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Could you please do a suggested video on just the MacBook Pro 16 to help me understand which one I should choose in order to get the best bang for my buck for video editing and gaming?
I thought I wanted the $1799 MacBook Pro 13 with 512GB but after watching this, I’m more confused. Maybe I do need the 16 in MacBook for my video editing. I do fashion vlogs and I haven’t really ventured past iMovie for editing. I’m now wondering if the 16 would benefit me in the long run?????????
It's nice to see youtubers today like you still caring about your audience and actually scrolling through them! I hope you continue to be like this when you reach 1 million subs!
Thank you 🙏 I would be nothing without the support of my audience so I read through comments whenever possible. 😂 don’t worry I’ll never reach 1 million subs.
This video was extremely helpful!!!! I’m going to college and I’m trying to figure out which Mac to buy. Thanks! Edit: I ended up getting the basic MacBook Pro & it’s really good
Shawanda Smith dont base it off of the touch bar. you’re paying a whole lot extra for something that isn’t necessary, base it off of what you need, do you need the touch bar? i wouldn’t get it if i didnt need it
I wasn't aware of the 2019 laptops having a keyboard issue, and I had been considering getting a refurbished one from Apple. This definitely helps me make that decision. Thank you!
I got the base pro (just increased RAM to 16 and Storage to 512) and I'm super happy with it. It's great for basic graphic design, some video editing, writing and general work. The keyboard is also really great. I also found that I like the Touch Bar more than I thought I would. I was inclined to think it was going to be pointless, since it has such a and rap. But I actually enjoy using it.
I am still using MacBook Air from 2014, it accompanied me through Uni and now grad school. The quality is so good, still runs perfectly fine except zoom makes it too hot sometimes. But I can feel he is reaching the end of his life, and I am ready to say goodbye and move on lol.
same boat here, parents bought a 2015 13' Air for me, now about to finish uni and I can feel that some of the everyday tasks are not so effortless anymore after 5 years of usage. Very confused about what to replace it with, especially as ARM macs are due to come out soon ish
Greg, the best video I've watched from you, and the best all models comparison I've ever watched from anyone. What in particular did I like? You comprehensively covered capacity and performance differences between the range of MacBooks without becoming bogged down in synthetic benchmark measurements. That appealed to me as a prospective buyer from the perspective of a "non-professional" user. You also showed your understanding that buyers don't necessarily fit into the marketing for each model which has become a lazy cliché with lots of other TH-camrs.
To me the choice is either a iMac desktop (fully loaded) / minimal Macbook setup or a fully loaded Macbook Pro. Part of me likes having just one Mac to do everything but I feel like I get a better experience when I separate my laptop from my desktop.
honestly start out with the desktop and then decide whether you need the laptop. you’ll probably find that the desktop can handle a lot more than the macbooks. honestly i would deck out a desktop and then settle for a nice hp laptop for less $ but with most of the same things. and im an apple fan, but their macbooks are so expensive.
Ended up bought a MacBook Pro 13” with 512GB storage and 8GB RAM. My budget is really low, and I am glad that it performs much better than my expectation! I am able to work along with my iPhone and iPad.
Luke you were so easy to understand, I thank you for your clarity in comparing the pro to the air. You hit the nail on the head for me. i’m very happy I found your video; keep up the great videos.
Yes I got the 4 port model and I noticed the battery life is bad. Glad to know that I'm not the only one experiencing it. I got it when it was first release. Apple support was unsure if the battery is faulty and they were getting system diagnostic from me. Also when i connected my razer cynosa keyboard (turned off backlight) and wireless razer mouse, the battery drains even worse. I got around 4 hours of normal usage (Microsoft Word and safari).
I got the $1799 MacBook Pro, as in my case I wanted 512GB of storage and 16GB. You can upgrade that in the $1299, but then it's just a little bit more to get the $1799, which comes with that as standard. So what I say is to get the $1299 if you're planning on keeping it stock or just upgrade the RAM, but if you're planning on more upgrades, then it's better to go with the $1799.
I really appreciate you work. I’ve been busy watching different videos just to know which MacBook will be ok for me to purchase and I was confused 🤷🏽♂️. But after watching this video, I now know what I want. I’m thankful 🙏🙏🙏
roffaleft I ordered the 2020 MacBook Pro a couple days ago. I also upgraded to 16GB and I also upgrade to 512GB rather than the 256GB. Mine is supposed to arrive around June 3-10. Congratulations on the purchase. I’m sure you are as excited as I am to get it. 👍😊
@@mikecutchen5871 Interesting option. why did u spec up the base model that much when u can buy the $1799 model? (Comes standard with 512gb and 16gb ram, 10th gen, better graphics, better speakers, 4TB3 ports)
Dude, I've been watching sooo many videos and yours help me decide what to buy. If I'd buy it from Amazon I would have definitely used your referral link.
The most helpful video yet, I know very little about laptops ram etc but you explained it very well . I’ve made my decision and I get the education discount! Thanks!!
i recently got my very first Mac and decided to go for the i7 16gb Mac Air, only because i wanted to have a reliable and long lasting machine for my simple daily tasks... after a week from my purchase with the same money i was already in Pro's rates..... but actually don't need THAT power. Happy with my choice for now, hope to not regret it in 3 years. That's a nice review you did with this video by the way. Bravo
#CancelGreg 🤣 But seriously, I sent this video to my Dad. He's looking to replace his 2009 MacBook and didn't know the differences. He'll probably go with one of the Air models. He's not photo or video editing.
Well I made it to the end of the video, but you’re right I didn’t care about the goof. Hehe. Also I love that you’re adding more humour in to your videos! I went with the 4 port model 13” MacBook Pro. Didn’t know about the lower battery but oh well, my 12.9” 2018 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard & Trackpad will be my mobile computer I take to work (when we can go outside again....I miss the sun) & the 13” MBP will be my home “desktop.” I couldn’t afford the 16” MBP, I wanted that but your US starting price for that is actually the Canadian price for the 4 port 13” MBP. So the 16”, add an additional $1000 CDN plus taxes and AppleCare+, it just wasn’t financially feasible. And I don’t have the space for an iMac, but those haven’t been updated recently anyway. I wanted the 10th gen processors & dual fan setup for longevity, my last MBP was a 15” from 2009 and I plan on keeping this MBP for a long time too. I’ll probably update the iPad Pro before I update the MBP. I know Apple devices are expensive but they last, case in point that 2009 MBP. It still works but hasn’t received a software update for like 5 years at this point. Overall great video Greg, keep them coming. Wish you had some Canadian affiliate links so I could help your channel out. Looking forward to my 13” 4 port MBP to arrive mid-June.
Nope, still a hard choice between 13 and 16 inch models. I think I’m going to upgrade my peripherals first, while waiting for WiFi6. Pretty much waiting for next gen Intel processors it seems. 🤷🏻♂️
well, if you think about it, the res on the 16 is better and faster, i would go for the 16 because its just better but the best value comes from that entry level pro. so it depends on if you want to spend more for the best or settle for the best value
@@dray2882 That is with everything, though very subjective in every case. I have a desktop and my laptop. I have dedicated the laptop for work and desktop for everything else and for work that my Macbook just can't handle, like simulating random graphs that take 100+GB RAM. And now that Apple announced the move to ARM I think I'll wait and see how it pans out, I'll be skipping the first generation (if my MacBookPro doesn't die before that) and see then if I'll choose between the last Intel models or the new ARM ones. And it seems that we're having a big generational jump with all computer parts coming the next few years. DDR5 is coming out, PCIE 4.0 and 5.0 are here. PCIE 4.0 just came to consumer devices and PCIE 5.0 in some highly specialised hardware. AMD, Nvidia going to TSMCs 5nm manufacturing process, Intel finally getting 10nm manufacturing process scaled to proper yields. RTX coming to GPUs, new display technologies such as mini-LED and micro-LED. The manufacturing processes are mostly marketing fluff, Intel is still king in x86 single core speeds, but AMD's architecture is better in multi-core approach. I'm not going to be early adopter in anything ever again so I'll wait patiently until I get benchmarks and reviews on anything I buy. And I might buy the previous years best in order to save quite a bit of money. I won't be waiting for everything to come up, but I think I won't be buying the most expensive stuff until everything seems more stable again. I'm using 7700K in my desktop and the new 10700k is like 10% faster in single core, but much better in multi-core performance. 10% in 6 years doesn't speak volumes, I'm more interested in power efficiency than paying more for diminishing returns.
@@Ness-nq2mo same here. I use a lot of FCPX, and I think the best value for me is the base model with a 16GB RAM add-up. The hard-drive storage doesn't make a huge difference since I will need to buy extra hard-drives anyways.
I ordered the MacBook Air but ended up canceling before it shipped and went with the MacBook Pro instead with the 10th gen i7/16/512. This is a do-it-all personal/work from home machine for me and I really needed the extra ports and power. I just used it all week for work and it’s just perfect. The 16 inch is just too big for me because I also wanted something small and light that I can throw in my backpack and not feel like I’m carrying around an external monitor on my back.
I don't know why buying my first a MacBook is so exciting, but I placed my order on a 13" MacBook Pro with 10th gen i7, 16 GB Ram and 1 TB SSD. Among it's accessories, I got a Samsung C34J791 ultra wide TB3 Monitor/dock, a Caldigit Mini Dock for travel, a magic mouse and magic keyboard and finally an Incase Flat Sleeve for 13". Should suffice for some App development, streaming and light gaming at home or when on the move.
I have a Macbook Air 2020 (13-in, i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 512gb storage) and I have used it with 10 google chrome tabs opened, 3 pdf reader tabs opened, a movie playing on the background using a video player while downloading a game in steam. No overheating issue.
Currently using my sister macbook air for editing and yes it is very slow when it comes to exporting the videos. Finally getting my own Macbook and your video is helping my decision! Thank you so much.
Recently ordered the 13 inch MBP - looking forward to it but you know I wouldn’t have minded a gold option just for the novelty factor. Space Grey should be fine though!
Hey Greg, great job. I was wondering if you could show or recommend connecting a monitor to the 13" MacBook Pro. I really like the 16" Pro but I don't want to spend that much $$$, so maybe connecting a larger monitor to the smaller Pro would suffice. Thanks.
I just bought a MacBook Air and I’m really hoping it’ll work for school and playing sims or Minecraft because I had to buy it myself I didn’t have the option to buy a pro
thank you Greg, I have been a HP guy for many years and finally coming to apple, your video was very helpful looking to purchase entry macbook pro, best buy has it for $1,100
Agreed Get the MacBook Air/Pro M1 chip For me .. i’m also an hp user and will be getting a MacBook for the first and it’s going to be MacBook Pro M1 chip for future proof
Jaden you don’t need the 1800 if you’re not doing graphics , just buy the basic and add 16 ram , coding is not heavy only if you do app dev which the basic can handle it fine
Thanks for the review, I just bought the base macbook pro as my first mac ever. I would have loved to upgrade it but it's the best I could do on my budget
I do photo and video editing from Full Frame cameras and I keep my Mac for at least 4-5 years so I feel like the 16” is tempting me so much!! I might wait until they update it with the 10th Gen processors and they discount the base one to around 2000$, then throw my money at it!
Great video Greg, especially with the humor! You’ve helped me finalize my decision - going with the 13” Pro. I watched to the end and then a second time. THANKS!!!
I really liked your video and how you explained all the differences between those several MacBooks . But now I’m really torn between the MacBook Air and the entry level MacBook Pro. I need a reliable notebook for at least the next 5 years because I’m going to start studying in Oktober. In my opinion, the MB Air would be the much better deal if there weren’t those heat issues with the core i5 quad core. I heard so much bad stuff about it overheating by just doing simple tasks like browsing in the internet so most reviewers recommended the core i3 dual core because of those problems. But I don’t think that the dual core MB Air will be as powerful and durable as the MacBook Pro in future so I consider to rather buy the entry level MB pro even though I would not need its performence right now.
@@Samantha-gr1bg I waited for the M1 MacBooks and ended up buying the M1 Air as soon as it was released and I dont regret it. It was really the best decision because not only the M1 Air is cheaper than both of them but also better in almost everything
@@niklasd8233 Thanks for the reply :) I'm thinking of getting a M1 Air soon as my windows laptop is breaking down. But I saw a number of reviews on the heating problem/thermal throttling with M1 Air. Did you experience any sorts of similar problem?
@@Samantha-gr1bg I experienced the opposite. There is litteraly no thermal throtteling with my M1 Air and in comparison the old Intel one will perform much worse. But you should probably wait for the M2 (or whatever it will called) Air, I think It doesnt take that long until it will be released
I actually liked the 2019 macbook pro 13 keyboard.... The ONLY reason it was traded for a 2020 is because Apple offers double the space on the new models.
@@Bonanzoo Nope, after my loyal 2009 macbook pro 13" died, in March I bought a new one at Bestbuy, and because of this Covid-19, they extended the return policy which allowed me to return my 2019 and purchase a new 2020 macbook pro 13"
I don't know but 256gb is really less.. im video Editor.. edit videos on imac from last 1 year with 1tb storage still i have to delete my files bec FCPX is consume a lot of space & Also only 2type-c ports is a big disadvantage.. i wish apple will definitely work on macbook in future. Rest best machine for your productivity.
I would love a huge 21.5-inch MacBook Pro for graphic designers, sound engineers and musicians to be something like a somewhat portable studio machine and to have top of the line specs. Something like the 21.5-inch Predator notebook but with MacOS.
Acording to my Concurrency class level 500. Having more cores and threads is actually bad for your computer if you will be doing minimal work. After 16 threads and 8 cores the level of performance a computer can achieve starts to cap out. The way we move forward is using concurrency in our code. Making you code run concurrent better yet make all your code lock free and lineriazable will make ur laptop lighting fast bruhh..
Hi Greg, I enjoyed this video. Unfortunately, I am still on the fence regarding which MacBook to purchase. The most demanding apps that I use are Citrix, Zoom and Google Hangouts. Citrix is vital because I need it to work from home. My initial choice would be the i5 MacBook Air, but I am worried about the heating issues. Should I buy the entry-level MacBook Pro Instead? I should point out that I would attach my new Mac to a monitor and use the Magic Mouse and Keyboard. Alternatively, I could take my chances with an Ipad Pro. Yours truly, Steve
One thing to consider about the higher end 13 inch is that the 10th gen chip allows for higher performance with egpus than is possible with the others. So if size matters but you want some power when at your desk that and an egpu are a compelling option.
i am confused between MacBook 13 and MacBook air{ i5, 512gb ssd} which one should I buy? or should I wait for next year as apple's new MacBooks will have their arm chips in them? which will decrease there price as well. [ actually, I am currently using a 12 years old dell laptop so I want a laptop which is future proof and can be used for coding as well] plz help
I agree with everything, but not with recommendation to buy MB Air, it's just piece of crap with such "cooling". I suspected MBP 1800$ to have less battery life and just a bit more performance (not counting 30%+ graphics) and it seems to be true that MBP 1300$ is a better value buy. Thanks for comparison!
Look, Apple made the bad cooling on MBA 2020 on purpose so there is a performance gap between MBA and MBP - if it was a fanless laptop, it would have been different story. They also increased (already overpriced) cost of memory upgrade for entry level MBP 2020 on purpose, because not much customers were willing to pay a lot more $ (especially in Europe, where entry level upgraded to 16gb did cost about 500EUR less than higher end model with new cpu with only a little bit better performance) . If you want to have a web browsing and/or multimedia consuming machine, you should definitely not buy MBA, but other laptop: 1. Much cheaper with same/better performance and mobility 2. Better laptop for the same price 3. MBP base model for more, but you get more too. Let's not make any excuses for their actions, the cpu in MBA is good enough, but the fact that fan is not actively cooling the cpu, but case only is a sad tragedy.
Thank you so much for your video! It helped me out to understand the differences and to make the best decision/ purchase. I got the MacBook Pro icore 8 - 13 inches. Thank you!
Robert dante When someone upgrades cpu and ram on MBA, I assume he cares about the performance. If that’s the case, then definitely go for the MBP, because the MBP (even the base one) has a better cooling system so it can sustain long CPU intensive tasks. Many people’s benchmark tests and real life tests have proved that. If we consider the price, double the RAM on the new base MBP only needed $100, or $90 with an education discount, which is cheaper than upgrading the RAM on MBA (but Apple has doubled the price to $200 two days ago). Anyway, in my opinion, MBA is only for people who doesn’t need much power; otherwise, go for MBP, even the base one with an 8th gen CPU would be much capable of doing intensive work than the upgraded MBA.
2020 if you are using it for work or plan on keeping it longer than 3 years id say. i have a 2015 15' and im looking to upgrade, ddr 3 vs 4 and 8 gb vs 16 gb ram
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Thank you!
I was waiting for this review. Thanks bro finally u did it !!!
Can I use the base model macbook air for coding for a student?
Torn between the $1799 13” and the base 16”. Probably the 13 due to the cost of the 16
Could you please do a suggested video on just the MacBook Pro 16 to help me understand which one I should choose in order to get the best bang for my buck for video editing and gaming?
I thought I wanted the $1799 MacBook Pro 13 with 512GB but after watching this, I’m more confused. Maybe I do need the 16 in MacBook for my video editing. I do fashion vlogs and I haven’t really ventured past iMovie for editing. I’m now wondering if the 16 would benefit me in the long run?????????
I hope to buy one of these once I come out after selling my kidneys in hospital. Will let you know , which one I bought.
I had such a good lauf oh shit pls dont do that
Ahahahaha. These makes me laugh hard! Lol! 😂
Me 2 same using old toshiba 2010 laptop...
What did it cost..... Everything...
It’s been a month you good fam?
Apple: Welcome to our website! Which Macbook do you want?
Greg: Yes!
They are rented from Apple. So he gets them for cheaper (or maybe for free) to do a review on it.
Edit: I stand corrected.
The King. Nope. Buy them all myself
😂
GregsGadgets oml I’m sorry, I’ve just heard that and I assumed you do it too.
Continue la flex.
It's nice to see youtubers today like you still caring about your audience and actually scrolling through them! I hope you continue to be like this when you reach 1 million subs!
Thank you 🙏 I would be nothing without the support of my audience so I read through comments whenever possible. 😂 don’t worry I’ll never reach 1 million subs.
@@GregsGadgets u definitely will. Believe in yourself
@@GregsGadgets "Things happen twice. First in mind and then in reality." -Robin Sharma
Pranesh S Thank you 🙏
Bought a 13” MBP and upgraded to 16gb of ram. Thank you Greg for not being like other reviewers who hate on the base model pro for no reason at all.
You think upgrading the ram is a good idea? I’m gonna be a music education major and plan on doing some
Recording and video editing
This video was extremely helpful!!!! I’m going to college and I’m trying to figure out which Mac to buy. Thanks!
Edit: I ended up getting the basic MacBook Pro & it’s really good
Which one did you decide to buy?
BLACK MOON good question!
In the same boat, honestly the air would work for me but I’m thinking about starting a TH-cam channel and the pro touch bar is cool. Idk what to pick.
Shawanda Smith dont base it off of the touch bar. you’re paying a whole lot extra for something that isn’t necessary, base it off of what you need, do you need the touch bar? i wouldn’t get it if i didnt need it
I'm going to college to. I'm from PH
Greg: I don't think anyone made it to the end of the video
Me: Hold my MacBook.
I did. And the big Mac (ha) is my choice. Thanks. It replaces the one stolen from our church end of June.
😅 Thanks for watching all the way!
I did
I wasn't aware of the 2019 laptops having a keyboard issue, and I had been considering getting a refurbished one from Apple. This definitely helps me make that decision. Thank you!
The 16" is technically a 2019 laptop, but the keyboard was updated so there should be no issue.
all models from 2015 (macbook only) to 2019 (excluding 16inch) have keyboard issue
Anything with the butterfly keyboard has keyboard issues
What’s wrong with the butterfly keyboard? I love it
Pineapple Lover any dust that appears under the keyboard could make the keyboard stop wrking
I've bought the base model (Pro) and I'm pretty happy with editing also touch bar is a real game changer
and the keyboard?
@@rmbt3781 same as the air, the magic keyboard is great
What type of editing..,...
I got the base pro (just increased RAM to 16 and Storage to 512) and I'm super happy with it. It's great for basic graphic design, some video editing, writing and general work. The keyboard is also really great. I also found that I like the Touch Bar more than I thought I would. I was inclined to think it was going to be pointless, since it has such a and rap. But I actually enjoy using it.
Ángel Isián did you upgrade the processor?
i wish i could just pick the wrong one but im looking for the most affordable one😭
Same here 😭
Few days ago I bought the 13 inch 4 port 10th gen, what can I say this is my first Mac and my second love!!!
Thank you for this video! I was trying to figure out which MacBook would be best for me and I think I’m gonna get the entry level MacBook Pro.
I am still using MacBook Air from 2014, it accompanied me through Uni and now grad school. The quality is so good, still runs perfectly fine except zoom makes it too hot sometimes. But I can feel he is reaching the end of his life, and I am ready to say goodbye and move on lol.
same boat here, parents bought a 2015 13' Air for me, now about to finish uni and I can feel that some of the everyday tasks are not so effortless anymore after 5 years of usage. Very confused about what to replace it with, especially as ARM macs are due to come out soon ish
I purchased the MacBook Pro 16” yesterday, and couldn’t be happier. For content creation and video editing I am beyond pleased with the performance.
So i made this decision easy. I bought the base Model MacBook Pro with 16GB except of 8GB of RAM. 👍🏼 this was the best for me
I’m getting my first MacBook, I’m getting the Pro.
Congratulations man, I hope you enjoy it when you get it. I’m thinking about getting one eventually , too . 😁
Hahaha, love that style of video with a little bit of comedy, and you’re videos keep improving so much
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Greg, the best video I've watched from you, and the best all models comparison I've ever watched from anyone.
What in particular did I like? You comprehensively covered capacity and performance differences between the range of MacBooks without becoming bogged down in synthetic benchmark measurements. That appealed to me as a prospective buyer from the perspective of a "non-professional" user. You also showed your understanding that buyers don't necessarily fit into the marketing for each model which has become a lazy cliché with lots of other TH-camrs.
To me the choice is either a iMac desktop (fully loaded) / minimal Macbook setup or a fully loaded Macbook Pro. Part of me likes having just one Mac to do everything but I feel like I get a better experience when I separate my laptop from my desktop.
honestly start out with the desktop and then decide whether you need the laptop. you’ll probably find that the desktop can handle a lot more than the macbooks. honestly i would deck out a desktop and then settle for a nice hp laptop for less $ but with most of the same things. and im an apple fan, but their macbooks are so expensive.
For the record I made it to the end of the video
You have my eternal thanks. 🙏
Ended up bought a MacBook Pro 13” with 512GB storage and 8GB RAM. My budget is really low, and I am glad that it performs much better than my expectation! I am able to work along with my iPhone and iPad.
I went from the MacBook Air (2018) base model, to the new MacBook Pro (2020)!base model and I’m perfectly happy with my choice
I'm going back to college and decided to get the macbook pro entry level so excited! It is getting shipped Soon (:
6:25 - 8:38 I can’t 😂😂 plz do more comedy videos, and plz bring back savage Greg 😂
Glad you enjoyed it 😂
Luke you were so easy to understand, I thank you for your clarity in comparing the pro to the air. You hit the nail on the head for me. i’m very happy I found your video; keep up the great videos.
I bought the new MacBook Air (2020) the sound is like the new 16" MacBook! :O
I want the 16" size, but with the ability to spec it with a quad core i5. Don't need 6-8 cores.
I get what you mean, basically a point between the top 13 and 16.
but just for those who want a larger screen
Me too
Yes I got the 4 port model and I noticed the battery life is bad. Glad to know that I'm not the only one experiencing it. I got it when it was first release. Apple support was unsure if the battery is faulty and they were getting system diagnostic from me.
Also when i connected my razer cynosa keyboard (turned off backlight) and wireless razer mouse, the battery drains even worse. I got around 4 hours of normal usage (Microsoft Word and safari).
Thank you so much! The video exporting part was really helpful to see the differences in processing
I got the $1799 MacBook Pro, as in my case I wanted 512GB of storage and 16GB. You can upgrade that in the $1299, but then it's just a little bit more to get the $1799, which comes with that as standard. So what I say is to get the $1299 if you're planning on keeping it stock or just upgrade the RAM, but if you're planning on more upgrades, then it's better to go with the $1799.
good move it also comes with newer components that will last longer
I really appreciate you work. I’ve been busy watching different videos just to know which MacBook will be ok for me to purchase and I was confused 🤷🏽♂️. But after watching this video, I now know what I want. I’m thankful 🙏🙏🙏
11:23 this is what i call “foreshadowing”
I ordered the base 13 inch MacBook Pro today and upgraded the RAM to 16GB. Should arrive in about 2 weeks :)
Awesome hope you enjoy it! 👏
I did too! It says that 9 - 11 of June I might receive it :D
roffaleft I ordered the 2020 MacBook Pro a couple days ago. I also upgraded to 16GB and I also upgrade to 512GB rather than the 256GB. Mine is supposed to arrive around June 3-10. Congratulations on the purchase. I’m sure you are as excited as I am to get it. 👍😊
Same! Expecting mine tomorrow. 😎
@@mikecutchen5871 Interesting option. why did u spec up the base model that much when u can buy the $1799 model? (Comes standard with 512gb and 16gb ram, 10th gen, better graphics, better speakers, 4TB3 ports)
Dude, I've been watching sooo many videos and yours help me decide what to buy. If I'd buy it from Amazon I would have definitely used your referral link.
The most helpful video yet, I know very little about laptops ram etc but you explained it very well . I’ve made my decision and I get the education discount! Thanks!!
Glad you found it helpful! Which one did you get? And i hope you enjoy it 👍
GregsGadgets going to get the base pro with the 16gb upgrade , 🙏🏾. Im beginner youtuber and someone exploring music production.
Awesome 👏 I think it’s going to work well for you! And good luck on your TH-cam channel!
From the reviews I’ve seen, it’s better to ignore the middle pro. From there, you either consider the air or 13 & 16” pro
i recently got my very first Mac and decided to go for the i7 16gb Mac Air, only because i wanted to have a reliable and long lasting machine for my simple daily tasks... after a week from my purchase with the same money i was already in Pro's rates..... but actually don't need THAT power. Happy with my choice for now, hope to not regret it in 3 years. That's a nice review you did with this video by the way. Bravo
I dont know but is it me or anyone else who thinks the display of macbook air looks very bad compared to the others?
Macbook pro entry level. Looking to purchase one this Sept 2020. Great review!
Thank you!!! Im about to buy a new laptop so this is perfect timing
#CancelGreg 🤣
But seriously, I sent this video to my Dad. He's looking to replace his 2009 MacBook and didn't know the differences. He'll probably go with one of the Air models. He's not photo or video editing.
Thank you 🙏 I hope it’s helpful, buy yeah probably should pick the air lineup.
@MrGheller Thermal is a problem so performance is VERY limited.
@MrGheller For video editing, I recommend the pro.
@MrGheller can you describe what apps you use and what type of editing you do?
MrGheller I have the 2300 model and yes I can confirm it gets mad hot and the battery life isn’t the best, could be better.
I’m loving the comparison. I’m looking into the 13 inch Mac book pro. Thanks
MacBook Air with i5 and 16gb RAM or MacBook Pro base model?? Thank you!!!
Same concern!
I’ve got the same question!
lol did anyone ever decide ??
Charles Barnette MacBook Pro base model I chose, I enjoy using Touch bar ^^.
You know what man? I like your personality, I’m gonna like and sub. Keep doing you!
just got the i7 16 gb ram model of the pro 13...this thing does not disappoint
I love the model with the touchscreen and pen support. Oh wait, these are MBs...lol
Well I made it to the end of the video, but you’re right I didn’t care about the goof. Hehe. Also I love that you’re adding more humour in to your videos! I went with the 4 port model 13” MacBook Pro. Didn’t know about the lower battery but oh well, my 12.9” 2018 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard & Trackpad will be my mobile computer I take to work (when we can go outside again....I miss the sun) & the 13” MBP will be my home “desktop.” I couldn’t afford the 16” MBP, I wanted that but your US starting price for that is actually the Canadian price for the 4 port 13” MBP. So the 16”, add an additional $1000 CDN plus taxes and AppleCare+, it just wasn’t financially feasible. And I don’t have the space for an iMac, but those haven’t been updated recently anyway. I wanted the 10th gen processors & dual fan setup for longevity, my last MBP was a 15” from 2009 and I plan on keeping this MBP for a long time too. I’ll probably update the iPad Pro before I update the MBP. I know Apple devices are expensive but they last, case in point that 2009 MBP. It still works but hasn’t received a software update for like 5 years at this point. Overall great video Greg, keep them coming. Wish you had some Canadian affiliate links so I could help your channel out. Looking forward to my 13” 4 port MBP to arrive mid-June.
Thank you so much for watching it all 🙏 And yeah the 10th gen should provide longevity! I hope you enjoy the 13 inch MacBook Pro! 👏 👍
Nope, still a hard choice between 13 and 16 inch models. I think I’m going to upgrade my peripherals first, while waiting for WiFi6. Pretty much waiting for next gen Intel processors it seems. 🤷🏻♂️
well, if you think about it, the res on the 16 is better and faster, i would go for the 16 because its just better but the best value comes from that entry level pro. so it depends on if you want to spend more for the best or settle for the best value
@@dray2882 That is with everything, though very subjective in every case. I have a desktop and my laptop. I have dedicated the laptop for work and desktop for everything else and for work that my Macbook just can't handle, like simulating random graphs that take 100+GB RAM. And now that Apple announced the move to ARM I think I'll wait and see how it pans out, I'll be skipping the first generation (if my MacBookPro doesn't die before that) and see then if I'll choose between the last Intel models or the new ARM ones.
And it seems that we're having a big generational jump with all computer parts coming the next few years. DDR5 is coming out, PCIE 4.0 and 5.0 are here. PCIE 4.0 just came to consumer devices and PCIE 5.0 in some highly specialised hardware. AMD, Nvidia going to TSMCs 5nm manufacturing process, Intel finally getting 10nm manufacturing process scaled to proper yields. RTX coming to GPUs, new display technologies such as mini-LED and micro-LED. The manufacturing processes are mostly marketing fluff, Intel is still king in x86 single core speeds, but AMD's architecture is better in multi-core approach. I'm not going to be early adopter in anything ever again so I'll wait patiently until I get benchmarks and reviews on anything I buy. And I might buy the previous years best in order to save quite a bit of money.
I won't be waiting for everything to come up, but I think I won't be buying the most expensive stuff until everything seems more stable again. I'm using 7700K in my desktop and the new 10700k is like 10% faster in single core, but much better in multi-core performance. 10% in 6 years doesn't speak volumes, I'm more interested in power efficiency than paying more for diminishing returns.
Yeah I’m stuck between the MBP 8th gen i5 and the MBA 10th gen i5... this was very helpful. Thank you!
This is my same dilemma ! Which one are you going with ?
@@Ness-nq2mo same here. I use a lot of FCPX, and I think the best value for me is the base model with a 16GB RAM add-up. The hard-drive storage doesn't make a huge difference since I will need to buy extra hard-drives anyways.
I ordered the MacBook Air but ended up canceling before it shipped and went with the MacBook Pro instead with the 10th gen i7/16/512. This is a do-it-all personal/work from home machine for me and I really needed the extra ports and power. I just used it all week for work and it’s just perfect. The 16 inch is just too big for me because I also wanted something small and light that I can throw in my backpack and not feel like I’m carrying around an external monitor on my back.
Getting the top tier 13 inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM. Really like these comparison videos.
I don't know why buying my first a MacBook is so exciting, but I placed my order on a 13" MacBook Pro with 10th gen i7, 16 GB Ram and 1 TB SSD. Among it's accessories, I got a Samsung C34J791 ultra wide TB3 Monitor/dock, a Caldigit Mini Dock for travel, a magic mouse and magic keyboard and finally an Incase Flat Sleeve for 13". Should suffice for some App development, streaming and light gaming at home or when on the move.
Hey Greg I wish you mentioned overheated issue on Macbook Air
Do you use chrome? If you use safari you’ll see a huge difference
Gaming With Melvin the macbook air over heats with like 3-4 windows open and running it has a terrible cooling design
Pop Clutch Co. Do you know if the pro has the same problems?
Laya-Rose no the MacBook Pro doesn’t have overheating problems
I have a Macbook Air 2020 (13-in, i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 512gb storage) and I have used it with 10 google chrome tabs opened, 3 pdf reader tabs opened, a movie playing on the background using a video player while downloading a game in steam. No overheating issue.
Currently using my sister macbook air for editing and yes it is very slow when it comes to exporting the videos. Finally getting my own Macbook and your video is helping my decision! Thank you so much.
Recently ordered the 13 inch MBP - looking forward to it but you know I wouldn’t have minded a gold option just for the novelty factor. Space Grey should be fine though!
Loved the review! And you're pretty funny😂
Thank you 🙏
My cousin is getting the 13 inch MacBook Pro with the extended touchbar
I'm getting the Macbook air space grey I5 quad core with $100 off from student discount.
Everything Videos how is it and where did you get it from? How much was it? I’m very curious I’m a student and still don’t know where to get one.
@@aylinolivas9530 You can get it straight from apple.com or head to an apple store!
I have a 2017 Mac book pro and it works fine
Hey Greg, great job. I was wondering if you could show or recommend connecting a monitor to the 13" MacBook Pro. I really like the 16" Pro but I don't want to spend that much $$$, so maybe connecting a larger monitor to the smaller Pro would suffice. Thanks.
Richard Varenas just get a refurbished 16”. Best bang for bucks.
I bought the 16 inch because I like a bigger screen. It works well for school.
Which one should I buy if I’m a student and I want to use it for basic things, but I want to play some games like The Sims or Minecraft very well..
In my opinion... Zi heard that MacBook Air has some fans and heat problems so if you have no problem with money go for pro 13 inch
Base mac + ps4 🤣
I just bought a MacBook Air and I’m really hoping it’ll work for school and playing sims or Minecraft because I had to buy it myself I didn’t have the option to buy a pro
I will probably get the MacBook Air and the 16 inch MacBook Pro
thank you Greg, I have been a HP guy for many years and finally coming to apple, your video was very helpful
looking to purchase entry macbook pro, best buy has it for $1,100
Get the M1 version not the intel one
Agreed
Get the MacBook Air/Pro M1 chip
For me .. i’m also an hp user and will be getting a MacBook for the first and it’s going to be MacBook Pro M1 chip for future proof
thank you so much for this video, gonna grab the entry level macbook pro
I thought the battery life was supposed to be the same between the two 13 inch pros?
The Whr is same, but processor iGPU and RAM are different so that will cause variation
@@adityapatel9735 Ive seen a couple other videos that show that the 4 port last longer then the 2 port
Thanks I will buy the 16" Pro.
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me a lot!!! I’m wondering if I should get M1
I made it to the end. Thank you for your review. It helped a lot.
If you are a developer (ex. ios developer), get the entry level macbook pro and add 16gb ram. G
over the $1800 version?
Jaden you don’t need the 1800 if you’re not doing graphics , just buy the basic and add 16 ram , coding is not heavy only if you do app dev which the basic can handle it fine
Thanks for the review, I just bought the base macbook pro as my first mac ever. I would have loved to upgrade it but it's the best I could do on my budget
I do photo and video editing from Full Frame cameras and I keep my Mac for at least 4-5 years so I feel like the 16” is tempting me so much!! I might wait until they update it with the 10th Gen processors and they discount the base one to around 2000$, then throw my money at it!
Great video Greg, especially with the humor! You’ve helped me finalize my decision - going with the 13” Pro. I watched to the end and then a second time. THANKS!!!
You were wrong I made it to the end of the video 🤣🤣 thanks good video
This video was extremely well done, thank you!
I really liked your video and how you explained all the differences between those several MacBooks .
But now I’m really torn between the MacBook Air and the entry level MacBook Pro. I need a reliable notebook for at least the next 5 years because I’m going to start studying in Oktober. In my opinion, the MB Air would be the much better deal if there weren’t those heat issues with the core i5 quad core. I heard so much bad stuff about it overheating by just doing simple tasks like browsing in the internet so most reviewers recommended the core i3 dual core because of those problems.
But I don’t think that the dual core MB Air will be as powerful and durable as the MacBook Pro in future so I consider to rather buy the entry level MB pro even though I would not need its performence right now.
Which did you get in the end and how is it so far? :)
@@Samantha-gr1bg I waited for the M1 MacBooks and ended up buying the M1 Air as soon as it was released and I dont regret it. It was really the best decision because not only the M1 Air is cheaper than both of them but also better in almost everything
@@niklasd8233 Thanks for the reply :) I'm thinking of getting a M1 Air soon as my windows laptop is breaking down. But I saw a number of reviews on the heating problem/thermal throttling with M1 Air. Did you experience any sorts of similar problem?
@@Samantha-gr1bg I experienced the opposite. There is litteraly no thermal throtteling with my M1 Air and in comparison the old Intel one will perform much worse. But you should probably wait for the M2 (or whatever it will called) Air, I think It doesnt take that long until it will be released
@@niklasd8233 Thank you!! Appreciate the feedback.
I actually liked the 2019 macbook pro 13 keyboard.... The ONLY reason it was traded for a 2020 is because Apple offers double the space on the new models.
Wait, you got the upgrade for free?
@@Bonanzoo Nope, after my loyal 2009 macbook pro 13" died, in March I bought a new one at Bestbuy, and because of this Covid-19, they extended the return policy which allowed me to return my 2019 and purchase a new 2020 macbook pro 13"
I don't know but 256gb is really less.. im video Editor.. edit videos on imac from last 1 year with 1tb storage still i have to delete my files bec FCPX is consume a lot of space & Also only 2type-c ports is a big disadvantage.. i wish apple will definitely work on macbook in future. Rest best machine for your productivity.
I would love a huge 21.5-inch MacBook Pro for graphic designers, sound engineers and musicians to be something like a somewhat portable studio machine and to have top of the line specs. Something like the 21.5-inch Predator notebook but with MacOS.
Acording to my Concurrency class level 500. Having more cores and threads is actually bad for your computer if you will be doing minimal work. After 16 threads and 8 cores the level of performance a computer can achieve starts to cap out. The way we move forward is using concurrency in our code. Making you code run concurrent better yet make all your code lock free and lineriazable will make ur laptop lighting fast bruhh..
I want the 16 inch MacBook Pro, but don’t need the power, ports, Fan noise and 2k price tag. 🤔
The fan noise is not an issue for me at all….
Hi Greg,
I enjoyed this video. Unfortunately, I am still on the fence regarding which MacBook to purchase.
The most demanding apps that I use are Citrix, Zoom and Google Hangouts. Citrix is vital because I need it to work from home.
My initial choice would be the i5 MacBook Air, but I am worried about the heating issues. Should I buy the entry-level MacBook Pro Instead? I should point out that I would attach my new Mac to a monitor and use the Magic Mouse and Keyboard.
Alternatively, I could take my chances with an Ipad Pro.
Yours truly,
Steve
One thing to consider about the higher end 13 inch is that the 10th gen chip allows for higher performance with egpus than is possible with the others.
So if size matters but you want some power when at your desk that and an egpu are a compelling option.
i am confused between MacBook 13 and MacBook air{ i5, 512gb ssd} which one should I buy? or should I wait for next year as apple's new MacBooks will have their arm chips in them? which will decrease there price as well. [ actually, I am currently using a 12 years old dell laptop so I want a laptop which is future proof and can be used for coding as well] plz help
Thank you so much you answered my choice im going with the macbook pro 16.
The $1799 MacBook Pro actually has 2 fans as well same with the 16-inch
Hey your style is unique
Thank you 🙏 I think...
Welcome!
Got the 16 base model as an open box at Best Buy for 1991. Love it so far
I agree with everything, but not with recommendation to buy MB Air, it's just piece of crap with such "cooling".
I suspected MBP 1800$ to have less battery life and just a bit more performance (not counting 30%+ graphics) and it seems to be true that MBP 1300$ is a better value buy. Thanks for comparison!
The Air is the choice for web text and multimedia consuming. Nothing more. And the dual core is the best choice for that audience.
Sigh not everyone edits videos bro bore off
Look, Apple made the bad cooling on MBA 2020 on purpose so there is a performance gap between MBA and MBP - if it was a fanless laptop, it would have been different story. They also increased (already overpriced) cost of memory upgrade for entry level MBP 2020 on purpose, because not much customers were willing to pay a lot more $ (especially in Europe, where entry level upgraded to 16gb did cost about 500EUR less than higher end model with new cpu with only a little bit better performance) . If you want to have a web browsing and/or multimedia consuming machine, you should definitely not buy MBA, but other laptop: 1. Much cheaper with same/better performance and mobility 2. Better laptop for the same price 3. MBP base model for more, but you get more too. Let's not make any excuses for their actions, the cpu in MBA is good enough, but the fact that fan is not actively cooling the cpu, but case only is a sad tragedy.
Insane with $999 for a MacBook Air in US (cost 50% more in Sweden, similar for the other ones)
Garg's gadgets strikes again!
Lol... 😂 i mean, it’s in the video.
#CancelGarg
Behind the camera,nice job 👍
Now I consider buying 13inch base model
Thank you so much for your video! It helped me out to understand the differences and to make the best decision/ purchase. I got the MacBook Pro icore 8 - 13 inches. Thank you!
comprehensive and extremely helpful. thank you so much for this video! i got a customized 16 :)
Decided to go with the MBA , I may decide to do some photography later on once I actually get a camera 😂 I got the i5 with 16gbs of ram .
MBA?
Harsha G MacBook Air
Who would get an air with upgraded cpu and ram? It’s much better to choose the base MBP😂
@@liangyang8945 how
Robert dante When someone upgrades cpu and ram on MBA, I assume he cares about the performance. If that’s the case, then definitely go for the MBP, because the MBP (even the base one) has a better cooling system so it can sustain long CPU intensive tasks. Many people’s benchmark tests and real life tests have proved that. If we consider the price, double the RAM on the new base MBP only needed $100, or $90 with an education discount, which is cheaper than upgrading the RAM on MBA (but Apple has doubled the price to $200 two days ago). Anyway, in my opinion, MBA is only for people who doesn’t need much power; otherwise, go for MBP, even the base one with an 8th gen CPU would be much capable of doing intensive work than the upgraded MBA.
I have normal non upgraded. Its great and i can edit 4k 60 videos so i think for 999 is perfect
Greg I need help here.
I saw a brand new 13" MBP
2016 8GB 512GB for 1300.- & a
2020 16GB 512GB for 1600.-
Which one should I select?
2020 if you are using it for work or plan on keeping it longer than 3 years id say. i have a 2015 15' and im looking to upgrade, ddr 3 vs 4 and 8 gb vs 16 gb ram
I made it to the end lol. Excellent vid . Great info !!
Great work !!
Thank you 🙏
yalls laptops last 6 hours? mine lasts one at most 😹
ehquals what do you do with yours
I picked the wrong one... ordered the 13 1TB model, but I'm returning it. Going for the 16" i9 model now.