I Was Right About The M3 Pro.....
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- 🔥 Discover the power of the new M3 MacBook Pro 16 inch in my latest review. After a month of rigorous use, it's time to share my real-world experiences with this groundbreaking device. Let's dive into how it’s reshaping my work and possibly yours too!
👉 In this video, I take a deep dive into the M3 MacBook Pro 16 inch, sharing my insights on its performance, battery life, and overall user experience. I discuss how this laptop stands out from its predecessors, the M1 Pro and M2 Pro, and why it could be the perfect choice for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.
❓ Why Choose the M3 MacBook Pro?
The M3 MacBook Pro isn't just about raw power; it's about seamless productivity. It's a device that won't interrupt your 'pro' moments with lags, crashes, or compromises. From its responsive keyboard to the vibrant display and reliable battery, every feature is crafted to enhance your workflow.
🎮 Gaming on the M3 Pro
While I primarily use my RTX 3080 for gaming, the M3 Pro's advancements in this area are promising, potentially leading to a future where one device can handle all tasks, including gaming.
✨ Experience vs. Specs
I emphasize the importance of the overall user experience over mere specifications. It's about how the device integrates into your daily life, whether for editing, programming, or casual use.
🔌 Ports and More
I'll discuss the array of ports, the improved trackpad, and the subtle yet impactful design changes that set this laptop apart. Plus, a look at how the Space Black finish holds up against everyday use.
🖥️ Display and Battery Performance
Experience a noticeable improvement in display brightness and color quality. Also, get insights into the battery performance under various workloads, proving its efficiency and endurance.
💡 Final Verdict
This segment will sum up my comprehensive review, comparing the M3 MacBook Pro with other leading devices I've used and why it could be the ultimate tool for tech enthusiasts.
👇 Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Are you considering the M3 MacBook Pro? What features do you value the most in a laptop?
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Configuration is a 16 inch M3 Pro with 36GB RAM/512GB SSD!
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36GB ram
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@@kotak1818 I do all of my work off of my iPhone 15 Pro max. So compatibility is important.
36gb of ram.
I use a 4tb Samsung T9. It can do 20gbps, making it very fast to work off of. I justified the purchase because a larger iPhone option and larger MacBook option combined would have cost me an extra 2k. This is storage for both.
Wonderful question!
@@alec.js_what I understand Here is
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With External 4 TB
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iPhone 256gb
MacBook 512 gb
4tb Samsung T9 external SSD.
@@alec.js_but would a 1tb in the MacBook make the swap faster ?
This is the only person who has defined the true meaning of Pro for Apple.
Appreciate that. Feels good to not be alone in my belief here!
Really good video Alec!, I'm currently on an older macbook pro 15 inch(2013) and looking to upgrade either the m3 pro or max. Is the 16 inch very heavy because right now i'm looking at a 14inch. also for the color you have spaceblack looks really clean but does it get a lot of smudges and is the safest option to go with the silver or is it not that bad?
Wow! Great job holding out on the m1 and m2 chips. That must have been hard. I had the 14. And for most users. I recommend that form factor . The screen is plenty. And it’s very compact. If youre going max, I would get the 16, because the max is for a heavy performance focus and you want maximum cooling. Nothing wrong with the 14. But if you are in max workload territory, get the max performance, plus the larger battery. Then again, the computational density of the 14 is crazy. You’re getting a very potent machine. The 16 is heavy and cumbersome at times. I think the 14 inch m3 pro is great for the general user who may need performance from time to time. The battery should be better there as well.
There’s something to the space black. It will show fingerprints. They are not intrusive. With my midnight m2 I would “move” fingerprints around instead of clean them, this finish cleans up nicer. If you want as close to 0 fingerprints, go silver. The fingerprints are manageable on the space black. Overall been very happy with the finish. Even have a vid on my channel!
Thank you Alec this really helped me@@alec.js_
Thank you this was exactly the video I needed to see. Just doing a massive compare between which model mac book pro i should be considering to buy shortly. My use case is mainly productivity, Adobe suite, Figma, Camtasia, POwerBi data sets, MS Office + i need to run Parallels Win 11 (maybe 8/12Gb Ram allocated) for some additional work stuff outside of the Mac OS but at the same time as using the MaCOS. I want the 16" as the ole eyes arent what they used to be and many windows open just that much nicer with more real estate to play with. Jumping through the apple configs was thinking a MBP M3 Pro 16" 36Gb Ram 1TB was looking like a sweet spot for my needs. Do you think this would be suitable Alec? I want to look at future proofing for at least 5 years and avoid as much memory swapping as possible for the best experience. Love to hear your thoughts on what external display (outside of apple) you would suggest. Using a PC Win 11 gaming system now with an RTX 3080 which i will keep for the games aspect until apple / emulators catch up. Thanks so much and oh yeah, this was one of the best videos i had watched and love your explanations and personal opinions on this. Onto watching the rest!
Thanks!
We have similar set ups. I have an rtx 3080 for gaming as well. I actually run my desk setup with an lg c2 display. Not the most common thing. But it’s a great display. If you need accurate colors, it might not be suitable, I feel like my display isn’t quite neutral. At my creative agency, we run dell ultra sharps I believe.
Sounds like you need memory. 36GB is a lot. Not what it used to be. But still, plenty for many. Only thing I would change about mine is getting 1tb instead of 512gb.
For your usage, I think 36GB/1tb is great! You are near the base config for a max chip, so, if you want the extra performance, it’s there. But the pro chips are great. My recent video kinda helps users with that choice.
@@alec.js_ Thank you so much. It was stumbling across your channel and the way you review that has made my mind up and appreciate your reply. Funny i did the same when pricing up the pro. clicked the next option up to the max! Purchasing in a few weeks time. I'll check out the monitors as well. Keep up the great work and look forward to more content.
I am still driving the base 16” M1 MBP, and will for quite some time… At 67 yrs old, I got the 16” for the screen, but there is nothing I can’t do from regular office work to development to AI prototyping… simply wonderful machine…. I wanted what became the 15” MBAir, but it wasn’t available 2 years ago… so I’m hooked on the 16” MBP for the foreseeable future.
They get it all right. Other laptops have a crazy gimmick for marketing. They miss trackpad keyboard and battery. None of those are exciting or marketable. Apple ensures they’ve nailed those fundamentals AND performance. And their marketing is the build quality and design. Best of all worlds! Thanks for stopping by!
I have the same, but since I updated to Sonoma, the battery is draining much faster... Im thinking apple pulled one again :))
Just bought the 16 M3 Max 48GB version. Hoping it handles my usage. Just using it for daily email, youtube and some light porn. Fingers crossed it doesnt get laggy or overheat.
Have you tried limewire?
@@alec.js_ It won't run the app. Not powerful enough. I hope Apple comes out with a higher spec next year. Needs to be in the $100k range to be useful these days.
@@dave-eu4vc see if you can download more ram.
How things going? It just broadly known fact that M3 Max is a HOT chip. Please, give a few words if you have noticed something unexpected from Apple Silicon? I returned mine back cause its rare side becomes quickly hot. Kinda non legs friendly.
I returned my 14inch M3 Pro. Ordered a 16inch with the higher end M3 Pro chip, 36gb Ram & 2TB storage.
I’m upgrading from my maxed out Mid 2013 MacBook Air. Had that laptop for 10yrs; it served me well & still works
Sheesh dude. Props for holding out through m1 and m2! Yeah larger battery, larger trackpad, not that cooling is an issue in the case m3 pro. But better thermals. I’m pretty much the same except the 2tb. I record pro res log on my iPhone 15 pro, so I keep a 4tb Samsung drive. But you’re gonna love it.
Same, a 2013 MacBook Pro. Loved it, served me well. Now on 14inch M3 Pro. Go for another 10 years. #10yearcrew
@@swish6143 How is your 14 inch I'm also want to go for 14 inch
@@swish6143I just swapped my 2013 Mac Pro for this 36gb model. That old computer holded pretty well all the adversities. I’m doing software development now, so I really needed a big upgrade, so far so good
@@swish6143 Hey I am also thinking to buy the 14inch m3 pro 18gb ram, I want best battery life, How is the real life battery in the macbook you took, I am confused whether to buy 14inch pro or m3 pro just for battery I don't care about performance, Also could possibly consider m3 air 16gb for its design
Love to see a video that doesn’t go crazy on taking up space with the specs
Just simply talking about your experience is great to hear
Hey Alec, watched your video on a 16" M3pro. Coming from a 2019 intel i9. I couldn't justify a Max as the extra minute the pro takes to render doesn't equate to enough lost time to justify the price increase. I am blown away by the m3 Pro . Your description is perfect, it just doesn't get in your way. great video!
Kudos for staying on intel through the m1 and m2. You are far more resilient than I, my friend.
Plus the Pro has more efficiency cores for the time you are not rendering and have lots of low performance tasks
Hi, I have the MBP i9 16” from 2019, and I’m considering the base M3 Pro 512GB/1T. I am a UX designer, so I mostly use it for design work and Ableton Live when I make music. I use my laptop 95% of the time docked. It’s a shame because it has a nice screen and a fantastic keyboard and touchpad, but I enjoy it even more when I use it outside my room.
However, I’m still unsure if I should go with the 14” or 16”.
Did you stay with 16”, or did you pick the 14”?
Cheers!
This was an amazing video. Subscribed simply out of respect. Don't change anything about your style.
Comments like this make a Christmas morning a whole lot better. It feels good getting some positive feedback, I really appreciate you! Hope to not disappoint!
I totally agree with you! It is the most useful video about this machine i have ever seen! Thank you!
That’s means a ton, I appreciate the kind words!
Sick video, agree with everything you mentioned, still rocking a M1 Pro and, for me, it's still amazing. It still feels brand new even after 2 years!!!
My 14 inch M1 Pro was such a great computer. Worth every penny. If I didn’t always want a black MacBook and need a larger screen, you couldn’t pry it from my cold dead hands! I feel all these other laptops have a gimmick, but they don’t have strong fundamentals. Because fundamentals aren’t marketable. The m pro laptops have it all and their quality is their gimmick. Win win! Thanks for watching!
My new M3pro MacBook Pro is a miracle. It's just an amazing computing machine. It's my 6th Apple laptop(2 MB airs, and 4 MBpros) and this thing just screams like.a banshee. It saves at least a third of my work time. It's a joy to use. I can't believe how they just make the machines better and better. I got the M3 pro(12core/18core)MacBook Pro with 18g unified memory and 2tb of storage. I can see this machine lasting me at a minimum, 5-6 years, maybe longer.
Hey great job with this video! There was a lot of relatable material in it. I do IT for a living and I touch computers of all brands all of the time and I can definitely relate to your observations and experience in general. You definitely have a new subscriber! Please make more content like this.
Thanks! Good to not be alone in my opinions here! I did just release a new one in the M3 pro! Feel free to catch that one when you can! Thanks for subscribing!
I only play two games eve online and world of warcraft and with both having Mac native clients they run amazing on an m3 pro chip. can a well built pc run them better? yeah for sure. can my pc run them better? nooo
I play mostly MTG Arena, native client. Runs smooth as butter on my m3 pro! Cant wait till we get more support on MacOS!
Sorry but iPhone always does less than I can on an, android and that remain consistent over the paste decades. So that is full of crap
As a pixel user for a long time! It was a great example of Android getting tech out of the way! It’s not exclusive to iPhones! They can both solve that problem for users! Thanks for watching.
Till sokething get broke, then you have to replace everything
That’s when I go broke too!
Alec, you brought up some great points. One advance that MacBook does that any other windows based laptop does is stay out of my way. How many times have I been working on Windows and because it needs to update I have to restart, this has happened so many times during a meeting.
Based on your experience of using
paint on a MacBook in this color wears off a lot?
This is my first MacBook and I'm choosing between silver and space black
Space black will chip. Silver is safest bet.
@@alec.js_ thanks!
I'm going to be linking to your video the next time people ask me why the hell I'm spending so much money on Apple MBP for myself and my employees. Just bought another two yesterday. My employees are just so much more efficient with pretty much everything. The resale value is also great. Just actually really a cheap piece of hardware to own.
We are all on M2s at my work. Great deal, build and battery. Professional appearance. We are a creative agency, so they make sense. Your employees are talented, you want to maximize that. Don’t put an obstacle like a terrible machine in their way. That’s the exact opposite objective of a productive workplace. With you 100%. We had to make this case for our budget requests as well.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
II was going to choose a 14" Pro, but I may lean towards 16" Pro instead. I'd be coming from an old *mid-2012 13" Macbook Pro.*
What I found interesting was the *weight specs comparison* between that old 2012 laptop and the 16" PRO M3. There's _barely any difference in weight at all_ (only of 0.2lbs)! It's amazing how they managed to keep a much larger modern laptop so light when you compare to he much older ones like this.
WEIGHT SPECS:
*13” Mid-2012 Macbook Pro - 4.5 lbs (2.06 kg)*
*16” M3 Pro - 4.7 lbs (2.14 kg);* M3 Max - 4.8 lbs (2.16 kg)
14” M3 Pro - 3.5 lbs (1.61 kg); M3 Max - 3.6lbs (1.62 kg)
Since I'm already used to the weight of the old machine, I'd be fine with a 16" and I don't mind the size since I'll have more space for my hands/wrists when typing too.
Good stuff man. I'm dealing with deciding on something like this right now. It's a tough choice, apples pricing structure is brutal lol - Keep it up
They spend a ton on consumer research. They know how to build an excellent product pricing hierarchy. It’s why I think it’s important that people focus on themselves and ask what they need out of an experience. Don’t bother yourself with specs. I think spec wars cause confusion, buyers remorse. Which is what makes Apple’s stair step economics so powerful, people don’t want to make the wrong decision, so they just max it out as far as they can. Which anyone with any M chip, should feel no buyers remorse. They are all incredibly competent machines.
Appreciate it dude. Thanks for watching!
Dude. Excellent video. I’m finally upgrading my old 2017 MacBook Pro because it was constantly running out of ram when running virtual machines and multiple tabs on my browser. Yea I just do general compute stuff for the most part but I want the option for virtual machines and GIS type work simultaneously while I surf the web and listen to music. I went with the 16” pro MacBook Pro with the 18gig ram. I REALLY wanted the 36 but I also REALLY don’t need it, especially for the price haha. I appreciate your honest video, especially the user experience aspect. I made the switch from PC to MacBook in 2015 and haven’t looked back, simply because of that user experience aspect. You really can’t beat it, even though you could probably get a more powerful machine for a decent amount less. In short, thanks for the video man, makes me feel good about my decision haha. I’m sure the upgrade from a 2017 MacBook Pro, not even an M1 chip, to an M3 pro is going to be fantastic and I’m excited!
Hey @Alec, I'm new to Macs (still actually don't use or have one) and am needing to get one for my kid whose headed off to university in the fall to study CS (computer science). I am curious if you think an M3 Mac Book Air (upgraded with 16 GB Unified RAM and increased SSD) is sufficient? If not, would the M3 Mac Book Pro (with similar upgrades) be something you'd suggest? And/or if what you'd suggest is an M3 Pro Mac Book Pro (with similar specs). Since I'm not techy enough and am not familiar with the Mac realm, any opinion is appreciated. The lineup I asked about is from lowest to highest price, so that's why I ordered them that way and excluded the M3 Max. Appreciate any thoughts.
This is the best video on the new M Pro MacBook that I have been able to find. I just recently purchased the 16" M Pro and I was unable to find anything as coherent as this video when talking about the Mac. Well done!!
Glad it helped!
Should I buy the m3 macbook pro with a ram upgrade (I would upgrade from 8 to 16g) or should I buy the base model m3 pro macbook pro? I am super conflicted on which one to pick. For reference I am a college student entering my second year of undergrad. I want a laptop that can last me 4-5 years (I plan on applying to law school with this thing and starting law school with this laptop). While I am not a stem major, I will be taking multiple classes where I need to do some work on R studio. During the school year I am on my laptop almost all day, every day. I plan on using my ipad pro as a second monitor for my new laptop. I feel my current laptop is hindering my workflow a lot. I currently have a 2021 Dell XPS 13 and the battery life is crap, they keyboard is shot, the track pad glitches where it will fuck up my essays and notes, and it overheats when I have like 3 tabs open. Basically I am looking for which machine of the two macbook pros will give me the better experience for what I need.
Subscribed! Excellent review and your idea of what a Pro device should be is spot on. My M3 Pro 14 is such a great device that "stays out of my way" and does exactly what I want of it. Beautiful build, beautiful display, beautiful Space Black color, all the ports, battery life, hardware/software integration, performance etc.
HI Alec, your video was very informative, and has swayed me into purchasing the same Macbook you have. I currently have a MBP on reserve at Micro Center; open box buy. It's 14", silver, and has the M3 Pro chip with 18GB, with 512GB of memory for $1612. I have until tomorrow to pick this up and would like your input. Thanks!
I think that’s a pretty good deal. I mean, you’re saving a bit a money on it. And I think that’s configuration is great for most daily tasks. Could even do some video editing. At that price point, I think that’s solid. It’s cheaper than m2 pro’s.
Very good point. I’m replacing a 13” MBP M1, and I’d have it docked 95% of the time anyhow. And, like you, I also like to game and would be using a Windows based machine as well.
Thanks again for your quick and helpful response. I’m subscribed and notified; looking forward to your new content!
Hey, Alec
I plan to buy an M3 Pro with 36 GB RAM and 1TB storage, but I am also considering an M3 MAX base model for the slightest chance that Apple will provide gaming ability, and I am not left if I choose the M3 Pro. So let me know your thoughts; it helps.
I am in a stuble to select either the 14 or 16 inch M3 Pro. Because i use to have a 16 inch 2019 5600m, it was just perfect for at home and even traveling as it is very light. Even airplanes while struggling a bit, it was still nice. However this year's 16 inch is a bit heavier, and the 14 inch is just as powerful as the m3 pro. However 512gb as the default and even upgraded m3 pro is crap and you would need an m3 max....14 inch I guess can suffice on anything and when at home on the desk i would use a monitor. Whats your take?
I am currently considering buying a MacBook Pro and this has answered so many questions for me. Thank you for such an insightful, articulate rundown. Really appreciate this - now going to go online and place my order. Awesome video - keep them coming!
Loving my 14” m3pro pro! No doubt, it’s definitely overkill for my general needs but the excess spec really allows me to stretch out more than the 512/8gig m2 air that I had owned previously. The m2 was great and if I’d had the foresight to upgrade the ram instead of the storage, I’d still be using it. Only really upgraded because I found a killer deal on the pro after Xmas. I manage a small business.. both online and brick&mortar and I have found myself handling increasingly more demanding computing tasks as things progress. So the pro might not be as overkill as it feels for that long!
Not to mention. There are just computing niceties that come with the upgrade. I love having the pro motion display. It’s the one thing that bothers me every time about my MacBook Air m2. But the m2 air is still a great device I use one for my primary job. And it’s always up for the task. Killer battery for its size too. Working on that laptop daily makes me appreciate the m3 pro MacBook Pro though.
Oh I agree that it is impressive, but what I learned from technology is that you never buy the first generation of anything. So no not going to happen. Staying with the M3.
Hey Alec, this is a highly relatable and sincere review. There's so many reviews out there following the same formula. You are providing an interesting perspective about these devices for those looking to get their first Apple Silicon. We appreciate it so much.
Thanks, comments like this keep me going. Glad I can help in any way.
Wow love this review. Best one I seen on the M3 Pro
So happy you reviewed the machine on its merits as opposed to obsessing over comparing to previous models
I love breaking things down to simple principles. Some people just want to know “is the new MacBook Pro good?” - all of the other stuff is noise to them. The answer is yes. Very good. Slightly longer answer, every MacBook has been beyond excellent for the past few years. It’s that simple. Thanks for watching!
@@alec.js_ agreed! I’m excited to get one soon
@@alec.js_was thinking of spending the extra 200 to go from base m3 with 16gb ram to the base m3 pro. smart?
Great review, I'm currently looking to replace my MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) - Yes 10 years, definitely worth the money! my dilemma is size 14 inch or 16 inch? I've watched many reviews which compare weight and size but given my current model it's quite weighty anyway. I've heard the fan noise is more noticeable on a 14 compared to 16. If anyone can comment on this or what else I should think about when weighing up 14 inch vs 16 inch. Much appreciated, thanks.
Same here. Coming from a 15" 2014 pro I decided to go with the 14" since my current laptop was getting bothersome to carry in a backpack. I made up my mind when I got my hands on my friend's 14 inch. Definitely could notice the difference in screen size but I'll probably get used to it -and I have an external monitor anyways so no big deal.
I typically recommend the 14. Despite that I went with the 16 inch. 14 is such a good form factor for most people. It’s light, but still has plenty of screen real estate.
Mine is a 2015. Was a beast, but the OS support and small drive space is dead. Thing will barely spell check and fan constantly running. Not to mention my Bluetooth mice and headphone jacks aren’t working anymore.
I do push Macs to the limit.
I'm in the same situation as you...15" 2013, and really struggled with the decision. I finally decided on the M3 14" and love it! But after using it for a few weeks, I'm considering the 16" instead. I hate to give up the portability, but the eye strain is getting to me. Have you chosen one yet? Would Love to hear your perspective.
@@tterrell7 Hi, I visited my local Apple store to compare the 14 inch and 16 inch and without hesitation I went for the 16 inch - there was no way I could work off the 14 inch and be happy using it for hopefully the next 10 years. I've had my 16 inch for almost 7 weeks and do not regret my decision. I should mention I didn't need to take portability into consideration as I don't carry by MacBook on a bicycle/public transport. I personally haven't noticed a difference in the overall size/weight in my new one compared to my old model.
This guy sounds like Jerry rig on 1.5x
Keep it up.
I’m guilty of watching at 1.5. Watched TH-cam for almost 2 decades, it’s ingrained in me. I wonder if that has caused me to film AT 1.5x as my default sound. Haha.
Appreciate it. Going to watch Jerry rig everything at 1.5x now. See ya!
@@alec.js_ lmao. It's the perfect speed. Watch my stuff. I'm like 2x
I’m struggling to choose between the 14 and 16 inch MBP M3 pro. Is the weight difference in the backpack gonna be noticeable? I do travel but I also do sit down on the table for a long time, what did the extra 2inch do for you?
You will notice the weight. For sure. If you don’t split screen the 14 is nice. Or if you have an iPad you can sidecar with.
Remember, For a while a 15 inch laptop was considered very large, so the 14 still provides a great amount of screen, with a lot more portability.
The battery life on the 16 is great. I can sit still and WORK on it a lot longer. Which suits me. If you like being on the go a bit more, I think the 14 is the most versatile form factor. I mostly recommend that one.
A very good video....could have only been improved by removing your T-shirt 😅😅😅
For those with the M1 or M2 Pro, only those doing machine learning or 3D animation need to be upgraded to the M3 Pro MBP.
Yeah, like 99.99% of users who need the m3 pro can probably use the m2 or m1 pros. Ray tracing and a better gpu is the only major thing and the gpu on the older machines are still super strong and more than adequate for the average user.
Ah but those ports :)
Geforce Now 4080 Tier. Only reason I built a gaming P.C. Sold it after using geforce now and never looked back. Play every game I have at 4k 120fps on ultra settings on both my Macs. The only reason I would ever use a P.C> Now I have no use for them. Lol.
I used GeForce now back when I got the shield in 2017. I haven’t used it since. How’s the latency? It really was playable back then. I assume it’s even better now. I’ve always thought that was the future.
Thanks for the video bro. I’m from India. Musician, worship Leader. Just bought the 14” MacBook Pro with 36gb RAM and 1tb hard disk.
Perfect config! Enjoy!
After having owned Windows computers for years I bit the bullet and purchased the MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro. I love it, got the base model with an 512 gb ssd and 18 gb of ram.
Enjoy. That’s a very very nice laptop. Should give you years of smooth computing!
I have an old 15” mid 2014 i7 2.8hz macbook pro with retina display and it’s time for an upgrade. it has 16gb of ram and 1tb of storage so I’m looking at getting a 14” m3 macbook pro with the pro chip, 18gb ram/unified memory and 1tb of storage to replace it. I do still photography and graphics design and use adobe photoshop and lightroom for editing Raw files. Im wondering if I could get away with the 11 core cpu model or should I just go with the 12 cpu core model because this will be my main computer hopefully for a good long period of time.
Yes the base CPU config will work fine!
Hope I get a response… Right now I can get the base M1 Pro for $537 less than the base m3 pro converted from my local currency. That’s quite a lot to me. Would it be worth saving it or just going more expensive that I will get a better machine that will last longer?
Both are great. You can’t really go wrong. Both are likely considered expensive. If you’re generally computing, like browsing, the M1 Pro is plenty. If you’re frequently unplugged, plan on playing games on Mac, or frequently do taxing work, get the most performance, which would be m3 pro. If you do need performance, there’s also the m2 pro.
If you are referring to the MacBook Pro m3. (Non m3 pro) get the M1 Pro.
Very few day to day experiences are going to change between both models.
I am personally running the based model of the M1 Pro, 16GB of Ram, 512GB of SSD Space, it is a beast of a machine, I honestly, don't see a point in upgrading, other than for Ray-Tracing.
14 or 16 inch. I got a killer deal for a m1 16mbp brand new on costco
I had the base M1 Pro. Had ZERO issues with its performance, build, keyboard, display. I upgraded for the larger form factor and I always wanted a black MacBook. But I was so far away from the upgrade horizon and did not need to leap to the m3. I really can’t imagine needing the m8 or m9 when it comes out. Unless they really pickup on gaming performance, which I think Apple knows that’s their key to success.
@@alec.js_, Yep. It is the only way.
@@alec.js_ Ahhh wow thanks for clearing that up bro, very helpful. Yeah as i do scrubbing on davinci theres like no lag on no 4k footage that has no effects.
Yes your latest video shows the full benefits of the M3 chip, clearer audio and better picture quality. Everyone should throw away their M1 and M2 computers and move to the M3 its clearly better.
Thanks for noticing! Been working on the quality for sure!
Down to earth review. I still work with my horse MBP mid 2015, keyboard falling apart, screen flickering, dead battery and more and I am getting this one. I'm sure it is an upgrade I will notice ;-)
Brace yourself. It’s going to be a leap for you!
Enjoyable and refreshing review. Good job. Would you recommend going from a M1 macbook pro (13-inch) to a M3 pro Macbook pro? Admittedly I'm far from a power user so I don't have a daily use case to justify the pro model. I just like the design and ports.
Yeah. You’d be getting quite a performance jump. The ports are part of what makes it “pro”. That added versatility is invaluable for me. As semi pro. My regular usage is mostly Chrome. Hardly pro, but I get tons of value out of the higher refresh screen, battery life and smooth performance. I’ve think the max chips are there for those who access performance daily. The pro chips are commonly used for general compute tasks. Ultimately, it’s if you want that luxury computing experience and a no compromise form factor for the next few years.
Very insightful and refreshing video.
You described well the main points I care about while buying a MacBook.
Thank you! Subscribing
Appreciate it. Glad I’m not alone! Join the crew! Welcome my friend!
Cemented my belief in buying a MacBook even more
Would spending an additional £400 be justified for purchasing the 14 inch M3 Pro model with a 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, and 1TB SSD Storage over the M3 Pro model with an 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, and 512GB SSD Storage?
Yes. Then you know you’re getting more perf than the m2 pro and the TB storage is a pretty good bonus.
Excellent video. I also have an RTX 3080 gaming PC and just picked up the 16" M3 Pro with 18GB RAM. Few thoughts:
1) Agree that M1 and M2 are sufficient for most people. There is a strong allure/temptation of having the new 3nm technology, even if the M3 Pro isn't that much more powerful than M2 Pro.
2) M3 Pro is excellent at gaming. I've been using it for Switch emulation and a few other Mac-native games. Very happy with it when I want to do something casual around the house/in bed without having to boot up my gaming PC. I still very much prefer PC gaming b/c of being able to use mods.
3) It is quite tempting to spend the extra $1000 to upgrade to the M3 Max; performance seems almost 2 fold to the M3 Pro based on some comparisons (like Andrew Tsai's channel showing BG3 running on M3 Max at almost 90 FPS at 1440p on max settings compared to 50 FPS on medium settings on the M3 Pro). Ultimately it is prudent for each person to be mindful of what that extra money could go to. An extra $1000 could fund an RTX 4080 super GPU, or an entire gaming laptop that would beat M3 series. It is tempting to think about future proofing, but I had to recognize that most heavy games were better suited for my 3080 gaming PC (such as Cyberpunk), and rarely would I regret not having the extra GPU power.
4) 18GB of RAM has been fine for me thus far in my games and web browsing usage. It was tempting to upgrade to 36GB, but for $400 I felt like it was not tenable. I still have to keep an eye on it (like not having other apps open when gaming). Damn Apple and their outrageous pricing for memory.
5) As happy as I am having an all-in-one super laptop (stellar display, awesome speakers, sound gaming capability, incredible battery life for daily tasks), I do wonder if waiting for an M3 Air (or getting a refurbished M2 Air) PLUS getting a gaming laptop would have been a better fit for me. The M3 Pro 16" is amazing, but it is decently heavy!! I'm on the fence whether I will bring it with me on some upcoming trips, but I can probably manage.
6) Rarely could one get a laptop that games this well and is so efficient at daily tasks like web browsing (15-20 hr battery is insane); normally a standard gaming laptop would have weak battery even for web browsing.
With you on all of that. The max was tempting for sure. I felt I would lose some battery going for it. And the gaming performance would be decent on this machine. I care most about the battery life and occasional heavy performance. It’s nice to have a decently portable machine that can truly compete with a desktop, while actually having not decent or good, but great battery life. The ram and storage thing is always a painful when buying a MacBook. Crazy you can almost double the price of a machine when adding ram and storage. Like those two things are as difficult to engineer as an entire MacBook? Us Sullivans think alike!
@@alec.js_ you are definitely right with the reduced battery aspect of the Max vs the Pro. Even though battery would still be stellar with the Max, I like what you highlighted with having a machine with the best battery and shining at occasional heavy performance. M3 Pro is perfect for that. This is my first Macbook machine and I'm happy I didn't give into Apple's tempting pricing ladder; they are scarily good at it. Also agree with the outrageous pricing with memory. Apple doesn't have much competition in these types of machines so they can post these prices. Part of the reason they are the #1/#2 most valuable company in the world. Also, cool that you're also a Sullivan! Subscribed, and wishing the best for your channel growth!
The ram and storage prices are outrageous.
I agree with most of what’s you’re saying based on my experience with my latest Mac which is the 15” M2 Air in 8/500 configuration. The build quality and battery life are top notch, and the 3nm process with the new M3 must be an improvement on that. I use the M2 for hours a day and about every 3 days it gets down to around 50%.
The trackpad and keyboard are excellent, and it just gets out of the way as you pointed out.
I have a work m2 air. That thing is insane on battery. It’s part of why I felt my M1 Pro wasn’t getting the best battery. Really the m2 air changed my perspective, because before that laptop I’d thought I had insane battery life.
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Maybe one day!
I’ve said this exact thing for so long. And I’ve always built my desktop pc for gaming and kept a MacBook Pro for productivity/work.
It all amounts to HOW POOR YOU ARE. Maybe STOP BEING POOR.
Timeless philosophy.
Finally technology has caught up with the demands of these professional apps (Logic, DaVinci, Photoshop, etc)
Crazy to do this ON BATTERY. That’s what gets me every time.
I'm so happy with my maxed out 16" M1 Max with 64GB of ram, I don't think I will be getting an upgrade until Apple stops giving this device macOS updates honestly..or until an accident happens, hopefully not
Powerhouse of a machine. Still very relevant performance in 2024. And will be for years to come!
I've never been a Mac user, but I wanted to buy a quiet and portable laptop for work (web development) and photo editing. I did a *lot* of market research, but it quicky became apparent, that Apple has absolutely no competition in this segment.
I grabbed the M1 Air with 16GB of RAM, and I still can't believe how great this little calculator is. Both code compilation and AI photo denoising run like a breeze, with the battery easily lasting the entire day.
I even started getting along with MacOS :D
Same I was on windows for so long. Dabbled in Linux as well. Used to be totally different with Intel Macs. I’d essentially be paying a lot for a windows machine with a custom os. Now that we are on the m series of chips, there are unique hardware reasons to these, power and efficiency. Thanks for watching!
the m3 is super quite
I am still using my old 2013 Macbook pro i7 , 16gb 1Tb and now due for an upgrade ( I couldn't do an upgrade untill now financially) and now with all the various options struggled to make sense of what to get.
So I am glad you said that the M3 Pro is a great laptop all round and I am now deciding.... which one to get.
I only do your average TH-cam video editing, the odd game and other mundane daily tasks like browsing the web and spreadsheet work etc and of corse watch movies 🥰.
But I do want my new laptop to be future proof and last me as long as the old one did.
Portability is important so I am thinking of getting something such as this:
(which is hopefully future proof for the work I do)
My current choice is:
A 14-inch MacBook Pro Apple M3 Pro Chip with 12‑Core CPU and 18‑Core GPU + 36GB unified memory -2Tb Storage- Space Black.
Question please:
Do you think I should change the specs or increase RAM or is my choice with the 32gb enough?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😎
That’s a very very nice laptop. You won’t be disappointed. Your specs are a sweet spot imo. I wished I would have gotten a tb+. So as long as the storage is great for you, those other specs are perfect and will last a very long time. Your work sounds a lot like mine. You will be very happy. Love the 14 inch form factor as well.
@@alec.js_ awesome to hear thanks ☺️
So I placed the order now based on everything I have seen and read and feedback ( such as yours 🫡👍) and although I would have loved the 4Tb or better yet the 8Tb version, I couldn’t justify the price let alone afford that ….sadly.
But at least I get 2Tb and 36Gb of RAM 🥰 for more or less the same price as a brand new MacBook Pro M3 with 18gb ram and 1Tb - gotta be happy with that 😎
Looking to buy an M2 pro. Want some to edit video on the go. I do very complex projects but I don't need it to handle everything. Just something to get most of it done. Just saying why I want one. But I am very interested on how Qualcomm and Nvidia and all the others are going to compete with Windows on arm. I hope there's some competition soon. However it's been a long time since I've been on a mac so looking forward to that as well and I've never tried final cut. What do you all think about the snapdragons coming out in the spring or sometime? I'm an Apple fanboy but I also hate Apple....
M2 pro is great! It should handle most anything. We need Qualcomm to really pull through with some unique ARM approach. The gap is closing on the m chips. Which is great for us as consumers. I’m not an apple fanboy either. If they do something wrong. I notice it. Always had a windows pc around. But on laptops, windows feels very far behind currently. A lot of that revolves around battery.
I'm here to see the MacBook review. I can't help but stare at handsome face
We both know you’re talking about my dog! He’s the real looker!
when you're working in your so-called 'creative flow' you're at your desk, which i presume there's a charger there. the issue about battery life in country's where power is not a problem is just ridiculous. some countries still experience a lack of power for hours, every few times a week. those are the people who should complain about battery life., not a country where power stability is guaranteed.
Me working at my desk is more rare than running off of battery. I mostly work off of battery. Also, crazy thing, but I experience frequent outages in my tiny house. At least 10-20 times more than the average American. Which makes the laptop better to edit on. Because it doesn’t shut off like a desktop. I don’t think anyone should really complain about battery on the m3 pro MacBook. It’s kind of the king in terms of battery. So I understand your point completely! Thanks for watching!
The only reason I wouldn't want to buy one of these right now, is because Apple are in the middle of an AI revolution and I have a feeling their line up of MBP's is going to have a dedicated chip for AI. That's me with a wild theory but I think it's mega suspicious that Apple are seemingly way behind when it comes to the AI race and I can only assume it's because they are waiting for the full package.
For ai work these chips are actually pretty stout. But I understand that perspective completely. Things are moving so fast now.
The thing is LLM's require a LOT of memory for speed, so I'm imagining Apple will create a dedicated piece of hardware to optimise for that. There's something real fishy about Apple being so far behind, and memory has always been a sore spot for Apple, in that they charge fortunes for RAM. @@alec.js_
Great points and well put, talking about what a computer gives you in terms of experience instead of blindly running benchmarks as if those translate to everyday life. Thanks
Glad to help! Metrics can lead to confusion for many! Just want to share the meat and potatoes of what these laptops offer!
I really like the way you told us the story of your experience with the device without pulling any benchmarks! It feels personal and relatable.
Keep them coming mate!
You should see my most recent video! Really dives into that concept specifically!
As a desktop guy with apple since 95, never like laptops few pros need them
I’ve always had a desktop as well. Probably always will. Kind of a timeless form factor. For decades laptops as “desktop replacements” were a preposterous concept to me. This laptop is close enough to replace mine, while not being an absolute chonker of a unit the older “desktop replacement” laptops would be! Didn’t think I’d see the day! Thanks for stopping by!
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Configuration is a 16 inch M3 Pro with 32GB/512GB SSD!
@@alec.js_stupid configuration nobody needs 32gb ram on Apple silicon unless it’s m3 Max. Should’ve gone for 1tb ssd instead
@@simply6162😂 keep reading Reddit posts my man, I use 64gb daily and I do need it. Hate when people claim false facts. Insulting the creator for getting an upgraded model is just worthless. This man is a creator you need more than a measly 18gb
Which one M3 Air with 26gb 512gb or M3 pro with 8gb same price.
Get more memory. M3 air is a great laptop.
I am in the process of buying a macbook pro
Which one would you choose
A used maxed out m1 max with 64 gigs of ram
Or
The base 16 in m3 pro the one with 18 gigs of ram
No wrong answers. Each one kind of has an advantage. I lean more into the m3 pro, since there’s a few modern niceties with the newer CPU. Kinda depends on your workflow and ram intensity. That and If you will rarely challenge the device and don’t need performance EVERY time. Or most of the time. You probably don’t need the Max.
@@alec.js_ oh okay
Thank you so much 🙏
So I’m coming from a 2015 intel 15 inch 16g ram … with a gross amount of storage.
I do everything adobe essentially.
So have to go the m13. But not sure about drive space and ram. Had an m1 1tb at work and was blitzing that thing out drive wise.
Any thoughts?
I use external storage. Because the cost of more storage in a Mac is so expensive. If complete portability is important to you, then getting the 4tb version sounds like the way, if you’re pushing 1 tb.
I assume you were looking at the m3 MacBook. Which, if you’re going for more storage, you might as well just get the m3 pro MacBook Pro w 4tb.
The m3 pro would have better battery life. But at what that costs, you can get an M1 Max with 8tb of storage.
Also, cloud storage is another option. You can almost double the cost of an Apple machine with ram and storage. That can be hard to stomach for me.
@@alec.js_ I have always been a MacBook Pro user. I wouldn’t go any less just for the sheer fact of the ports, considering buying the one terabyte and doing a NAS or raid. Too many cloud accounts and too many small externals. The cost just stings though recently lost my job and getting a severance and my computer has nearly bit the dust. Whatever I get I have to be able to use professionally if I have to form an LLC or freelance but again it’s just the upfront cost and I know they’re worth it in the end. Still sucks when you’re looking at insurance costs
How long does your battery last in your everyday work flow ?
I do a lot of excel, email, some programming and browsing as a data analyst. I might finish a day at like 40-60%. Video editing is different. Depending on how long I can sit there and look at a timeline. Most of the time, I’m getting tired of working before the laptop is and find that I need a break and would charge then.
8:32, and that's more or less why I went right for the Max lol. I wanted to upgrade the memory slightly more to feel a little more in the middle of the road but I just wanted to upgrade. So yeah, 48gb mem and 1tb of storage.
I'm sure the 48 was overkill but do you think it was worth shelling out another $200 AND waiting to get that next tier memory? I think it's 64 or something
Not sure if you’re a car person or mechanic. But often times there are “while you’re in there” fixes and upgrades. “While you’ve got the engine out, you should do this”. That’s the philosophy I have when buying the MacBook. I only get one chance at RAM and specs. So I swing for the fences “while I’m in there”. It was near impossible for me to avoid the temptation of the Max, but I managed to.
Get what you need and want. You don’t want to stare at a machine you paid 3k for and wish you had x or y. You want to be completely happy when you spend that kind of money. I think you made a fine choice.
i agree with you. now i have a macbook air m1 and i want to buy the macbook pro 14 m3 pro. ciao from italy✌
Ciao! Italy is my favorite place. Literally, some of the most genuine and kind people! All of the M chips are awesome!
Kudos to your in-depth review and analysis to help most of the viewers save up those extra bucks but I'm still considering the base version of M3 Max 16 inch MacBook Pro for Machine Learning projects, although I do have second thoughts after your convincing arguments about how powerful even the M3 Pro chipset is 😂
No wrong answers! You’re spending a lot, get what you want and need. You want to be completely happy with this purchase!
one of the most realistic and interesting take on how to measure "usefulness" of tech products
Appreciate that!
A great rhetorical speech. Was pleasure to listen to for 5 minutes. After that - too long.
Thanks! Wish I could be more concise as well!
what do you think about the finish? space black the way to go? getting this laptop this week (14" size) and am between gray and black...
It’s more unique. Currently there’s only one way to have this color and that’s by having a newest version of the MacBook, giving it a bit more prowess. In contrast to the older color waves. So it sets it apart. Also, it’s got a type of fingerprint resistant chemistry that is unique to this version. Though it will still show fingerprints. It’s honestly still just a really dark gray. I really like it.
I got a black and grey. Go with the black cuz it looks really good. Just wipe it with a microfiber once in a while cuz it shows prints but it's not as bad as the Airs.
What's the model of the monitor you're using?
LG OLED C2. It’s a tv, but I have done a few things to make it a monitor. I use it because i needed multiple displays. But, since I’m in a tiny house, I couldn’t have a large desk. Enter the 42 inch C2 which has tons of real estate.
Good looking reviewer, those gpu cores have so much potential for gaming in the future, to even compete against top Rtx cards
If only they’d get more games with Metal integration. I really just need a gaming experience like 1440 @ 120fps on a laptop in most games and I’m cool as a cucumber. Won’t hear me complain a bit. Ray tracing is nice bonus on these too.
M3 gpu is blown-away by NVidia RTX 4080 or 4090. No contest. And NVidia is cheaper too.
Ultra fast + affordable is the NVidia advantage.
Agree so much on your video! After all what I need is a machine that can handle all my workflow without any problem and that's all, the precise benchmark score or stuff like that don't mean a lot to my daily work.
I am using a 2013 27" iMac i7 32GB ram 2TB SSD for graphic design work. Was waiting for the new 27" iMac for so long since the Apple silicon was released, but apparently they aren't gonna make a new 27" iMac anytime soon so I am considering buying a 14" M3 pro 11/14c 36GB ram 1TB SSD to use it as my main machine with an external monitor, and use my old iMac as my second machine later on.
You won’t be disappointed! It’s nice having the laptop as a desktop because you get to carry work around if you need. I agree with you, If a machine was super powerful, but slow, specs wouldn’t matter. It’s all about experience, which is the orchestration of hardware AND software. It’s a much more finely tuned metric that can’t be deduced to a simple number. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video presentation just got one of these babies and it is everything you say it’s supposed to be in this video. Thank you.
I also got the M3 Pro, but with the base configuration, since CPU power is my priority over RAM. I'm a 3D modeler and my softwares use CPU to handle millions of polygons, simulation, and rendering (as rendering with CPU is more accurate than GPU). I feel like getting the M3 Max will be a diminished return for me, as I make the same amount of money working with either the M3 Pro or Max. Yes I get 2 minutes faster render on the Max but I'll be making a cup of coffee when I'm rendering anyway, so it's not a real problem. Performance during work is more important than render speed in my workflow. And this laptop delivers just that.
I'm very happy with the performance of the M3 Pro. And with the added ray-tracing and mesh shading, I'm hoping more and more 3D softwares on MacOS will be optimized to use that power in the future.
Can you tell me more about your work and what programs you use? I'm a 3d guy too and was looking at the 16 MBP. Have you tried using Unreal Engine on it?
@@scottdpeterstv I’m a modeler. I use ZBrush, substance painter, marvelous designer, maya, and houdini. I’ve had ue5 installed but I haven’t tested any project on it. There are a lot of videos on youtube showing ue5 running on M1 tho
The fact that the m3 max exists doesn’t make the m3 pro “slow”. Totally with you on the 2 minute thing. Looking at the chip for what it is, it’s very competent. We haven’t really explored the GPU capabilities of this series yet. I think future chips are going to have the same “gaming” focus, so there’s some potential that’s going to be realized one day. Just not for the early adopters. Thanks for watching.
Alright, here's some math:
Consider that apple will slowdown your macbook after 6 full years. It's not a schizo-conspiracy, it is real :D.
And a battery will be gone in 4 years.
Today you have two options: To buy a 16 M1 pro 1tb for around $1400 at sales, or 16 m3 pro 1tb for ~$3300.
1) 1400/(4years*12) = $24/month for an amazing M1 pro laptop. 4 years is about battery life here, because M1 pro laptop is already 2 years old if bought new. So you have 4 full speed years (instead of 6) and 4 alive battery years.
2) 3300/(6years*12) = $49/month for the same 6 full speed years, and 1 on them will be with dead battery in service required mode.
So I think i'll just buy a 16 M1 pro, because I'm tight in budget and for software engineer perspective they are almost the same.
Thanks for the video!
Love it. You should see my latest vid. I talk about the imperceptible experience amongst all pro chips!
@@alec.js_ that's might be the video that I'm looking for. Thank you, sir :)
Oh and forgot to say, I love your place. Very cozy!
Appreciate it!
You got yourself a new subscriber! This was the best review I have found. I’ve been doing research for weeks now and came across your video today. Definitely helped me justify what I’m buying. You’re so spot on! Now to decide if I want the 14 or 16 🥴
Decisions, decisions. The 16 is great if you’re stationary fairly often.
Most people get by pretty well with the 14. It’s a lot more manageable. I’ve had both. And still that that form factor is the best fit for most. But. I have the 16 for battery and screen size for multitasking. Enjoy! Thanks for the sub!
@@alec.js_ I work mostly from home. Solar engineering is what I do so lots of documents and data sheets open. I’m worried that it would be too crammed on the 14 in split screen.
This was a breath of fresh air mate! Thank you for this genuine and well thought out video about a topic that has been bugging myself lately. I have seen way too many videos about the topic regarding these new laptops. The iPad Pro I'm using today is just not cutting it for video work on the go! So even if I have a power house ( Mac Studio M2 Max) I'm getting used to that kind of performance and I need that when I'm working on the road as well. You nailed it with this video sir, even though the 16 inch is to big, the 14 inch is the one I will get. Thank you. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
I mostly suggest the 14. Much less cumbersome. Thanks for the kind words, will visit Norway one day for sure! Glad I could help!
Im looking to get the macbook pro m3 pro chip 14 inch base model cores but with 36ram and 512 storage. Its going to be my first macbook so looking forward for it. Im studying visual communication with wanting to learn video editing as hobby and some 3d work along with my school studies. Reason is for its form factor compared to my current legion 5 pro 16ixr8 with 4060 gpu and 32 ram and 2tb space but its heavy af and i rather use it as a home setup instead 😮
The m3 pro should do it for you. It’s a solid chip, great performance and even better battery.
@@alec.js_ do you think 18gb is enough or should i upgrade it to 36gb if planning to keep for long years
Such a quality video brother. Just bought a macbook pro m3, you're completely right, on all fronts it is the industry standard and makes NO compromises which justifies its price. The user experience is genuinely the greatest out there, and one can obviously say there's some benefits to windows OS, but over time you learn tricks and how to customize to your liking further, apple's OS. Dropped a sub hoping to see more growth in 2024!!!
What are your CPU temps during idle, light use, and workloads?
Imperceptible anecdotally. I don’t feel heat coming from this laptop. But I will need to install an app to track that. You got any recommendations?
@@alec.js_ I see a lot of people using iStat and TG Pro. Free options are fanny or a terminal command.
Nice job mate.
I've been a Windows guy forever (starting with Win 95 anyway). Just ordered a 14" Lenovo Slim 5, but won't have it for up to 1.5 months. I've been on the fence about purchasing a Macbook Pro for almost a year. I have a 10" iPad I use a lot and love, and once had a 1st-gen, 24" iMac for photo editing and music ripping until the drive died in '22. I'm not a "creator" / vlogger / developer or anything of the sort. I enjoy photography and do photo editing and have been using a Legion 5i laptop to rip a massive library of CDs to FLAC using Exact Audio Copy, stream media, do office work and software-dictate papers and emails.
The "issue" I've had with Windows is the almost imminent need to have at least 32gb RAM, a discrete GPU, and a fast SSD, because it seems INEVITABLE that at some point, either MS or third-party software "updates" begin to bog down a Windows PC. It's almost "by design" to obsolete everything that comes out within a year or two by hamstringing the system with glitchy updates and it's driving me nuts.
What I want more than anything - and the primary reason I've been looking at Apple for so long now - is longer-term, "it just works" reliability coupled with flexibility of use. My three primary dilemmas are whether to save $$$ by investing in a refurbished M1P or M2P version, the pros/cons of 14" vs 16" for mostly home-based use and 62-year-old eyes, and software alternatives available to the Mac I'm used to with Windows. The 14" or 16" M3 Pro / 18gb memory / 1tb SSD are really appealing but obviously a next-level price bracket compared to refurb'd M2/M1 or Windows.
All that said...THIS video is arguably the most sensible, most insightful help I've seen online to-date. You're making the same argument ("a tool that just gets out of your way") many photographers do. A camera that allows the shooter to focus on the subject, rather than obsessing over a myriad of camera settings and missing the moment. Your video helps laptop buyer/owners realign with what matters most, which is ironically the opposite of what many of us do - OCD'ing on specs and what-if scenarios. When I considered many of your points about the primary elements of actual laptop use - screen, keyboard, trackpad, ports as the MEANS rather then the END, it takes the mental gymnastics out of the buying process and distills it into something more tangible. So for that - thanks for this video!
Couldn't even hear you bro!
Dang, sorry! I have been working on my audio more and more. It’s getting better but not where I want it!
Also glad to hear the battery life being so good on your machine! I use both Mac/Windows because they both have their pros and cons but the one thing I always notice with Macs are the battery life. My 15 inch MBA battery is much better than any of my Windows machines
Pro machines don’t die ?? I have had 3 die in 20 years
Referring to battery life! Was saying they let you work without that concern. But, also, I’m speaking primarily about Apple silicon. Which from my experience have not had that issue, but have not had 7 years to pass your 20/3 test! Hope they do!🤞
I’m not very techy, but plan on learning how to edit videos. I was going to get the m3 air with 16gb ram and 512 ssd. Now thinking I might get the base m3 pro. If I somehow developed into a good editor, could the base m3 pro be used for a professional video editor? Or would upgrades ram be necessary?
For where I’m at currently, but with the intention of really learning how to edit, would you go for the upgraded air that mentioned or the base m3 pro? I think the pro would be $500-600 more than the upgraded air. Thanks!
You got potential.
It’s comments like these that make me keep going. Feels good to get some confirmation that what I’m doing is working. Thanks and thanks for watching, hope to see you around!
I got an 16” 1 tb replacing my iMac late 2015 an is an amazing experience, I hope I will keep it for the next 10 years. 😊
I’m keeping mine as long as it wants to keep me!
How is the 16” size to carry everyday?
Gets a bit cumbersome at times! The 14 is pretty nice if you’re on the go often. I can deal with the 16, since I have an m2 air as well.
Great video 👍🏼 Thanks and Keep going. 💯
Comments like this keep me going! Thank you!