecar with.
Remember, For a while a 15 inch laptop was considered very large, so the 14 still provides a great amount of screen, with a lot more portability.
The battery life on the 16 is great. I can sit still and WORK on it a lot longer. Which suits me. If you like being on the go a bit more, I think the 14 is the most versatile form factor. I mostly recommend that one.
Great review. Mayhe u csn show the m3 macbook pro screen n usage. Do u advise buy m4 ipad pro with magic keyboard n pencil pro or m4 macbook pro releasing in Oct 24?
Not sure what rumors are going around for the m4. But Apple will need to change either the design or the performance of the pro chip will likely be a bit increase. I think they are stairstepping. So the M1 Max was the one to buy, then the M2 pro made the most sense, then the m3 max was the winner. So this year I’m curious if the m4 pro is the one they push. I think the chips are so performant, that design is a place for Apple to refresh. But who knows? I’ve got a more recent review of the m3 pro if you’re interested in a deeper dive.
Whatever work this guy do he do it well, keep it up. I’m couple days with my new m3 pro, i can’t emphasize how much pain it save
Such a great laptop.
Very well put together video, I’m impressed. I admire your confidence and calm clear tone. I don’t always make it through a whole review video but you were very straight to the point and focused on the most important features that most down to earth people would be curious about. This isn’t even the version of the Mac Book Pro I’m considering. It could take me years to finally decide to get a new computer so I am rather considering the Max 16’ but your video is professional and relative to everyday people so I stuck around until the end. Also, you can never go wrong showing us your cute dog haha. Thanks for the insight. 💻 P.S. Just the idea of having an apple laptop in space black is making my mouth water XD🖤
Marty (my golden) is the real talent. It’s his house, I’m just living in it! Appreciate your perspective, it’s always nice to hear something I’m doing is working!
Very insightful and refreshing video.
You described well the main points I care about while buying a MacBook.
Thank you! Subscribing
Appreciate it. Glad I’m not alone! Join the crew! Welcome my friend!
I’m not very techy, but plan on learning how to edit videos. I was going to get the m3 air with 16gb ram and 512 ssd. Now thinking I might get the base m3 pro. If I somehow developed into a good editor, could the base m3 pro be used for a professional video editor? Or would upgrades ram be necessary?
For where I’m at currently, but with the intention of really learning how to edit, would you go for the upgraded air that mentioned or the base m3 pro? I think the pro would be $500-600 more than the upgraded air. Thanks!
Great review! Exactly what I needed to hear.
The audio is a little hard to hear, though. Could definitely benefit from wearing a lav or setting up a boom.
Thanks. Got a rode Videomic ntg (that I hook up to a DJI mic 2). I have lots of room for improvement. Both audio and video. But that’s the fun of it! Getting better every video. Thanks for kindly offering guidance, RUclips needs more of that, and you’re part of the solution!
Great review Alec, and thank you. One thing I've not heard reference to anywhere on any review or any site I've looked for, is how this particular laptop will handle Zoom video calls? My current intel-based macbookpro gets hot too quickly, making a worrying fan noise. I assume that this will no longer be a problem for me?!
Ran zoom on it the other day. No noticeable heat for me! Don’t think it breaks a sweat with zoom calls.
Wow, this is one of the best reviews I came across. You definitely deserve a lot more subscribers man
Appreciate that, things like that keep me doing what I do!
Just found your channel! Great video. I’ve been using a 2012 MacBook Pro, and I’ve literally just ordered the M3 Max. I cannot wait. It’s probably massive overkill for what I do (Music Production/abit of Final Cut), but I’ve been waiting for a MacBook that jumped out to me! And the M3 did
Kudos for holding out as long as you did. Not overkill, you keep a device that long, get the most power you can, while you can. You’re not going to know what to do with all that power compared to the 2012. The Max chip is insane. Enjoy it! Thanks for watching.
Great video! I have the M3 pro16 with 36GB of ram and 512SSD as well is space black. I agree with your take on everything. This is a very refined machine and is a pleasure to use. Thank you for making this video.
Great minds think alike. Exact same specs as you!
Hey there! I agree that the M3 Pro MBP is dope. I went the opposite size direction. I needed smaller because of work space. Had the 16" M1 Max 10/24/32 2TB and now have a 14" M3 Pro 12/18/18 1 TB. Business use during the day and photo and video as a hobby and my M3 Pro checks all the boxes. Really a great machine and the Space Black is bad ass. Cheers!
Always love the computational density of the 14. So much power in a compact book. Packs a real punch. I still think is the perfect size and form factor for the MacBook Pro. 15 inches is where laptops get a bit cumbersome.
Is 18 GB RAM enough? I have the same configuration but I am considering returning it so that I may upgrade to 36 GB.
@@sentientsimian Greetings friend! In my situation it has proven more than adequate. I think it is really dependent on what you do and how you use it. For me, doing daily office work, some photo and video editing it works great. I had ordered the 36 GB upgrade, but after watching performance tests on both Max Tech and Created Tech comparing 16 and 32 GB on older M Series chips I opted to save my money, upgrade to the a 12/18 with a 1 TB SSD instead. It does occasionally use some swap memory, but after digging into and getting a better understanding of that, it doesn't concern me. I really love this machine and don't find it lacking at all. Hope that helps you, I know these are hard decisions since 36 GB is an expensive upgrade. Best to you. Hope that helps.
@@jimtipton8888 Thank you for your kind, thoughtful reply! I did end up deciding to return it so that I could place an order for one with 36 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. For my use cases, I believe that I will need the extra RAM. Definitely wish that the upgrade were cheaper!
@@sentientsimian I’m happy you were able to come to a resolution. I think selecting a configuration is such a complicated and individual thing. Wishing you the best with your new machine when it arrives. Take care!
Great points, bud. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
I just got a M3Pro (18 GB ram) - and absolutely love it! I also have a M1 Air, but this one defiantly takes the lead. Love this laptop in every way. As you say, it's such a seemless experience!
Thanks for your review - you got a new subscriber here.
Great to hear!
Good stuff man. I'm dealing with deciding on something like this right now. It's a tough choice, apples pricing structure is brutal lol - Keep it up
They spend a ton on consumer research. They know how to build an excellent product pricing hierarchy. It’s why I think it’s important that people focus on themselves and ask what they need out of an experience. Don’t bother yourself with specs. I think spec wars cause confusion, buyers remorse. Which is what makes Apple’s stair step economics so powerful, people don’t want to make the wrong decision, so they just max it out as far as they can. Which anyone with any M chip, should feel no buyers remorse. They are all incredibly competent machines.
Appreciate it dude. Thanks for watching!
I really liked your style of video. It was very helpful and a bit different to the others.
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic video presentation just got one of these babies and it is everything you say it’s supposed to be in this video. Thank you.
Insta-sub and watched the whole thing. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing what else you come out with on this channel! Oh yeah, and excellent editing and video quality. You deserve more subs my guy.
Really appreciate that! Means a lot, been putting a lot into this.
I got an 16” 1 tb replacing my iMac late 2015 an is an amazing experience, I hope I will keep it for the next 10 years. 😊
I’m keeping mine as long as it wants to keep me!
Great video! I got my first baseline Mac, the M1 MBP 14 inch for the first time in over a decade. Upgrading from a nearly maxed 2012 15 inch MBP, I thought I’d need to upgrade every two years. No need at all. And I love the form factor.
I sold my M1 Pro mbp to my buddy. He works on it every day. Hasn’t skipped a beat, they are great laptops. They really are.
One of the best reviews I have ever seen anywhere for anything... well done!
Comment of the decade!
Simple, straightforward review of your experience. I think I will get the same config, since I want a Windows & a Linux VM running on the Mac…
Can’t go wrong!
Great video, I really appreciate your usability take on it. It is those same thoughts that made me take the leap for my 14" max which should be here in a week or two. :)
Such a nice build. The computational density of the 14 inch with the Max. Insane laptop. Really an engineering marvel. Enjoy it!
gerat review, i just got my m3 pro 16 inch and I have had a similar experience as you. The battery life is out of this world!
Insane battery life! Still going strong!
Agree so much on your video! After all what I need is a machine that can handle all my workflow without any problem and that's all, the precise benchmark score or stuff like that don't mean a lot to my daily work.
I am using a 2013 27" iMac i7 32GB ram 2TB SSD for graphic design work. Was waiting for the new 27" iMac for so long since the Apple silicon was released, but apparently they aren't gonna make a new 27" iMac anytime soon so I am considering buying a 14" M3 pro 11/14c 36GB ram 1TB SSD to use it as my main machine with an external monitor, and use my old iMac as my second machine later on.
You won’t be disappointed! It’s nice having the laptop as a desktop because you get to carry work around if you need. I agree with you, If a machine was super powerful, but slow, specs wouldn’t matter. It’s all about experience, which is the orchestration of hardware AND software. It’s a much more finely tuned metric that can’t be deduced to a simple number. Thanks for watching!
What you're describing is exactly what I want to replace my 2015 macbook pro with and I love the way you describe it in a real/practical way. Since I'm not the most tech savy person, being bombarded with 8 or 10 CPU figures like most youtubers do doesn't really tell me much. Your info is all I need. Liked and subed :)
Glad to help, thanks for joining the crew!
Your perspective is very similar to what I’m going to do with my review when I get my maxed out config in a few weeks.
And I mean ………. Maxed out. 👀
Subbed 💪🏾
Sheesh, get ready to be blown away. The pro chip is screaming fast. I couldn’t imagine the max. I am actually curious of the Max as my workflow has gotten more strenuous. Looking forward to the review!
I rarely comment on youtube. But truly thats a very relatable review aside from all the "numbers and specs" mentioned in all other reviews. So first thank you.
It’s what I wanted when searching reviews. I just wanted to know, is the device good or not?
Thanks for gifting me one of your coveted and rare comments, I’m so glad I helped!
great work! I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I'm purchasing the 14" M3 Pro with 18GB RAM/1TB SSD. Would you say this is a wise choice compared to other M3 Pro options? I will be using the Mac mostly for coding
Yes, absolutely. I think all the pros are great. Get the storage you need and you’re off to the races!
Kudos to your in-depth review and analysis to help most of the viewers save up those extra bucks but I'm still considering the base version of M3 Max 16 inch MacBook Pro for Machine Learning projects, although I do have second thoughts after your convincing arguments about how powerful even the M3 Pro chipset is 😂
No wrong answers! You’re spending a lot, get what you want and need. You want to be completely happy with this purchase!
Thank you this was exactly the video I needed to see. Just doing a massive compare between which model mac book pro i should be considering to buy shortly. My use case is mainly productivity, Adobe suite, Figma, Camtasia, POwerBi data sets, MS Office + i need to run Parallels Win 11 (maybe 8/12Gb Ram allocated) for some additional work stuff outside of the Mac OS but at the same time as using the MaCOS. I want the 16" as the ole eyes arent what they used to be and many windows open just that much nicer with more real estate to play with. Jumping through the apple configs was thinking a MBP M3 Pro 16" 36Gb Ram 1TB was looking like a sweet spot for my needs. Do you think this would be suitable Alec? I want to look at future proofing for at least 5 years and avoid as much memory swapping as possible for the best experience. Love to hear your thoughts on what external display (outside of apple) you would suggest. Using a PC Win 11 gaming system now with an RTX 3080 which i will keep for the games aspect until apple / emulators catch up. Thanks so much and oh yeah, this was one of the best videos i had watched and love your explanations and personal opinions on this. Onto watching the rest!
Thanks!
We have similar set ups. I have an rtx 3080 for gaming as well. I actually run my desk setup with an lg c2 display. Not the most common thing. But it’s a great display. If you need accurate colors, it might not be suitable, I feel like my display isn’t quite neutral. At my creative agency, we run dell ultra sharps I believe.
Sounds like you need memory. 36GB is a lot. Not what it used to be. But still, plenty for many. Only thing I would change about mine is getting 1tb instead of 512gb.
For your usage, I think 36GB/1tb is great! You are near the base config for a max chip, so, if you want the extra performance, it’s there. But the pro chips are great. My recent video kinda helps users with that choice.
@@alec.js_ Thank you so much. It was stumbling across your channel and the way you review that has made my mind up and appreciate your reply. Funny i did the same when pricing up the pro. clicked the next option up to the max! Purchasing in a few weeks time. I'll check out the monitors as well. Keep up the great work and look forward to more content.
I’m looking to buy a new laptop and this was a great review. Thank you! Any thoughts on the M3Max chip computers?
They are extraordinary. Most people don't need them. Thanks for watching!
Very good video. You did a pretty good job researching and making this video. Like the opinions you made here! You made a really good point here, where as a lot of big RUclipsrs missed the mark here, you don’t do much benchmarks, kind of just like MKBHD. What matters the most is the experience of a laptop and from what I saw from Apple silicon, they all seemed to do an excellent job at it. As someone who uses an Intel Mac the main issue is the hiccups not even mentioning the heat and how inefficient they are. I think most people are gonna be upgrading from Intel Macs anyways so M3 series of chip should be a really big upgrade in terms of the seamless experience. Keep up the great work mate!
Dang. Need a Time Machine. I failed to mention how jarring overheating could be for the experience as well, same with fan noise. Kudos to anyone holding off through M1 and M2.
Enjoyable and refreshing review. Good job. Would you recommend going from a M1 macbook pro (13-inch) to a M3 pro Macbook pro? Admittedly I'm far from a power user so I don't have a daily use case to justify the pro model. I just like the design and ports.
Yeah. You’d be getting quite a performance jump. The ports are part of what makes it “pro”. That added versatility is invaluable for me. As semi pro. My regular usage is mostly Chrome. Hardly pro, but I get tons of value out of the higher refresh screen, battery life and smooth performance. I’ve think the max chips are there for those who access performance daily. The pro chips are commonly used for general compute tasks. Ultimately, it’s if you want that luxury computing experience and a no compromise form factor for the next few years.
Thanks a bunch! I appreciate your opinion - a more realistic approach to what really matters when working with a machine like this (or any other computer basically).
Glad it was helpful!
Great review! I have an old 2015 13 inch macbook and I'm wanting to upgrade it. I'm indecisive between the 14 inch and the 16 inch, but I think I'll go for the 16.
The 14 is a pretty nice form factor. 16 has great battery and is good for long term sessions at a table. Most of the time I recommend the 14 because it strikes a good balance. But given that, I went with the 16 and haven’t looked back.
what do you think about the finish? space black the way to go? getting this laptop this week (14" size) and am between gray and black...
It’s more unique. Currently there’s only one way to have this color and that’s by having a newest version of the MacBook, giving it a bit more prowess. In contrast to the older color waves. So it sets it apart. Also, it’s got a type of fingerprint resistant chemistry that is unique to this version. Though it will still show fingerprints. It’s honestly still just a really dark gray. I really like it.
I got a black and grey. Go with the black cuz it looks really good. Just wipe it with a microfiber once in a while cuz it shows prints but it's not as bad as the Airs.
2015 MBP 13" running sonoma through opencore and it's still going.
Do you edit on an external ssd then since your HD is only 512gb? I bought the m3 with 1 terabyte and edited my 1st video yesterday on final cut pro. The project ballooned to 970 gigs?! Shoulda been like 5 gigs max lol. I've never used an apple before so I dunno if it's something I did with the project settings but it was nuts. Wouldn't even let me export since I had no room and it was literally the 1st project I did on the computer lol.
Was really nice scrubbing through the timeline with absolutely zero buffer tho. I was using an old Dell xps 15 with Intel chip from 2017.
Watch a few videos on how to manage videos in FCPX. I had the same issue. Sounds like you are creating a new library and your cache might have gotten out of hand. I do. I have a temporary drive installed on my dock that I’ll copy the files to for back up. But I record on the iPhone 15 pro max straight to ssd. Edit on the drive. File Mgmt on the Mac still gets me from time to time as a native 20 year windows user.
This helped me a ton because I’m a lifelong windows guy and had to turn to Mac for school. I had this lappy for a little over a week now and I'm blown away by how powerful and versetile it is! I was skeptical about gaming but you’re absolutely right, I feel this will somewhat be my go to when iI wanna play X-BOX. And that sounds bananas when I say it out loud! LOL. Dope channel man.
Appreciate it man! Total jack of all trades. When MacOS picks up on game support, it will be unbeatable!
I really appreciate your candor about the user experience which I feel is just as important as performance. No one wants to have a high spec machine that is a chore to use. I have decided to get the 14” M3 Pro because I am a wedding photographer and videographer and the videos I edit aren’t massive multilayered Hollywood films, so the M3 Pro is more than enough. Thank you for the video and viewpoint.
Thanks! Sounds like a perfect choice for a professional laptop for photography. Hope you enjoy!
Hi there! I'm looking to purchase my first Apple MacBook, and I'm interested in learning video editing using software like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects. Additionally, I want to dive into photo editing with Lightroom and Photoshop and then start my youtube channel. I'm aiming for a laptop that will last me at least 3-4 years. Currently, I'm using a Windows laptop for simple tasks like Word, Excel, and web browsing. Any recommendations or advice on which MacBook model would suit my needs best?
Don’t worry too much. All the pro chips will work great. If you want to save a bit, you can go for a refurbished m2 pro. I’d make sure to get at least 16gb of memory, and I think for most 1tb drive is nice.
So M1 Pro, m2 pro or m3 pro. 16gb of memory and up. My channel runs off of an m3 pro with 36 gb of ram. My config would work great for you, as after effects and fcpx can use memory as you add layers and effects.
Great video, keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks! Really appreciate hearing that! Fuels the next video!
Excellent video! I was on the fence between the 16” with m3pro and the 14” w m3 pro. Not after seeing this video. Thanx
Glad I could help!
I'm struggling with choosing a new laptop from my MBP 13" M1 8GB. I do use Lightroom most of the time while travelling and looking for the 14" but can't decide between the M3 Pro 12Core 36GB 1 TB or the M3 Max 14Core 36GB 1 TB. Sometimes it feels like a better choice to take the M2 Max because of the higher memory bandwidth. Some of the youtubers out there mentioned that the m3 pro i in fact not better than the older m2 which points me to the base m3 max. Some others think that the M3 max has some thermal throttling and fan noise issues in the 14" Macbook, I ruled out the m3 max 16 core because it feels like too expensive for the small performance boost. the M3 Max seems like a good choice for all future AI tasks in LR or probably PS, but still I'm unsure. Do you have any recommendations?
If you wanted the most performance at the best price. Remember that all of the M chips are great. But the M2 Pro is a really good sweet spot for a many. My review prioritizes “thinking about what you use most”. Do you NEED performance EVERY time you use the machine? Is so, max chip. If not, think more about using the Pro chip. If you can set AI Computation to occur locally, M3’s are the ones max being great. Also, synthetic sustained loads are the primary issue in the 14 inch form, your daily use probably won’t be throttled to much. For AI, the M3’s fair better. Both the pro’s and the Max. If you didn’t want to question your choice the m3 max would do it. At a cost. But CPU Monkey Reports that M3 PRO chips outperform M2 Max in AI and ML tasks. It even beats out the RTX 4090 per some publications. Don’t bother yourself with the memory bandwidth. And think about truly perceptible differences.
The “no compromise” segment is never cheap. But:
Budget-ish no compromises = m2 pro
AI/ML no compromises = m3 pro
No compromises = m3 max.
Nice very bro, honest and genuine. You just gained a sub 👌🏻
Thanks for joining the journey! Hope to bring you some valuable content!
im thinking of getting just the same model as you did except I probably want 1tb. Want to get one mainly for studying abroad and maybe get into graphics design on the side. I've thought about it for some time, thinking it might be a bit overkill, but I genuinely think that the longevity of the laptop kinda makes up for the price. And since I'm abroad it's going to replace my stationary PC for at least 6 years and I believe for that reason I shouldn't really save in the wrong place. I would appreciate your thoughts on this; thanks in advance
I do wish I would have gotten the 1tb! I can make the 512 work, but wish I didn’t have to!
I have an old 15” mid 2014 i7 2.8hz macbook pro with retina display and it’s time for an upgrade. it has 16gb of ram and 1tb of storage so I’m looking at getting a 14” m3 macbook pro with the pro chip, 18gb ram/unified memory and 1tb of storage to replace it. I do still photography and graphics design and use adobe photoshop and lightroom for editing Raw files. Im wondering if I could get away with the 11 core cpu model or should I just go with the 12 cpu core model because this will be my main computer hopefully for a good long period of time.
Yes the base CPU config will work fine!
Good looking reviewer, those gpu cores have so much potential for gaming in the future, to even compete against top Rtx cards
If only they’d get more games with Metal integration. I really just need a gaming experience like 1440 @ 120fps on a laptop in most games and I’m cool as a cucumber. Won’t hear me complain a bit. Ray tracing is nice bonus on these too.
M3 gpu is blown-away by NVidia RTX 4080 or 4090. No contest. And NVidia is cheaper too.
Ultra fast + affordable is the NVidia advantage.
Loving my 14” m3pro pro! No doubt, it’s definitely overkill for my general needs but the excess spec really allows me to stretch out more than the 512/8gig m2 air that I had owned previously. The m2 was great and if I’d had the foresight to upgrade the ram instead of the storage, I’d still be using it. Only really upgraded because I found a killer deal on the pro after Xmas. I manage a small business.. both online and brick&mortar and I have found myself handling increasingly more demanding computing tasks as things progress. So the pro might not be as overkill as it feels for that long!
Not to mention. There are just computing niceties that come with the upgrade. I love having the pro motion display. It’s the one thing that bothers me every time about my MacBook Air m2. But the m2 air is still a great device I use one for my primary job. And it’s always up for the task. Killer battery for its size too. Working on that laptop daily makes me appreciate the m3 pro MacBook Pro though.
Such a quality video brother. Just bought a macbook pro m3, you're completely right, on all fronts it is the industry standard and makes NO compromises which justifies its price. The user experience is genuinely the greatest out there, and one can obviously say there's some benefits to windows OS, but over time you learn tricks and how to customize to your liking further, apple's OS. Dropped a sub hoping to see more growth in 2024!!!
You got yourself a new subscriber! This was the best review I have found. I’ve been doing research for weeks now and came across your video today. Definitely helped me justify what I’m buying. You’re so spot on! Now to decide if I want the 14 or 16 🥴
Decisions, decisions. The 16 is great if you’re stationary fairly often.
Most people get by pretty well with the 14. It’s a lot more manageable. I’ve had both. And still that that form factor is the best fit for most. But. I have the 16 for battery and screen size for multitasking. Enjoy! Thanks for the sub!
@@alec.js_ I work mostly from home. Solar engineering is what I do so lots of documents and data sheets open. I’m worried that it would be too crammed on the 14 in split screen.
Like your personal candour. Thanks.
I appreciate that!
Fantastic video, great take.
Thanks! I appreciate that!
What are your CPU temps during idle, light use, and workloads?
Imperceptible anecdotally. I don’t feel heat coming from this laptop. But I will need to install an app to track that. You got any recommendations?
@@alec.js_ I see a lot of people using iStat and TG Pro. Free options are fanny or a terminal command.
I am in a stuble to select either the 14 or 16 inch M3 Pro. Because i use to have a 16 inch 2019 5600m, it was just perfect for at home and even traveling as it is very light. Even airplanes while struggling a bit, it was still nice. However this year's 16 inch is a bit heavier, and the 14 inch is just as powerful as the m3 pro. However 512gb as the default and even upgraded m3 pro is crap and you would need an m3 max....14 inch I guess can suffice on anything and when at home on the desk i would use a monitor. Whats your take?
Wow great video my man!!
Appreciate it!
nice video, good impression to get from you, thanks
I agree, you really do not need a MAX version 90% of everyone´s daily work.
We are in the post production business and never missed a max version
Thanks for watching!
This was a great video. It had all the information I needed as someone who wanted to USE the computer not just analyze its specs.
Now the challenge is to choose the right specs. Very tempted to go for full spec. What's your opinion on this give the expectation to use it for a long time.
Unfortunately to know which configuration works best for you, you WILL need to analyze a lot of specs.
Specs can be overwhelming for many. If you’re going full spec, as in the MAX chip, there’s not much compromise there, and plenty of long term potential!
Most people don’t need that performance, a universal long term build is something like 36GB of ram and 1tb of storage. Either m3 pro or m3 max. Both will last a while at that config. CPU and Gpu are very adequate and viable long term. Which is why I frequently mention the M1 Pro. Because it’s still viable today for many.
So I’m coming from a 2015 intel 15 inch 16g ram … with a gross amount of storage.
I do everything adobe essentially.
So have to go the m13. But not sure about drive space and ram. Had an m1 1tb at work and was blitzing that thing out drive wise.
Any thoughts?
I use external storage. Because the cost of more storage in a Mac is so expensive. If complete portability is important to you, then getting the 4tb version sounds like the way, if you’re pushing 1 tb.
I assume you were looking at the m3 MacBook. Which, if you’re going for more storage, you might as well just get the m3 pro MacBook Pro w 4tb.
The m3 pro would have better battery life. But at what that costs, you can get an M1 Max with 8tb of storage.
Also, cloud storage is another option. You can almost double the cost of an Apple machine with ram and storage. That can be hard to stomach for me.
@@alec.js_ I have always been a MacBook Pro user. I wouldn’t go any less just for the sheer fact of the ports, considering buying the one terabyte and doing a NAS or raid. Too many cloud accounts and too many small externals. The cost just stings though recently lost my job and getting a severance and my computer has nearly bit the dust. Whatever I get I have to be able to use professionally if I have to form an LLC or freelance but again it’s just the upfront cost and I know they’re worth it in the end. Still sucks when you’re looking at insurance costs
What's the model of the monitor you're using?
LG OLED C2. It’s a tv, but I have done a few things to make it a monitor. I use it because i needed multiple displays. But, since I’m in a tiny house, I couldn’t have a large desk. Enter the 42 inch C2 which has tons of real estate.
Damn, this is legit one of the realest tech review videos ever. haha! Great job, bruh!
Thanks, comments like this keep me going!
Brother im with you. I recently was fooling around with windows laptops for a while after going on a break with mac products. Windows had come a long way from 15 years ago with dealing with viruses etc. but i got a macbook pro m3 pro 14. And im reminded of how nice these laptops are. I will say i wish that MacBook screens could go into the OLED category because ive looked at them side by side. And oled FTW great vid dude thanks again
Big time agree. OLED would be sick. I’d say that’s in the cards as a stair step update for them. I’m sure you noticed, but I use an OLED display for my desk. I’ve said for about a decade now. OLED is the way. Strikes a better price to performance in 2023 like never before.
@@alec.js_ lol you mean what you say in your videos… you so read and respond to all of them. I rely heavily on these reviews for my buying decisions. Thank you. And merry Christmas brotha!! God bless. You got my vote!
Hi,
Just wanted to know whether eyes get strained when using liquid retina xdr display for more than 6 hours?
Not really, very comfortable display.
8:32, and that's more or less why I went right for the Max lol. I wanted to upgrade the memory slightly more to feel a little more in the middle of the road but I just wanted to upgrade. So yeah, 48gb mem and 1tb of storage.
I'm sure the 48 was overkill but do you think it was worth shelling out another $200 AND waiting to get that next tier memory? I think it's 64 or something
Not sure if you’re a car person or mechanic. But often times there are “while you’re in there” fixes and upgrades. “While you’ve got the engine out, you should do this”. That’s the philosophy I have when buying the MacBook. I only get one chance at RAM and specs. So I swing for the fences “while I’m in there”. It was near impossible for me to avoid the temptation of the Max, but I managed to.
Get what you need and want. You don’t want to stare at a machine you paid 3k for and wish you had x or y. You want to be completely happy when you spend that kind of money. I think you made a fine choice.
just subscribed. Love this kind of candid thoughts and analysis. Apple knocked the ball out of the park with their own silicon. I don’t personally own an Apple Silicon Mac (yet), but my work laptop is the M1 Pro MBP, and I have to agree it’s a beast of a machine. great battery, the machine never seems to slow down no matter what I throw at it, and the fans never kick on like crazy like any of the other laptops I’ve used
It really stays out of my way. Even when I STACK super intensive vfx to test them. It doesn’t even sweat. I’ve yet to hear the fans. Thanks for the sub! Glad you’re here for the journey!
Best review I have seen on this machine. I’m looking to get this exact configuration, or save 700 bucks for the M1 Pro version. What would you do? I’m coming from an M1 Air.
Seeing as you're on an m1 air, i think the jump to the m3 pro would be pretty good for you. Can't go wrong with a pro chip right now though!
How long does your battery last in your everyday work flow ?
I do a lot of excel, email, some programming and browsing as a data analyst. I might finish a day at like 40-60%. Video editing is different. Depending on how long I can sit there and look at a timeline. Most of the time, I’m getting tired of working before the laptop is and find that I need a break and would charge then.
May i ask if the 512gb is enough for data storage? Im considering the exact same machine for my master in cs but not sure if 512gb is a bit too small.
I just cannot stomach the surcharge for storage. Not when external is so cheap. You can almost double the cost of a machine with more ram and storage. And I know that Apple puts so much more resource into the entire laptop than 4tb of storage or memory. I have a dock with a built in NVME. That was cheaper and more effective for me than paying extra. I see nothing wrong with 1tb but adding $600 for 2tb. That can get you a really nice docking solution and 4tb+ external drive I would first ensure RAM. Since there’s not external solution. Which also is MORE painful but necessary. I keep things cleared off of my main drive and do have a lot of cloud storage. I do work on files that can be 200gb at a time and never feel pressure. But if things get crazy, I can always take them to an external drive. Thanks for watching hope that helps, my friend!
I went from a 2018 , Intel air to a 2001 Mac book pro 14' and could't be happier. One main reason for jumping to the pro was simply the sceen. Eventually I got a Mac Studio Display and find the combo very nice.-d-
The m chips are all crazy.
👀 Mac Studio display sounds nice👀
Do you think now that the 18 GB of RAM would be sufficient for most task? I think about the same 16" but with 2 TB of storage. Why did you take 36 GB of RAM?
Can always go external storage. Cant do anything about ram. The Mac will use the ram if it’s there. Same can’t be said about storage. In my workflow, I could get about 20gb of usage. 18 is plenty though. Especially for general compute.
I'm going to be linking to your video the next time people ask me why the hell I'm spending so much money on Apple MBP for myself and my employees. Just bought another two yesterday. My employees are just so much more efficient with pretty much everything. The resale value is also great. Just actually really a cheap piece of hardware to own.
We are all on M2s at my work. Great deal, build and battery. Professional appearance. We are a creative agency, so they make sense. Your employees are talented, you want to maximize that. Don’t put an obstacle like a terrible machine in their way. That’s the exact opposite objective of a productive workplace. With you 100%. We had to make this case for our budget requests as well.
After having owned Windows computers for years I bit the bullet and purchased the MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro. I love it, got the base model with an 512 gb ssd and 18 gb of ram.
Enjoy. That’s a very very nice laptop. Should give you years of smooth computing!
Hope I get a response… Right now I can get the base M1 Pro for $537 less than the base m3 pro converted from my local currency. That’s quite a lot to me. Would it be worth saving it or just going more expensive that I will get a better machine that will last longer?
Both are great. You can’t really go wrong. Both are likely considered expensive. If you’re generally computing, like browsing, the M1 Pro is plenty. If you’re frequently unplugged, plan on playing games on Mac, or frequently do taxing work, get the most performance, which would be m3 pro. If you do need performance, there’s also the m2 pro.
If you are referring to the MacBook Pro m3. (Non m3 pro) get the M1 Pro.
Very few day to day experiences are going to change between both models.