I'm really not a benchmark guy, but I ran a Geekbench test and the OpenCL score was 43412 while the CPU score was 1764 single score and 12372 multi-core.
Could you run the Metal benchmark? The OpenCL is really not supported on new Macs anymore...thanks. I'm waiting for my new MBP 14" Max (6 weeks), and need some validation!
Can you give us a statement regarding the battery, please? Some people are arguing that the 14" Max has significantly worse battery life than the 14" Pro. Have you noticed any of this? Might just be a stupid rumor, sadly the early battery tests never include a 14" model with the M1 Max.
How is the battery for you, how long does it last? I'm very sceptical about getting an M1 max on a 14 inch. I'm just a developer and I wouldn't use the GPU to its full all the time, but I'm gonna invest 3000$ I might as well bump it by 200$ and get the M1 Max instead, the 24 core variant. Is there any significant degradation on the battery life, how long does it last for you just on battery? Please let me, thank you in advance xD
@@sooryasrajan619 Hey there! I just had it for two days now and I've barely had enough time to test the battery. Honestly, I have/had my doubts too, because reviews suggest that the Max models have worse battery life than the respective Pro models. And I believe them, I think it would be logical. But I just don't have any other MBPs to benchmark my battery life against, and so far I really can't complain, it runs really solid and barely loses any percents, BUT I have not been doing any hard work while unplugged. But I can tell you it runs perfectly fine on browsing and office duty. I suppose that's because the battery loss only comes into play when you actually use the M1 Max GPU. If you don't I think you'll have the same runtime as a M1 Pro.
I was actually thinking about you while making this and wondering your thoughts since I believe you have a pretty maxed out PC (or more accurately…several of them 😁).
You're definitely right about the notch. (I don't own a Mac, but I've heard ALL the complaints lol) - it absolutely adds more space. It reality it just notches itself, as you said, so it's not even a big deal. Nice video, man!
I literally haven’t noticed the notch at all while using the computer. 🤷🏻♂️ It’s almost like a trillion dollar company…thought about this design change before release 🤔
I have a 15" 2014 MBP which I bought used from a friend in '17 or '18. Until hearing about these new laptops I had hoped mine would never die. Now not only am I looking forward to these new laptop, I'm hoping for a Mac Mini Max (hopefully with that name) as well!
agree, thought i was going to have to hold on to my late 2013 13" MBP forever since I really didn't like the direction they were going in - portless, touchbar, no magsafe etc.
@@tombuck I mean when it’s something you use EVERY day. Totally justified. Plus time saved is time you’re able to either spend on yourself or to build more of your business up. 🙌🏼
This video was a nice midweek surprise! I ordered my 16" M1 Max last week and will be trading in my 2019 Macbook Pro i9, which I absolutely love (aside from the fan noise). I was super happy that you mentioned the fast SD card data transfer!
Was looking for a video like this! I'm coming from the 2015 Macbook Air, and it's nice to not see it being compared to essentially last year's model. Makes the most sense because I feel like the majority of people who bought a Macbook Pro last year are probably not going to be replacing it this year.
Agreed. I’ve been specifically waiting for this redesign but typically I keep my computers as long as possible (which is why it’s so exciting to get a new one).
Nice to have an extra video this week. Can’t believe the transfer took you 3 minutes. That’s insane. I’m so tempted by the 14 inch but I feel like I just bought the mini and I know the pro would be more powerful and I’d just want to use it as my desktop and laptop, rendering my mini into a brick. I rarely use my laptop, which is actually a 2012 MBP because I’m at home a lot more now. It does need to be replaced but I’m trying to wait on the new Airs coming out next year. That screen on the 14 inch looks beautiful though.
I'm still really happy to have my Mini as a "permanent" desktop (and I still think it's an absurdly powerful little computer). It's just so nice to have portable power too!
I figure if that's the biggest complaint, then things are going pretty good. The notch has absolutely not been noticeable while working and the extra screen space is great!
I would like to see more videos where Future Tom talks to Past Tom. Don’t know specifically how you could use that segment, but it was my favorite part, aside from your excitement of this first impressions video. Props to Apple for having the charging cable separate from the wall adapter, considering the cable is where 99% of issues come from with years of wear and tear. Long live the MagSafe charger!!!
That looks super awesome, Tom! I’m sure it’ll be money well spent. Your prior videos on using the M1 Mac Mini persuaded me to give the base model a shot, and I’ve been super happy with its performance even with Premiere Pro. So much so, it’s now my main editing machine while I have my gaming/editing PC in my theater for game footage capture. Now I’m just waiting for the new M1 chips to make their way to the Mac Mini so I can upgrade and give the base model to my wife. Haha. Just want to say thanks for making your videos, dude. They’ve helped out me and my channel a lot.
Thanks for the kind words, I'm so glad that the videos have been helpful for you and your channel! I still love my Mini, but it's nice having this portable powerhouse. 🤯
This is a beautiful looking video. What did you shoot it on? Did you do a tonne of colour correcting afterwards? And what lights do you use? It looks fantastic
Thank you! This was with the Sony a7SIII. I filmed with the standard picture profile and just add a few minor adjustments in Final Cut Pro (nothing major, mostly a little exposure and saturation). I have a video about my lighting setup, but my main light is a Nanlite Forza 200 and then I have a lot of PavoTubes for fill and accent.
THANK YOU for comparing it to the late 2013 13" model, it's the exact same one I have. I love knowing that they're about the same size and weight - everyone's been comparing the 14" to the touch-bar versions and it's hard to really estimate the difference between the 14" and mine, seeing as the touch bar ones are thinner and lighter. it makes me really happy to know I won't have much to "re-adapt" to, since the 14" and mine both have similar ports, magsafe, weight, etc.
It'll be a great step up from your computer! I've also been seeing a lot of comparisons to the Touch Bar 13 where people say it's "so big and heavy" but coming from the 2013 13", it's basically identical (and I never had any complaints about that computer's portability).
@@tombuck neither do i have many complaints about the 13", i'd rather have the weight and the extra ports. in fact i thought i'd have to keep it forever since i really didn't like the portless, magsafe-less, touchbar direction they were going with. glad to know this is a thing of the past :) thanks again for the comparison!
So far, you were the only one doing a video on a 14 inch max, which is what I’m considering! Thank you for the content as always :-) great video can’t wait to see the full review! When the time is right and the money is available, the 14 inch max with 64 GB RAM full spec… You better believe it baby! I know it’s a lot, but it’s awesome to know that you can finally future proof your workflow for many years to come, giving more merit to the name MacBook “Pro”! Also, the 14 inch IS THE PERFECT COMPROMISE of size and portability for comfort👌👌👍
Considering my near base model 13" MacBook went strong for 7+ years, I don't think there's anything unreasonable in getting the best computer you can budget. Hope you like yours when you order it!
Tom, I follow your channel and always look forward to the useful information you provide but for me your "First Impression" of the new new MacBook Pro has been by far the most enjoyable review than all the other usual Mac channels that I watch on TH-cam. Keep doing what you do its very much appreciated.
I got real nervous until I read the word "Enjoyable" haha. I thought this was going in a different direction. Thank you! I know this isn't super technical, and it didn't take anywhere near the time as my normal videos, but it was fun and I think that fun can translate across the screen.
I also, really don’t care about the notch and don’t understand why it’s even being talked about. I don’t notice it at all. I went from the 2015 to the 2021 and the screen and speed of the computer is just incredible.
YAY! This is so great. Congratulations, and thanks for this video of your thoughts and first impressions. Looks like a machine that will not feel slow in 6 months, which has always been my experience with all the intel Macs. No (or minimal) fan noise = heaven! You're a top-notch first impression video creator now :)
I bought the M1 Mac Mini almost immediately after I watched your review. I wanted another machine to travel with, so I purchased the M1 13" MacBook Pro about a month ago. 20 minutes after I watched the Apple Keynote, I ordered the 14" 32core, 64GB 2TB MacBook Pro Max. It's on it's way and should be here tomorrow. I'm so excited. But, now I have all these computers. 😒
Wow, that was quick, you just got it and you already got this video down lol. Be prepared to be ranking in top 3 for this video about the M1 , I see it coming!
Any word on max in 14 vs 16? There is a higher wattage adapter and a high performance mode. There has to be a difference in the speeds between the 2 systems.
Mine has been awesome! The health is still rated at 100%, which is great. I’ve been using “optimized charging” and I think that helps. I very frequently edit for hours at a time without fully draining it 👍
The camera is usable, but I'm honestly more impressed with the built in mic. I think it sounds pretty good and doesn't pick up too much background noise.
Happy to see your excitement and energy Tom. I got the same model and specs, but with 1TB. Like you, I sold my Macbook Pro 16” i9/32 months ago and saved the money to buy the new generation of MacBooks M1. No regrets at all; I love the size, fantastic screen and power. No more jet taking off on my desk! Enjoy your new Mac.
Dude same here! Been using my mid 2014 13inch MacBook Pro! I order M1 max 14 inch 32 gb 2tb. I decided to future proof myself a bit since I don’t upgrade often.
Twins! haha But really, knowing how long the old 13" lasted, I had no hesitation in putting a bit more money into making this more powerful than I probably need at the moment.
@@tombuck It's so beefy and yet it's somehow sleek and snappy! It's the most fun I've had with a laptop in a long time. And it will honestly do ANYTHING you throw at it. Plus the typing & usage feeling is great - and I don't mind the chonky form factor a bit.
"But you know what does make noise..hitting the subscribe button..." I think there were crickets for that one. LOL But since the video ends its a good mic drop. LOL
Great impressions video! Say, did your M1 Mac become slower over time doing the same things, or was it because you were asking more of it later on than at first? Looking forward seeing how this works later.
The speed of my Mini has gotten better if anything since more applications have become M1 optimized. However my video workflow changed once I got a new camera and started using higher resolution footage and tougher codecs.
I think I may have to upgrade my M1 Macbook Air to get one of these. I've been having memory issues w/ this Air, as well as issues editing 1080 content in iMovie. When I split the clip, it takes 2 seconds for the rest of the clip to appear. Very annoying.
Hmm, that is annoying. I feel like you shouldn't be having that issue, especially with 1080 footage. Have you tried another editing program? Even the free download of Resolve might help you to determine if it's the computer or the software (I know iMovie is M1 Native, but that still seems odd to me).
I use macbook air 11inch and the batterylife almost 12 hours, and then i upgrade to macbook pro touchbar 13 and the battery life is very bad only 5-6 hours. And now i consider to upgrade to macbook pro 14 but i still dont know if the battery life difference between m1 pro 8 core and 10 core.
It's weird for me who had such internal connection with Apple to not be getting a new computer every time like I always have there is a downside to (SEMI) retiring... I plan to get one at some point because Safari on the MPB 2019 kits on the fan too much for me but I'm retired and I downsizing from 3 computers to 2 I got the M1 iPad and then I hoping early next year to get an iMAC Pro with M1MAX/PRO to replace my iMacPro. I do very little editing. My podcast is unedited straight out of the Rodecaster. Not rushing to upgrade until the .1 version get released... It looks like a beast, looking forward to the full review!
Love the review and the excitement is real. Would love to know if the old magsafe is compatible with the old one. .. didn't quite catch ur specs... would you mind sharing... ?
The actual MagSafe connector is a bit different, so I wouldn't recommend trying to use an old adapter with it. And my specs are 10 core M1 Max with 24 core GPU, 32GB RAM, and 2TB solid state drive 👍
Love from India. I am having the same products. Using M1 mac mini and 16 inch intel i9 macbook pro. Not satisfied with the intel version, selling it and already ordered 14 inch M1 max 24 core Macbook Pro. Eagerly waiting for it to arrive.
I've only heard my fans once so far, and that was after importing 6 layers of 4K footage to Final Cut and adding a few color corrections. The fan turned on quietly for a few minutes while it processed the footage and then turned back off. It's been exceptionally quiet for me so far.
I'm really not a benchmark guy, but I just ran a Geekbench test and the OpenCL score was 43412 while the CPU score was 1764 single score and 12372 multi-core. I'm sure some of the more pro computer channels will dive into all that, I'm more interested in how things perform for my actual workflow.
Can you recommend a display to hook up to my new Macbookpro 16 M1X , which one do you recommend ?? 27 inches or bigger.... For video editing and photography. Thank you .
I had the Intel 16” and it was just too big for me. I found it uncomfortable to use and it didn’t fit into a lot of bags that I travel with. But the extra screen space was super nice.
Congrats Tom... Your puns are very top notch... lmao jk Enjoy that mobile powerhouse! I got an M1 Pro 14" that I'm about to film the unboxing and first impressions of. I got the 10 Core CPU, 16 Core GPU and 16 GB of Unified Memory because I don't need anything too crazy... Oh yeah and 1 TB of storage. I'm upgrading from a 2015 15" MBP. It should be a beast.
Nice perspective, it’ll be interesting to see how this laptop serves your workflow. Looking forward to seeing more on it once you’ve had a chance to kick the tires a bit more!
I’ve generally been avoiding any information about the new Macs, but when I saw you released a video about yours, I didn’t hesitate! I’m not sorry! Excited to see how this fits into your work flow over the next 6 months.
Yes! I'll be setting up some Blender stuff with it today, so I'm excited to see how it performs. My M1 Mini is good with Blender, but the render times aren't too quick.
@@tombuck OH😦 ! Do you think It’s not enough power with this new M1 Max? I’d like to know your thoughts. My idea is to get the most powerful 14 inch: Apple M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine 64GB unified memory. I want to order it this week
I'm excited that you're excited! Do I need this computer? Not really. Do I want this computer? Absolutely! Already starting to save for it. I have the same mini as you and also have the 13 inch M1 MBP with 16GB of RAM. I can edit H.265 footage and leave FCP on better quality with pretty much no stuttering until I start adding plugins from MotionVFX or PFS. Even then it's very very minor but still a little annoying. To ditch dongle life and potentially eliminate all stuttering while running it on better quality, to me that alone is worth it. I can't wait to hear your thoughts a month or so from now as you really put it through its paces.
It sounds like you're pretty set as far as needs go (wants are entirely different though 😁). The original M1 is still a beast. I was really missing the ability to have portable power, so this changes a lot. And now I love having the Mini as a dedicated desktop. Best of both worlds!
I'm exactly one of those people who are coming from a 13 inch macbook pro from 2013 so thank you for this video! I'm thinking of what version of the chip and what amount of storage I should get since I'll be editing lots of videos on it.
Get as much storage as you can budget. It's not difficult to get a large external SSD, but not having to deal with connecting an external drive is really nice.
Thank you, Tom. Question: I last bought the same 2013 MacBook Pro you did but the sharp bottom edge by the trackpad cut into my wrists uncomfortably. And I am also considering the same model you bought. Is the bottom edge still as sharp as the 2013's?
Hello Tom, thanks for the video! I am also considering to upgrade to the new M1 Pro/ Pro Max. I see that you have the 14inch, M1Max with 32GB RAM. What made you choose the M1Max with 32 GB RAM and not the M1Pro with the 32GB RAM? What is the difference?
I wanted the Max processor since, even though they're both great, the claim for video editing speed/smoothness seemed like they'd really benefit my workflow.
Honestly, it’s so good I don’t have a real number. It easily gets through full days for me, and if I’m doing something really intensive like editing, it usually goes for several hours before I plug it in.
So far so good. Didn’t notice any real heat while editing and still had about 50% battery once I was done, the video was uploaded, and I had made the thumbnail in Photoshop. I also didn’t charge it after getting it 🤷🏻♂️
I'm really not a benchmark guy, but I ran a Geekbench test and the OpenCL score was 43412 while the CPU score was 1764 single score and 12372 multi-core.
Could you run the Metal benchmark? The OpenCL is really not supported on new Macs anymore...thanks. I'm waiting for my new MBP 14" Max (6 weeks), and need some validation!
Can you give us a statement regarding the battery, please? Some people are arguing that the 14" Max has significantly worse battery life than the 14" Pro. Have you noticed any of this? Might just be a stupid rumor, sadly the early battery tests never include a 14" model with the M1 Max.
How is the battery for you, how long does it last? I'm very sceptical about getting an M1 max on a 14 inch. I'm just a developer and I wouldn't use the GPU to its full all the time, but I'm gonna invest 3000$ I might as well bump it by 200$ and get the M1 Max instead, the 24 core variant. Is there any significant degradation on the battery life, how long does it last for you just on battery? Please let me, thank you in advance xD
@@sooryasrajan619 Hey there! I just had it for two days now and I've barely had enough time to test the battery. Honestly, I have/had my doubts too, because reviews suggest that the Max models have worse battery life than the respective Pro models. And I believe them, I think it would be logical. But I just don't have any other MBPs to benchmark my battery life against, and so far I really can't complain, it runs really solid and barely loses any percents, BUT I have not been doing any hard work while unplugged. But I can tell you it runs perfectly fine on browsing and office duty. I suppose that's because the battery loss only comes into play when you actually use the M1 Max GPU. If you don't I think you'll have the same runtime as a M1 Pro.
M1 Mac Mini still worth or go for MacBook M1 pro?
Man these have me so excited. Going to try to make sure I can hop on whenever we get a desktop Mac Pro from this M1 Pro Max Macs Prooooo lineup.
I was actually thinking about you while making this and wondering your thoughts since I believe you have a pretty maxed out PC (or more accurately…several of them 😁).
Apple literally did a top-notch design.
YOU’RE MAKING ME WANNA BUY ONE!
damn you.
Awesome video buddy 😬
He is making me wish I could afford one 😂😂
The plan is working.
Congratulations, Tom, that looks like a heck of a computer.
I'm so excited to put it through its paces!
Yeah bro, Holy crap my 16 m1 max just took 12 min to process through video that took my 2019 16" an hour to process... massive upgrade
It’s ridiculous. Glad you got one too! This video was a breeze to edit/export.
Which gpu and ram and ssd?
Ohhh man, this is awesome! I can feel your excitement through the video, Tom! Congrats on your new computer :)
Thank you! it's been so great so far!
love a vintage 2013
Steam powered!
I'm still using a 2013 macbook pro! (But not for video editing, I have another PC).
You're definitely right about the notch. (I don't own a Mac, but I've heard ALL the complaints lol) - it absolutely adds more space. It reality it just notches itself, as you said, so it's not even a big deal. Nice video, man!
I literally haven’t noticed the notch at all while using the computer. 🤷🏻♂️
It’s almost like a trillion dollar company…thought about this design change before release 🤔
@@tombuck ha! Exactly
I have a 15" 2014 MBP which I bought used from a friend in '17 or '18. Until hearing about these new laptops I had hoped mine would never die. Now not only am I looking forward to these new laptop, I'm hoping for a Mac Mini Max (hopefully with that name) as well!
It seems like the Minis might get an update in the Spring time maybe?
agree, thought i was going to have to hold on to my late 2013 13" MBP forever since I really didn't like the direction they were going in - portless, touchbar, no magsafe etc.
Ohhhhh I’m legitimately excited to hear your thoughts as a fellow M1 MacMini user
I went a bit overboard on this one compared to my base model Mini, but you know, YOLO.
@@tombuck I mean when it’s something you use EVERY day. Totally justified. Plus time saved is time you’re able to either spend on yourself or to build more of your business up. 🙌🏼
I am so glad that you found your new Mac to be "top notch."
Keep up the good work - THANKS
Thanks Bob! 😁
I have also ordered the same specs in 14” and I guess you are the first one to review the 14” with M1 Max. Kudos 👍🏼
I haven't seen too many with this combo, I hope you enjoy yours!
@@tombuck how do I get the 14 inch with the M1 max?
how do I get the 14 inch with the M1 max?
This video was a nice midweek surprise! I ordered my 16" M1 Max last week and will be trading in my 2019 Macbook Pro i9, which I absolutely love (aside from the fan noise). I was super happy that you mentioned the fast SD card data transfer!
It’s so nice! I couldn’t resist making a quick video. 😬
Was looking for a video like this! I'm coming from the 2015 Macbook Air, and it's nice to not see it being compared to essentially last year's model. Makes the most sense because I feel like the majority of people who bought a Macbook Pro last year are probably not going to be replacing it this year.
Agreed. I’ve been specifically waiting for this redesign but typically I keep my computers as long as possible (which is why it’s so exciting to get a new one).
Very nice presentation and relatable comparisons, Tim. Thank you!
Thank you!
Nice to have an extra video this week. Can’t believe the transfer took you 3 minutes. That’s insane. I’m so tempted by the 14 inch but I feel like I just bought the mini and I know the pro would be more powerful and I’d just want to use it as my desktop and laptop, rendering my mini into a brick. I rarely use my laptop, which is actually a 2012 MBP because I’m at home a lot more now. It does need to be replaced but I’m trying to wait on the new Airs coming out next year. That screen on the 14 inch looks beautiful though.
I'm still really happy to have my Mini as a "permanent" desktop (and I still think it's an absurdly powerful little computer). It's just so nice to have portable power too!
Finally someone who gets it about the notch, you do not loose any screen real estate. Really wish that most reviewers would stop whining about it.
I figure if that's the biggest complaint, then things are going pretty good. The notch has absolutely not been noticeable while working and the extra screen space is great!
I would like to see more videos where Future Tom talks to Past Tom. Don’t know specifically how you could use that segment, but it was my favorite part, aside from your excitement of this first impressions video. Props to Apple for having the charging cable separate from the wall adapter, considering the cable is where 99% of issues come from with years of wear and tear. Long live the MagSafe charger!!!
Future Tom could probably teach Past Tom a thing or two.
@@tombuck Yes, more of that please!
That looks super awesome, Tom! I’m sure it’ll be money well spent. Your prior videos on using the M1 Mac Mini persuaded me to give the base model a shot, and I’ve been super happy with its performance even with Premiere Pro. So much so, it’s now my main editing machine while I have my gaming/editing PC in my theater for game footage capture. Now I’m just waiting for the new M1 chips to make their way to the Mac Mini so I can upgrade and give the base model to my wife. Haha.
Just want to say thanks for making your videos, dude. They’ve helped out me and my channel a lot.
Thanks for the kind words, I'm so glad that the videos have been helpful for you and your channel! I still love my Mini, but it's nice having this portable powerhouse. 🤯
"I'm notched too concerned" got me almost choking on my lunch 🤣
Hopefully the lunch was delicious. I’m always afraid of eating too much lunch..causing me to move my belt up a notch 😬
@@tombuck the gift that keeps on giving
The ports bring me joy 🤩 !
That’s imPORTant.
@@tombuck So much !
0:57 that reverse shot was sick! 👍
haha, I really liked that 😁
This is a beautiful looking video. What did you shoot it on? Did you do a tonne of colour correcting afterwards? And what lights do you use? It looks fantastic
Thank you!
This was with the Sony a7SIII. I filmed with the standard picture profile and just add a few minor adjustments in Final Cut Pro (nothing major, mostly a little exposure and saturation).
I have a video about my lighting setup, but my main light is a Nanlite Forza 200 and then I have a lot of PavoTubes for fill and accent.
THANK YOU for comparing it to the late 2013 13" model, it's the exact same one I have. I love knowing that they're about the same size and weight - everyone's been comparing the 14" to the touch-bar versions and it's hard to really estimate the difference between the 14" and mine, seeing as the touch bar ones are thinner and lighter. it makes me really happy to know I won't have much to "re-adapt" to, since the 14" and mine both have similar ports, magsafe, weight, etc.
It'll be a great step up from your computer! I've also been seeing a lot of comparisons to the Touch Bar 13 where people say it's "so big and heavy" but coming from the 2013 13", it's basically identical (and I never had any complaints about that computer's portability).
@@tombuck neither do i have many complaints about the 13", i'd rather have the weight and the extra ports. in fact i thought i'd have to keep it forever since i really didn't like the portless, magsafe-less, touchbar direction they were going with. glad to know this is a thing of the past :) thanks again for the comparison!
So far, you were the only one doing a video on a 14 inch max, which is what I’m considering! Thank you for the content as always :-) great video can’t wait to see the full review! When the time is right and the money is available, the 14 inch max with 64 GB RAM full spec… You better believe it baby! I know it’s a lot, but it’s awesome to know that you can finally future proof your workflow for many years to come, giving more merit to the name MacBook “Pro”! Also, the 14 inch IS THE PERFECT COMPROMISE of size and portability for comfort👌👌👍
Considering my near base model 13" MacBook went strong for 7+ years, I don't think there's anything unreasonable in getting the best computer you can budget. Hope you like yours when you order it!
Congratulations on the new computer, the M1 mini has me contemplating these new machines. Great video bro.
Oh my gosh it’s a…GAME CHANGER.
@@tombuck the audio straight from the Macbook was more impressive than the 1080
camera.
I went with the 16" M1 Max with 64GB, and I cannot wait. Thanks, Tom!
Hopefully it gets delivered soon!
@@tombuck, I won't see it for another month or so -- 😭😂
Damn! Your enthusiasm may have pushed me over the edge! Great video, as always... :)
The plan is working 😁
Great video - thank you Tom
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Tom, I follow your channel and always look forward to the useful information you provide but for me your "First Impression" of the new new MacBook Pro has been by far the most enjoyable review than all the other usual Mac channels that I watch on TH-cam. Keep doing what you do its very much appreciated.
I got real nervous until I read the word "Enjoyable" haha. I thought this was going in a different direction. Thank you! I know this isn't super technical, and it didn't take anywhere near the time as my normal videos, but it was fun and I think that fun can translate across the screen.
I also, really don’t care about the notch and don’t understand why it’s even being talked about. I don’t notice it at all. I went from the 2015 to the 2021 and the screen and speed of the computer is just incredible.
I figure if the notch is the biggest complaint, then that means the product is pretty darn good.
Also have the 2013 MacBook Pro and also just purchased the m1 max 16 inch! excited
Woo! That''ll be quite the upgrade! Congrats 🙌
yeah baby! Can't wait for mine!
It’s exciting! Hope you like yours a lot.
YAY! This is so great. Congratulations, and thanks for this video of your thoughts and first impressions. Looks like a machine that will not feel slow in 6 months, which has always been my experience with all the intel Macs. No (or minimal) fan noise = heaven! You're a top-notch first impression video creator now :)
I tried re-exporting and re-rendering all the footage from this video and the fans didn’t turn on once. It’s pretty amazing. 🤯
@@tombuck Soooooo awesome!
I just ordered this exact same spec model, super thrilled to get it. Ableton on a 2015 to an m1 max is gonna be a hell of a jump
Oh man, that's going to be super fun!
I’ll get one for sure. They feel high quality
I'm so impressed by it so far! Can't wait to put more use into it.
I bought the M1 Mac Mini almost immediately after I watched your review. I wanted another machine to travel with, so I purchased the M1 13" MacBook Pro about a month ago. 20 minutes after I watched the Apple Keynote, I ordered the 14" 32core, 64GB 2TB MacBook Pro Max.
It's on it's way and should be here tomorrow. I'm so excited. But, now I have all these computers. 😒
Luckily I believe the M1’s hold their value pretty well if you wanted to sell one. Your new one will be unstoppable 🤯
Always nice to have a new toy at home!
Early Christmas is fun 😁
I'm in a similar situation. I have a mid 2014 MacBook Thinking of upgrading to this unit. I like the way you've spec'd this one out.
The 14" size is ideal for me, and it's definitely a major upgrade from any Intel-based machine.
Which color do you suggest? Space grey or Silver?
I got silver, but you can't go wrong either way. I just love the bright "crispness" of the silver 👍
Wow, that was quick, you just got it and you already got this video down lol. Be prepared to be ranking in top 3 for this video about the M1 , I see it coming!
I was just so excited! Plus I wanted to film something I could edit on it 😁
Love the contrast between the silver MBP and the black keyboard one :))
I do too! I was on the fence when they first showed it but now I quite like it.
DAMMIT BUCK I AIN’T BUYIN A NEW…. *clicks over to the Apple store*
This is a big change that I was REALLY waiting for 😬
DO IT!
@@robbvaules 🤣
Any word on max in 14 vs 16? There is a higher wattage adapter and a high performance mode. There has to be a difference in the speeds between the 2 systems.
The 14" Max comes with the higher wattage adapter, but I don't know about the high performance mode
@@tombuck it does not come with the same one the 16 max comes with. Still under 100w. The 16 has like a 120+ watt adapter
It's been a year now, how has the battery life been? I've heard it's not that great with the M1 Max on the 14"...?
Mine has been awesome! The health is still rated at 100%, which is great. I’ve been using “optimized charging” and I think that helps.
I very frequently edit for hours at a time without fully draining it 👍
@@tombuck incredible, thanks for the reply! Found a good deal on an apparently "barely used" one 🙂
Nice to hear your voice using the inbuilt mic and cam, so we can compare !
The camera is usable, but I'm honestly more impressed with the built in mic. I think it sounds pretty good and doesn't pick up too much background noise.
I still use 2013 Macbook Pro for work! Still great for coding, but running out of space...
Some might say that's sick! Tastic!
Happy to see your excitement and energy Tom. I got the same model and specs, but with 1TB. Like you, I sold my Macbook Pro 16” i9/32 months ago and saved the money to buy the new generation of MacBooks M1. No regrets at all; I love the size, fantastic screen and power. No more jet taking off on my desk! Enjoy your new Mac.
Glad you’re liking your computer! I didn’t expect to wait this long for a redesign, but it was worth it in the end.
Dude same here! Been using my mid 2014 13inch MacBook Pro! I order M1 max 14 inch 32 gb 2tb. I decided to future proof myself a bit since I don’t upgrade often.
Twins! haha
But really, knowing how long the old 13" lasted, I had no hesitation in putting a bit more money into making this more powerful than I probably need at the moment.
I am watching this on the very laptop you're reviewing.. feels great haha. Love this thing. Can recommend to anyone.
It's so good right?! Now that it's been over a week, I'm really appreciating the power in this thing.
@@tombuck It's so beefy and yet it's somehow sleek and snappy! It's the most fun I've had with a laptop in a long time. And it will honestly do ANYTHING you throw at it. Plus the typing & usage feeling is great - and I don't mind the chonky form factor a bit.
"But you know what does make noise..hitting the subscribe button..." I think there were crickets for that one. LOL But since the video ends its a good mic drop. LOL
It was pretty bad…but also pretty good 😁
Great impressions video! Say, did your M1 Mac become slower over time doing the same things, or was it because you were asking more of it later on than at first? Looking forward seeing how this works later.
The speed of my Mini has gotten better if anything since more applications have become M1 optimized. However my video workflow changed once I got a new camera and started using higher resolution footage and tougher codecs.
@@tombuck excellent to know! You made it work harder and found it’s limitations. The new MBPs will be perfect for you, I hope!
I think I may have to upgrade my M1 Macbook Air to get one of these. I've been having memory issues w/ this Air, as well as issues editing 1080 content in iMovie. When I split the clip, it takes 2 seconds for the rest of the clip to appear. Very annoying.
Hmm, that is annoying. I feel like you shouldn't be having that issue, especially with 1080 footage. Have you tried another editing program? Even the free download of Resolve might help you to determine if it's the computer or the software (I know iMovie is M1 Native, but that still seems odd to me).
how is the battery life with m1 max on 14 inch??
So far so good! I don't have concrete numbers, but it's better than my 16" Intel was.
I use macbook air 11inch and the batterylife almost 12 hours, and then i upgrade to macbook pro touchbar 13 and the battery life is very bad only 5-6 hours. And now i consider to upgrade to macbook pro 14 but i still dont know if the battery life difference between m1 pro 8 core and 10 core.
I have the same exact old MBP as you. Still going but a bit slow now
It's a champ!
It's weird for me who had such internal connection with Apple to not be getting a new computer every time like I always have there is a downside to (SEMI) retiring... I plan to get one at some point because Safari on the MPB 2019 kits on the fan too much for me but I'm retired and I downsizing from 3 computers to 2 I got the M1 iPad and then I hoping early next year to get an iMAC Pro with M1MAX/PRO to replace my iMacPro. I do very little editing. My podcast is unedited straight out of the Rodecaster. Not rushing to upgrade until the .1 version get released... It looks like a beast, looking forward to the full review!
This thing has been awesome so far, and thankfully, virtually silent. I really did enjoy my 2019 MacBook, but those fans are loud!
Love the review and the excitement is real. Would love to know if the old magsafe is compatible with the old one. ..
didn't quite catch ur specs... would you mind sharing... ?
The actual MagSafe connector is a bit different, so I wouldn't recommend trying to use an old adapter with it. And my specs are 10 core M1 Max with 24 core GPU, 32GB RAM, and 2TB solid state drive 👍
Does the measured screen size include the notch? Or is the area to the left and right of the camera a bonus?
I believe it’s diagonal, not sure if the notch counts or not
Brilliant!
Love from India.
I am having the same products. Using M1 mac mini and 16 inch intel i9 macbook pro. Not satisfied with the intel version, selling it and already ordered 14 inch M1 max 24 core Macbook Pro. Eagerly waiting for it to arrive.
I'm sure you'll love it! It'll be a huge upgrade from the Intel MacBook.
Thanks Tom Buck!
You’re welcome!
I ordered the exact same configuration! 👍
Nice! I hope you like it! I haven't seen too many 14" Max models yet.
This thing as a M1 Max Mac Mini model would be a burner .... I don't need a notebook.
Hopefully it'll find its way into the Mini in the not too distant future.
What’s the fan noise like? I’m hearing the 14” M1 Max is NOISY :/
I've only heard my fans once so far, and that was after importing 6 layers of 4K footage to Final Cut and adding a few color corrections. The fan turned on quietly for a few minutes while it processed the footage and then turned back off.
It's been exceptionally quiet for me so far.
@@tombuck thanks so much for your response! That’s easing my mind a little. I’ll have to wait until December to find out for myself!
Good segment!
Thanks Rob!
Can you do benchmarks?
I'm really not a benchmark guy, but I just ran a Geekbench test and the OpenCL score was 43412 while the CPU score was 1764 single score and 12372 multi-core.
I'm sure some of the more pro computer channels will dive into all that, I'm more interested in how things perform for my actual workflow.
@@tombuck Thanks for the info!
If M1 is so powerful then the M1 pro and max will be wildest chip
It's pretty bonkers to be honest
@@tombuck i think this is the perfect or close to perfect MacBook Pro for the pros since 2014 ports so much more
Hi! Is the Macbook Pro 14" with the M1 Max is most thick than the M1 Pro ?
Yes, it’s slightly thicker. It’s basically the same thickness as the 2012-2015 MacBooks if you ever used one of those.
Can you recommend a display to hook up to my new Macbookpro 16 M1X , which one do you recommend ?? 27 inches or bigger.... For video editing and photography. Thank you .
I use a 34” LG curved ultrawide. It’s not 4K but I really like it.
does the battery last lot longer on M1 Pro 16 core than M1 Max 32
Core?
I believe so, but the early tests Iv'e seen show that the difference isn't massive.
i just received this notification that Tom has uploaded this video - youtube sucks
Jeez TH-cam! Almost a week late 🤦🏻♂️
@@tombuck yes. Big time
Why not go for 16 inch as it isn’t that much more?
I had the Intel 16” and it was just too big for me. I found it uncomfortable to use and it didn’t fit into a lot of bags that I travel with. But the extra screen space was super nice.
Congrats Tom... Your puns are very top notch... lmao jk Enjoy that mobile powerhouse! I got an M1 Pro 14" that I'm about to film the unboxing and first impressions of. I got the 10 Core CPU, 16 Core GPU and 16 GB of Unified Memory because I don't need anything too crazy... Oh yeah and 1 TB of storage. I'm upgrading from a 2015 15" MBP. It should be a beast.
Ooh, I’ll have to check out your video. I really wasn’t planning to make this…I just got really excited about it 😬
@@tombuck I'd be honored for you to watch it once I post it! Subscribe so you'll know when it's up! :)
@@tombuck Here's my video! Enjoy! th-cam.com/video/p_kfNaJfr10/w-d-xo.html
Nice perspective, it’ll be interesting to see how this laptop serves your workflow. Looking forward to seeing more on it once you’ve had a chance to kick the tires a bit more!
I’m taking notes and will do a regular review once I’ve had it for at least a month. Loving it so far though!
Is there any reason you didn't get 64 GB of ram?
Mainly just price. I’ve been happy with 8gb in my M1 Mac Mini, so 32 seemed like quite the upgrade.
Watching on a MacBook Pro 13 (middle 2012) LMAO!!!
I was waiting for this 14" MBP for ages!!!!
It really felt like an eternity for this update, but I can definitely say that it's worth it.
I’ve generally been avoiding any information about the new Macs, but when I saw you released a video about yours, I didn’t hesitate! I’m not sorry! Excited to see how this fits into your work flow over the next 6 months.
I really wasn’t going to make this, but I just got excited and wanted to give myself a project to edit on it right away 😁
Can't wait to use the New M1 Mac!!!
Looks ver y exciting. I want to get that one to use with my art and improve my Blender skills
Yes! I'll be setting up some Blender stuff with it today, so I'm excited to see how it performs. My M1 Mini is good with Blender, but the render times aren't too quick.
@@tombuck OH😦 ! Do you think It’s not enough power with this new M1 Max? I’d like to know your thoughts. My idea is to get the most powerful 14 inch:
Apple M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
64GB unified memory.
I want to order it this week
Are you still enjoying the 14” or do you wish you had gone with the 16”
I love the 14! The bigger screen is nice, but I really like the portability. I hated traveling with my previous 16” Intel MacBook.
@@tombuck Thanks. Love your channel and dad joke puns. Keep them coming!
I'm excited that you're excited! Do I need this computer? Not really. Do I want this computer? Absolutely! Already starting to save for it. I have the same mini as you and also have the 13 inch M1 MBP with 16GB of RAM. I can edit H.265 footage and leave FCP on better quality with pretty much no stuttering until I start adding plugins from MotionVFX or PFS. Even then it's very very minor but still a little annoying. To ditch dongle life and potentially eliminate all stuttering while running it on better quality, to me that alone is worth it. I can't wait to hear your thoughts a month or so from now as you really put it through its paces.
It sounds like you're pretty set as far as needs go (wants are entirely different though 😁). The original M1 is still a beast. I was really missing the ability to have portable power, so this changes a lot. And now I love having the Mini as a dedicated desktop. Best of both worlds!
Is The 14in screen enough for editing videos/photos?
It’s enough, but definitely not the same as a nice external display.
I'm exactly one of those people who are coming from a 13 inch macbook pro from 2013 so thank you for this video!
I'm thinking of what version of the chip and what amount of storage I should get since I'll be editing lots of videos on it.
Get as much storage as you can budget. It's not difficult to get a large external SSD, but not having to deal with connecting an external drive is really nice.
@@tombuck definitely! I've been living that external drive life for probably a decade haha.
Thank you, Tom. Question: I last bought the same 2013 MacBook Pro you did but the sharp bottom edge by the trackpad cut into my wrists uncomfortably. And I am also considering the same model you bought. Is the bottom edge still as sharp as the 2013's?
I think this one is ever so slightly less sharp, but they’re pretty similar.
random comment :, that Dad Joke at the start though geez
Unreal engine :D ?
Which M1 Max is this? The 24 or 32-core GPU?
This is the 24 core GPU
I liked the Touch Bar
As I never used the f keys in day to day
And if I used it to edit for school I use an existential keyboard
Or use fn to get it
I like having the physical things for certain things, but I’m also someone who did enjoy the Touch Bar.
@@tombuck u use the f keys?
Hi Tom!
Make a comparison review between your new MacBook and Mac mini :)
I was thinking about that! once I get to know this computer a bit more it'll be fun to put them head to head.
What camera and lens are you using? Curious.
It's the Sony FX3 and 24 1.4 lens
You did not make the notch pun… You did not make the notch pun… You did not make the notch pun…
I couldn’t notch do it.
Hello Tom, thanks for the video! I am also considering to upgrade to the new M1 Pro/ Pro Max. I see that you have the 14inch, M1Max with 32GB RAM. What made you choose the M1Max with 32 GB RAM and not the M1Pro with the 32GB RAM? What is the difference?
I wanted the Max processor since, even though they're both great, the claim for video editing speed/smoothness seemed like they'd really benefit my workflow.
I had to look which model I had - 2010… def sucks but cant upgrad either.
awesome 👏 congratulations 😄😋😍
how long does your battery last on an average day? (screentime?)
Honestly, it’s so good I don’t have a real number. It easily gets through full days for me, and if I’m doing something really intensive like editing, it usually goes for several hours before I plug it in.
I've ordered the exact same configuration! how is the battery performance on this m1 max config compared to m1 pro?
Compared to,the Pro I don’t know, but it’s better than any other laptop I’ve personally owned.
I came for the puns. I wasn’t disappointed.
I'm glad there was no...disapuntment.
How's the battery life so far and heat specially when editing? Breaking any sweat either way?
So far so good. Didn’t notice any real heat while editing and still had about 50% battery once I was done, the video was uploaded, and I had made the thumbnail in Photoshop.
I also didn’t charge it after getting it 🤷🏻♂️
24 core or 32 core gpu?
24 👍