2020 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide - Avoid these 9 Mistakes!
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- Wondering which upgrades are worth it for the 2020 MacBook Pro? I break down each use-case and which specific configuration you should buy so YOU don't overspend your cash!
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If you're struggling to figure out which upgrades are worth it for the MacBook Pro, or which model in general you should buy, we go through a bunch of different use-cases and which configurations are worth it for them!
We talk about video editing, photo editing, programming, music production with Logic Pro X and general multi-tasking to try to explain which upgrades matter the most for those tasks.
We also explain the differences between the different MacBook Pro options.
If you still aren't sure which one to buy, then you can comment down below and give us your specific use-case and situation and we'll be glad to help you out!
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I now know what to buy. Now I need the money.
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Same I rlly rlly want a laptop and this year I decided to save up and maybe get a little job. HAHAHAH IM ONLY 13 but I’ll be 14 in 2 months and I can work at my cousins job since it’s only 2 times a week after school it’s just working on a mountain and planting but she said it’s fun so I’ll probably end up working there
Samd here 😂😂
Mask on
@@sonicgirl3582 im 14 and i work at a cafe and i was able to save up for an iphone xs! i now am trying to save for a macbook air. i believe in you!!
Just bought mine! Upgrading from a 2013 air to the base pro with 16gb of RAM. Really excited to receive it!
You’ll love the trackpad, omggggg the qualityyyyy
WAFAKELZ
Hope you like it!
Idk what to do because I’m 20 and I want to be an animator and i was thinking about getting the MacBook Air 2020 because I don’t have a lot of money. So I was thinking about getting the pro later on.
u should share your experience @samM
Only buying the pro because the MacBook Air has non existent cooling lmao i need something that can run multiple tabs without having the fan run at 6000rpm😂
Bob isn’t the air passively cooled as in no fans
Ken Dynamek no
I returned my mba for this, pleased they released it soon. Genuinely thought the mba would’ve been okay but definitely felt the heat and heard the fan when doing zoom calls/Logic Pro usage
Ken, you may be thinking of the discontinued thin 12” MacBook, I think that were passively cooled.
brightboxstudio Yes, those had no fans.
The Air has a fan, but not near the CPU and no heat pipe, so it works in a stupidly inefficient manner.
I really like the way you present videos and make well informed suggestions. I'll dive into some of your other vids. Thanks Brotha - Tim K
The grind is real with this guy. Absolute champ!
This is a great video, it answers several questions and even points out things that one may not know about. Thank you very much!
Always fast hein!!!
I bought the 16 inch using your recommendations thanks
I like your videos thanks
literally answered everything! AMAZING video boss.. keep it up
I’m not going to lie this video helped me out a lot I was about to make a lot of Mistakes on the upgrade you just saved me money ! And you got a new subscriber thanks mate 👍🏼
No problem 👍
Max Tech Looking to edit at least one video a week ( final cut)/ edit photos occasionally ( lightroom, photoshop) . Which Mac book and upgrades should i be looking at buying? Thank you as this is a BIG help
Same, was thinking of upgrading to i7 but going to get 1TB instead!
Same
So good recommendations! It really helps to make decision instead many overs youtubers
Thanks a lot!
Information on the i7 vs i5 was very money saving much appreciated
You are the best analyst and reviewer. You just saved me time and money. 👍
What a brilliant explanation on the different aspects of the laptops! It cleared so many questions of mine. Subscribed.
You are the only reviewer I have found (including some rather celebrity TH-camrs), who has pointed out all the differences between the 8th Gen and the 10th gen MBP 👍 The MBP is for my son who is going to be using Logic Pro X intensively for Music Tech.
I.e. faster processor and DDR RAM, upgraded Graphics card and speakers, plus the improved twin fan cooling, well worth the extra $200.
I actually had an order for upgraded 8th gen with 16gb RAM and 512gb SSD. After watching this managed to cancel it and change to the 10th gen, so thank you for this excellent review.
Many thanks to Max Tech 🙏
uff, good thing I followed your advice ordering it yesterday (before the video came out) - ordered the base 10gen version. Thanks for the great content!
This video has been the highlight of my day. Thanks for another great video!
The vid I've been waiting for. Always great.
Dude this is literally the information I’ve been looking for
Your RAM usage on your MacPro was very helpful! I ordered 13” MBP 10th gen with 1TB and 16GB RAM with AppleCare.
As for this video, I applaud the detail and great work you put in... mostly yours and your brother’s channel are amongst the fewe that go into so much detail and are sort of unbiased. Keep up the great work.
Never comment on videos but this was so thorough that I had to. This video helped so much
I would also add that upgrading the base model to 16 GB of RAM may increase its resale value a few years down the road by a larger amount than the cost of the upgrade.
That's absolutely not true though, base models hold their value a lot better
I love your profile picture
Another professional and comprehensive buyers guide video. Thank you Max 👍
You guys killed this guide! Great work. I’m starting a TH-cam channel and will def pick up a 16’ to pump out videos quicker
Thank you for your recommendations. This will be my first Macbook. And first computer since about in 10yrs. Lol. I do everything on my android phone. Looking forward to owning a computer again.
Jaesung83 which one are u getting?
@@aabidfaiyaz 2020 macbook pro 16" edition
Jaesung83 if you’re waited a decade then you might as well wait another 6 months for the 14” Pro that comes with MicroLED screen and AMD.
@@tr7287 AMD, lol.
Thanks a lot that helped me pretty well! I guess I’ll buy the 1800$ model
Glad I could help!
This is the best and most useful review of the machine. Thanks and subscribed.
Thank you this video helped me decide! You just helped a lot of people!
I think last years entry level MacBook Pro 13 inch was fine. It’s only flaw was its Butterfly Keyboard, which was fixed this year
Another very helpful video! I want to sell my PC and want to switch from Windows to Mac for the first time! You changed my decision: at first I wanted to buy the base 1300 Dollar model, but after this video I think the 1800 Dollar model will be the one for me!
Very helpful, thank you. You saved me hundreds from unnecessary upgrade option spending.
You were way more helpful than the apple customer specialist people I talked to! Thank you!
Nicee very informative video now i know which MacBook to buy thank you!! I’ll be waiting for your upcoming videos.
Thanks for watching!
Hi. So, I’ll be going into a doctoral program. This particular program is very heavy on research & application running. Would the MacBook Pro 13 10th Gen be a great choice?
Best buyers guide ever , keep it going 💙💙
Great video! Gave me exactly the information I needed for buying my new macbook pro!
Glad I could help!
Looking to edit at least one video a week ( final cut)/ edit photos occasionally ( lightroom, photoshop) . Which Mac book and upgrades should i be looking at buying? Thank you as this is a BIG help
There's a lot of bad advice on TH-cam, but this video is just the opposite! Great logic :)
Great video! Very informative and helpful. Thank you.
I love this video! This really helps me to make my decision
I'm gonna moving from PC to Mac.. This video really help me a lot
I just ordered the base MacBook Pro this video really helped me out on which model to buy.
I will order a basic MBP whith 16 Ram. Tell me your experience, please.
Thank you a lot for helping me and a lot of other people out there nagvigating the jungle off Apples MacBook models. I want to buy the 13" MacBook pro and was about to make a bunch of the mistakes you warned about here, especially regarding the i5 and i7 CPU. Translating these numbers into real life experience is so hard for most people - so during my whole research i have been binge watching your channel! Thanks a lot!
This video can be boiled down to: use apples's selector to pick where you want to get gouged on their upgrades
Just what I needed. Thanks guys!
Just purchased this 2020 model with the 16GB of ram. It will be my first ever apple labtop! I’m so excited!
Even I'm planning to go for same model how much did it costed you ?
@2v_5r but price is pritty high in India 😓
I ordered the same and will be my first as well. Been looking for a while I’m excited to get it!
pavan poojith If your student ,you will get 15K off
Just saw forbes mentioned this guy, really the most insightful i've seen
Can you link the mention?
Max Tech www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2020/05/09/apple-secrets-two-undisclosed-differences-between-1299-13-inch-2020-macbook-pro-and-1799-model-are-crucial-internal-specs-fans-speakers/
TH-cam knows I needed this. Getting the 16 inch MacBook Pro tomorrow and im HYPED!
Great video, really helpful. Thank you
Hey Max Tech, I need you to test eighth gen processor and tenth
I’m not understanding why I should not buy the 32 g and get the 16 g. Help me understand. I thought more was better.
Lynn Jackson 32 gb is only needed if you are doing something like HEAVY, and I repeat HEAVY editing. 16 gb is more then plenty for almost anything
Just bought one. I had 2015 model. I’ve been waiting for apple to replace the keyboard and include the esc key for many years. I am a programmer I need to ESC if you know what I mean. I am happy now 😂
What are your specs? I'm currently looking for a new developer Mac since I work with xcode
Which spec did you buy? I will also be using the Macbook Pro for programming but I'm still not sure if to go for i5 or i7 ?
Alex Sarageaua the difference between the i5 and i7 is insignificant. The thing you should be looking at is the screen size.
Thanks so much for all the useful info! New subbie here!
thank you for this! It was so helpful!
I like that you're very objective. Thx!
I’m still confused, this is my first MacBook purchase and I just need something for photo/video editing and producing but, I can’t afford the 16. Plus, it’s way too big.
Really solid video. Subscribed !
This video was extremely usefull, it helped me enjoy my meal without deeping in existential thoughts.
lol
I went for the base model. Coming from a 2012 MacBook Pro, I think it’s going to feel like lightning lol
Good moves. I'm doing the same, but from 2009 MBP! Still works.
Will do the same soon, how big is the difference in performance and size? I’m still struggling to decide if I should take the 13 inch because it’s smaller but the 16 isn’t that much bigger than the 13 from 2012 isn’t it?
I’m doing the same thing I’ve got a late 2013 MacBook Pro
I’m upgrading from the 2011 MBP
When I was resetting my old 2013 MacBook Pro wanted to keep it nothing wrong with it apart from memory being to small still a sturdy well made device compared to a windows laptop I’ve got of the same age but 2020 MacBook Pro is so much better keypad is a lot better downloading data from a usb stick is so much quicker plus you have Touch ID so you don’t have to keep putting your password in every time it goes onto standby
Tnx, imma go for the 1800 base model and spend the extra 200 for 1tb.
This video was pretty helpful.
But I'm still unsure. I need a MBP for Logic, so probably the one with the 10th-gen chip? And 16GB RAM?
Hi, I’m considering to buy the new MB 16-inch for educator-level video editing and hobby photo-editing. But I’m curious to know how the iMac would perform in comparison if we ignored the portability aspect - just looking at the internal capabilities. Thanks
Wonderful work, Max Tech. Love all your Apple-focussed discussions.
Thanks!
I’m just waiting for the review of the new MacBook Pro’s, I’M BETWEEN MACBOOK AIR 16gb ram or MacBook Pro 16gb ram. I’m student and I want a laptop for at least 6 years
go for the pro if you’re talking abt that amount of time.
Depends on what type of student you are. Some programs require some decent level of processors. I survived with a MacBook air 2014 through Bachelors and Masters for 6 years now. But honestly since 6months-1 year ago it has been running really slow.
Consider this purchase well. There are many rumors that Apple will switch from Intel CPUs to ARM pretty soon. This means you will not be able to update your OS for the whole 6 years.
Definitely get the Pro, far more versatile
seriously very very helpful!
Excellent Video......I have a better understanding and I am changing my plans. Your video makes so much sense and I want to Thank You for how YOU explain things.....WOW!
Wish they would've released the 14.1...
You said we can ask specific questions, well here's one:
What specs do graphic designers need to look at? A recommendation would be great.
I'm using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop all the time, combined, a little less InDesign.
My 2015 base MBP is having a really hard time keeping up with me and I need a new machine, but don't want the expensive and too big 16" model, because I work on a connected 27" 4k monitor
thank you Luca
I am a Graphic Designer using Adobe Creative Suite too. My current iMac has 16Gb and it isn’t enough when jumping between Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I am looking at upgrading to the MacBook Pro 13 and will definitely spec 32Gb of ram.
Very helpful! Thank you
Totally needed video for comparison. Thanks.
It’s funny even the 10th gen Intel versions don’t have Wifi6 😅
Vadim, good video and info sir. You went in-depth and I thought your recommendations were spot on. I wouldn't have changed anything myself. My favorite recommendation is to simply go to the new 10th Generation chips if you plan to do certain upgrades.
Does the new model really have dual fans? A first in MacBook Pro 13 inch model?
Thank you and see you all on the next one.
I thought exactly the same with the Dual fans comment
@@tommorgan900 We'll have to see what someone from Max's company says to us about this. Keep your notifications on. (:
The $1800 model has had dual fans for a while now. Thanks for the compliments :)
Max Tech WHAT THE h? Interesting 🤔
You’re welcome gentleman.
If I'm buying a 27" iMac shortly, would you recommend the base 13" for cusual use, or buy the model with the 10th gen chipset. I dont really wanna upgrade it, so would like it to last 3-4 years.
Can someone recommend me the minimum I need to record/stream 1080p60 from an Elgato HD60s? I would very much prefer the 13 inch model.
So grateful for this content! Help! I’m a grad student with many tabs open for essays & providing professional services through video calling (thanks pandemic!). I’ve been waiting to upgrade from my 2015 so my budget is flexible, I want something to last for another 5 years! Should I go for the $1800 model or base with 16RAM upgrade?
Tasnim Hasan I’m in the exact situation and am trying to decide between those two options
Base with 16GB will be fine :)
get the base with 16 ram its enough
Kyle Jensen I just realized the pricing for Canada is different. For me, $400 more, I can have all the best features of the new laptop 10Gen, 4 ports, 512 gb storage and 16gb ram. But the middle one gives me everything without the 10Gen processing that isn’t necessary for a non editor like me.
Tasnim Hasan hmm interesting. I can get a $100 student discount on all models.
Hey, I have a question: I already chose to buy the more expensive model, however, I am still in doubt if I should upgrade to i7 10th or keep with i5 10th. Can you please enlight me more about this?
Thank you :)
Yeah I have the same question
Hi Max Tech, i need to change my 2014/2015 laptop any time soon, since i have an iphone and ipad it makes sense to me changing from windows to ios. As an engineer i work with my laptop on a dailly base at diferrent locations, i mainly work with CAD programs, some photo editing and some heavy calc excel files, apart from that is just email, wich one would you recomend?
Awesome Video - this helped me greatly many thanks.
2019 vs 2020 macbook pro comparison video pls 🙏🏻
Coming soon!
Great video, although am still torn between two models...
Air 2020 i5 with 16GB ram
Or, Pro 2020 base model.
My budget is 1299.
Wanna start learning video/photo editing as a side hobby!
Thanks in advance 👊🏼
The pro is a better buy 1. Better screen 2. The air has serious overheating issues
Sam Morris Hey in my opinion the Pro is a batter choice. If you are gonna do even light video editing the Pro is worth it. This is primarily due to Apple not connecting the CPU to a heatpipe which really sucks of them.
definitely get the MacBook Pro base model with 16GB Of RAM
Thanks for your help guys! 👊🏼
Excellent video Max. Thank you very much for your time.
What would you recommend for running something like AutoCAD. I’m thinking base model with upgraded to 16gb of ram
Will this almost double of ram speed affect project loading speed?
It might not make that big of a difference, but for photo editing it should
Great Video! However, what would you recommend for a full-time Computer Science Student at University? Also should I wait for a back to school event?
Wait for the next generation
jay patel Hey Jay, I just finished my Mechanical engineering degree with a 2011 MacBook Pro and I just bought the 2019 13inch MacBook Pro last year for my senior year. Of course, I didn’t do as much programming and coding as my fellow CS friends, however I did do lots of MATLAB coding. Both of my macbooks were fantastic. The only thing I upgraded on my 2019 pro was the RAM -> upgraded it to 16GB because I do a bit of video editing as a hobby. Since programming isn’t too graphically intensive, I would stick with the base model.. maybe upgrading the RAM to 16 GB if you multitask often. If screen size is really important to you (which for many coders it is) the 16 inch base MacBook Pro would be great if you have the $$. For me personally, I don’t mind spending a bit on a MacBook because I know it will last about 8-10 years if taken care of, and Apple will keep releasing the newest firmware updates for old MacBooks for at least 7-9 years. CS is a fantastic major, I wish you the best :)
jone M why?
Bruh you didnt even watch the entire video.. stop fishing for clout
Wait for back to school!!!! If you buy from Apple, they will give you $100 off this MacBook, and free Beats Studio3 headphones.
I am going on a rtw motorcycle trip in November and need a macbook for editng youtube videos on the road firth final cut. I am getting the 1800$ model, but I am on a budget. Should I upgrade to 32GB of Ram or do you think 16GB is ok?
That’s an amazing review! Thank you
Thanks Max Tech...have been waiting for this all day! Should I buy the MBP 13 2020 base model for programming and browsing?
Yes that should be good! Just get 16GB of RAM just in case
@@MaxTechOfficial Thanks....will wait for ur awesome detailed review anyway!
@@MaxTechOfficial Just to let u know...the base 2020 MBP costs *$1620* in India...
I ordered the base one 🤷♂️
Connor Thompson me 2 with 16gb of ram and Apple care
That’s a very good deal
This video explanation is just all I need right now.
Thank you!!! Exactly what i needed!! Thank you!
I'm finally updating my 2011 edition, so either way its an upgrade 😂😂😂
Haha same here man. I brought a Gold 2020 MacBook Air, 16gb RAM, i7 processor and 256SSD... It's absolutely epic. Highly recommend it.
Same, planning to keep the new MacBook for another 10yrs
HASSAN. R.K
Do you notice some thermal problems?
I’m upgrading from my 2012 MBP hahaha, can’t wait to see how powerful my new one is.
samee lmao
Do the new base models (8th gen cpu’s) get the speaker/microphone upgrade?
I don't think they do, no.
Max Tech thanks, alternating views on this and no one seems to have a definitive answer.. fingers crossed apple could do this for the base buyers as a minimum
Hi great video! Would be glad to have your recommendations for which model and config to upgrade to for my use case scenario: I currently use a 2015 base model 13 inch mac book pro. The most intensive task that I perform routinely on my old MBP is 1080p video editing & rendering (video length of 30min-1hour) on the Imovie app every week for youtube uploads. The issue that I would love to be solved is that it takes hours to render these videos prior to uploading on TH-cam. Thank you very much.
Thank you Max Tech, this video helped me a lot on picking which MacBook Pro to get and which upgrades I need instead of going too overboard on the upgrades :)
Hi, I am actually a student, I need a device that can handle a normal student use, but doesn’t get very hot. A device in which I can edit some video every once in a while. I am scared to buy the air because of the heating problem, I want this device for a long period of time so I want something durable. I am willing to pay the extra dollars to get the base macbook pro instead of the Air, if you recommend that to me. What should I buy??
same
Definitely buy the MacBook Pro, and if you can afford it, get 16GB of RAM for $100. This makes a big difference since the integrated graphics is forced to use part of the RAM. -Vadim
Thanks @Max Tech
I really like MacBooks
However I never bought one because I don’t feel like I need one.
I have a very strong 8 core, 32 GB Ram desktop workstation which was roughly $1200 and a cheaper $700 laptop for on the go.
I feel like this is better for me and I really love it but MacBooks are also really tempting!
Don’t argue about what to get or not.
Get what fits your needs and your pocket ^^
Well said Martin!
Hey
I would like to ask you if you don't mind
I have an old 2011 windows laptop and recently I became a photographer
My laptop suffers when I use lightroom and photoshop
So I am planning to have either a macbook "If I could get the money for it" or a workstation
My question is : Does your workstation works very well with these programs?
I am hesitate because people say that macbook is more stable and capable than windows
@@aboabeeer9920 A desktop/workstation PC will always be more powerful at the same price. For photography, keep in mind that you will need to buy a good calibrated display with it or calibrate it yourself with a probe. Macbook screen is already calibrated. If you really like MacOS I'd say get a Macbook. If you don't care, just get a PC. A $600 tower + a good screen will be cheaper and faster than a Macbook.
Abo abeeer
Unfortunately I never used these programs because I use mine for Software Engineering etc.
I think first you should decide if you want a desktop or a laptop because I can imagine as a photographer you probably sometimes want to edit photos while you are on the go
I wouldn’t say that Windows is worse than MacOS however there probably are some disadvantages like preinstalled games no one wants and a little higher ram usage
So it takes a Little time to clean everything up at the beginning
I think security is also not a big problem on windows as long as you don’t go to weird sites etc.
Older MacBooks seem to be very stable with good longevity however I don’t know if this also will be the case for newer ones because many people say they can get kind of warm when used more heavily but this should be the case for pretty much every laptop.
@@kimjeyong2474 Thank you for your reply
I really appreciate it
I’m an engineering student, I work with virtual machines and I want to play some games occasionally. Is it worth it updating i5 to i7 (4 thunderbolt)? Or should I wait to the refresh of 16 inch
one of the best reviews, Thanks bro
I ordered the $1799 base version. I wanted the extra ports and the longer “lifespan” it would give me. But I got the military discount for being a veteran so it’s only $1619, a very good deal.
Reinier Schippers thanks, but I wasn’t ever in any danger, post Vietnam, pre anything else. And I feel guilty even calling myself a vet, but I can’t pass up a nice discount...
Damn man!, you just ended Apple!
Just bought mine. 10th gen i5 with 1tb storage. 16gb ram. Super excited! Will be my first apple computer
Another superior review from you guys. Thanks!