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I’m not sure what I was more excited for; new MacBooks, or Max Tech reviews of said MacBooks. This is, by far, my favorite channel. Keep up the amazing work!
@@goldeternal Not true... when the keynote was wrapping up, I was thinking to myself "Well, I can't preorder this until I watch Max and Vadim review these".
The only thing I can say is that I really need a laptop, even if it has weak specifications because I don't have a laptop. ☹ hope I can have one 🙏 thanks even if I didn't win😊
Actually it performs as well because Apple made a tradeoff between the health and longevity of the machine vs it's performance. That's what they always did in the past with Intel CPU's when needed to get good performance. I kind of despise that.
@@danielfrappier3378 could you elaborate a bit more? How did Apple make tradeoff between performance and longevity with the x86 architecture based cpus by Intel?
@@limlth On many models they kept the cpu at near 100 degrees for extended period of times because the thin chassis and weak cooling systems could not keep up. Some die hard Apple fans says it's ok but it does not make any sense. Why are all the good pc manufacturers keeping their machine way, way below that mark even if that means leaving performance on the table?
@@danielfrappier3378 Plenty of Windows laptops in the same category (Dell XPS 15 is a great example) run just as hot with the same Intel CPUs. These new MBPs run cool and quiet by comparison.
@@accordinglyryan I said good pc manufacturers. Dell although their laptops are beautiful is probably the worst of them all for reliability and durability. It is true that more and more of them are running hotter lately. I think some manufacturers are finding it difficult to keep their integrity when others are cutting corners, they are getting compared to the competition which of course will have a thinner and faster laptop if they don't bother and let it run at very high temp.
Yeah, the vids are just so good, they have every important aspect that should be brought... So fun to watch and look at stuff you can't afford as a student...
This is the spec of 14” I was looking at. Portability is of more importance than screen size for me as I predominantly use an external display. My primary programme I use is Autodesk’s AutoCAD which on my 2019 15” will see the fans max out just thinking about opening up the programme. Thanks Max Tech for your comprehensive videos on launch week.
Hard choice! Love the lighter weight and portability of the 14”, also really love the lack of fan noise and better thermals on the 16”. It’s cool that for the first time they’re actually comparable though and that both base models come with pretty decent graphics!
@@tanay_lawande Nice how was it going after months? I just bought 16 based specs. But still love 14 that more compact. Took more than 3 hours at the apple store to decide XD
I never even use my laptop not plugged into an external monitor And the 14 inch is a way better option for traveling, but the 16 inch is still so tempting
Personally, I would go with the 14". It's really an amazing size, because 16" is too bulky for me, and 13 is pretty small. and the 14" has a LOT of power in it!
Love how your videos span out for longer periods of time rather than a lot of smaller videos. You don’t see that often . Appreciate the amazing content Guys❤️
“No ones gonna have that many tracks in Logic Pro” it’s actually common to have over 100 tracks as a music producer, also the problem too is that we don’t just use a bunch of tracks with equal amounts of plugins on each. Some tracks will have 10 plugins, and some plugins are 10x more CPU heavy than some of the ones you have on there
I’d kill to see a real world large orchestral template Logic test on these. Max Tech is great but like everyone else on RUclips they know nothing of audio production.
Hey, you are already over 800k subscribers! 🎉 Great job, guys! 💪 Almost there for 1M. Honestly, you totally deserve it with your reviews. 👍 Your videos influence my purchase decisions the most.
Surprising that the14" did not thermal throttle the CPU at those temperatures. Would be interesting to see this test on the 14" & 16" machines with the M1 Max chips. I have a feeling that the performance of the 14" will lag behind the 16" when they are both running the M1 Max chips.
14" is like a sprinter on short distance compared to 16", which is a sprinter on long distance. If you want to do serious work, on and on and on, 16" is the way. Read my findings after using both machines for months.
@@saiko2225555 I need do decide between 14" and 16". Im doing 4k Video edting and will either go to university as a software engineer or graphic designer. At the moment im using an old dell 15.6 and its just uncomftable to carry to school everyday... so i was always thinking of getting the 14" but i dont want to have thermal throttles. At home it will be plugged in to 2 external monitors... Also i will prbly get the lowest M1Max Chip... Whats ur opinion on that? Should i go for the 14" cause for me its very important its not that big and heavy or u say i should go with the 16" even tho my back is gonna hurt from that extra weight and i need to buy a bag for the 16" cause it will not fit in my backpack...
@@legendjxli1266 at the very start the 14” was doing job perfectly (easy lightroom, ps, capture one stuff), but when the machine was running and gunning under high stress (stitching, hdrs, layers) with ssd 50% full, 2 monitors etc. the laaaaags started to appear and it was just impossible to work. Sizewise it is perfection! Now i have 16”, never lags under high stress. Site is a bit bigger but slim enough to go around. So it really depends, you wanna have sort if bulletproof laptop for work and never lag, or be a bit more comfortable when carying stuff. I’m not even a bit uncomfortable when speeding around with 16” in a backpack. Would make a bigger impact in a messenger bag i guess (shoulder would hurt eventually). :)
I always liked the 13 inch, and the 14 inch fits perfectly for me. But apart from portability, a “real difference” of only 200$ in same specked models seems tempting, yet amazing. I do acknowledge thermals, but still it delivers. Like how you only decided an iPad Pro for the size not the power,
Hate you guys make this video, still waiting my 14” but wanting 16” now 😅 But I need that portability though soo yeah.. gonna stay with 14” Thnx for such a great comparison video
I went to the Apple store today because I needed to finally make up mind. After picking and moving the 16 inch around I returned my 14 inch M1 Max. The weight difference was nothing, Idk if thats due to the weight distribution or something but I literally couldnt feel any difference. Also Portability wise it easily fits in my Computer bag, So idk I think the 16 and 14 are both great for travel. Now to wait for my 16 to arrive, luckily I was indecisive from the start so I had ordered both but Im not getting the 16 till end of november 😭
Hi, Max! Thanks again for another great video. I have my eye on the New 14" M1 Pro MacBook as of the moment, really hoping to afford one. I think the 14" M1 Pro MacBook is a perfect choice for me as a student because it can handle heavy tasks. I've been saving up for a new laptop to study with and should be getting one this year, but sadly all the money I had saved went to household expenses. Anyways lets cut that sad truth... looking forward to all your future videos! Thank you again Max, Your videos are always amazing.
Hi, are 32GB of RAM in the 16" Macbook Pro M1 Max still enough for Premiere Pro, After Effects and Media Encoder? Or should i order 64 GB? Thanx for your answer
For me it’s definitely 16” model for the reason that was not mentioned in a video but it’s big for us older folks - eye sight. Weaker eyes require larger screen to have enlarged fonts for better reading and recognition of elements. Thanks guys.
Yep , older or less good peepers is also a major factor why all my phones are full size too mate , also if you are a big dude , more keyboard space for large mitts is also nicer .
I've never even considered the 16" and now it actually makes more sense 😮 thanks a lot for all the tests! my inner photographer is just dying looking at that export time 🤯
After dealing with a 15” intel mbp for years, I’m pretty sure the 14” fan noise isn’t noticeable in comparison. I’m curious to hear the difference firsthand.
Another great video, I love this channels enthusiasm, it comes across as fair and not fanboyish as some other channels I've watched. Keep up the good work guys.
To me, it seems like the 16" will last longer as it seems to stay cooler during bursts of computing and hence thermally stressing components less. So I definitely would prefer it for that - but the portability of the 14" is so compelling. I'm still at a loss 😅 Great video regardless!
Absolutely loving your videos! You guys are by far my favorite to watch when it comes to tech! Keep up the quality videos; so many people, including me, appreciate your level of thoroughness and attention to detail!
Thanks for an excellent comparison and analysis. I had been leaning towards the 16”, simply because of the bigger screen and likely bigger battery. I had not thought about differences in the sound systems, and I had not expected the thermal differences to be so significant. To me, it seems clear that it is well worth paying the extra $200, if you can. My current MacBook Pro is 8 years old, so I need to replace it asap. I now know what to buy. 😀
Of course everything is larger with the 16" model! Did he expect that Apple gonna put the same small components of the 14" into the 16" and leave some space for fun? The reaction for the fan is so lame and overexaggerated :)
As someone who's had the 16-inch for almost 2 years now, I can say that it's REALLY a huge difference in weight, especially when you're carrying it around.
@@hentsmcgee1508 I carry it around to go school. In my country I usually commute by public bus and train, and usually takes 45-60 minutes to reach my school or the central town area.
@@alfian_ridwan thanks for your input, I think the 14 inch will make a difference with the way I use laptops, I’m rarely in an office. 16 inch makes sense if you’re going from one office to another.
Nice video guys, I can tell that a RUclips video is not here for clicks when it is more than 15 mins long :D it means it has content; and every one of your launch week videos has been between 25 to 30 mins. That said, from this video it looks like the 14" is good for when you need the huge compute power but in bursts and do not need all of it all the time, plus you are on the go a lot and the smallest amount of space saved makes a difference and want to carry your work with you a lot. This is because of the smaller battery, poorer thermals compared to 16" and also the smaller size. The 14" definitely not meant for gaming on the go (apart from the argument that macbooks are not for gaming, I feel the M1s are gonna change that). But for sustained performance at cooler temps and better battery overall, the 16" definitely makes a lot of sense. Has head room for pushing it and can keep going for long, not to mention better screen real estate but all at the cost of increased size and weight ... I'd probably go for the 16" for my use case, but for my wife the 14" is perfect.
I've been locked on the 14 because I love the size for portability but this comparison really opened my eyes. I would have never even thought to think about fan noise!! Awesome stuff as always
Hey Max- any time you’re reviewing the performance on music software like Logic or Ableton, it would be much more helpful if you could specify what sample rate you’re using since this drastically changes the CPU load and latency, etc. thanks so much for the valuable content!
@@MaxTechOfficial nice to see you’re actually testing 4 note chords, I was worried you were doing the silly one-note MIDI thing that a lot of tech channels do. It would be nice to see a more realistic version with a real orchestral project or something, but nonetheless I appreciate you including Logic. Ableton would be nice to see as well since it isn’t optimized but just as popular
I was ready to go for the 14’’ with no hesitation, but after your video I ain’t sure anymore AT ALL. I have a 15’’ Retina mid June 2012 (almost dying), so I need to upgrade, and this time I was thinking about investing into a better portability. The 14’’ with M1 Pro seemed to be the perfect choice for me, with 1To or 2To ssd. But now I don’t know. You put a doubt in my head guys 😅
@@Mandem909 I had the 15 before like I said, Im so happy with my 14 now. Like I said, the 16 is super big, almost not a laptop anymore... If you plan to go anywhere with your Mac, forget the 16
@@jeebtheboss good insight. I have a 2015 13 inch Pro at the moment and have enjoyed the portability but would like a larger screen. The 14 could be the best of both worlds
I got the 16 inch and I’m loving the size, weight, and the extra screen real estate. It performs like a beast. Battery life is insane and I STILL haven’t heard the fan turn on once, and with heavy video editing. Apple did good on this one, which is great for all of us
@@Mandem909 I am loving it! It’s been months now and the thing is still performing like a beast. Still haven’t heard the fans kick it when video editing. Boots up faster than any laptop I had previously. It is still the best laptop I have used to date
@@guydesrouilleres183 thanks for the reply dude and the extra info you've given. I've narrowed it down to m1 macbook air, 14 inch 10 core and 16 inch base. A nice problem! 😀
@@Mandem909 Of course man. Only doing what I’d hope someone would do for me if I’d ask. I don’t know why computer you are going for, but you are going to enjoy it. Battery life is also very good
I love these machines, and your coverage is so comprehensive, seeing as we don’t even have an Apple store in Dublin its the next best thing. Thanks for all your hard work in making them!
The Logic Pro test could've employed more serial processing as in more effect plugins on the same track to further overload individual CPU cores. All in all, I think the 14" did well except I personally wouldn't want to have that particular configuration if I were to buy it myself.
The amount of effort you guys put in your videos is tremendous! Thank you for the amazingly detailed videos that help the consumers decide whether to buy the new MacBook Pros or not, and if yes, which specs suit their demands, etc. keep up the amazing work!
I don't think the next MacBook Air will focus on performance. Have you seen the rumoured redesign? It seems like an iPad Pro body with a screen attached! Super thin! Think Apple will make battery and portability (making it as light as possible) the focus of the new MacBook Airs, and performance should be on par or better than the M1.
This has been the review I was looking for. I’m interested in the 14 inch but I wanted to see if there is a performance loss compared to the same spec 16 inch model. This was super helpful, thank you guys!!
as someone who gets impatient with running any kind of creative software either of these machines would really be a life saver. thanks for the opportunity guys and keep up the great work!
Awesome hardware! But I'm upgrading from my late 2016 MB Pro 13" to the Surface Laptop Studio i7 1TB model instead. Macbooks just can't compete with the versantility, I really want pen + touch for drawing game assets and photo editing. I wish Apple wasn't so stubborn and finally modernized their laptops, but oh well. They are solid otherwise when it comes to the hardware.
Another great video.😊 These laptops are great, and those fans? Wow. It's amazing that a laptop can benchmark so high while keeping a low thermal profile. Now we just need to wait and see if the competition will do the same... notch included 😁
I tested the 16.2" in the Apple store. Yes, the screen is amazing, but I as expecting that. It was the sound that blew me away. Not only was the bass omnipresent, but the quality was terrific. Also, the separation of the instruments was very evident and unique among laptops. Definitely something that I am considering to buy.
Thought the air intakes are on the side's. When doing your thermal test you have the laptops butted against each other covering up one air intake on each. , the 14 might not have been so hot if you separated them more
I love that now you can get the 14" with the same amount of power as 16", But yet I will surely choose the 16" Macbook $2500. :D Keep up the great work tho 😍😃
Finally, the time has passed when a small, thin body obstructed powerful sound, thick keys, and ruled out full-size ports on the body. more brutal industrial design suits these computers!
Very Useful to some casual user like me. I will buy the 16 inches for better cooling and better speaker. Better cooling means the machine may last longer/reliable and the battery definitely last longer time (because the 16 inches no need to turn on cooling fan so often).
Hey Max, such a good comparison and it really amazing that the 16” has greater hardware which I think definitely worth for the extra $200 if don’t consider its weight and dimension! Actually Apple really put much effort in this generation for the MBP family no matter for the 14” or 16”!
The pre-Touchbar, 2015 and before MBPs were excellent machines, but their unibody chassis did flex a bit, and was susceptible to slight permanent deformations over time. I suspect that on these M1 MBPs, the chassis hooks to which the back cover remains attached, even after removing the screws, must be significantly contributing to the additional rigidity and solidity of the case. These hooks were absent on the older MBPs and make back cover removal thus more difficult, but the benefit in terms of added system rigidity and improved protection against mechanical stresses of internal components like the motherboard and the cooling heat pipes are worth it, IMHO.
Thanks for detailed comparison. While 14” sure packs a punch, definitely going for 16” having seen all these small QOL benefits here and there. Speakers, battery, more real estate screen, cooling system. Also with lockdown not really finished and going by car everywhere I don’t see how it’s less portable.
Definitely interested in the new Macbook pro line up especially that 14", perfect balance between performance & portability. Thank you for continuing to review them for us!
Thank you for coming out with the video. I have been shopping and comparing Max a lot lately. I’m disabled with MS and in a group home for disabled people out in Arizona. I’ve been looking at the comparison a lot. If I spend the money I want it to be the worth it. Thank you again for the video. And the comparison.
I love the fact that I can just cite this video in my own 14” and 16” comparison 😂😅 Thanks you guys for making this video… because I NEVER could lmao. But that’s what makes tech RUclips great. Everyone has their speciality! This channel is hands down the BEST for Mac testing, period. ❤️
As someone who always preferred 13” for portability but had to eventually buy something bigger because performance was so embarrassing, I’m glad we’re finally past that!
Yeah, the 14in is keeping up pretty well, but another Max Tech video shows that it can be up to a 30% difference in performance between an equally specced M1 Max 14in and M1 Max 16in.
I really hoped the 14" model wouldn't become a hot frying pan with the M1 MAX (32 cores). But seeing how it thermal throttles with just the M1 pro I doubt it.
Our comes in soon! Yea after seeing this and knowing that the M1 Max chip on the 16” is heavier than the M1 Pro on the 16” where on the 14” it’s the same weight has me worried too. We’ll find out soon!
The 14" inch is really impressive, how portable and powerful it is, but for someone who rarely go outside, if I can choose, i'll pick the 16" for more screen real estate and better cooling :D
The 14" should honestly be the go-to MacBook pro for any user, however, the 16" is still worth it if you want more screen real estate, slightly longer battery life, and a bigger laptop overall.
The 14” MBP would definitely benefit from having a fan control app installed. It seems like Apple’s fan curve is designed for silence rather than thermals.
Just saw a tough stress test between identically specced machines 14/16: temps were matched, but the fans were near 5000 rpm in the 14 and nudging 3000 in the 16. The 14s control temps well, but fans have to work quite a lot harder. If temps are a concern go the 16 inch way. If portability is paramount go 14, aware that it will run hotter. The 16 is just a smidge more expensive (at identical configuration) justified by the screen, battery life and thermals.
This is so amazing comparison. Thanks so much for your hard working and inspiration. I have sleepless nowadays because of searching which one is should buying (14 inch or 16 inch) eventhough I do not have money yet. Thanks again. Keep up the good work my brother. Wishing you reach 1M subs before this year end!
Go for the 16” its the best of both worlds power and portability! Its really thinn and light i couldnt believe it once i had it in my hands! The 14” almost looks like a gimmick next to it!
Max Tech has always been my go to place for Apple product reviews. Love the work you guys put out. I love seeing my RUclips notifications popping up when you guys release a new video.
Love the videos! What would be really useful is when you finish create a video summarising your advice on the best model for different use cases (including an air M1, which is already a great computer).
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I need the macbook Pro 14 for my brother s studies
I need it
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I'll be the thankful to get this blessing which will replace my 2012 lenovo g50 - 70 which takes 7 to 10 mins just to power on.
I’m not sure what I was more excited for; new MacBooks, or Max Tech reviews of said MacBooks. This is, by far, my favorite channel. Keep up the amazing work!
@@goldeternal Not true... when the keynote was wrapping up, I was thinking to myself "Well, I can't preorder this until I watch Max and Vadim review these".
The only thing I can say is that I really need a laptop, even if it has weak specifications because I don't have a laptop. ☹ hope I can have one 🙏 thanks even if I didn't win😊
@@goldeternal of course not to win since I'm Syrian don't have enough money to buy one
@@Wusyaname_ I don't have money
I really like the portability of the 14” form factor. You can always connect to an external display if you need that extra space.
yes but on the go is when you're least likely to have a monitor to plug into.
I do love the portability of 14', but the heat performance on 16' is just too incredible.
Amazing how well the 14” keeps up against the beefier 16”. Great comparison
Actually it performs as well because Apple made a tradeoff between the health and longevity of the machine vs it's performance. That's what they always did in the past with Intel CPU's when needed to get good performance. I kind of despise that.
@@danielfrappier3378 could you elaborate a bit more? How did Apple make tradeoff between performance and longevity with the x86 architecture based cpus by Intel?
@@limlth On many models they kept the cpu at near 100 degrees for extended period of times because the thin chassis and weak cooling systems could not keep up. Some die hard Apple fans says it's ok but it does not make any sense. Why are all the good pc manufacturers keeping their machine way, way below that mark even if that means leaving performance on the table?
@@danielfrappier3378 Plenty of Windows laptops in the same category (Dell XPS 15 is a great example) run just as hot with the same Intel CPUs. These new MBPs run cool and quiet by comparison.
@@accordinglyryan I said good pc manufacturers. Dell although their laptops are beautiful is probably the worst of them all for reliability and durability. It is true that more and more of them are running hotter lately. I think some manufacturers are finding it difficult to keep their integrity when others are cutting corners, they are getting compared to the competition which of course will have a thinner and faster laptop if they don't bother and let it run at very high temp.
Great comparison. Love my 16“. So if I should win, please pass it on. You guys rock!
What a genuinely kind gesture… good on you man!
yep i am in need of a device urgently so it would be nice if i get btw are u a youtuber
@@jrpassiontech so do i
Great video
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Agreed, they make the best in depth videos!
Yeah, the vids are just so good, they have every important aspect that should be brought... So fun to watch and look at stuff you can't afford as a student...
I wish you touched the 14” so we know if it was too hot to be touched/placed on the laps for real world usage. Amazing rundown though. Thanks!
This is the spec of 14” I was looking at. Portability is of more importance than screen size for me as I predominantly use an external display. My primary programme I use is Autodesk’s AutoCAD which on my 2019 15” will see the fans max out just thinking about opening up the programme. Thanks Max Tech for your comprehensive videos on launch week.
Yeah I’m in the same boat. But we are missing those things in the 16” :(
Thanks for all these reviews, especially the Logic Pro tests. One of the best channels for tests right now!
Hard choice! Love the lighter weight and portability of the 14”, also really love the lack of fan noise and better thermals on the 16”. It’s cool that for the first time they’re actually comparable though and that both base models come with pretty decent graphics!
Love the compact design of 14” but I also love the Bigger battery, better thermal cooling, speakers, screen size of 16”
so which one you got? 14 or 16
@@Shepherd3oy 14 inch, 10 core Pro
@@tanay_lawande Nice how was it going after months?
I just bought 16 based specs. But still love 14 that more compact. Took more than 3 hours at the apple store to decide XD
Haha, same here! I had to lift the MacBooks in either hands to compare their weights 😂
Why am I tempted to do the 16” even though I know the 14” is a better fit for me…
That screen is gorgeous and bigger is better,but airplanes table sucks
Why I tempted by the 16 inch, if I can’t afford the MacBook Air 13 inch😿
Same bro
I never even use my laptop not plugged into an external monitor
And the 14 inch is a way better option for traveling, but the 16 inch is still so tempting
@@revl6151what did you go for
Personally, I would go with the 14". It's really an amazing size, because 16" is too bulky for me, and 13 is pretty small. and the 14" has a LOT of power in it!
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Not to mention the decreased bezel size probably makes the screen area as large as the old 15 inches
@@manavgala2361 What??? Something 14,2" can't be as large as 15,4".
No..... 16 inch its much better in every Tusk
Love how your videos span out for longer periods of time rather than a lot of smaller videos. You don’t see that often . Appreciate the amazing content Guys❤️
The 14 inch really looks amazing! It’s incredible what that machine can do for its size… Another really nice comparison, thank you guys!
I'm planing to buy the 14" with 10 Core of CPU and 32 GB of ram 🤞🏻
Great choice 👍
M1 Pro or the max both has 10 core cpu
Gpu cores?
I'm on the fence to get the 16 inch model.
Also getting 14” M1 Pro with 10 core CPU and 32 GB ram. Think it’s the sweet spot between $ and performance
Exactly what I needed to see. Thanks guys. I’m sticking to my 14”. Portability and practically equal performance wins for me.
“No ones gonna have that many tracks in Logic Pro” it’s actually common to have over 100 tracks as a music producer, also the problem too is that we don’t just use a bunch of tracks with equal amounts of plugins on each. Some tracks will have 10 plugins, and some plugins are 10x more CPU heavy than some of the ones you have on there
Yup these tech RUclipsrs know very little other than video editing.
I’d kill to see a real world large orchestral template Logic test on these. Max Tech is great but like everyone else on RUclips they know nothing of audio production.
My thoughts on the speakers? If your really are interested in good audio you don’t listen via your laptop even with a 2021 MacBook Pro.
Hey, you are already over 800k subscribers! 🎉 Great job, guys! 💪 Almost there for 1M. Honestly, you totally deserve it with your reviews. 👍
Your videos influence my purchase decisions the most.
Surprising that the14" did not thermal throttle the CPU at those temperatures. Would be interesting to see this test on the 14" & 16" machines with the M1 Max chips. I have a feeling that the performance of the 14" will lag behind the 16" when they are both running the M1 Max chips.
Because these temperatures are not correct
@@yourmommashouse Other software gives different results. Usually much lower temps
14" is like a sprinter on short distance compared to 16", which is a sprinter on long distance. If you want to do serious work, on and on and on, 16" is the way. Read my findings after using both machines for months.
@@saiko2225555 I need do decide between 14" and 16". Im doing 4k Video edting and will either go to university as a software engineer or graphic designer. At the moment im using an old dell 15.6 and its just uncomftable to carry to school everyday... so i was always thinking of getting the 14" but i dont want to have thermal throttles. At home it will be plugged in to 2 external monitors... Also i will prbly get the lowest M1Max Chip... Whats ur opinion on that? Should i go for the 14" cause for me its very important its not that big and heavy or u say i should go with the 16" even tho my back is gonna hurt from that extra weight and i need to buy a bag for the 16" cause it will not fit in my backpack...
@@legendjxli1266 at the very start the 14” was doing job perfectly (easy lightroom, ps, capture one stuff), but when the machine was running and gunning under high stress (stitching, hdrs, layers) with ssd 50% full, 2 monitors etc. the laaaaags started to appear and it was just impossible to work. Sizewise it is perfection!
Now i have 16”, never lags under high stress. Site is a bit bigger but slim enough to go around.
So it really depends, you wanna have sort if bulletproof laptop for work and never lag, or be a bit more comfortable when carying stuff. I’m not even a bit uncomfortable when speeding around with 16” in a backpack. Would make a bigger impact in a messenger bag i guess (shoulder would hurt eventually).
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I always liked the 13 inch, and the 14 inch fits perfectly for me. But apart from portability, a “real difference” of only 200$ in same specked models seems tempting, yet amazing. I do acknowledge thermals, but still it delivers. Like how you only decided an iPad Pro for the size not the power,
Good video guys!
Congrats on 800k subscribers🥳🥳
Really hope you reach 1 Million by the end of the year.
The 16" is really for the go big or go home types, and the 14" feels like the perfect laptop for on the go situations!
@@robierahg17 16” only has 1 option to fast charge. That is another downside
Woah congrats on your 805k subscribers!!! Keep up the good work !!
This video was really useful to me. Good job!
The detail these guys go through is 🔥 defs deserve that million subs and thought that was the case when they did all the M1 tests.
Hate you guys make this video, still waiting my 14” but wanting 16” now 😅
But I need that portability though soo yeah.. gonna stay with 14”
Thnx for such a great comparison video
I went to the Apple store today because I needed to finally make up mind. After picking and moving the 16 inch around I returned my 14 inch M1 Max. The weight difference was nothing, Idk if thats due to the weight distribution or something but I literally couldnt feel any difference. Also Portability wise it easily fits in my Computer bag, So idk I think the 16 and 14 are both great for travel. Now to wait for my 16 to arrive, luckily I was indecisive from the start so I had ordered both but Im not getting the 16 till end of november 😭
@waquzy now this also my consideration used the intel 16 don’t like it dongg to use it on my lap
@waquzy 14 inch would also help you roast your thighs better!!
Hi, Max! Thanks again for another great video. I have my eye on the New 14" M1 Pro MacBook as of the moment, really hoping to afford one. I think the 14" M1 Pro MacBook is a perfect choice for me as a student because it can handle heavy tasks. I've been saving up for a new laptop to study with and should be getting one this year, but sadly all the money I had saved went to household expenses. Anyways lets cut that sad truth... looking forward to all your future videos! Thank you again Max, Your videos are always amazing.
I'll go for the 14" because of the portability. Thanks for showing us the differences!
Goood job Max your testing schedule is remarkable, I’m impressed
God bless the Max Tech Team for the hard work this week!
Me: "These new machines would really make my uni work a breeze"
Bank account: *_cries in poor_*
Hi, are 32GB of RAM in the 16" Macbook Pro M1 Max still enough for Premiere Pro, After Effects and Media Encoder?
Or should i order 64 GB?
Thanx for your answer
Yes it’s enough
For me it’s definitely 16” model for the reason that was not mentioned in a video but it’s big for us older folks - eye sight. Weaker eyes require larger screen to have enlarged fonts for better reading and recognition of elements. Thanks guys.
Yep , older or less good peepers is also a major factor why all my phones are full size too mate , also if you are a big dude , more keyboard space for large mitts is also nicer .
That's the reason I bought 17" before.
Loving 14" even more especially seeing how well it stands compared to 16"
Winning this would be amazing! Thanks for the opportunity.
I've never even considered the 16" and now it actually makes more sense 😮 thanks a lot for all the tests! my inner photographer is just dying looking at that export time 🤯
After dealing with a 15” intel mbp for years, I’m pretty sure the 14” fan noise isn’t noticeable in comparison. I’m curious to hear the difference firsthand.
Another great video, I love this channels enthusiasm, it comes across as fair and not fanboyish as some other channels I've watched. Keep up the good work guys.
To me, it seems like the 16" will last longer as it seems to stay cooler during bursts of computing and hence thermally stressing components less. So I definitely would prefer it for that - but the portability of the 14" is so compelling. I'm still at a loss 😅
Great video regardless!
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Absolutely loving your videos! You guys are by far my favorite to watch when it comes to tech! Keep up the quality videos; so many people, including me, appreciate your level of thoroughness and attention to detail!
Thanks for an excellent comparison and analysis.
I had been leaning towards the 16”, simply because of the bigger screen and likely bigger battery.
I had not thought about differences in the sound systems, and I had not expected the thermal differences to be so significant.
To me, it seems clear that it is well worth paying the extra $200, if you can.
My current MacBook Pro is 8 years old, so I need to replace it asap. I now know what to buy. 😀
Can’t wait for M1 Max 8K super test
I always love how Vadim presents tech news and reviews :) It literally feels for me like I want to listen to whatever he speaks about forever :)
Of course everything is larger with the 16" model! Did he expect that Apple gonna put the same small components of the 14" into the 16" and leave some space for fun? The reaction for the fan is so lame and overexaggerated :)
As someone who's had the 16-inch for almost 2 years now, I can say that it's REALLY a huge difference in weight, especially when you're carrying it around.
Just curious, what’s your commute like and is the 16 inch unbearably cumbersome?
In my opinion, it isn't designed to be carried around all the time.
@@hentsmcgee1508 I carry it around to go school. In my country I usually commute by public bus and train, and usually takes 45-60 minutes to reach my school or the central town area.
@@jasonleetaiwan true! especially its mostly work from home now, not necessary to carry it around
@@alfian_ridwan thanks for your input, I think the 14 inch will make a difference with the way I use laptops, I’m rarely in an office. 16 inch makes sense if you’re going from one office to another.
Nice video guys, I can tell that a RUclips video is not here for clicks when it is more than 15 mins long :D it means it has content; and every one of your launch week videos has been between 25 to 30 mins. That said, from this video it looks like the 14" is good for when you need the huge compute power but in bursts and do not need all of it all the time, plus you are on the go a lot and the smallest amount of space saved makes a difference and want to carry your work with you a lot. This is because of the smaller battery, poorer thermals compared to 16" and also the smaller size. The 14" definitely not meant for gaming on the go (apart from the argument that macbooks are not for gaming, I feel the M1s are gonna change that). But for sustained performance at cooler temps and better battery overall, the 16" definitely makes a lot of sense. Has head room for pushing it and can keep going for long, not to mention better screen real estate but all at the cost of increased size and weight ... I'd probably go for the 16" for my use case, but for my wife the 14" is perfect.
I've been locked on the 14 because I love the size for portability but this comparison really opened my eyes. I would have never even thought to think about fan noise!! Awesome stuff as always
Hey Max- any time you’re reviewing the performance on music software like Logic or Ableton, it would be much more helpful if you could specify what sample rate you’re using since this drastically changes the CPU load and latency, etc. thanks so much for the valuable content!
Hey guys! Here is the info: www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=138612
@@MaxTechOfficial nice to see you’re actually testing 4 note chords, I was worried you were doing the silly one-note MIDI thing that a lot of tech channels do. It would be nice to see a more realistic version with a real orchestral project or something, but nonetheless I appreciate you including Logic. Ableton would be nice to see as well since it isn’t optimized but just as popular
14s portability is just what's needed. it's literally the perfect size
This is very impressive! Thanks for taking the time to test scenarios such as this, it convinced me to look into the 16".
Amazing videos. Wish i had one of these laptops for school.
Oh well, i can only dream.
I was ready to go for the 14’’ with no hesitation, but after your video I ain’t sure anymore AT ALL.
I have a 15’’ Retina mid June 2012 (almost dying), so I need to upgrade, and this time I was thinking about investing into a better portability. The 14’’ with M1 Pro seemed to be the perfect choice for me, with 1To or 2To ssd. But now I don’t know. You put a doubt in my head guys 😅
Which did you go for?
@@Mandem909 the 14", and Im glad I did. I saw the 16" not so long ago, it's huge and heavy. If you need portability, go with the 14", no doubt
@@jeebtheboss awesome. That's good to know, I was torn on which to choose- thanks for the reply dude!
@@Mandem909 I had the 15 before like I said, Im so happy with my 14 now. Like I said, the 16 is super big, almost not a laptop anymore... If you plan to go anywhere with your Mac, forget the 16
@@jeebtheboss good insight. I have a 2015 13 inch Pro at the moment and have enjoyed the portability but would like a larger screen. The 14 could be the best of both worlds
I got the 16 inch and I’m loving the size, weight, and the extra screen real estate. It performs like a beast. Battery life is insane and I STILL haven’t heard the fan turn on once, and with heavy video editing. Apple did good on this one, which is great for all of us
Are you still enjoying it Guy?
@@Mandem909 I am loving it! It’s been months now and the thing is still performing like a beast. Still haven’t heard the fans kick it when video editing. Boots up faster than any laptop I had previously. It is still the best laptop I have used to date
@@guydesrouilleres183 thanks for the reply dude and the extra info you've given. I've narrowed it down to m1 macbook air, 14 inch 10 core and 16 inch base. A nice problem! 😀
@@Mandem909 Of course man. Only doing what I’d hope someone would do for me if I’d ask. I don’t know why computer you are going for, but you are going to enjoy it. Battery life is also very good
@@guydesrouilleres183 awesome! Thanks again buddy :)
Great informative video ... You had me at the larger fans ... I was on the 14" side . But once you took the back off I am definitely going for the 16"
I love these machines, and your coverage is so comprehensive, seeing as we don’t even have an Apple store in Dublin its the next best thing. Thanks for all your hard work in making them!
This was a really interesting comparison. The 16" would definitely be my choice with those cooler temps
The Logic Pro test could've employed more serial processing as in more effect plugins on the same track to further overload individual CPU cores. All in all, I think the 14" did well except I personally wouldn't want to have that particular configuration if I were to buy it myself.
The amount of effort you guys put in your videos is tremendous! Thank you for the amazingly detailed videos that help the consumers decide whether to buy the new MacBook Pros or not, and if yes, which specs suit their demands, etc.
keep up the amazing work!
The details you put into the comparison are good! Amazing that these macs really pack the performance. I wonder how the next MacBook Air would be 🤔
I don't think the next MacBook Air will focus on performance. Have you seen the rumoured redesign? It seems like an iPad Pro body with a screen attached! Super thin! Think Apple will make battery and portability (making it as light as possible) the focus of the new MacBook Airs, and performance should be on par or better than the M1.
@@GoldGiggler woah! It sounds amazing! I'd love to know more about it
This is exactly what I needed! Now there’s no doubt in my mind: when I’m ready to get a new laptop, it’ll be the 16”.
I debated the same... Then I remembered the 140w charger upgrade.
This has been the review I was looking for. I’m interested in the 14 inch but I wanted to see if there is a performance loss compared to the same spec 16 inch model. This was super helpful, thank you guys!!
as someone who gets impatient with running any kind of creative software either of these machines would really be a life saver. thanks for the opportunity guys and keep up the great work!
Awesome hardware! But I'm upgrading from my late 2016 MB Pro 13" to the Surface Laptop Studio i7 1TB model instead. Macbooks just can't compete with the versantility, I really want pen + touch for drawing game assets and photo editing.
I wish Apple wasn't so stubborn and finally modernized their laptops, but oh well. They are solid otherwise when it comes to the hardware.
Another great video.😊
These laptops are great, and those fans? Wow.
It's amazing that a laptop can benchmark so high while keeping a low thermal profile.
Now we just need to wait and see if the competition will do the same... notch included 😁
I tested the 16.2" in the Apple store. Yes, the screen is amazing, but I as expecting that. It was the sound that blew me away. Not only was the bass omnipresent, but the quality was terrific. Also, the separation of the instruments was very evident and unique among laptops. Definitely something that I am considering to buy.
So was the sound better than that of the 14 inch one?
Thought the air intakes are on the side's. When doing your thermal test you have the laptops butted against each other covering up one air intake on each. , the 14 might not have been so hot if you separated them more
I love that now you can get the 14" with the same amount of power as 16", But yet I will surely choose the 16" Macbook $2500. :D Keep up the great work tho 😍😃
Finally, the time has passed when a small, thin body obstructed powerful sound, thick keys, and ruled out full-size ports on the body. more brutal industrial design suits these computers!
Thank you so much!
혹시 호수님은 구매할 제품 정하셨나요?
M1 Pro로 정했는데 화면 사이즈가 고민이네요!
Very Useful to some casual user like me. I will buy the 16 inches for better cooling and better speaker. Better cooling means the machine may last longer/reliable and the battery definitely last longer time (because the 16 inches no need to turn on cooling fan so often).
I'd definitely spend the extra money for the 16" model. The sound on the 16" is noticeably better than the 14". Great review!
Best and most detailed reviews of everything apple. I don’t know anyone who comes close
Hey Max, such a good comparison and it really amazing that the 16” has greater hardware which I think definitely worth for the extra $200 if don’t consider its weight and dimension! Actually Apple really put much effort in this generation for the MBP family no matter for the 14” or 16”!
Unless portability is key the 16 looks like a more capable, cost effective machine. It doesn't break a sweat.
The pre-Touchbar, 2015 and before MBPs were excellent machines, but their unibody chassis did flex a bit, and was susceptible to slight permanent deformations over time.
I suspect that on these M1 MBPs, the chassis hooks to which the back cover remains attached, even after removing the screws, must be significantly contributing to the additional rigidity and solidity of the case. These hooks were absent on the older MBPs and make back cover removal thus more difficult, but the benefit in terms of added system rigidity and improved protection against mechanical stresses of internal components like the motherboard and the cooling heat pipes are worth it, IMHO.
Thanks for detailed comparison. While 14” sure packs a punch, definitely going for 16” having seen all these small QOL benefits here and there. Speakers, battery, more real estate screen, cooling system. Also with lockdown not really finished and going by car everywhere I don’t see how it’s less portable.
What about today’s scenario? Now for the time being the lockdown has been lifted almost all the countries out there.
Love to see the channel growing so fast!
Congrads on 800k subs!🥳
Best macbook reviews I have ever watched.Keep it up guys💪
Definitely interested in the new Macbook pro line up especially that 14", perfect balance between performance & portability. Thank you for continuing to review them for us!
Thank you for coming out with the video. I have been shopping and comparing Max a lot lately. I’m disabled with MS and in a group home for disabled people out in Arizona. I’ve been looking at the comparison a lot. If I spend the money I want it to be the worth it. Thank you again for the video. And the comparison.
I love the fact that I can just cite this video in my own 14” and 16” comparison 😂😅 Thanks you guys for making this video… because I NEVER could lmao. But that’s what makes tech RUclips great. Everyone has their speciality! This channel is hands down the BEST for Mac testing, period. ❤️
very nice comparison. keep it up!
Didn’t expect to see you here
The 14" looks so good honestly. The 16" though, barely looks like it's portable
I agree, the 14" looks more proportional.
As someone who always preferred 13” for portability but had to eventually buy something bigger because performance was so embarrassing, I’m glad we’re finally past that!
Yeah, the 14in is keeping up pretty well, but another Max Tech video shows that it can be up to a 30% difference in performance between an equally specced M1 Max 14in and M1 Max 16in.
I really hoped the 14" model wouldn't become a hot frying pan with the M1 MAX (32 cores). But seeing how it thermal throttles with just the M1 pro I doubt it.
Our comes in soon! Yea after seeing this and knowing that the M1 Max chip on the 16” is heavier than the M1 Pro on the 16” where on the 14” it’s the same weight has me worried too. We’ll find out soon!
The 14" inch is really impressive, how portable and powerful it is, but for someone who rarely go outside, if I can choose, i'll pick the 16" for more screen real estate and better cooling :D
If you rarely go outside, you may be better off with a desktop. Just sayin.
@@m-stat9 there will be one soon.
I want to take the 14" on a date
The 14" should honestly be the go-to MacBook pro for any user, however, the 16" is still worth it if you want more screen real estate, slightly longer battery life, and a bigger laptop overall.
It is bulky and heavy.
Wow! The way the 14” model kept up with the 16” even with the high temps was incredible!
The 14” MBP would definitely benefit from having a fan control app installed. It seems like Apple’s fan curve is designed for silence rather than thermals.
Just saw a tough stress test between identically specced machines 14/16: temps were matched, but the fans were near 5000 rpm in the 14 and nudging 3000 in the 16.
The 14s control temps well, but fans have to work quite a lot harder.
If temps are a concern go the 16 inch way.
If portability is paramount go 14, aware that it will run hotter.
The 16 is just a smidge more expensive (at identical configuration) justified by the screen, battery life and thermals.
Great vid!
OK perfect, now I'm more confused! Can I have a 16" instead of a 14" when I win the giveaway? Lol, Amazing Head to Heads guys, keep it up!
Used my16” M1 for 21/2 weeks & love screen size & speakers for music videos
Lotsa unseen differences in the sizes, and thanks for highlighting these. 16” may be the way to go. Good vids, and thx for the info!
This is so amazing comparison. Thanks so much for your hard working and inspiration. I have sleepless nowadays because of searching which one is should buying (14 inch or 16 inch) eventhough I do not have money yet. Thanks again. Keep up the good work my brother. Wishing you reach 1M subs before this year end!
Go for the 16” its the best of both worlds power and portability! Its really thinn and light i couldnt believe it once i had it in my hands! The 14” almost looks like a gimmick next to it!
Max Tech has always been my go to place for Apple product reviews. Love the work you guys put out. I love seeing my RUclips notifications popping up when you guys release a new video.
Thank you for the summary. esp the fan between 14 and 16
Love the videos! What would be really useful is when you finish create a video summarising your advice on the best model for different use cases (including an air M1, which is already a great computer).
Great comparison! Thanks guys
Very valuable.. and really appreciate the effort you take to make these videos..
These machines are beast. Really good comparison. Really helpful. Thnx
hope you will get 1mil till the end of the year. Great job!