New MacBook Pro 13 M2 Review! This will give us an idea of how it performs but most likely you should just buy the MacBook Air! Also, if you missed it I released some Amazing Laptop Accessories Under $30 which you can find here - ruclips.net/video/sgq27UUa3Xk/видео.html
I watched a bunch of videos trying to convince me to buy the M2 MacBook Air over this one and just couldn't do it. I ended up buying this one because 1) it has fans, 2) I weirdly like the design over the new one, and 3) I'm one of few people that really like the Touch Bar and what it can do.
i've had my m2 pro 13 since june and i love it. the reason why i returned the m2 air for the m2 pro is the 10 core gpu for the 256gb model vs the 8 core gpu for the 256gb m2 air. i dont need those extra cores but for 100 dollars more ill take it.
The fans are a fairly big deal. Being able to install TG Pro and leave the fans spinning at a low RPM has been great with my M1. I noticed fairly recent improvements when playing WoW Classic compared to when they were off. Then there’s the touch bar. BetterTouchTool has made me really enjoy this feature. Lastly… the bezels. It’s strange… they always look large in photos. But when I use my machine, they seem really small. I don’t notice them one bit. The only real thing holding me back is that, the M1 is still perfectly fine for my use.
Why is no one talking about audio? After listening to the 13" Pro vs. Air at a Best Buy yesterday, I bought the Pro because audio was fuller / less tin can sounding. It makes for a better streaming video experience.
Would be great if it had more ports. The MBP 13 is one those laptops most of us dreamed of having one, but apple makes it hard to consider this as an option having the air as the main competitor.
I would have liked to see Apple use the MacBook Pro 14 Chasis but exclude the pro-motion, Mini LED display and equip it with M2. They wouldn’t have to offer more than 16 GB of ram and 2TB of storage because if you are spending for those upgrades, then the M1 pro equipped 14” pro will not be much more expensive.
@@MatthewMoniz I spec’d the M2 air on apples site using the education discount. 10 core gpu, 16GB ram, and 512ssd came out to 1699$usd. I’ll get 3% off using my Apple Card plus they’re offering a 150$ gift card with purchase? Is that worthy or do you still think it’s uncomfortably close to the 14in?
one other audience for this device. Those who need a Mac for uni but can't operate a fanless one due to high temperatures in university buildings. I wanted the M2 Air but I've seen one at university already hit maximum at 100~ degrees. It was being used by a Level 6 programmer trying to work with one of Apple's developer SDKs.
I just purchased an M2 Pro 13" (^this machine) mainly for music production. It's the 8gb / 512gb version. I use FL Studio and I can load many, many fairly intensive plugins (Omnisphere, Kick 2, etc.) and it has ZERO lagging issues. The plugins I use aren't all entirely optimized for Apple silicon, either. Granted, audio production doesn't require much in the way of video processing. Now, i will say the 515 SSDs are faster than the 256 SSDs they're putting in the M2 Pro 13s. But... with that in mind... this is a very capable machine from purely a processing standpoint, even with 8gb of ram. I compared it to the 14" M1 Pro in the store. The M2 13" Pro (^this/my machine) felt every bit as snappy in everyday tasks, if not more so (vs. the 14" M1 Pro). And it cost about $400 less. And it has better battery life. And it's handier to carry around. So... there's my case for the M2 13" Pro.
Hey you're the comment I was looking for. My research proves this is the way to lean. However only pme question stays outstanding. It's the Ports. Are there then any suggestions for external port splitters that replicate the exact power coming from the Laptop? Or are you one yo save and run your work directly from laptop? If you got the answer that'll be much appreciated.
@@sunitjoshi3573 I guess it depends what you're doing. For the price, the M2 just made sense. The 14 inch M1 gives you option of more RAM... but... I'm just not sure I really needed it? And the M2 13-inch was about $300 cheaper than the M1 14.inch. So... all things considered, I feel like it was the smart choice.
Same here (but I use logic). I got the 16gig version with less storage and its absolutely smashing everything I throw at it. This Matthew dude is hating for zero reason. It's a great machine.
Only thing that's holding me back from M1's and M2's is because they're not optimized for Autocad, Revit and a bunch of other architecture softwares. It's not like I'm planning to do large projects on them but aleast make it optimized for simple architecture projects.
As a music/audio guy who is late to the Apple silicon game, it’s the best option for me; active cooling for long mix/tracking sessions and the occasional video edit; small form factor that I can travel easily with; Touch Bar is useful for certain things and when I need function keys, it’s usually on a desk where I have a keyboard Screen doesn’t matter as much to me but the better ram over the air is welcome I had a Mac mini with an i5 that was my main desk setup but this has replaced that as a do it all studio piece and travel piece in one; I understand I’m a niche market, but being able to save the extra $400 for a similarity spec’d 14 inch has given me money for a thunderbolt 3 dock and some hubs
@@champagneraki i run fruity loops for all my solo projects to at least get drum parts worked out and it works fine for me on mac if youre not doing anything heavy the air is probably the better choice, but the active cooling has been massive for me on 4+ hour tracking sessions or all day mix downs fl generally has some wonky bugs every once and a while on mac but as long as youre in good habit of saving and you dont overload your RAM, ive never had any serious issues
The only thing that makes me thinking of buying this Pro M2 is the fans! Not just about the thermal issues on Air M2, but mostly because of longevity. Electronical parts that gets hot very often have its durability decreased. So in that case, the fan would make sense. Or am I wrong? I really cant decide between pro m2 or air m2 (considering both with 16gb ram)
i got the Pro M2 and it's been great so far but for the same amount of money you could buy the M1 Pro which is better in any way except that it doesn't have a touch bar.
I went with the M2 Pro but would have preferred 14 inch M1 however I just cannot accept the fact of spending 3000 dollars ( SGD ) which is quite a lot here for just a laptop considering I am not even a professional singer, youtuber, etc
Im going from my 2014 MacBook Air to the M2 pro with 16GB memory and 512GB ssd I know with those specs its only $300 less than the 14 inch but I live in Oregon so no sales tax 😏. But anyways it is definitely going to be a upgrade👁👄🕳
The M2 Mac Pro exists for the same reason that the iPhone SE 2016, 2020 and 2022 exists. It is a previously obsolete device with a CPU upgrade which means that it can use existing components and so is very cheap to manufacture. If like the iPhone SE it was 40% cheaper than modern models using all new components then it would be a great buy. Sell it for $999 and it would make sense.
@@GabrielXDrums why do apple sheeple always boast about how rich they are when people criticize Apple? My point is that Apple should charge less for an old style MacBook if the reason that it is made is to use up old screens and keyboards etc
@@paulharrison8379 why would they charge less or what should they? It’s their product, if people can’t afford it then that’s on them, people criticize everything m8, NOT just apple, it’s PEOPLE, not the product, it’s a killer product, if they wanna complain for the sake of complaining (which always is the case) that’s on them.
@@GabrielXDrums I am simply saying that like the iPhone SE, the M2 MacBook Pro costs very little to make because it used old components and so in relative terms it should be cheaper than some other models. This has lead most reviewers to recommend that people do not buy it.
So, would it be better to just get the Macbook Pro M1? I currently have a 2016/2017 Macbook Air and I’m wanting to upgrade for college this fall semester. I had my sight set on the Macbook Pro but so far, people aren’t too impressed. I use my laptop for work and school but nothing too complex. No gaming either. Would the MBP M2 still be a good upgrade or should I just get the MBP M1 or MBA M2? Thoughts?
@@Mr20001 for me on the other hand I’m cutting an album and do a lot of recording work and editing so the MacBook Pro M2 that just dropped is the move, alongside other recording gear that’s the case where you’d want a powerhouse but even the air looks impressive af.
@@GabrielXDrums Yes, the Pro M2 is definitely what you’ll want for what you do 👍🏼 I almost got the Pro but couldn’t resist the new Air and it performs wonderfully for both work and school!
I'm planning to buy a MacBook, but not sure what to get. I do like the LCD bar I don't mind it. I plan to use it for editing photos and videos. Not something I will do heavily, mostly videos i record from my trips. Thanks in advance
Let see, M2 MacBook Pro, active cooling, no notch, 67 watt PS, Touch Bar, silver that looks silver, two more GPU cores, hmmmm. Oh yah, the same price, actually 1149 on Amazon, same day delivery. I will pass on the notch, cheaper power supply, worse overall and not a pro. I almost forgot, bigger battery....M2 Air, not.
I chose to buy this model because the M2 will run an external monitor, I'll be an entry level web dev/front end stuff and won't be doing a lot of video editing I would imagine. I just need a unit that will get me started in a new career and I was able to pick it up on Amazon for about $950 shipped by using the prime credit card. We won't pay it over a year, but with the card we were able to take an extra $150 off.
I will get the M2 13" Macbook Pro with 24 GB of RAM and 2 TB storage as I will NEVER EVER get a device with a stupid notch. The new Apple designs with notches and islands are the worst ever made! They should just cut that front camera.
Heyyy, I am using a 2014 macbook air with 4 gb ram and 128 gb… And I want to upgrade. I’m a nursing student so I use my computer for typing, research, entertainment and browsing… I don’t think buying the MBP M1 pro is worth it because of the price. But I am considering the MBP M2 because of the cooling system and I don’t really mind the older design or the 720p camera as it is going to be better than what I am used to anyway. I want performance over looks. On the other hand, the MBA M2 seems like a good option. But i tend to open multiple tabs at the same time and I have read that it gets hot and slower with tabs open. It scares me. What do you think ? Heyyy, I am using a 2014 macbook air with 4 gb ram and 128 gb… And I want to upgrade. I’m a nursing student so I use my computer for typing, research, entertainment and browsing… I don’t think buying the MBP M1 pro is worth it because of the price. But I am considering the MBP M2 because of the cooling system and I don’t really mind the older design or the 720p camera as it is going to be better than what I am used to anyway. I want performance over looks. On the other hand, the MBA M2 seems like a good option. But i tend to open multiple tabs at the same time and I have read that it gets hot and slower with tabs open. It scares me. What do you think ?
This either got the essential ports that the 14 inch has (SD Card, MagSafe, USB-C and Audio Jack) and the fan or the chip should have gone into the Mac mini.
Yes, 16GB for pro-multitasking. This proves, if it needed proving that Apple were spot on with limiting the M1 iPads to using Stage Manager; when you use pro apps then memory runs out and apps crash, whether in Macs or iPads, 16GB is the sweet spot for a great experience when you are doing pro stuff. I would add that the MB Pro 13 is used extensively in business and Enterprise and mine was bought for my business. This is another demographic that will buy this, but consumers will def lean towards the new Air. The improvements are apparent, including faster RAM, 50% more bandwidth, media engines, 25% extra GPU, 20% extra multi-core CPU, stronger battery life, ISP making webcam look better, etc, so with 3nm delayed until at least 2023, I think Apple were right to do an M2 (AKA M1+), as these are improvements worth having. The MB Pro 13 may not outdo the stellar sales of last year but I suspect many Windows OEMs would be happy to have a product that will sell this well even with influencers trashing it!
this was a call that I was looking for. I'm still rocking the 2015 MacBook pro 13-inch. I love the form factor and I can't believe it's lasted this long it's a tank. it was a niche purchased back then and it still is today. but that battery life and portability with extra power for the CPU is amazing.
I simply hate the new notch on all the newest models. The touch bar a is designed to benefit the user. The notch is designed for lazy Apple engineers. The price politics is always a shame. There is simply no good option. All the models have their pros & cons. The M2 isn’t a real Pro processor at this price range. BUUUUUT if you specs out the 13 inch, with 24 GB and 1 TB (or more SSD), you’ll get an extrem good mobile (!) computer. Everything about 2 k will be a vise decision. Speaking for myself, I don’t want anything about 13 inch (any longer) for a laptop and I don’t want the notch at all.
certainly, if your are someone who has to work on their laptop for like 4-8 hr straight then Mac Pro is the only option here.... i would choose the pro just for it has the cooling fan coz in that situations it keeps the pro efficient than the mac air.
At this point, i just wonder if Apple put a fan in MBA M2, they would have saved a lot of money by cut off the production of MBP M2, and us as consumer it would much easy to choose what model to purchase.
I hear reviewer after reviewer mention how if you need the extra juice for sustained loads to just jump to the MBP 14 or 16. The thing is, there are a lot of creators who are just getting started on RUclips, for example. They just don't have MBP 14 or 16 money. One day when they become a Matthew Moniz, sure, but not today. So it's actually not a good idea for them to invest in the M2 MBA. There really is a group of people who will benefit from this computer and I think they've been under-represented in reviews.
I personally used to own an m2 pro 13 with the 512 and 8gb of ram and i used it for Spotify Roblox and editing and it held up fine no lag exept for maybe 1-5 lag spikes here and there
This machine is for games. Apple was late working at Blender, and the new Metal 3 was written to use what they learned. The 3nm M2 needs hardware ray tracing and various other changes for 3D and TSMC didn't have time, so Apple went ahead with some of the most critical parts using 5nm and shipped it in an antique chassis so game developers can get coding. Apple gently dislikes Intel, but they loathe NVIDIA.
The last and final Blender Metal port was not released because Apple "couldn't" sign it. I think they didn't want Microsoft to figure out what they are doing and how fast they really got the new 3nm M2 to run games. We're talking almost $4 Billion a quarter in gaming profits on the line.
Yes, Apple are trying to get bigger in gaming as they know that they can get great results with Apple Silicon. Obviously Windows has a big lead so do not expect a leap above X86, but I think in 2-3 years gaming on Macs will become quite acceptable.
@Matthew Moniz bro I rlly need ur advice I want a laptop where I can game and for school, remmebering that I'm gonna us it as my only pc so pls can u tell me whether to get or the m2 macbook is better? And do I rlly need a fan for gaming?
Apple is doing a grave disservice to their customers by calling this a “pro.” It should just be the “MacBook” because it’s a little beefier than the air but is not a true pro device in the way the 14” is. The far superior I/O and display as well as the increased memory bandwidth, even better cooling, faster CPU and the increased number of GPU cores in the 14” pro mean that it is totally worth the cost premium if you can afford it.
I think if you take the moniker of any brand device seriously then you are doing a disservice to you sensibility. The MB Pro 13 has never been Pro, as it has never, even in its Intel days, had a dGPU. So you are mistaken believing it is part of the pro lineup. It really should be a MB Air Pro, and may end up being called that next year when Apple revamps it. It is nominally an ultrabook and you should treat it as such.
@@andyH_England A 13” pro made a lot of sense during the intel days even though the 15” and later 16” models were the real pro devices. A 14” MacBook Pro like we have now wasn’t really possible while Apple was using intel processors. I completely agree with your comment though.
the 15 inch Macbook Pro from 2012 even had 16gb ram as standard configuration. That apple is still selling 8gb makes people to upgrade for 220€ here. When you upgrade the ssd too you can just buy the 14 inch model which is in every aspect way better.
The 13 inch MB Pro has always started at 8GB of RAM, so that is irrelevant. The 13-inch MB Pro has never been a Pro as in the Intel days it never had a dGPU. So ignore the Pro moniker, common sense says you should never take what something is called literally; eg the S22 Ultra is def not Ultra.
Struggling to decide what’s best for me. Looking for macbook for uni. Going to study physics so would be using matlab/python. Then general browsing/streaming and documents. Any advice what’s best?
Get the m2 air , it’s very light and slim. Super powerful and has less moving parts than the pro so it will last longer without repairs . Incase there are problems with the new air when it comes out , just get the m1 pro or even the m1 air. And try and get 512 gb for storage rather than 256gb, it will help in the long run
@@David-bp4mt but if ur gonna get the m2 air , please upgrade the ram to 16 gb or more. It seems like a lot of money but in the long run it will be so worth it, since u can’t upgrade it
Next year with the new design you will get smaller bezels but $200 more, maybe Apple is more concerned with the world recession, raging inflation and COVID that giving a lower price point than a higher price may be better for consumers and therefore its bottom line?
I'm still using MacBook Pro 13" from 2016 and it's always had issues with getting far too hot that I can barely touch it. Would anyone be able to tell me if this issue has been resolved with the newer MacBooks and which one should I go for to avoid getting one that does the same. Thanks!
I have 2018 and 2022 MacBook Pro 13". While they look exactly the same. It is night and day difference with the fan and heat dissipation and battery life. The M2 processor never heats up and I dont even recall ever hearing the fan. (I mostly browse web and watch RUclips videos though) On top of that you get 12 hours battery watching RUclips on M2 compared to 2-3 hours of the intel processor or any other windows laptop. I feel like a boss when I leave the house without a stupid bulky charger like normal people do 🤣🤣🤣 The only thing I will suggest is you get the Apple Care. My screen stopped working 13 months after the 1 year warranty. I'm hearing reports from some other people that the display might not be the best, so make sure you are covered. Also TouchBar is the only thing that lets you fast forward Ads. I dont know any other device by default that lets you do so.
thanks buddy boy. I'm still rocking my 2014 late model macbook pro 13 inch. that thing is a beast! well it's a power conserving portable beast. I can't believe it's lasted this long, but I had an ex-girlfriend that put a scratch with her fingernail right in the main viewing area of the screen. it's so annoying! so while the hardware is still alive and kicking, I just need to find a replacement. I was bummed to find out that Matthew doesn't care for the Mac book pro 13-in.
Yes it’s almost half as slow on the 256 gb version compared to the m1 pro . If ur gonna buy the m2 pro then just get 512 gb since it is faster than the 256gb m2 pro for some reason
Ive been wanting to get the Macbook Pro M2 14” and pretty much had my mind made up until I learned that I can get a solid discount buying a macbook through my university’s bookstore. Unfortunately however, they have every single macbook except the 14”. So now I’m really unsure. Any advice on the differences between the two / person preference as to what you would get? All input is appreciated as I’m not very tech savvy & haven’t owned a mac since 2017
If this is getting Hot to the Touch, then i am sure there would be throttling on the MacBook Air. I live in a Tropical Country and the Ambiet Temperature gets Toasty. 😬
Is it ideal to take M2 13 inch touch bar model 512 gb model right now for music production, video editing etc. or go to the M3 Pro model. P.s : i’m looking for a 13/14 inch model just for portability . Can someone guide through ?
I like to play world of craft and macbook air m1 plays it fine for about 10 mins then gets really hot and fps slows down to a crawl, so next laptop will be a pro cause I need the fan and m2 will help too.
Depends on how much storage u have. If u have 256 gb then just return it and wait for the air . If u have anything greater than 256 gb of storage than ur fine
Really thinking about grabbing a silver M2 MBP with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The price is crazy, but really looking to have something with Windows 11 (UTM) and Mac OS that can also do some AI art and other memory intensive programs, all while having the best battery life in any laptop on the market (as of now).
Hi, It is a good video thank you. I have a question. what do you think, which is sensible M2 Macbook pro 13" 512ssd 8gb RAM OR M2 Macbook Air 256 ssd 16gb RAM for future and daily using? (The prices are same)
This laptop makes no sense to be honest. It's like Apple just wants to keep the $1300 price tag fresh. Can't believe they are treating the 13" Pro like this ever since they started building in-house chip.
All in all, this one is created for enterprises and corporate buyers which will purchase them on good volume discounts. With this laptop Apple, maybe for first time, have a laptop which will be purchased by corporations and large enterprises to be given to their employees instead of Intel or AMD powered business laptops.
The M2 Air screen looked duller to me than the M2 Pro 13. Together with the notch and inconsequential weight difference (10%) it's mystifying how the Air is presented as a "no brainer".
New MacBook Pro 13 M2 Review! This will give us an idea of how it performs but most likely you should just buy the MacBook Air! Also, if you missed it I released some Amazing Laptop Accessories Under $30 which you can find here - ruclips.net/video/sgq27UUa3Xk/видео.html
I watched a bunch of videos trying to convince me to buy the M2 MacBook Air over this one and just couldn't do it. I ended up buying this one because 1) it has fans, 2) I weirdly like the design over the new one, and 3) I'm one of few people that really like the Touch Bar and what it can do.
Same here! I’m getting mine today
Is it good for coders?! I’m planning to do data science and i like air m2. What would you prefer?
I’m thinking along the same lines….
@@CovertReveal did you find out?
I am gonna get my macbook pro m2 in next week
Excited 🤤
i've had my m2 pro 13 since june and i love it. the reason why i returned the m2 air for the m2 pro is the 10 core gpu for the 256gb model vs the 8 core gpu for the 256gb m2 air. i dont need those extra cores but for 100 dollars more ill take it.
I guess I'm weird, my ideal MacBook pro design would be 14 inches, with a touch bar and a notch.
SAME
Me too man!
Me too
Me too, will never understand the hate for the touchbar
The fans are a fairly big deal.
Being able to install TG Pro and leave the fans spinning at a low RPM has been great with my M1. I noticed fairly recent improvements when playing WoW Classic compared to when they were off.
Then there’s the touch bar. BetterTouchTool has made me really enjoy this feature.
Lastly… the bezels. It’s strange… they always look large in photos. But when I use my machine, they seem really small. I don’t notice them one bit.
The only real thing holding me back is that, the M1 is still perfectly fine for my use.
Why is no one talking about audio? After listening to the 13" Pro vs. Air at a Best Buy yesterday, I bought the Pro because audio was fuller / less tin can sounding. It makes for a better streaming video experience.
The fact that I can get better performance from this base level m2 mbp than ONE YEAR earlier m1 PRO/MAX is insane. This laptop is an absolute BEAST.
Would be great if it had more ports. The MBP 13 is one those laptops most of us dreamed of having one, but apple makes it hard to consider this as an option having the air as the main competitor.
It makes no sense at this point. Its either you buy the Air or you buy the 14.
I would have liked to see Apple use the MacBook Pro 14 Chasis but exclude the pro-motion, Mini LED display and equip it with M2. They wouldn’t have to offer more than 16 GB of ram and 2TB of storage because if you are spending for those upgrades, then the M1 pro equipped 14” pro will not be much more expensive.
@@MatthewMoniz I spec’d the M2 air on apples site using the education discount. 10 core gpu, 16GB ram, and 512ssd came out to 1699$usd. I’ll get 3% off using my Apple Card plus they’re offering a 150$ gift card with purchase? Is that worthy or do you still think it’s uncomfortably close to the 14in?
@@sammyjammy6647 It depends what you're doing with it. Do you need the power of the MacBook Pro 14? If not, get the Air.
@@MatthewMoniz no the 13 pro is perfect...Air heats and not sturdy
one other audience for this device. Those who need a Mac for uni but can't operate a fanless one due to high temperatures in university buildings. I wanted the M2 Air but I've seen one at university already hit maximum at 100~ degrees. It was being used by a Level 6 programmer trying to work with one of Apple's developer SDKs.
I just purchased an M2 Pro 13" (^this machine) mainly for music production. It's the 8gb / 512gb version. I use FL Studio and I can load many, many fairly intensive plugins (Omnisphere, Kick 2, etc.) and it has ZERO lagging issues. The plugins I use aren't all entirely optimized for Apple silicon, either. Granted, audio production doesn't require much in the way of video processing. Now, i will say the 515 SSDs are faster than the 256 SSDs they're putting in the M2 Pro 13s. But... with that in mind... this is a very capable machine from purely a processing standpoint, even with 8gb of ram. I compared it to the 14" M1 Pro in the store. The M2 13" Pro (^this/my machine) felt every bit as snappy in everyday tasks, if not more so (vs. the 14" M1 Pro). And it cost about $400 less. And it has better battery life. And it's handier to carry around. So... there's my case for the M2 13" Pro.
Hey you're the comment I was looking for.
My research proves this is the way to lean.
However only pme question stays outstanding.
It's the Ports.
Are there then any suggestions for external port splitters that replicate the exact power coming from the Laptop? Or are you one yo save and run your work directly from laptop?
If you got the answer that'll be much appreciated.
I agree with you! The fan makes me lean towards it. Just not sure if I should get M1 or M2?
@@sunitjoshi3573 I guess it depends what you're doing. For the price, the M2 just made sense. The 14 inch M1 gives you option of more RAM... but... I'm just not sure I really needed it? And the M2 13-inch was about $300 cheaper than the M1 14.inch. So... all things considered, I feel like it was the smart choice.
So I’m using it for music production as well, I’m a singer, I was gonna use logic or pro tools, should I switch to the M2 instead then?
Same here (but I use logic). I got the 16gig version with less storage and its absolutely smashing everything I throw at it. This Matthew dude is hating for zero reason. It's a great machine.
Only thing that's holding me back from M1's and M2's is because they're not optimized for Autocad, Revit and a bunch of other architecture softwares. It's not like I'm planning to do large projects on them but aleast make it optimized for simple architecture projects.
Run parallels?
As a music/audio guy who is late to the Apple silicon game, it’s the best option for me; active cooling for long mix/tracking sessions and the occasional video edit; small form factor that I can travel easily with; Touch Bar is useful for certain things and when I need function keys, it’s usually on a desk where I have a keyboard
Screen doesn’t matter as much to me but the better ram over the air is welcome
I had a Mac mini with an i5 that was my main desk setup but this has replaced that as a do it all studio piece and travel piece in one; I understand I’m a niche market, but being able to save the extra $400 for a similarity spec’d 14 inch has given me money for a thunderbolt 3 dock and some hubs
Would I recommend it for fl studio? I’m planning on shifting from i5 windows for my studying as well as music production
@@champagneraki i run fruity loops for all my solo projects to at least get drum parts worked out and it works fine for me on mac
if youre not doing anything heavy the air is probably the better choice, but the active cooling has been massive for me on 4+ hour tracking sessions or all day mix downs
fl generally has some wonky bugs every once and a while on mac but as long as youre in good habit of saving and you dont overload your RAM, ive never had any serious issues
@@brandonroebuck504 thank you, I probably will go with the pro!
What usb hub and external hard drive do you have?
The only thing that makes me thinking of buying this Pro M2 is the fans! Not just about the thermal issues on Air M2, but mostly because of longevity. Electronical parts that gets hot very often have its durability decreased. So in that case, the fan would make sense. Or am I wrong? I really cant decide between pro m2 or air m2 (considering both with 16gb ram)
i got the Pro M2 and it's been great so far but for the same amount of money you could buy the M1 Pro which is better in any way except that it doesn't have a touch bar.
I’m in the same boat! Can’t decide between 13” M1 or M2 pro!!
@@antoniors same amount of money? Obsolutelly not! As of today 14”is 500 dolar more expensive than the M2 pro
@@diegonaranjo2425 where did anyone say 14 inch your trippin
I went with the M2 Pro but would have preferred 14 inch M1 however I just cannot accept the fact of spending 3000 dollars ( SGD ) which is quite a lot here for just a laptop considering I am not even a professional singer, youtuber, etc
Im going from my 2014 MacBook Air to the M2 pro with 16GB memory and 512GB ssd I know with those specs its only $300 less than the 14 inch but I live in Oregon so no sales tax 😏. But anyways it is definitely going to be a upgrade👁👄🕳
You said that the fans kicked in quicker, which means the air might be susceptible to more heat throttling. I’m going for the pro.
Exactly, same thing I’m thinking!
Did you get it!? I’m thinking of getting Pro too since I do animation work.
I love this design more than the frumpy 14” and 16” versions. I wish Apple had updated it with MagSafe and an SD card reader.
The M2 Mac Pro exists for the same reason that the iPhone SE 2016, 2020 and 2022 exists. It is a previously obsolete device with a CPU upgrade which means that it can use existing components and so is very cheap to manufacture. If like the iPhone SE it was 40% cheaper than modern models using all new components then it would be a great buy. Sell it for $999 and it would make sense.
Or just be able to afford it, it’s economics, nothing more.
@@GabrielXDrums why do apple sheeple always boast about how rich they are when people criticize Apple? My point is that Apple should charge less for an old style MacBook if the reason that it is made is to use up old screens and keyboards etc
@@paulharrison8379 why would they charge less or what should they? It’s their product, if people can’t afford it then that’s on them, people criticize everything m8, NOT just apple, it’s PEOPLE, not the product, it’s a killer product, if they wanna complain for the sake of complaining (which always is the case) that’s on them.
@@GabrielXDrums I am simply saying that like the iPhone SE, the M2 MacBook Pro costs very little to make because it used old components and so in relative terms it should be cheaper than some other models. This has lead most reviewers to recommend that people do not buy it.
I’m leaning towards this and I am coming from a 2013 Macbook Air.
I think best buy sales will eventually make this m2 macbook pro cheaper than the redesigned macbook air.
So, would it be better to just get the Macbook Pro M1? I currently have a 2016/2017 Macbook Air and I’m wanting to upgrade for college this fall semester. I had my sight set on the Macbook Pro but so far, people aren’t too impressed. I use my laptop for work and school but nothing too complex. No gaming either. Would the MBP M2 still be a good upgrade or should I just get the MBP M1 or MBA M2? Thoughts?
Probably the air tbh
@@GabrielXDrums Thanks! That’s what I ended up getting and I absolutely love it!
@@Mr20001 for me on the other hand I’m cutting an album and do a lot of recording work and editing so the MacBook Pro M2 that just dropped is the move, alongside other recording gear that’s the case where you’d want a powerhouse but even the air looks impressive af.
@@GabrielXDrums Yes, the Pro M2 is definitely what you’ll want for what you do 👍🏼 I almost got the Pro but couldn’t resist the new Air and it performs wonderfully for both work and school!
@@Mr20001 hi which is better for school working? M2 air or pro. Can’t decide.
I'm planning to buy a MacBook, but not sure what to get. I do like the LCD bar I don't mind it. I plan to use it for editing photos and videos. Not something I will do heavily, mostly videos i record from my trips. Thanks in advance
What’d u pick?
Because it’s the one of the best and most iconic laptop designs ever
So Mathew really said you can only browse the web and basic stuff in a M2 pro? Wild!!!!
Let see, M2 MacBook Pro, active cooling, no notch, 67 watt PS, Touch Bar, silver that looks silver, two more GPU cores, hmmmm. Oh yah, the same price, actually 1149 on Amazon, same day delivery. I will pass on the notch, cheaper power supply, worse overall and not a pro. I almost forgot, bigger battery....M2 Air, not.
and the Pro is only 10% heavier
I chose to buy this model because the M2 will run an external monitor, I'll be an entry level web dev/front end stuff and won't be doing a lot of video editing I would imagine. I just need a unit that will get me started in a new career and I was able to pick it up on Amazon for about $950 shipped by using the prime credit card. We won't pay it over a year, but with the card we were able to take an extra $150 off.
I will get the M2 13" Macbook Pro with 24 GB of RAM and 2 TB storage as I will NEVER EVER get a device with a stupid notch.
The new Apple designs with notches and islands are the worst ever made! They should just cut that front camera.
Heyyy, I am using a 2014 macbook air with 4 gb ram and 128 gb… And I want to upgrade. I’m a nursing student so I use my computer for typing, research, entertainment and browsing… I don’t think buying the MBP M1 pro is worth it because of the price. But I am considering the MBP M2 because of the cooling system and I don’t really mind the older design or the 720p camera as it is going to be better than what I am used to anyway. I want performance over looks. On the other hand, the MBA M2 seems like a good option. But i tend to open multiple tabs at the same time and I have read that it gets hot and slower with tabs open. It scares me. What do you think ? Heyyy, I am using a 2014 macbook air with 4 gb ram and 128 gb… And I want to upgrade. I’m a nursing student so I use my computer for typing, research, entertainment and browsing… I don’t think buying the MBP M1 pro is worth it because of the price. But I am considering the MBP M2 because of the cooling system and I don’t really mind the older design or the 720p camera as it is going to be better than what I am used to anyway. I want performance over looks. On the other hand, the MBA M2 seems like a good option. But i tend to open multiple tabs at the same time and I have read that it gets hot and slower with tabs open. It scares me. What do you think ?
For editing video work is it better to choose 13 with M2 or 14 with M1? Thanks
This either got the essential ports that the 14 inch has (SD Card, MagSafe, USB-C and Audio Jack) and the fan or the chip should have gone into the Mac mini.
Yes, 16GB for pro-multitasking. This proves, if it needed proving that Apple were spot on with limiting the M1 iPads to using Stage Manager; when you use pro apps then memory runs out and apps crash, whether in Macs or iPads, 16GB is the sweet spot for a great experience when you are doing pro stuff.
I would add that the MB Pro 13 is used extensively in business and Enterprise and mine was bought for my business. This is another demographic that will buy this, but consumers will def lean towards the new Air.
The improvements are apparent, including faster RAM, 50% more bandwidth, media engines, 25% extra GPU, 20% extra multi-core CPU, stronger battery life, ISP making webcam look better, etc, so with 3nm delayed until at least 2023, I think Apple were right to do an M2 (AKA M1+), as these are improvements worth having. The MB Pro 13 may not outdo the stellar sales of last year but I suspect many Windows OEMs would be happy to have a product that will sell this well even with influencers trashing it!
I only got 8 gb but Im going from a 50 dollar chromebook to this so I def think this is a upgrade
I love it! The design is nice and the Touch Bar is great, I would rather this than any 16" MacBook Pro or the new MacBook Air
You are a mad mad duck but i respect your decision
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this was a call that I was looking for. I'm still rocking the 2015 MacBook pro 13-inch. I love the form factor and I can't believe it's lasted this long it's a tank. it was a niche purchased back then and it still is today. but that battery life and portability with extra power for the CPU is amazing.
i miss the touch bar.... i was able to to skip youtube adds without paying for it lol
Is this good for photo editing such as photoshop and illustrator? The video was focusing more on video editing so I have to ask.
I simply hate the new notch on all the newest models. The touch bar a is designed to benefit the user. The notch is designed for lazy Apple engineers. The price politics is always a shame. There is simply no good option. All the models have their pros & cons. The M2 isn’t a real Pro processor at this price range. BUUUUUT if you specs out the 13 inch, with 24 GB and 1 TB (or more SSD), you’ll get an extrem good mobile (!) computer. Everything about 2 k will be a vise decision. Speaking for myself, I don’t want anything about 13 inch (any longer) for a laptop and I don’t want the notch at all.
certainly, if your are someone who has to work on their laptop for like 4-8 hr straight then Mac Pro is the only option here.... i would choose the pro just for it has the cooling fan coz in that situations it keeps the pro efficient than the mac air.
This was spot on. For me, either the M2 MBA or the 14" MBP, but not this laptop.
Thanks Bryan for watching!
Should I return mine? No one likes it. I got it yesterday
Update: The M2 MacBook Air came with notch so - um guess my only choice is the M2 MBP 13. The notch is the ugliest thing to symmetry.
At this point, i just wonder if Apple put a fan in MBA M2, they would have saved a lot of money by cut off the production of MBP M2, and us as consumer it would much easy to choose what model to purchase.
I ended up with the M2 MBP solely because it has a fan. I like playing Sims and my HP would heat up like no tomorrow.
I mean or ditch the air? Keep it as a real base model.
Great video... Did you have a cold while filming this?
Thanks! And no I did not
I hear reviewer after reviewer mention how if you need the extra juice for sustained loads to just jump to the MBP 14 or 16. The thing is, there are a lot of creators who are just getting started on RUclips, for example. They just don't have MBP 14 or 16 money. One day when they become a Matthew Moniz, sure, but not today. So it's actually not a good idea for them to invest in the M2 MBA. There really is a group of people who will benefit from this computer and I think they've been under-represented in reviews.
Just buy what you want, it’s better in the long run.
Would this be good for music production
I personally used to own an m2 pro 13 with the 512 and 8gb of ram and i used it for Spotify Roblox and editing and it held up fine no lag exept for maybe 1-5 lag spikes here and there
I’m upgrading from a 2015 MacBook Air to this M2 13” MacBook Pro mine arrives in a couple days
How is it?
@@mikanator2310 Much faster!
This machine is for games. Apple was late working at Blender, and the new Metal 3 was written to use what they learned. The 3nm M2 needs hardware ray tracing and various other changes for 3D and TSMC didn't have time, so Apple went ahead with some of the most critical parts using 5nm and shipped it in an antique chassis so game developers can get coding.
Apple gently dislikes Intel, but they loathe NVIDIA.
The last and final Blender Metal port was not released because Apple "couldn't" sign it. I think they didn't want Microsoft to figure out what they are doing and how fast they really got the new 3nm M2 to run games. We're talking almost $4 Billion a quarter in gaming profits on the line.
Yes, Apple are trying to get bigger in gaming as they know that they can get great results with Apple Silicon. Obviously Windows has a big lead so do not expect a leap above X86, but I think in 2-3 years gaming on Macs will become quite acceptable.
Do you think apple will keep making the 13 MBP?
No I do not I think this is the last one
Should I get this or a m2 Mac book air I only need it for basic use
@Matthew Moniz bro I rlly need ur advice I want a laptop where I can game and for school, remmebering that I'm gonna us it as my only pc so pls can u tell me whether to get or the m2 macbook is better?
And do I rlly need a fan for gaming?
Are the fans disturbing if you use it in browser? I mean does it have a disturbing noise?
Apple is doing a grave disservice to their customers by calling this a “pro.” It should just be the “MacBook” because it’s a little beefier than the air but is not a true pro device in the way the 14” is. The far superior I/O and display as well as the increased memory bandwidth, even better cooling, faster CPU and the increased number of GPU cores in the 14” pro mean that it is totally worth the cost premium if you can afford it.
I think if you take the moniker of any brand device seriously then you are doing a disservice to you sensibility. The MB Pro 13 has never been Pro, as it has never, even in its Intel days, had a dGPU. So you are mistaken believing it is part of the pro lineup. It really should be a MB Air Pro, and may end up being called that next year when Apple revamps it. It is nominally an ultrabook and you should treat it as such.
@@andyH_England A 13” pro made a lot of sense during the intel days even though the 15” and later 16” models were the real pro devices. A 14” MacBook Pro like we have now wasn’t really possible while Apple was using intel processors. I completely agree with your comment though.
I have the 2014 mbp, so seeing this at 3lbs(.5lbs less)and much better processor makes it attractive
the 15 inch Macbook Pro from 2012 even had 16gb ram as standard configuration. That apple is still selling 8gb makes people to upgrade for 220€ here. When you upgrade the ssd too you can just buy the 14 inch model which is in every aspect way better.
The 13 inch MB Pro has always started at 8GB of RAM, so that is irrelevant. The 13-inch MB Pro has never been a Pro as in the Intel days it never had a dGPU. So ignore the Pro moniker, common sense says you should never take what something is called literally; eg the S22 Ultra is def not Ultra.
Struggling to decide what’s best for me. Looking for macbook for uni. Going to study physics so would be using matlab/python. Then general browsing/streaming and documents. Any advice what’s best?
I think you mean Mathematica*/Python haha
Get the m2 air , it’s very light and slim. Super powerful and has less moving parts than the pro so it will last longer without repairs . Incase there are problems with the new air when it comes out , just get the m1 pro or even the m1 air. And try and get 512 gb for storage rather than 256gb, it will help in the long run
@@rohankulkarni939yeah there’s the Mathematica, but I think there’s also Matlab? Not sure if it’s something different
@@macin12872 that’s what I was leaning towards, upgraded storage m2 air. Just wasn’t sure if the 14” pro would be overkill
@@David-bp4mt but if ur gonna get the m2 air , please upgrade the ram to 16 gb or more. It seems like a lot of money but in the long run it will be so worth it, since u can’t upgrade it
At least they could make bezzels smaller for m2 ;/
Well that's another reason to buy the M2 Air over this. It's a newer design.
Next year with the new design you will get smaller bezels but $200 more, maybe Apple is more concerned with the world recession, raging inflation and COVID that giving a lower price point than a higher price may be better for consumers and therefore its bottom line?
I’m going to college soon and not sure which laptop to get ?? It does not need to be new
I'm still using MacBook Pro 13" from 2016 and it's always had issues with getting far too hot that I can barely touch it. Would anyone be able to tell me if this issue has been resolved with the newer MacBooks and which one should I go for to avoid getting one that does the same. Thanks!
I have 2018 and 2022 MacBook Pro 13". While they look exactly the same. It is night and day difference with the fan and heat dissipation and battery life. The M2 processor never heats up and I dont even recall ever hearing the fan. (I mostly browse web and watch RUclips videos though)
On top of that you get 12 hours battery watching RUclips on M2 compared to 2-3 hours of the intel processor or any other windows laptop. I feel like a boss when I leave the house without a stupid bulky charger like normal people do 🤣🤣🤣
The only thing I will suggest is you get the Apple Care. My screen stopped working 13 months after the 1 year warranty. I'm hearing reports from some other people that the display might not be the best, so make sure you are covered.
Also TouchBar is the only thing that lets you fast forward Ads. I dont know any other device by default that lets you do so.
Which windows laptops are the best alternatives for m2 macbook pro/air? (Intel iris xe wont do, amd ryzen 6000 preferably)
Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X with RTX 3050 is a good choice
asus g14
Looking to purchase my first lap top is this a good lab top to get? Looking for good video editing for martial arts and comedy?
thanks buddy boy. I'm still rocking my 2014 late model macbook pro 13 inch. that thing is a beast! well it's a power conserving portable beast. I can't believe it's lasted this long, but I had an ex-girlfriend that put a scratch with her fingernail right in the main viewing area of the screen. it's so annoying! so while the hardware is still alive and kicking, I just need to find a replacement. I was bummed to find out that Matthew doesn't care for the Mac book pro 13-in.
i was going to get the m2 macbook air but the 13" pro is $100 cheaper than the air right now..
I’m looking to use this for editing go pro videos. Would I need anything else for uploading the videos from my go pro to the computer?
I'm a music student and i need a macbook for music recording/editing and using notation software. Will this macbook do the job ? Thanks !
I hope the M2 Pro uses TSMC 3nm otherwise I will skip M2 and wait for the M3. M2 so far looks like a marginal improvement over M1
Definitely not a massive improvement but a small one in a lot of little areas. But I expected this since the M1 was already too good.
buy 1500$ laptop for word and internet browsing!? wtf
Did you test the ssd speed? I seen reviews that saying it is more slower. Is this true?
Yes it’s almost half as slow on the 256 gb version compared to the m1 pro . If ur gonna buy the m2 pro then just get 512 gb since it is faster than the 256gb m2 pro for some reason
Ive been wanting to get the Macbook Pro M2 14” and pretty much had my mind made up until I learned that I can get a solid discount buying a macbook through my university’s bookstore. Unfortunately however, they have every single macbook except the 14”. So now I’m really unsure. Any advice on the differences between the two / person preference as to what you would get? All input is appreciated as I’m not very tech savvy & haven’t owned a mac since 2017
What did you decide on getting ? And are you okay with your choice?
If this is getting Hot to the Touch, then
i am sure there would be throttling on
the MacBook Air. I live in a Tropical
Country and the Ambiet Temperature
gets Toasty. 😬
Why no one compares M2 Mbp and M2 pro Mbp?
Is it ideal to take M2 13 inch touch bar model 512 gb model right now for music production, video editing etc. or go to the M3 Pro model.
P.s : i’m looking for a 13/14 inch model just for portability .
Can someone guide through ?
I like to play world of craft and macbook air m1 plays it fine for about 10 mins then gets really hot and fps slows down to a crawl, so next laptop will be a pro cause I need the fan and m2 will help too.
I got it yesterday. Should I return it? Wait for air?
I’m coming from no laptop btw
Depends on how much storage u have. If u have 256 gb then just return it and wait for the air . If u have anything greater than 256 gb of storage than ur fine
love this design rgb light 😂😅
When the new mac air will be out??
How would World of Warcraft perform at 1080p on In-game setting 3??
Really thinking about grabbing a silver M2 MBP with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The price is crazy, but really looking to have something with Windows 11 (UTM) and Mac OS that can also do some AI art and other memory intensive programs, all while having the best battery life in any laptop on the market (as of now).
All I know is that the $899 or even $1000 macbooks are better than 90% of windows laptops equiped with windows garbage
Hi, It is a good video thank you. I have a question.
what do you think, which is sensible M2 Macbook pro 13" 512ssd 8gb RAM OR M2 Macbook Air 256 ssd 16gb RAM for future and daily using? (The prices are same)
Go with the pro , the air with 256 ssd its slower
@@leonidacristian6512how about macbook air m2 16gb ram vs base mac pro m2, bro ?
@@LesleyKing-pc7jb that’s better yes , I have MacBook Air 1 TB 16 go unified memory and it runs as fast as a Mac pro 512gb 16 gb unified memory
Is it worth to buy 2022 macbook pro m2 with 512 gb ssd with 17 charge counts and battery health is 100 for $1100 cad?
Best Buy in the US currently has 24/1Tb model for $1299 brand new.
So should a programmer get this or will M1 do
Both of them are good for it ✅
I think people should buy what's best for their needs.
People who want a cheaper Pro. All about marketing a Pro model because Apple knows the Pro moniker sells.
whats about for programming?? ill be doing some ios development, so which is better for me? this or the m2 MacBook air?
For programming, I would recommend the MacBook pro M2.
MBP but 16 gm RAM
M2 is between M1 and M1 ultra soo… i will have to wait for a noticeable update
Which MacBook are you using ?
so for an occasional youtube video it will work?
For a second I thought it was Ryan Reynolds in the thumbnail
My new career
@@MatthewMoniz there’s a scam bot in this comment
I just want something for video editing. Like edit edits. And word documents and Microsoft teams for school
Only Tech comparison youtubers buy this
LOL perhaps so
Notch is the most stupid decision for mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.
People who love the Touch Bar here 👇
I like it too
Can I use this MacBook Pro 13 for online homeschool? I have live classes online.
Obviously... Any Laptop/NoteBook is capable of doing this ^
It's shameful to sell computer with 8gb ram in 2022.
This laptop makes no sense to be honest. It's like Apple just wants to keep the $1300 price tag fresh.
Can't believe they are treating the 13" Pro like this ever since they started building in-house chip.
Not me pocket empty
You only need M1 air anyway. You can get it for $750 in sales
@@anires1195 oh nice thanks appreciate it. But will run my Intel Mac for a few more year's first.
@@irohnman2702 wait until apple removes update support for it and then upgrade 👍🏽
@@macin12872 i bought it on 2019 still might have 1-2 years of software and 2-3 years of security updates.
Is this good for adobe creative cloud?
Does the 10 core gpu use much more battery than the 8 core gpu?
When all 10-cores are firing then 25% more energy than just 8-cores. But very few buyers will be pushing the limit of these machines regularily.
Great sir. Love from India
Thanks for watching !
All in all, this one is created for enterprises and corporate buyers which will purchase them on good volume discounts. With this laptop Apple, maybe for first time, have a laptop which will be purchased by corporations and large enterprises to be given to their employees instead of Intel or AMD powered business laptops.
Apple's marketing is top notch
Hey one question is the screen in Macbook M2 pro as good as the Macbook M2 Air?
Yes , just a little bigger on the air
The M2 Air screen looked duller to me than the M2 Pro 13. Together with the notch and inconsequential weight difference (10%) it's mystifying how the Air is presented as a "no brainer".