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Thanks for the amazing video, I'm here for some help: Which should I buy: 2019 1,4ghz Macbook Pro 8gb with 512gb SSD for 1699$ or 2018 2,3ghz Macbook Pro 8gb with 512gb SSD for 1649$? I thought the 2018 model is a better bang for your buck, but now I'm not sure.
Hi guys, Thanks so much for sharing this video! I'm wondering what is the performance difference between 8gb and 16gb of ram in professional video editing. I have been trying to get some info on that matter since quite some time and couldn't find any comprehensive report, just random opinions with no foundation. I am struggling between buying the 13 inch MBP 2019 with 256gb SSD or 16gb of ram. Cheers
@@pestibenji 2019 1.4 is definately better than 2018 2,3. The 2019 model is 4 cores and has higher boost speed, so almost twice as fast. Also a more reliable keyboard.
but they "talking" 1299vs1799, but if compare models with same ssd size then 1499vs1799 more correct. but 1799 ssd speed much faster that's why it's cost it!
ZONEofTECH, hey Daniel!! I just recently watched your 20 things about MBA and Pro video!! Waiting for your review/comparison of the 13” MacBook Pro on next week!!
Thank you. I couldn’t wait for this video and ordered it yesterday with upgrade of 256gb and 16gb RAM. After watching your video, I think I made the right decision.
This was a very informative video. One of my favorite parts is you don't sound like a robot with your delivery. It's a strange trend that many RUclipsrs have. If someone talked to me like many of these people do in-person, I'd think there was something wrong with them. You actually just sound like a normal human being. Thanks for the video!
Dude you ARE THE MAN!!!! Now I can order my new laptop. You’ve been holding me back haha!! Now that I’ve seen this video, I think I’m good to go. Great stuff man!!! You’re truly the man
I went for 1799 before seeing this video. I’ll be using it to video edit but can only upgrade ram through Apple but couldn’t get monthly payments through them. Hopefully spec shall be fine :)
The 1799 MacBook has the following reasons for the extra $300 1) More ports (4 ports vs 2 on the other model) 2) Faster SSD (Both read and write speeds) 3) Two fans instead of 1 in the other 4) Better speakers with backfiring subwoofer set up. 5) 5 to 9% performance boost. I think it is equally worth the consideration. Note, the base model battery lasts an additional 2 hours. Also, It has negligibly larger 58.2 watt-hour battery 🔋when compared to 58.0 on the higher end.
Need some help here, I have a budget of $2000 and both costs the same, I wanna know which one will perform better, the 2019 13inches 1.7ghz i7 with 16gb ram and the 2019 2.4ghz i5 with 16 GB ram.
would love to see the difference in performance when being used for programming and if it'd be better to get the base model with upgraded 16gb of RAM over the $1799 model for programming
Bought the base model with 8gb. Xcode and ios simulators are pretty fast in my opinion. But it would probably be different for you and the IDE you're using for programming.
Never cheap out on a MBP purchase. I have a maxed-out early-2015 13" that's still going strong and I've never had to regret living with lower perf for 4 years just to save pennies per day.
Wow, impressive performance. I’m still inclined to pay the $300 price difference though for the ability to charge on either side and four ports, slightly better speakers, and faster SSD performance.
I agree. I have watched many reviews on the macbooks and Max Tech is the only one that mentioned that there is speaker quality difference. Great review (s) 👍
I was supposed to get the higher end model with base specs but after seeing this video I'll be getting the base model but with an upgraded memory, storage and still save some cash. So thank you very much for this video!
Would love to see some coding comparisons, xcode compilation time and also how much screen estate you get between 13" and 15" MBP. Can't decide which one to get as I use vscode a lot, is the extra 2" that much use? (that's what she asked)
Jory and Mitch That’s crazy.. if you care enough about computer speakers to drop another $500 you should either buy headphones or invest in a sound system. If you don’t care enough to spend $500 then clearly you’re okay with lower quality audio. I really don’t see how anyone can justify upgrading to the $1799 model largely based on audio quality.
etagged it’s about the size. Otherwise u can carry a much cheaper desktop, with a nice headphone with a much cheaper total price. I don’t even wanna carry a dongle.
For audio recording SSD speed is a huge thing. Take that in mind. Please don't make reviews based only on videogames and video editing. Not everyone is a youtuber. Creative work is more than that. Great vídeo
Audio recording? Are you sure you need blazing fast ssd? I record 24 audio track live into my sata hdd without any dropout. Are recording to 384khz 48 bit???
I plan to make my purchase this week on one of the 13” MacBook pros. And I’ll be making my decision right after this video LOL been watching all your comparisons haha EDIT: welp you saved me $400
Hi an amazing video creator with crisp information, I need your opinion, as I have purchased a 13" 8GB RAM, 256GB storage with 2.4GHz quad core model. I installed Davinci resolve 15 and used it for an hour or so. I observed some serious heating issue at the back of laptop with a pungent smell. Please clarify that, whether I am pushing the specification beyond limits or laptop must be looked into. Thanks and wish you luck, Anshul Note: this is my only 2nd subscribed channel on RUclips, really impressed with your work. Keep it up.
Great video! I've love to know how much SSD performance improves in the base model when you opt for 512GB, 1TB etc... It's still fast by most standards but it's disappointing to see something that's been compromised for the sake of affordability! The sound is noticeably tinnier in the entry level model but that's not exactly a deal-breaker for me as I'd expect it still to be better than most laptops. It would be interesting to compare eGPU performance between the two machines and carry out more detailed real-world battery drain tests when watching video, browsing the web or gaming/editing.
Of course the gpu test were almost the same. you should’ve tested both with the black magic egpu and also focus more in the cpu since is the only main difference
If I just had watch this review earlier I would get a better deal with saving almost 200$. I already ordered the 1799 MacBook pro (witch is know 1699, because of student discounts) 256gb with adding the 16gb ram cost about 1994, But if I order the 1299 MacBook pro with updating the ram up to 16gb and also 512gb of storage it will only charge me about 1800 (with tax)
Hey max, im a college student going for Software Engineering/Development. Im looking to do some coding and software development on whatever pro i choose. Which model would you recommend and specs? Thanks for putting this stuff out for us and love your content!
Sorry that is really bad advice; as a college student, you could do your coding on a raspberry pi, you don't need any fancy laptops. If you have money to burn and really wanted a brand new MacBook Pro, then the base model is all you need.
@@MaxTechOfficial yeah, unless you're going to be running a heavy duty database engine, which you shouldn't need as a student. I'm a professional software engineer, over 20 years in the business. I'm quite happy with my 2015 Macbook Pro, with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Though I do keep most of my work on an external 500GB SSD. Having a dozen projects that are several gigabytes each of data and code eats up a lot of disk space.
My 2019 Macbook Pro 👨🏽💻 $1799 performs just fine to me. It's extremely beautifully designed, and I'll have for years to come. I'm really loving the Apple ecosystem and their products.
This is the test I was waiting! It would be even more interesting if you can compare the 4-thunderbolt 2.4 GHz one with the 2-thunderbolt one with upgraded 1.7 GHz cpu.
The peak performance difference at around 300-400mghertz is correct on the specs as they are both 3.9ghz and 4.1ghz respectfully at maxed out speeds. The 1ghz difference is at base speeds (not to be confused when they’re being pushed to full power).
RAM, (Random Access Memory) is used for apps running in the background, so 8 is only for watching videos and web browsing or watching Netflix. Anything else I suggest going for 16.
do you think 8gb is enough to play the sims 4 while i have about 10 tabs open on chrome and spotify in the background? sometimes i don’t have all of that open sometimes i have just tons more tabs of chrome open that i don’t wanna close lol. i could get the 13“ base new from bestbuy for 1400$ or the 15“ base model open box satisfactory for 1900$ however i’m a microbio student who might be double majoring in computer science and i don’t want my laptop slowing down/lagging in the next 3 years at least.
Hey man, nice video first of all! I wanted to ask a question regarding the maintenance of my MacBook Pro battery. I don't know wether I should keep it plugged while using it and then do one full discharge once every two weeks, or just let it discharge and recharge when needed. Will keeping it plugged ruin the battery In the long run? Thanks in advance.
Hey Max, I got a 1TB Samsung 970 EVO NVMe PCIe SSD along with an enclosure with costed me a total of £170 on Prime deal. I think this is a much better value proposition in terms of performance and price (253% cheaper and 7 times faster) when compared to what Apple offers. I do watch a lot of in-depth comparison/tech videos and can certainly say that you are the best and one of the only two that I have subscribed. Love your videos! Keep sharing and helping tons of people with their purchase decisions!
Great comparison, would you compare this 1.4 MacBook Pro with the Mac mini i3? I think as both are entry level machines would be very interesting. Thx!
I’m getting a 13” MBP at work. I have a $1800 budget (no tax). I work in an online database running reports and I work in excel files that can be 500+ rows by 20 columns. Based on this video I’m guessing 1.4 quad, 256, 16 gig over 2.4, 256 8 gig. Thoughts?
I love my 2019 $1300 Model there’s so many things you can buy these Days for performance it’s crazy! Apple sells a gpu add like $599 . It’s a lot but better then $1500 more
nice vids, but I still have one more question, what about upgrading the 1300$ base model from 128gb SSD to 512 GB SSD, will it perform as good as the 1800$ model in both reading and writing? But still, nice video!!!
Learnt two things. £1,799 MBP has better speakers and I found a new tune that I really like. The Fat Rat Monody feat. Laura Brehm 👍 Thanks Max. Looking forward to the 2020 MBP review when it arrives. Hope you are staying safe and well.
Great comparison! Seems like you are mostly paying for the two thunderbolt ports and better speakers, which might be good if you want the 13" as a desktop replacement (with external screen and drives plugged in). I wonder if you'd make the 5-8% performance back if you'd also upgrade the base model with 16GB RAM as well?
THank you forthe video. I was about to buy the more expensive version, but about the half way through i have decided to go with the basic. Thanx for saving me 500 dolars
Hi! Thank you for this review, this is exactly what im looking for. Im plnning to buy macbook pro 13 base model, and seeing your review, im being more convinced. However, im planning to spec it up. Which do you think is a better upgrade: 8gb to 16gb ram or 128gb to 256gb ssd? I hope you can help me decide Thank you!
Are you sure that touchpad is same in $1299 and $1799 models? I saw both and I felt the difference - surface was for me more slippery in cheaper model 2019. Same issue I found out some tie ago with previous entry model and I decided that I need to wait.
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SSD & RAm upgrade should done the job with base model.
Apple is thug, limiting transfer speeds
Thanks for the amazing video, I'm here for some help:
Which should I buy:
2019 1,4ghz Macbook Pro 8gb with 512gb SSD for 1699$ or
2018 2,3ghz Macbook Pro 8gb with 512gb SSD for 1649$?
I thought the 2018 model is a better bang for your buck, but now I'm not sure.
Hi guys,
Thanks so much for sharing this video! I'm wondering what is the performance difference between 8gb and 16gb of ram in professional video editing. I have been trying to get some info on that matter since quite some time and couldn't find any comprehensive report, just random opinions with no foundation. I am struggling between buying the 13 inch MBP 2019 with 256gb SSD or 16gb of ram.
Cheers
Can you do a comparison between the matebook x pro and the MacBook pro 13inch
@@pestibenji 2019 1.4 is definately better than 2018 2,3. The 2019 model is 4 cores and has higher boost speed, so almost twice as fast. Also a more reliable keyboard.
I don't know with everyone, but I find the audio quality difference significant.
Home Innoventions airpods are always in my ear so hardly makes a difference
@@taman453 too bad, take it off some time, so you would know you're off-topic.
Who is using the internal speakers anymore?? It’s either headphones or Bluetooth speakers.
@@gifford888 people who don't wanna ruin their hearing by the time they're 50
Wow I never knew the speakers differed
Superb video! As always! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks! :) Much appreciated. Great job on the growth recently!
Fancy seeing you here, Daniel!
wow you are here too 😂
but they "talking" 1299vs1799, but if compare models with same ssd size then 1499vs1799 more correct. but 1799 ssd speed much faster that's why it's cost it!
ZONEofTECH, hey Daniel!! I just recently watched your 20 things about MBA and Pro video!! Waiting for your review/comparison of the 13” MacBook Pro on next week!!
Apple should just stop making 128GB Laptops... it's freaking 2019!
Siddharth Vlogs it’s not even swappable, that’s just bad on apples part.
Even worst it’s a friggin pro model
MacOS already uses 50GB of it, it’s laughable.
can't agree more 。even mobile can easily reach 256GB storage
8GB Ram too
Notice back in 2013, the base MBP was also 8GB wtf
Thank you. I couldn’t wait for this video and ordered it yesterday with upgrade of 256gb and 16gb RAM. After watching your video, I think I made the right decision.
How much did it end up costing?
What were the consideration that made you go with the RAM upgrade? (considering this myself)
Jorge Rivas 1699 lol u can check in their website
utan namn photo editing
Kang Hinn Wong same
You guys are the best reviewers, straight to the point, consumer focused and with fact-based opinions. Keep up the good work
Damn finally a good comparison. Opening the laptop, and showing the real clock speed
I have been wanting a comparison video like this and I’m early thanks Max :D
This was a very informative video. One of my favorite parts is you don't sound like a robot with your delivery. It's a strange trend that many RUclipsrs have. If someone talked to me like many of these people do in-person, I'd think there was something wrong with them. You actually just sound like a normal human being. Thanks for the video!
Great comparison. I bought the $1299 model and couldn't be happier.
I clicked subscribe immediately after 0:39. It's exactly the question I was asking myself. Thank you Max Tech.
Standing ovation!!
Please keep making these kind of videos.
Literally solved all my doubts!
Dude you ARE THE MAN!!!! Now I can order my new laptop. You’ve been holding me back haha!! Now that I’ve seen this video, I think I’m good to go. Great stuff man!!! You’re truly the man
Thanks for the compliments! Glad to help you out :)
Which one? The 1299 or the 1799
I went for 1799 before seeing this video. I’ll be using it to video edit but can only upgrade ram through Apple but couldn’t get monthly payments through them. Hopefully spec shall be fine :)
Superb review. Would love to see the Xcode build time comparison between this and the $1800 model.
very good video, packed with a lot of numbers, rarely seen in other RUclipsrs.
$1800 one sounds more full and not as tinny as the cheaper one.
Paul reminds me of the lenovo x1 carbon 6th gen laptop. The sound was tinny on speakers
I never knew they used different speakers
Fascinating - Very revealing - I've ordered the 2019 Base MacBook Pro.
Many thanks......all the way from London !
Paul Wharton MacBook Pro PCs are nice looking for sure but how is the compatibility with real-life .. i.e. Office documents?
The 1799 MacBook has the following reasons for the extra $300
1) More ports (4 ports vs 2 on the other model)
2) Faster SSD (Both read and write speeds)
3) Two fans instead of 1 in the other
4) Better speakers with backfiring subwoofer set up.
5) 5 to 9% performance boost.
I think it is equally worth the consideration.
Note, the base model battery lasts an additional 2 hours. Also, It has negligibly larger 58.2 watt-hour battery 🔋when compared to 58.0 on the higher end.
Need some help here, I have a budget of $2000 and both costs the same, I wanna know which one will perform better, the 2019 13inches 1.7ghz i7 with 16gb ram and the 2019 2.4ghz i5 with 16 GB ram.
@@harshagarwal636 It is just math. 1.7 vs 2.4 ghz. Which one do you think wins. Pretty obvious.
@@mraravind11111.7 is an i7 and 2.4 is i5
aravind sharen that’s not how processors work LOL
@@brizz_lee can you please tell me how they work and which one will work better?
would love to see the difference in performance when being used for programming and if it'd be better to get the base model with upgraded 16gb of RAM over the $1799 model for programming
Bought the base model with 8gb. Xcode and ios simulators are pretty fast in my opinion. But it would probably be different for you and the IDE you're using for programming.
This is a fantastic breakdown - Thank you!!
Never cheap out on a MBP purchase. I have a maxed-out early-2015 13" that's still going strong and I've never had to regret living with lower perf for 4 years just to save pennies per day.
Wow, impressive performance. I’m still inclined to pay the $300 price difference though for the ability to charge on either side and four ports, slightly better speakers, and faster SSD performance.
I agree with you. 400 isn’t that much in comparison with the overall cost and is still worth the upgrade.
Thank you so much for these videos! You just saved me a lot of money! You guys are so thorough. Love your videos and use them as a benchmark!
Honestly, this is the best video for people that are looking for informations before buying a Mac. Lots of informations.
Great job guys.
I agree. I have watched many reviews on the macbooks and Max Tech is the only one that mentioned that there is speaker quality difference. Great review (s) 👍
I was supposed to get the higher end model with base specs but after seeing this video I'll be getting the base model but with an upgraded memory, storage and still save some cash. So thank you very much for this video!
I did the same!
Would love to see some coding comparisons, xcode compilation time and also how much screen estate you get between 13" and 15" MBP. Can't decide which one to get as I use vscode a lot, is the extra 2" that much use? (that's what she asked)
The difference in sound quality is huge for me.
Why wouldn’t you just spend $300 on good audiophile headphones?
etagged you can’t use the speaker ... not everyone wants to wear headphones.
Jory and Mitch That’s crazy.. if you care enough about computer speakers to drop another $500 you should either buy headphones or invest in a sound system. If you don’t care enough to spend $500 then clearly you’re okay with lower quality audio. I really don’t see how anyone can justify upgrading to the $1799 model largely based on audio quality.
etagged it’s about the size. Otherwise u can carry a much cheaper desktop, with a nice headphone with a much cheaper total price. I don’t even wanna carry a dongle.
It still is nice to have some decent sounding speakers if you don’t always want to use headphones and do simple things.
the $1299 model with upgrade of 256gb and 16gb RAM vs the $1799 model. Please give me some advice
@Samuel Bradley Would you care to elaborate? I am currently choosing between them.
omg thanks so much for the comparison, it helps me alot for moving from windows laptop to a mac.
For audio recording SSD speed is a huge thing. Take that in mind. Please don't make reviews based only on videogames and video editing. Not everyone is a youtuber. Creative work is more than that. Great vídeo
Audio recording? Are you sure you need blazing fast ssd? I record 24 audio track live into my sata hdd without any dropout. Are recording to 384khz 48 bit???
Add an external drive ? You could easily get a much faster 500 gb drive for much less.
I subscribed cause you always get the comparisons we actually care about
I plan to make my purchase this week on one of the 13” MacBook pros. And I’ll be making my decision right after this video LOL been watching all your comparisons haha
EDIT: welp you saved me $400
Cool!
have you picked up the 1,4ghz ?
wt storage did u take?
Which one did you get?
Skaoi I picked up the 1.4GHz with 256GB and upgraded the RAM to 16GB
I’d love to see this same comparison with Logic Pro X included. There aren’t enough good reviews that include comparisons for audio engineers.
Hi an amazing video creator with crisp information,
I need your opinion, as I have purchased a 13" 8GB RAM, 256GB storage with 2.4GHz quad core model.
I installed Davinci resolve 15 and used it for an hour or so. I observed some serious heating issue at the back of laptop with a pungent smell.
Please clarify that, whether I am pushing the specification beyond limits or laptop must be looked into.
Thanks and wish you luck,
Anshul
Note: this is my only 2nd subscribed channel on RUclips, really impressed with your work. Keep it up.
Great Video! Been waiting for this as I'm planning on buying the 1299,- macbook pro in Japan. Now i'm sure the base model should be fine
Glad to help you out :) -Vadim
@@MaxTechOfficial at first the 1.4Ghz really did throw me off but, pretty much little to no difference with the 2.4Ghz
can you compare the base 13" MBP to 13" Dell XPS? Thank you!
This video is also good for COLOR COMPARISON, since he uses the grey and silver models
Great video! I've love to know how much SSD performance improves in the base model when you opt for 512GB, 1TB etc... It's still fast by most standards but it's disappointing to see something that's been compromised for the sake of affordability! The sound is noticeably tinnier in the entry level model but that's not exactly a deal-breaker for me as I'd expect it still to be better than most laptops. It would be interesting to compare eGPU performance between the two machines and carry out more detailed real-world battery drain tests when watching video, browsing the web or gaming/editing.
I think you should mention the fact that the base model does not support full speed thunderbolt on both USB c ports
Ronald Hsu really? Where can I find this info? Thnks
Finally a comparaison I was looking for, thx
There was a noticeable crispness in the more expensive MacBook Pro.
Exactly. He failed to bring up that the more expensive MBP got better display eventho its stil not worth it whatever
@Om A Kolhe they are
@@yahtadi5152 the displays are the same
@Om A Kolhe different videocard. The top model has a 655, the other a 645.
My original comment was vague but I meant the speaker quality. I believe the displays are the same
Thanks for the review =). Just got base model with upgrades and free headphones
Review I’ve been waiting for!
Thanks for helping me decide.
Great content 👍🏼
The sound quality difference might then be the decision factor
This is a complete comparison video :) ,thank you Max Tech
Although I've just gone for the 2.4 your channel is the best.
This is a thorough review. Instantly subscribed.
Of course the gpu test were almost the same. you should’ve tested both with the black magic egpu and also focus more in the cpu since is the only main difference
If I just had watch this review earlier I would get a better deal with saving almost 200$.
I already ordered the 1799 MacBook pro (witch is know 1699, because of student discounts) 256gb with adding the 16gb ram cost about 1994,
But if I order the 1299 MacBook pro with updating the ram up to 16gb and also 512gb of storage it will only charge me about 1800 (with tax)
What are the read and write speeds of the 512GB and the 1TB SSDs on the 1.4Ghz model ?
i was waiting for this video. thanx bro
Hey max, im a college student going for Software Engineering/Development. Im looking to do some coding and software development on whatever pro i choose. Which model would you recommend and specs? Thanks for putting this stuff out for us and love your content!
Get the $1299 with 16GB of RAM and maybe an SSD upgrade if you want. -Vadim
ichrono this is literally what I was going to ask. Good question.
@@MaxTechOfficial Thanks!
Sorry that is really bad advice; as a college student, you could do your coding on a raspberry pi, you don't need any fancy laptops. If you have money to burn and really wanted a brand new MacBook Pro, then the base model is all you need.
@@MaxTechOfficial yeah, unless you're going to be running a heavy duty database engine, which you shouldn't need as a student.
I'm a professional software engineer, over 20 years in the business. I'm quite happy with my 2015 Macbook Pro, with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD.
Though I do keep most of my work on an external 500GB SSD. Having a dozen projects that are several gigabytes each of data and code eats up a lot of disk space.
My 2019 Macbook Pro 👨🏽💻 $1799 performs just fine to me. It's extremely beautifully designed, and I'll have for years to come. I'm really loving the Apple ecosystem and their products.
@SuperMario You will definitely enjoy it. It's so boss 😎
This video was much helpful! Thanks dude
This is the test I was waiting!
It would be even more interesting if you can compare the 4-thunderbolt 2.4 GHz one with the 2-thunderbolt one with upgraded 1.7 GHz cpu.
Dude, this is the video I needed. Thank you.
Wow. None of the other reviews I watched spoke about the difference in speakers, fans, and batteries.
The peak performance difference at around 300-400mghertz is correct on the specs as they are both 3.9ghz and 4.1ghz respectfully at maxed out speeds. The 1ghz difference is at base speeds (not to be confused when they’re being pushed to full power).
Great video. A question: did you make those tests multiple times and got an average of the results or just ran each test once?
Great video and thanks for the help on making a decision about which one to get
How much performance is increased by going from 8GB of ram to 16GB?
RAM, (Random Access Memory) is used for apps running in the background, so 8 is only for watching videos and web browsing or watching Netflix. Anything else I suggest going for 16.
IMHO someone said that I would need 16 after I told them what I would do on it.
You are right.
do you think 8gb is enough to play the sims 4 while i have about 10 tabs open on chrome and spotify in the background? sometimes i don’t have all of that open sometimes i have just tons more tabs of chrome open that i don’t wanna close lol. i could get the 13“ base new from bestbuy for 1400$ or the 15“ base model open box satisfactory for 1900$ however i’m a microbio student who might be double majoring in computer science and i don’t want my laptop slowing down/lagging in the next 3 years at least.
Hey man, nice video first of all! I wanted to ask a question regarding the maintenance of my MacBook Pro battery. I don't know wether I should keep it plugged while using it and then do one full discharge once every two weeks, or just let it discharge and recharge when needed. Will keeping it plugged ruin the battery In the long run? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for this video!! I was waiting eagerly for it!! Also, I’m getting 13” 2 Thunderbolt 3 port MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD soon!!!
An absolute eye opener , thank you for this comparison!
I’ll take the 256 base model please 🤓
I am awaiting to know the result, only surprised by difference of the SSD read and write speed. Good episode.
This video was so helpful. Thank you for putting this out.
The video i was looking for! Not an easy choice though..Thanks
what about battery life since batteries are different
Asking the same question!
same question I have.
Same question here
Yes thats my question too.., hows the batteryy department
Any battery comparison video available?
Hey Max, I got a 1TB Samsung 970 EVO NVMe PCIe SSD along with an enclosure with costed me a total of £170 on Prime deal. I think this is a much better value proposition in terms of performance and price (253% cheaper and 7 times faster) when compared to what Apple offers. I do watch a lot of in-depth comparison/tech videos and can certainly say that you are the best and one of the only two that I have subscribed. Love your videos! Keep sharing and helping tons of people with their purchase decisions!
Wow, great comparison video! But will single fan be an issue in the future OS update?
Great comparison, would you compare this 1.4 MacBook Pro with the Mac mini i3? I think as both are entry level machines would be very interesting. Thx!
Super vidéo ;)
But what about the noise ? Is the 1799$ makes more noise compare to the 1200$ ? ^^
What a comparison. This guy know this job.
I’m getting a 13” MBP at work. I have a $1800 budget (no tax). I work in an online database running reports and I work in excel files that can be 500+ rows by 20 columns. Based on this video I’m guessing 1.4 quad, 256, 16 gig over 2.4, 256 8 gig. Thoughts?
Thank you for making this video. I'd been waiting for someone to make it so I can choose!
What about the 2018 13" Touch Bar vs the 2019 entry level model?
Please do a comparison to the i7 13 inch macbook...havent found any on you tube yet
I love my 2019 $1300 Model there’s so many things you can buy these Days for performance it’s crazy! Apple sells a gpu add like $599 . It’s a lot but better then $1500 more
If anything this makes me happier about my 2012 15” I’m still rocking. I was able to upgrade it myself and gets an R20 score of over 1300
Cool comparison clip. Well, the sound is a lot better on the more expensive model. That counts for me.
nice vids, but I still have one more question,
what about upgrading the 1300$ base model from 128gb SSD to 512 GB SSD, will it perform as good as the 1800$ model in both reading and writing?
But still, nice video!!!
I would buy the base line Model with 512GB and 16GB RAM
your videos are really clear. thanks max.
Thank you so much, finally ALL infos I needed in one video...
this is exactly video that I needed. thank you so much. I hope that some day we have a channel like this in Spanish.
a ton of thanks to you this was extremely helpful
Learnt two things. £1,799 MBP has better speakers and I found a new tune that I really like. The Fat Rat Monody feat. Laura Brehm 👍 Thanks Max. Looking forward to the 2020 MBP review when it arrives. Hope you are staying safe and well.
Great comparison! Seems like you are mostly paying for the two thunderbolt ports and better speakers, which might be good if you want the 13" as a desktop replacement (with external screen and drives plugged in). I wonder if you'd make the 5-8% performance back if you'd also upgrade the base model with 16GB RAM as well?
Thanks man!!! I cannot believe it! Wow!
THank you forthe video. I was about to buy the more expensive version, but about the half way through i have decided to go with the basic. Thanx for saving me 500 dolars
Great video! This is the comparison we want!
As a video editor on a budget is the extra ports on the $1799 MBP 13” worth the extra money or would buying an adapter solve that issue?
Great comparison video, would love to see you compare something like unity lightmap baking times for each device.
Very good video! You are the man! The best!
It's now April 2020, should I wait for the new mac pro to be announced or just buy the current version?
Thanks for the comparison max, few more understanding before buying mbp.. but may i ask..what are the use of the higher ghz for?
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Hi! Thank you for this review, this is exactly what im looking for. Im plnning to buy macbook pro 13 base model, and seeing your review, im being more convinced.
However, im planning to spec it up. Which do you think is a better upgrade:
8gb to 16gb ram or
128gb to 256gb ssd?
I hope you can help me decide
Thank you!
Yo man the speaker has big difference even watching this from my iphone
Good job . We would like to see more like in the future .
Are you sure that touchpad is same in $1299 and $1799 models?
I saw both and I felt the difference - surface was for me more slippery in cheaper model 2019. Same issue I found out some tie ago with previous entry model and I decided that I need to wait.