I actually bought a 14" a week ago. It came in and I loved it, but couldn't help thinking about its big brother. Sat on it a few days, watched every video out there and read all the forums and couldn't come to any conclusion. Went back in store like you, and had to feel the 16" again. And I think it took your video to finally sell me on it, seriously your words were the best on this topic. Earned a sub from me and helped me make my decision. Returning my 14" to Apple tomorrow and getting the 16"!!!
@@Mandem909 absolutely. Worth every $. Reviewers overexaggerate the size of it, its a laptop for crying out loud! Yeah its heavier /bigger than a chromebook but the 16 inch is literally the best laptop $ can buy right now. Even being a uni student i am so thankful i opted for the larger screen!!!
@@ilostinthesauce5377 ah good to know! I've been trying to decide between 14 and 16 for ages. It's mostly for video editing and watching videos/movies but I also like travelling and using an external monitor. Tricky decision!
Are you happier with the 16"? - I am tempted by the larger screen, but also I love the portability of my current 13" Macbook Pro that I'm planning to upgrade, can't decide between 14" and 16" hmm
This is what I was looking for - “coming from a 15” MBP” Exactly !! I feel the 15.4” is the perfect size for everything - whether it is for work or browsing or content. It is reaaaly annoying that now there’s only 14” and 16” and feel like 14 is really small and 16 too big when using on the say the couch and other places too. Thanks great video
@@kavithams5969 this 14 is actually more like 14.4, and the small bezels and notch actually push the menu bar top the top so you're not losing any main screen real estate
Thank you! I am so happy someone finally is talking about ergonomics with these! I'm over 6 feet tall and got to try out the 14 inch this week. I realized that if I have the thing open on a desk and I lean in and hunch over, the screen is a perfect distance from my eyes. But if I sit up straight snd even put the laptop at the very edge of the desk, it's too far away for me, not because 14 inches is too small, but because I'm too tall to sit up straight and not have to squint comfortably use the the 14 inch. You need to try the thing out before you buy it because ergonomics is not something you can feel from a YT video.
I agree that many tech UA-camrs may get out of touch with common use cases... "Working professionals who need a bigger screen but not the performance" - you nailed what I was looking for. :) Awesome video, thank you.
The base model 16" has compared to base model 14": Small advantages: - higher resolution - longer battery life - larger trackpad - 2 more CPU and GPU cores - better cooling system - bigger speakers - more powerful charger Big advantages: - Larger display will make multitasking easier, watching movies or playing games feel more immersive. People could use an external monitor, but because of the beautiful new display at 120hz you're now more likely to not use some 1080p 60hz external monitor. Buying a new external monitor with similar display quality can also be costly. - Better Lap Top experience, especially for men. To prevent 'manspreading' of thighs, men often have to keep tension in their thighs to prevent a small laptop from falling through. A larger laptop will be more stable. - Overall better for your posture. You're less likely to hunch over to read small text because the 16inch display is bigger. Disadvantages: - $500 more expensive - Carrying a bigger and slightly heavier device IMO: the 16" is a better deal for most people who can afford to pay $500 more and can carry a bigger device. The physical size might make it look less optimal for traveling with however it has a larger trackpad/display/speakers/battery which also reduces the need for carrying an external mouse/display/speakers or battery charger. A better cooling system will also make less noise, so you won't bother people around you during heavy workload.
You don't realize 14" and 16" are both small screen sizes. Ideal set up for home is to buy external monitor, you can get LG 38" 38WN95C-W model for $1500. Yes, I know its costly, HOWEVER... Its 38" 21:10 aspect ratio monitor with quad HD resolution and 144Hz refresh rate so comparable to what your Mac has. Its size also means its simply lot easier to work on than your small laptop screen... So yeah sure, 16" is better in many cases, but I think ultimately 14" is better if you plan to use external displays anyway. Its more portable, costs less and can also be fast charged through USB-C while the 16" can't. I think I'd lean toward the large desktop screen + 14" if it was me imo. If you don't plan on using external monitors, then maybe 16".
I’ve got the 16” M1 Max and yes it is fairly big and chunky but you know what. I just don’t care, the thing is so powerful I can edit video and stitch hundreds of drone photos for drone photogrammetry all on battery power whilst in my lap, and the fans don’t even kick in. The best laptop I’ve ever had.
So i have the 12.9 iPad Pro and just sent back the 14” MacBook Pro cus its only just alittle bit bigger so once they refund my money im going to get the 16
I think you nailed it: There's plenty good reasons for wanting a little more screen real estate then 13 inches, without actually needing more power than the MB air provides.
I initially wanted to purchase an M2 Pro 14" but after seeing some of the reviews, I picked up a 14" base M1 MB Pro (Best Buy certified open box) and a 16" base M1 MB Pro (also BB certified open box) so I could figure out which one I truly wanted. After using them both, I returned the 14" and am enjoying the 16". Ultimately, there was a $250 difference between them so the decision was fairly easy.
Yep, I'm in law too and all the UA-camrs only focus on video editing because their career requires high performance. They all suggest that if you don't need the extra performance then go with the 13 inch Air but overlook the fact that performance isn't the only factor that customers consider. It's not simple just to go for the Air due to not needing the performance. Some people need a larger screen, especially those who are in the research field and use split screen mode often, needing research documents and word processors open at the same time without straining their eyes. I believe the screen is more important now than it ever was. In past generations there was virtually no difference in screen quality between a 16 and 13 inch, both were regular retina displays, that changed with the 14 and 16 inch and becomes a new important factor in buying thar two beyond the performance because it's now the retina display we've has for a decade and the new XDR mini-led which I believe alone is worth close to 1k.
I agree. Besides chipsets and performance of the computer, Screen Size is a large determining factor for those buying the 16inch. Whether Air or Pro, I think the larger screen size is the more important factor as well as the available price ranges. I just got a 2021 model M1 16inch Macbook Pro refurbished for $1,300. (16GB RAM, 500GB SSD) Especially if you read a lot or meed heavy research besides paper/textbooks, 16inch is the way to go for a good display size not strenuous for the eyes. (Especially during long screen times)
This is my worry too, if I try to use it on a plane, or a train, will it just be too bulky -- but then again, once I got to the hotel, or to a coworking space, or to a client, having that larger screen means I can be more productive. Decisions decisions :)
I have. Doesn't make sense for me to buy one since the M1 Pro is probably still faster and I would have to sell it at a loss. If the 15" MBA would have bern available back when I was on the market for a new MacBook I would have bought the 15" Air instead.
Makes sense In termes of size, screen real estate and weight, the 15 inch macbook air seems like the best machine for me But as a professional, I need the power the 16 M1 pro provides ..@@TobisTings
Thanks for making the video that I've been looking for as most of the videos don't address the majority of the users. I have a 15 inch MacBook Pro 2017 and replacing it with the M1 Pro 16inch model. Do feel it's a bit heavy and bulkier looking compared to my earlier one but screen size / screen quality, plenty of juice and power makes it very much worthwhile. I'm still within my 2weeks return window but it's kind of growing on me.
Well... the actual difference between the 15" (2019) and 16" is very small, right? Length: 349,3mm vs 355,7mm. That's 6.4mm. Width: 240,7mm vs 248,1mm. That's 7.4mm. Height: 15,5mm vs 16,8mm. That's 1.3mm. I don't think those differences are as big as many people think, the 15" model just had pretty big bezels and the 16" has very thin bezels and the menu bar moved up to the notch on top of the 16:10 display - which means you have quite a bit more screen real estate for work. So the size difference is actually very tiny but the yields are pretty huge! The only big difference is the weight. 1,8kg vs 2,2kg - that's getting very close to 1/2 kg heavier and that might be an issue for some - but the size difference most likely won't be an issue.
You say that needing power and portability is a weird case and you mostly imply that 16 is just superior. I don't agree. I feel like needing power and portability is the most common case, as it is a LAPTOP, not a desktop. People carry this everyday to work and back home. On the contrary, I would argue that 16' is pointless as if you work from home, you would or should have a large 24'+ monitor, which would be a much better solution for productivity. Yes, the monitors on new macbooks are great but working daily on a laptop's 16' screen is not something comfortable even for simple business users, not talking about programmers and creators. Plus, working on a laptop is bad for your back, as the screen is too low. I think that macbook pro 14 is the machine to go because if you need that kind of power you should have good monitors both at work and home. And carrying a 2.1kg laptop + powerbrick in 2022, come on. My asus shitty notebook from 10 years ago weighs the same. And even Thinkpad's 16' P1's weight is closer to 14' than to 16' macbook. Also, the palm rest on the 16' is so huge, my watch always scratches it. Laptop must be portable for carry. And as good as the screens are, I would prefer to work on 1080p 24' monitor that is on the same height as my eyes than on the best 16' laptop monitor.
Never carry your power adapter on local trips. Keep adapters at both ends, use the battery in between. So remove the powerbrick from the equation. I have 2 x 4K monitors at home and work, but right now I'm watching and writing from a chaise longue with the MBP 16 on a board on my knees. I'm not sure if 2.2 kg over 1.6 kg is a big concern when one then enjoys a much bigger screen and better cooling for renders.
@@AlecKinnear How does 16" for a student who types a lot ?? Does 16" feel so heavy?? It's just 2.1 kg?? Some people call 2.2 kg Alienware laptop as portable but 2.1 16" as heavy?? Does this feel so heavy in bag???
This is the best video I’ve seen on this topic, kudos! I went back and forth and went 14 since I have a newer iMac for big screen use and never wanted to not take the 16 due to it being too big. I’m happy with my decision!
I, too, have watched every YT video about this LOL. You make excellent comparisons and points about each model. I'm currently on 16" 2019 and am considering the 14". You've given me things to think about 🤔 Thank you for this video.
I Recently got my 14inch MacBook Pro and I think that's the perfect size because its light enough to take around and I feel like it packs the performance most people need. This computer is great for school work, people who are dabbling into music production, video editing, photo editing etc. I really think Apple outdid themselves with these machines.
Great perspective and it makes sense. I use my own laptop in the evenings and weekends on a cushioned lap tray thing, and i don't travel around with it so it's not a portable device and i don't feel the weight of it. So for me, having the extra screen size helps with multi-tasking and with watching video content and the extra battery life and trackpad size is also a nice bonus. Yes the 16" is more expensive but buyers remorse costs more. I've bought laptops and not liked them and been frustrated by them for years as I buy things until obsolescence/breakdown rather than having the money to keep buying new things or selling and rebuying more.
A year ago when this video was made I would have said yes it’s worth it. Now? No. The new M2 15” MacBook Air has a big screen, better battery life, more than enough power, cleaner aesthetics and a better price.
Omg … I have been thinking the same questions and could not make up my mind between the 14 or 16… especially as you mentioned about the 2015 15” which I have now !!! You have just made me mind up … thank u for the clarity and helping with the expensive purchase !! Also I have SUBed u now for helping with my decision.
I had the same dilemma thanks to too many out of touch UA-camrs saying 16 was too big and heavy. I finally got the 16 and thought, what are they on about. So thrilled I went for the bigger screen. I have a Windows gaming laptop (15.6”). Now, that’s big, heavy, awkward size, terrible battery and as noisy as a concord taking off 😂.
I returned mine after about 2 days and got the 14”. I use mine on the go quite often in my job and it is almost impossible to use standing like I do daily with my MacBook Air m1.
I was looking to see the dimensions of both the Mid 2015 16 inch macbook pro and 16 inch M1 Pro MacBook pro. Any size differences between the mid 2015 15 inch macbook pro and 2021 16 inch macbook pro?
I got the 14 inch one. it was a mistake for me, I'm looking forward to replace it with the 16 inch one. the 14 is too small for serious work for long periods especially when using spreadsheets and those stuff.
@@Bsidheq Hello! I upgraded from a 13 inch so it was a pretty huge size increase. At first I thought it would be annoying to lug around a 16 inch laptop but I made the jump in favor of a longer battery life and nicer display for photo editing. I have been using it a bit now, and honestly am very happy with my decision. It is still easy to take around between classes and I can even use it while walking (although probably not recommended with any laptop). Overall I am really happy, but I can see it being an issue if you travel a lot and need to put it on a tray table, which I can't imagine this fitting on hah.
Hello there! You mentioned below that you didn’t feel it necessary to purchase a computer with 32 GB RAM for 4K Videos, and therefore bought the base model. You’ve had the computer for a few months now. Are you still of the same opinion?
Interesting points. I have just ordered a 16” Pro Max with 32gb. I currently use a 17.3” MSI windows laptop and have that hooked up to an ultra wide monitor. This will be replacing that. I do some video editing but my primary use is web development and online marketing. With my current 17.3” I really didn’t want to go down in size too much so the 16” was the biggest compromise I have made. I tend to upgrade my laptop once every couple of years as well. Windows laptops tend to slow down dramatically and I have experienced unscheduled problems which I have to fix costing me time and money. My switch to Apple is based on that and investment in the future. I hope this new laptop will last at least 5 years by which time it will have paid for itself in terms of what I would have outlaid for two windows laptops in the same period. I probably don’t need that much power right now, but seeing how my current laptop has struggled with new Adobe updates, my logic was to be able to have plenty of room for growth. Like your good self, the reviews out there aren’t really that applicable to other users so it’s good to hear a different perspective on different use. Watching your review has made me all the more convinced that I have made the right decision in the $3400 model and looking at both my needs now and in 5 years time.
@@tweedpenguin712 So you have to be weak for not wanting to take 2.5 kg device everywhere I go ? As a Macbook Air user, its fun to have almost 1 kg device on your back.
Although I no longer use the Mac I do have a 15 inch laptop as my main driver at home. I see for your use case the bigger screen is a great choice. I had 2012 MacBook Pro which my partner uses. But since then I have upgraded the Mac from HDD to an SSD. And I have acquired an Asus ROG for gaming and converted an old Dell as an experimental Linux machine. Other than that we have a windows machine for work. In my field most of our work is interacting with windows especially connectivity. Macs are used only at a superficial level. And a lot of my work requires larger screens 27 inch screens I usually need 2 for data viewing and analysis. Hence a smaller laptop is fine for portability but I need an external monitor or can plug into conference facilities if needed. Power wise there is no issue as most jobs can run on the server which does the heavy lifting.
Makes perfect sense and that's pretty much how I roll workwise right now. I use two 24" screens along side my Lenovo Thinkpad for work (while at the office). Having a bigger screen on a future notebook for work would still be great to allow for more efficient workflow while working from places outside of our offices. With that being said, even a (slightly) bigger screen could obviously never match a decent two screen setup.
Good topic, it's something I've analyzed recently, I've decided to get the 16" M1 MBP to replace my 2013 15" i7 MBP, the size and weight are very close, it's only .24lbs/.11kg heavier. looking forward to silence and better screen, I'll run Air Display to use 11" iPad Pro as second screen. The 16" will fit my Think Tank photo backpack and laptop bag perfectly.
I think “it needs to be mobile” is often overstated for the average person. Most people use it in a backpack. Pull it out, put it away… or barely move around with it ever. Losing screen means losing productivity Losing weight means, okay I guess this is nice
I wished I would have seen this video sooner. I just purchased a 14” MacBook Pro, received it today, and now I’m returning it. I’ve had mostly 13 inch laptops until my 15 inch 2013 MacBook Pro. I thought using a 14” with higher resolution wouldn’t be a big deal. Man, I regretted it as soon as I booted it up. It’s a ptretty nice machine otherwise, but viewing documents were more cumbersome. Will be returning it in the morning and getting a 16” model.
Hey, I am trying to decide if I should switch to the 14" or the 16" one from the mid-2015 15" MBP that I have been using for the last few years for software development at work. I personally love smaller form factors but I don't really know if going an inch smaller might turn out to be an inconvenience workwise. How's your experience with the 16" been so far?
Great video, Tobis. I'm about to upgrade from the 2015 13" MCP to the 16" 16GB RAM 1TB SSD. I was unsure about size and weight, even after several visits to the Apple Store, so like you did, am currently watching many UA-cam review videos to get an idea of how other people have found using it after a few weeks/month or so. Many thanks for sharing your insight, it really helped.
great videos... happy to listen to intelligent reviews that actually give info, evidence and opinions - the Leica / Fuji video you did was awesome. Thank you
I'm confused between Macbook pro m1 pro 14 inc 16gb 1tb ssd ( 10 CPU_16GPU ) 1910 $ OR Macbook pro m1 pro 16 inc 16gb 512ss ( 10 CPU _16 GPU ) 1960 $ can you help
Thanks a lot for one of the best videos on the topic! Coming from a 14" Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 (with the current models now offering 1920 x 1200), I also looked at the 14" vs. 16" MacBook Pros. The 14" MacBook Pro has roughly the same size as the X1 Carbon. It offers a comparable screen real estate of 1512 x 982 by default (half the native resolution in each dimension) and up to 1800 x 1169 (including the notch; 1800 x 1125 excluding that thing). This would be a step back for me and screen real estate is also very important for my use cases. The 16" MacBook Pro is much larger and heavier than the X1 Carbon. However, it is an improvement in screen real estate because it offers 1728 x 1117 by default and, here it comes, up to 2056 x 1329 (including the notch; 2056 x 1285 without it). And it is about the same size as my ancient 15" MacBook Pro from 2012 (which I used until I switched to the first X1 Carbon). While it is much heavier than my X1 Carbon (which is lighter than the 14" MacBook Pro), the current 16" MacBook Pro is lighter than my 2012 15" MacBook Pro. Thus, for me, it would be the 16" MacBook Pro. A 15" M2 MacBook Air likely wouldn't do the job because I need to connect two monitors.
So glad I found this video. I’m upgrading from a 2014 15in mbp and ultimately, I knew that I didn’t want to downsize and really needed the performance to run two online business. I ordered the 16in mbp M1 Pro and after watching this video I’m pretty certain that I’ve made the right choice.
April 2023 and waited a while to update from old but still working really well 2014 13 MacBook Pro, Was sold on 14 after first deciding but watched many more Utube videos and back in store today to view both side by side, the 16 inch screen is so much nicer when watching videos as way more detail and viewed pro res on both and much much better on the 16 inch screen , yes I prefer the small key pad on 14 but going to use this at home and keep older mac 13 for car use, best if both worlds.
You're me. Using M1 Pro 14" .. working a lot with the laptop on my lap... considering the 16" M3 Pro.. but... super worried it's too big to have on my lap. Subbed, cheers from Denmark
a good suggestion, instead of just talking on the screen about the device, its much much appreciated if you run a video describing what you're talking about. this way your channel viewers will come back and be engaged in the video.
Yeah, I am in the same boat, trying to decide, But I have, 16 is the way for me, and a new air when they come out for those trips abroad - my eyes are getting old so I need the screen on the 16 - I have a iPPro for travel… thanks for the reviews and explanations -
Short answer: No. Long answer: Noooooo I come from a 5 year period of using a 6.5lbs 18'' gaming laptop as my run and gun machine. Compared to this I feel like I can take the 16'' everywhere. It's all about perspective and the incredible screen is absolutely worth it.
Well said!! 😎 It's all perspective. Now that I have used the 16" MacBook M1 Pro for weeks, it feels/looks small to me! 😅 ....I put it on top of my friend's new 15" Asus, and it was the same size and thickness! ....It was a bit deeper (taller), as the Asus is 6:9 aspect ratio instead of 16:10. Now thats a NEW 15" PC laptop ......I used to carry around everywhere my 15" PC laptop, from a few years back, and it's TWICE as thick as the MBP 16", bigger dimensionally, and weighs like nearly TWICE as much!! People forget laptops like this, and the Dell XPS 17, are being put in form factors that are the size of laptops with 1" to 2" smaller screens. I can pick this up, flip around - I'd never be able to do that with my 15" PC laptop, it's a BRICK! -- and I can fit it in even a 15" laptop sleeve, slide it into my 15" laptop backpack. It's perfect................. 💜😊
Great video, thank you. I have an older 15 in MBP and ordered the 14 in MacBook Pro, but after setting it up my wrists were painful from the hard edge of the laptop when I was typing. I've sent it back and am looking forward to the bigger screen too. I agree - a 15 or 16 in Mac Book air would have been ideal.
I never felt like the 13” model was too small until I used the 16” I never should’ve touched it if I wanted to keep the 14” 😂 I will have to buy all new bags to fit this massive device
If I want play Death Stranding as well, do you guys suggest me to get the 15 inch MBA plus a Steam Deck or straight up 16 inch MBP M2 Max? I do hope to get M3 series of chip tho because it likely to have ray tracing hardware. I love PS5 but I not sure where I will move to later so a home console I not sure is ideal right now unless it is free for me.
I went for 16 inch macbook pro. I'm used to 16 inch for programming. S8ce my razer blade is a 16 inch .macbook still in box just got it yesterday before I left for work. It's been a while simce I used a mac. But this past year I been looking for right laptop. I had alot of powerfull laptops but battery won't last even if I was just on terminal or vs code text editor . I returned 9 laptops last year.
Thanks even though its a year since you posted this I appreciate your thoughts I was between the two and have been using a 15 inch 2019 Macbook pro and had considered the 14 inch but have order the Base 16 inch M2. At the end of the day editing on a 16 inch is much more convenient and sizing down became a concern. I like your matter of fact straightforward approach.
I got the 16" right when it came out. It's a lot bulkier than the 13" M1 model I had but also the features are worth it including speakers, nice large display to watch movies on and great cooling. I did make a mistake on not getting enough memory. 16GB is not enough for a heavy multitasking / browsing tabs user. With M2 Max I'll do 32 or 64. Especially if I start running apps in Windows or Linux on Parallels.
How does 16" for a student who types a lot ?? Does 16" feel so heavy?? It's just 2.1 kg?? Some people call 2.2 kg Alienware laptop as portable but 2.1 16" as heavy?? Does this feel so heavy in bag???
And oMG I came from the 2016 model with Touch Bar and I miss my old laptop the height increase is messing with me and the keyboard I am tripping up. Thought was the size but both are giving me frustration
Exactly what I did. If you do any kind of work that is demanding on the hardware this will feel like a complete game changer. Hope you have fun with your new MBP ;)
Thanks for the video! I’m a law student and I am using a 15 inch laptop now. It’s the perfect size. I wish apple made a 15 inch but there sadly isn’t. I was torn between buying the 14 inch and 16 inch, but I simply feel like the fourteen is too small for me. I’m going to check them both out in the Apple store tonight, but I think I’m pretty set on the 16 inch
what did you go for? the 14 is really like 14.4 and the notch and small bezels make it so the menu bar is pushed to the top and youre not losing much real estate
@@danny6269 I bought the 16 inch M1 Pro. And it is still the best decision I’ve made. I love it. And I can still use it on the train. So it’s perfect for students. The 14 inch was definitely too small for me, I already knew that because my boyfriend had a 14 inch laptop. But going to the Apple Store really helped choosing
What some people do not understand is that a display like this is very expensive. I paid 2499 + taxes for my 16 M1PROMBP (name is really dumb) and I do not believe I was robbed. It is a good deal for a well engineered machine.
Agreed and just in case I came of wrong: I don't regret my purchase either. Best MBP I have ever owned and objectively worth the money. The point I was trying to get across was just that there is also a market for a less powerful and therefore less expensive version of this :)
PC laptops that even come close to the quality and performance of the new MBPs cost MORE! ....I looked at MSI Creator, XPS, Think Pad, Razer Blade, etc, etc, etc ...they're all close to $3000 or over that .....and none of those have the BEST speakers on a laptop, BEST screen, BEST trackpad, no fan noises, BEST thermals, BEST battery life (period). ....at $2499, Apple is finally NOT over-priced for what they're offering - in fact it's a bargain!
Well, you got your wish! I'm typing on a MBA 15 as we speak. It's under return policy though. I'm getting a refurbished MBP 16 M1 tomorrow. I'm going to keep the one I like best and return the other one
Great video! I am doing a PhD in law so I only need a computer to write articles on Word and browse data banks, and sometimes I make songs with garageband and Logic Pro for fun, so I really wouldn’t need that big of a screen and that powerful of a computer.. many people would recommend me a pro 13’’ or even just a Air.. but I still feel a 16 inch would make me feel way more comfortable doing what I do. I mean, look at that machine. Who wouldn’t be more productive and engaged doing literally anything on it?
my 1st macbook pro here. i came from a 16 HP lap, i like the 14, but the 16 MBP base is 2,700 bucks. thats a lot of money. i might just stick with this 14" they are both awesome laptops.
Are you still using the element backpack? I was considering the RuckSac by Nutsac but I’ve heard complaints about the external water bottle pouch. Do you have a recommendation between the two?
The element is my main camera backpack right now when I want to bring a lot of gear. I love it and would absolutely recommend it if your main focus is carrying camera gear. If however carrying cameras is not your main concern, the NutSac might be a good and versatile backpack that is not specialized in any way but can do it all. I have recently bought another backpack by Millican that is shaping up to be my new favorite EDC backpack (video about that coming soon). But for those days when I want to bring a lot of camera gear the Element is still the way to go for me.
Yesss on the 15” MacBook Air! That would be so cool. I am planning to get the 16” M1 Pro because I regularly do music production using Logic X. I don’t think I need to bump up from the base model, but I will have to increase the storage to 1TB.
precisely. Your viewpoint about size & function clarified the buying decision for me. At a certain point, your eyesight changes and 13" MBP (my old one) becomes an annoyance if you're working mainly on laptop without monitors all day.
I've owned the 16 m1 max since it launched. My next one will be the 14 inch so I can carry it in a small sling bag ( I will also have apple care + )... If I need the extra performance I will use an active after market cooler... On the go, I'd rather have the smaller machine. I've even toyed with the idea of having a desktop ultra... The problem is the cheapest" macbook airs are so expensive... It makes no sense to have an ultra and an air... Better to have an mN Max that is portable... that way. You trade up every 2-4 years.
So I tried it!! And it for sure ended up way too big for me. I ended up returning it and going a different direction. I got a mac mini with the m2 pro for my daily driving and the heavy lifting, and a m2 air with 24gb of ram for on the go. It cost me less money then the 16 and I don't miss it a bit!
Sounds like a great setup. I have a love hate relationship with my 16" MBP but I thought about going for a similar setup. The new MBA is incredibly tempting. For now I am set with this one, wouldn't male sense to sell it now. Next time though...
If you're not a going to be editing high-end video and if you currently use that HP or Dell your company gave you and that was enough, buying a 16-in because it's the more powerful laptop is just you being bougie. You won't notice the difference in performance between a 14, and 16 inch. I fact, if you want to carry a "Pro" model, just get the 13 inch. Even the new Air M2 will do the trick. I see so many go and spend the money on a top of the line model when they don't do any pro work what so ever.
I actually bought a 14" a week ago. It came in and I loved it, but couldn't help thinking about its big brother. Sat on it a few days, watched every video out there and read all the forums and couldn't come to any conclusion. Went back in store like you, and had to feel the 16" again. And I think it took your video to finally sell me on it, seriously your words were the best on this topic. Earned a sub from me and helped me make my decision. Returning my 14" to Apple tomorrow and getting the 16"!!!
Do you feel like getting the 16 was the right choice?
@@Mandem909 absolutely. Worth every $. Reviewers overexaggerate the size of it, its a laptop for crying out loud! Yeah its heavier /bigger than a chromebook but the 16 inch is literally the best laptop $ can buy right now. Even being a uni student i am so thankful i opted for the larger screen!!!
@@ilostinthesauce5377 ah good to know! I've been trying to decide between 14 and 16 for ages. It's mostly for video editing and watching videos/movies but I also like travelling and using an external monitor. Tricky decision!
Are you happier with the 16"? - I am tempted by the larger screen, but also I love the portability of my current 13" Macbook Pro that I'm planning to upgrade, can't decide between 14" and 16" hmm
Hi !! I’m also a uni student and I like to work at cafes… What would you advise? 14” or 16”?
This is what I was looking for - “coming from a 15” MBP”
Exactly !! I feel the 15.4” is the perfect size for everything - whether it is for work or browsing or content. It is reaaaly annoying that now there’s only 14” and 16” and feel like 14 is really small and 16 too big when using on the say the couch and other places too. Thanks great video
I had the 15inch mbp as well, the 14 inch screen feels just like the 15inch, I don't feel like it's any smaller. I got the 14 inches.
@@clarklight2918 Oh okay. Thanks so much for sharing
Exactly my situation too!
@@kavithams5969 this 14 is actually more like 14.4, and the small bezels and notch actually push the menu bar top the top so you're not losing any main screen real estate
@@danny6269 okay Thanks
Thank you! I am so happy someone finally is talking about ergonomics with these!
I'm over 6 feet tall and got to try out the 14 inch this week. I realized that if I have the thing open on a desk and I lean in and hunch over, the screen is a perfect distance from my eyes. But if I sit up straight snd even put the laptop at the very edge of the desk, it's too far away for me, not because 14 inches is too small, but because I'm too tall to sit up straight and not have to squint comfortably use the the 14 inch. You need to try the thing out before you buy it because ergonomics is not something you can feel from a YT video.
Exactly! I’m a 6fter and felt the same way when using the 14”. Ended up returning.
I agree that many tech UA-camrs may get out of touch with common use cases... "Working professionals who need a bigger screen but not the performance" - you nailed what I was looking for. :) Awesome video, thank you.
Thanks man! Lets hope Apple does come through with a 15" MB Air at some point.
@@TobisTings 💯 Agree! If they had a 14.5in macbook air I would be the first one to buy it!
@@ShrutiIyer90 … New 15” MacBook Air will be dropping shortly probably like another month
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this is why I really think they should make an MacBook "Air" but at a 15/16 inch size.
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Heard they are 15’ but next year. I can’t wait I just bought the 16 pro
@@terell2k12 wow that's a big air 🤣
Apparently its coming in 2023
The base model 16" has compared to base model 14":
Small advantages:
- higher resolution
- longer battery life
- larger trackpad
- 2 more CPU and GPU cores
- better cooling system
- bigger speakers
- more powerful charger
Big advantages:
- Larger display will make multitasking easier, watching movies or playing games feel more immersive. People could use an external monitor, but because of the beautiful new display at 120hz you're now more likely to not use some 1080p 60hz external monitor. Buying a new external monitor with similar display quality can also be costly.
- Better Lap Top experience, especially for men. To prevent 'manspreading' of thighs, men often have to keep tension in their thighs to prevent a small laptop from falling through. A larger laptop will be more stable.
- Overall better for your posture. You're less likely to hunch over to read small text because the 16inch display is bigger.
Disadvantages:
- $500 more expensive
- Carrying a bigger and slightly heavier device
IMO: the 16" is a better deal for most people who can afford to pay $500 more and can carry a bigger device. The physical size might make it look less optimal for traveling with however it has a larger trackpad/display/speakers/battery which also reduces the need for carrying an external mouse/display/speakers or battery charger. A better cooling system will also make less noise, so you won't bother people around you during heavy workload.
You don't realize 14" and 16" are both small screen sizes. Ideal set up for home is to buy external monitor, you can get LG 38" 38WN95C-W model for $1500. Yes, I know its costly, HOWEVER... Its 38" 21:10 aspect ratio monitor with quad HD resolution and 144Hz refresh rate so comparable to what your Mac has. Its size also means its simply lot easier to work on than your small laptop screen... So yeah sure, 16" is better in many cases, but I think ultimately 14" is better if you plan to use external displays anyway. Its more portable, costs less and can also be fast charged through USB-C while the 16" can't. I think I'd lean toward the large desktop screen + 14" if it was me imo. If you don't plan on using external monitors, then maybe 16".
I’ve got the 16” M1 Max and yes it is fairly big and chunky but you know what. I just don’t care, the thing is so powerful I can edit video and stitch hundreds of drone photos for drone photogrammetry all on battery power whilst in my lap, and the fans don’t even kick in. The best laptop I’ve ever had.
So i have the 12.9 iPad Pro and just sent back the 14” MacBook Pro cus its only just alittle bit bigger so once they refund my money im going to get the 16
I think you nailed it: There's plenty good reasons for wanting a little more screen real estate then 13 inches, without actually needing more power than the MB air provides.
I initially wanted to purchase an M2 Pro 14" but after seeing some of the reviews, I picked up a 14" base M1 MB Pro (Best Buy certified open box) and a 16" base M1 MB Pro (also BB certified open box) so I could figure out which one I truly wanted. After using them both, I returned the 14" and am enjoying the 16". Ultimately, there was a $250 difference between them so the decision was fairly easy.
Do you think its too heavy for carrying it in a bag during a day?
@@anthonym1625 it does have some weight compared to my previous M1 Air but to me its worth it given the screen size and power.
Can you work with it on your lap, comfortably? I do that 80% of the time
Yep, I'm in law too and all the UA-camrs only focus on video editing because their career requires high performance. They all suggest that if you don't need the extra performance then go with the 13 inch Air but overlook the fact that performance isn't the only factor that customers consider. It's not simple just to go for the Air due to not needing the performance. Some people need a larger screen, especially those who are in the research field and use split screen mode often, needing research documents and word processors open at the same time without straining their eyes.
I believe the screen is more important now than it ever was. In past generations there was virtually no difference in screen quality between a 16 and 13 inch, both were regular retina displays, that changed with the 14 and 16 inch and becomes a new important factor in buying thar two beyond the performance because it's now the retina display we've has for a decade and the new XDR mini-led which I believe alone is worth close to 1k.
I agree. Besides chipsets and performance of the computer,
Screen Size is a large determining factor for those buying the 16inch. Whether Air or Pro, I think the larger screen size is the more important factor as well as the available price ranges.
I just got a 2021 model M1 16inch Macbook Pro refurbished for $1,300. (16GB RAM, 500GB SSD)
Especially if you read a lot or meed heavy research besides paper/textbooks, 16inch is the way to go for a good display size not strenuous for the eyes. (Especially during long screen times)
I agree with you. It’s hard to downsize. But I love the 14 inch… the 16” is too heavy to travel with and too big to place on most coffee shop tables.
This is my worry too, if I try to use it on a plane, or a train, will it just be too bulky -- but then again, once I got to the hotel, or to a coworking space, or to a client, having that larger screen means I can be more productive. Decisions decisions :)
What did you decide?
@@oceanelucas6469 14” Base M3 Max
Did you have a look at the newest 15 inch macbook air?
I have. Doesn't make sense for me to buy one since the M1 Pro is probably still faster and I would have to sell it at a loss. If the 15" MBA would have bern available back when I was on the market for a new MacBook I would have bought the 15" Air instead.
Makes sense
In termes of size, screen real estate and weight, the 15 inch macbook air seems like the best machine for me
But as a professional, I need the power the 16 M1 pro provides ..@@TobisTings
Thanks for making the video that I've been looking for as most of the videos don't address the majority of the users. I have a 15 inch MacBook Pro 2017 and replacing it with the M1 Pro 16inch model. Do feel it's a bit heavy and bulkier looking compared to my earlier one but screen size / screen quality, plenty of juice and power makes it very much worthwhile. I'm still within my 2weeks return window but it's kind of growing on me.
Well... the actual difference between the 15" (2019) and 16" is very small, right?
Length: 349,3mm vs 355,7mm. That's 6.4mm.
Width: 240,7mm vs 248,1mm. That's 7.4mm.
Height: 15,5mm vs 16,8mm. That's 1.3mm.
I don't think those differences are as big as many people think, the 15" model just had pretty big bezels and the 16" has very thin bezels and the menu bar moved up to the notch on top of the 16:10 display - which means you have quite a bit more screen real estate for work. So the size difference is actually very tiny but the yields are pretty huge!
The only big difference is the weight. 1,8kg vs 2,2kg - that's getting very close to 1/2 kg heavier and that might be an issue for some - but the size difference most likely won't be an issue.
You say that needing power and portability is a weird case and you mostly imply that 16 is just superior. I don't agree. I feel like needing power and portability is the most common case, as it is a LAPTOP, not a desktop. People carry this everyday to work and back home. On the contrary, I would argue that 16' is pointless as if you work from home, you would or should have a large 24'+ monitor, which would be a much better solution for productivity. Yes, the monitors on new macbooks are great but working daily on a laptop's 16' screen is not something comfortable even for simple business users, not talking about programmers and creators. Plus, working on a laptop is bad for your back, as the screen is too low.
I think that macbook pro 14 is the machine to go because if you need that kind of power you should have good monitors both at work and home. And carrying a 2.1kg laptop + powerbrick in 2022, come on. My asus shitty notebook from 10 years ago weighs the same. And even Thinkpad's 16' P1's weight is closer to 14' than to 16' macbook. Also, the palm rest on the 16' is so huge, my watch always scratches it.
Laptop must be portable for carry. And as good as the screens are, I would prefer to work on 1080p 24' monitor that is on the same height as my eyes than on the best 16' laptop monitor.
Never carry your power adapter on local trips. Keep adapters at both ends, use the battery in between. So remove the powerbrick from the equation. I have 2 x 4K monitors at home and work, but right now I'm watching and writing from a chaise longue with the MBP 16 on a board on my knees.
I'm not sure if 2.2 kg over 1.6 kg is a big concern when one then enjoys a much bigger screen and better cooling for renders.
@@AlecKinnear How does 16" for a student who types a lot ?? Does 16" feel so heavy?? It's just 2.1 kg?? Some people call 2.2 kg Alienware laptop as portable but 2.1 16" as heavy?? Does this feel so heavy in bag???
This is the best video I’ve seen on this topic, kudos! I went back and forth and went 14 since I have a newer iMac for big screen use and never wanted to not take the 16 due to it being too big. I’m happy with my decision!
I, too, have watched every YT video about this LOL. You make excellent comparisons and points about each model. I'm currently on 16" 2019 and am considering the 14". You've given me things to think about 🤔 Thank you for this video.
Finally someone who understands my use case. I need a 15” or 16” MacBook Air M1. That would be fantastic for me.
Will you make a review on the 15 inch MacBook Air
Have a 13”, 14” and 16”. I will never buy anything other than a 16” again.
Did you buy the m2 MacBook Air 15” that is available now? I am curious
I Recently got my 14inch MacBook Pro and I think that's the perfect size because its light enough to take around and I feel like it packs the performance most people need. This computer is great for school work, people who are dabbling into music production, video editing, photo editing etc. I really think Apple outdid themselves with these machines.
Great perspective and it makes sense. I use my own laptop in the evenings and weekends on a cushioned lap tray thing, and i don't travel around with it so it's not a portable device and i don't feel the weight of it. So for me, having the extra screen size helps with multi-tasking and with watching video content and the extra battery life and trackpad size is also a nice bonus. Yes the 16" is more expensive but buyers remorse costs more. I've bought laptops and not liked them and been frustrated by them for years as I buy things until obsolescence/breakdown rather than having the money to keep buying new things or selling and rebuying more.
A year ago when this video was made I would have said yes it’s worth it. Now? No. The new M2 15” MacBook Air has a big screen, better battery life, more than enough power, cleaner aesthetics and a better price.
Omg … I have been thinking the same questions and could not make up my mind between the 14 or 16… especially as you mentioned about the 2015 15” which I have now !!! You have just made me mind up … thank u for the clarity and helping with the expensive purchase !! Also I have SUBed u now for helping with my decision.
I had the same dilemma thanks to too many out of touch UA-camrs saying 16 was too big and heavy. I finally got the 16 and thought, what are they on about. So thrilled I went for the bigger screen. I have a Windows gaming laptop (15.6”). Now, that’s big, heavy, awkward size, terrible battery and as noisy as a concord taking off 😂.
I returned mine after about 2 days and got the 14”. I use mine on the go quite often in my job and it is almost impossible to use standing like I do daily with my MacBook Air m1.
I was looking to see the dimensions of both the Mid 2015 16 inch macbook pro and 16 inch M1 Pro MacBook pro. Any size differences between the mid 2015 15 inch macbook pro and 2021 16 inch macbook pro?
Yes it is. I have a 2018 15 inch touchbar, and recently got the M1 Max 16 inch. It is HUGE.
I got the 14 inch one. it was a mistake for me, I'm looking forward to replace it with the 16 inch one. the 14 is too small for serious work for long periods especially when using spreadsheets and those stuff.
Just bought a 16 inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro! I hope I made the right choice :)
oooooo, I personally have the M3 macbook pro 14 in and it’s perfect so what’s ur opinion on a bigger screen?
@@Bsidheq Hello! I upgraded from a 13 inch so it was a pretty huge size increase. At first I thought it would be annoying to lug around a 16 inch laptop but I made the jump in favor of a longer battery life and nicer display for photo editing. I have been using it a bit now, and honestly am very happy with my decision. It is still easy to take around between classes and I can even use it while walking (although probably not recommended with any laptop). Overall I am really happy, but I can see it being an issue if you travel a lot and need to put it on a tray table, which I can't imagine this fitting on hah.
Just try a 15’-16’ Windows laptop for a week, and then go back to the MBP 16’
It’s another world!
Hello there! You mentioned below that you didn’t feel it necessary to purchase a computer with 32 GB RAM for 4K Videos, and therefore bought the base model. You’ve had the computer for a few months now. Are you still of the same opinion?
Interesting points. I have just ordered a 16” Pro Max with 32gb. I currently use a 17.3” MSI windows laptop and have that hooked up to an ultra wide monitor. This will be replacing that.
I do some video editing but my primary use is web development and online marketing. With my current 17.3” I really didn’t want to go down in size too much so the 16” was the biggest compromise I have made.
I tend to upgrade my laptop once every couple of years as well. Windows laptops tend to slow down dramatically and I have experienced unscheduled problems which I have to fix costing me time and money. My switch to Apple is based on that and investment in the future.
I hope this new laptop will last at least 5 years by which time it will have paid for itself in terms of what I would have outlaid for two windows laptops in the same period. I probably don’t need that much power right now, but seeing how my current laptop has struggled with new Adobe updates, my logic was to be able to have plenty of room for growth.
Like your good self, the reviews out there aren’t really that applicable to other users so it’s good to hear a different perspective on different use.
Watching your review has made me all the more convinced that I have made the right decision in the $3400 model and looking at both my needs now and in 5 years time.
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They re too heavy and big for portability. I think 14" is just sweet spot for most.
Are you weak?
@@tweedpenguin712 So you have to be weak for not wanting to take 2.5 kg device everywhere I go ? As a Macbook Air user, its fun to have almost 1 kg device on your back.
Although I no longer use the Mac I do have a 15 inch laptop as my main driver at home. I see for your use case the bigger screen is a great choice. I had 2012 MacBook Pro which my partner uses. But since then I have upgraded the Mac from HDD to an SSD. And I have acquired an Asus ROG for gaming and converted an old Dell as an experimental Linux machine. Other than that we have a windows machine for work. In my field most of our work is interacting with windows especially connectivity. Macs are used only at a superficial level. And a lot of my work requires larger screens 27 inch screens I usually need 2 for data viewing and analysis. Hence a smaller laptop is fine for portability but I need an external monitor or can plug into conference facilities if needed. Power wise there is no issue as most jobs can run on the server which does the heavy lifting.
Makes perfect sense and that's pretty much how I roll workwise right now. I use two 24" screens along side my Lenovo Thinkpad for work (while at the office). Having a bigger screen on a future notebook for work would still be great to allow for more efficient workflow while working from places outside of our offices. With that being said, even a (slightly) bigger screen could obviously never match a decent two screen setup.
Good topic, it's something I've analyzed recently, I've decided to get the 16" M1 MBP to replace my 2013 15" i7 MBP, the size and weight are very close, it's only .24lbs/.11kg heavier. looking forward to silence and better screen, I'll run Air Display to use 11" iPad Pro as second screen. The 16" will fit my Think Tank photo backpack and laptop bag perfectly.
I think “it needs to be mobile” is often overstated for the average person. Most people use it in a backpack. Pull it out, put it away… or barely move around with it ever.
Losing screen means losing productivity
Losing weight means, okay I guess this is nice
I wished I would have seen this video sooner. I just purchased a 14” MacBook Pro, received it today, and now I’m returning it. I’ve had mostly 13 inch laptops until my 15 inch 2013 MacBook Pro. I thought using a 14” with higher resolution wouldn’t be a big deal. Man, I regretted it as soon as I booted it up. It’s a ptretty nice machine otherwise, but viewing documents were more cumbersome. Will be returning it in the morning and getting a 16” model.
Hey, I am trying to decide if I should switch to the 14" or the 16" one from the mid-2015 15" MBP that I have been using for the last few years for software development at work. I personally love smaller form factors but I don't really know if going an inch smaller might turn out to be an inconvenience workwise. How's your experience with the 16" been so far?
Finally found someone who did a video on this topic. Thank you.
Great video, Tobis. I'm about to upgrade from the 2015 13" MCP to the 16" 16GB RAM 1TB SSD. I was unsure about size and weight, even after several visits to the Apple Store, so like you did, am currently watching many UA-cam review videos to get an idea of how other people have found using it after a few weeks/month or so. Many thanks for sharing your insight, it really helped.
Did you get the 16inches? Or something else?
@@alphanguyeen9560 I got the 16" a week ago and love it. The perfect machine!
great videos... happy to listen to intelligent reviews that actually give info, evidence and opinions - the Leica / Fuji video you did was awesome. Thank you
I'm confused between
Macbook pro m1 pro 14 inc 16gb 1tb ssd ( 10 CPU_16GPU ) 1910 $ OR
Macbook pro m1 pro 16 inc 16gb 512ss ( 10 CPU _16 GPU ) 1960 $ can you help
literally just returned my 14 inch and got the 16 inch after watching your vid. plus its on sale at best buy. Thanks so much
Jetzt habe ich ein 16" MacBook Pro and I am now used to it, and I just went to the Apple Store to have a look at the 14" one. OMG! So tiny.
0:15 why touch bar is twitching
Thanks a lot for one of the best videos on the topic! Coming from a 14" Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 (with the current models now offering 1920 x 1200), I also looked at the 14" vs. 16" MacBook Pros. The 14" MacBook Pro has roughly the same size as the X1 Carbon. It offers a comparable screen real estate of 1512 x 982 by default (half the native resolution in each dimension) and up to 1800 x 1169 (including the notch; 1800 x 1125 excluding that thing). This would be a step back for me and screen real estate is also very important for my use cases. The 16" MacBook Pro is much larger and heavier than the X1 Carbon. However, it is an improvement in screen real estate because it offers 1728 x 1117 by default and, here it comes, up to 2056 x 1329 (including the notch; 2056 x 1285 without it). And it is about the same size as my ancient 15" MacBook Pro from 2012 (which I used until I switched to the first X1 Carbon). While it is much heavier than my X1 Carbon (which is lighter than the 14" MacBook Pro), the current 16" MacBook Pro is lighter than my 2012 15" MacBook Pro. Thus, for me, it would be the 16" MacBook Pro. A 15" M2 MacBook Air likely wouldn't do the job because I need to connect two monitors.
So glad I found this video. I’m upgrading from a 2014 15in mbp and ultimately, I knew that I didn’t want to downsize and really needed the performance to run two online business. I ordered the 16in mbp M1 Pro and after watching this video I’m pretty certain that I’ve made the right choice.
April 2023 and waited a while to update from old but still working really well 2014 13 MacBook Pro, Was sold on 14 after first deciding but watched many more Utube videos and back in store today to view both side by side, the 16 inch screen is so much nicer when watching videos as way more detail and viewed pro res on both and much much better on the 16 inch screen , yes I prefer the small key pad on 14 but going to use this at home and keep older mac 13 for car use, best if both worlds.
Bro. Been looking for your channel for so long and didn’t know it. Thanks for what you do!
Dude, thanks for being here, much appreciated!
After considering several days, I finally went to 14inch and spent 500 bucks for a 27inch 4K display Dell U2723QE
How does the 16 inch MacBook pro fit in your 21L Goruck GR1's laptop compartment?
You're me. Using M1 Pro 14" .. working a lot with the laptop on my lap... considering the 16" M3 Pro.. but... super worried it's too big to have on my lap. Subbed, cheers from Denmark
16" is so big for me i went back to the 14" it's the right size super portable and super powerful
Honest, true, human review. Nice
Totally agree. Don’t know why Apple didn’t come out with a 16” MBA.
a good suggestion, instead of just talking on the screen about the device, its much much appreciated if you run a video describing what you're talking about. this way your channel viewers will come back and be engaged in the video.
Y’all not see how small the track pad is on the 14”????
Best comparison I've seen o far. Good job!
You was spitting straight faxxx my boy💯‼️I️ jus ordered mine and it coming in soon I️ pray I️ made the right decision
Yeah, I am in the same boat, trying to decide, But I have, 16 is the way for me, and a new air when they come out for those trips abroad - my eyes are getting old so I need the screen on the 16 - I have a iPPro for travel… thanks for the reviews and explanations -
Short answer: No. Long answer: Noooooo
I come from a 5 year period of using a 6.5lbs 18'' gaming laptop as my run and gun machine. Compared to this I feel like I can take the 16'' everywhere. It's all about perspective and the incredible screen is absolutely worth it.
Well said!! 😎 It's all perspective. Now that I have used the 16" MacBook M1 Pro for weeks, it feels/looks small to me! 😅 ....I put it on top of my friend's new 15" Asus, and it was the same size and thickness! ....It was a bit deeper (taller), as the Asus is 6:9 aspect ratio instead of 16:10. Now thats a NEW 15" PC laptop ......I used to carry around everywhere my 15" PC laptop, from a few years back, and it's TWICE as thick as the MBP 16", bigger dimensionally, and weighs like nearly TWICE as much!! People forget laptops like this, and the Dell XPS 17, are being put in form factors that are the size of laptops with 1" to 2" smaller screens. I can pick this up, flip around - I'd never be able to do that with my 15" PC laptop, it's a BRICK! -- and I can fit it in even a 15" laptop sleeve, slide it into my 15" laptop backpack. It's perfect................. 💜😊
Great video, thank you. I have an older 15 in MBP and ordered the 14 in MacBook Pro, but after setting it up my wrists were painful from the hard edge of the laptop when I was typing. I've sent it back and am looking forward to the bigger screen too.
I agree - a 15 or 16 in Mac Book air would have been ideal.
I really love your lighting, can you tell me what kind of lighting you use for this video? And what camera you use? Thank you
I never felt like the 13” model was too small until I used the 16” I never should’ve touched it if I wanted to keep the 14” 😂 I will have to buy all new bags to fit this massive device
Excellent review!
I've been wishing for the same for a while too: a macbook air (even with the basic m1) with a larger screen, be it 14 or 15 inch.
Finally someone who is reviewing and is not video editor.
Wow! finally an in depth viedo!
If I want play Death Stranding as well, do you guys suggest me to get the 15 inch MBA plus a Steam Deck or straight up 16 inch MBP M2 Max? I do hope to get M3 series of chip tho because it likely to have ray tracing hardware. I love PS5 but I not sure where I will move to later so a home console I not sure is ideal right now unless it is free for me.
I went for 16 inch macbook pro. I'm used to 16 inch for programming. S8ce my razer blade is a 16 inch .macbook still in box just got it yesterday before I left for work. It's been a while simce I used a mac. But this past year I been looking for right laptop. I had alot of powerfull laptops but battery won't last even if I was just on terminal or vs code text editor . I returned 9 laptops last year.
Thanks even though its a year since you posted this I appreciate your thoughts I was between the two and have been using a 15 inch 2019 Macbook pro and had considered the 14 inch but have order the Base 16 inch M2. At the end of the day editing on a 16 inch is much more convenient and sizing down became a concern. I like your matter of fact straightforward approach.
I got the 16" right when it came out. It's a lot bulkier than the 13" M1 model I had but also the features are worth it including speakers, nice large display to watch movies on and great cooling. I did make a mistake on not getting enough memory. 16GB is not enough for a heavy multitasking / browsing tabs user. With M2 Max I'll do 32 or 64. Especially if I start running apps in Windows or Linux on Parallels.
In India 16 base model costs about 3200 usd
How does 16" for a student who types a lot ?? Does 16" feel so heavy?? It's just 2.1 kg?? Some people call 2.2 kg Alienware laptop as portable but 2.1 16" as heavy?? Does this feel so heavy in bag???
I'm with you, you're absolutely right
And oMG I came from the 2016 model with Touch Bar and I miss my old laptop the height increase is messing with me and the keyboard I am tripping up. Thought was the size but both are giving me frustration
This is exactly the video I needed aimed towards the average consumers use case. Thank you for the detailed review
I hope Apple will release rumored macbook air 15 inch soon. Maybe it would be easier to choose then.
I’m upgrading from the 2016 15" intel to the new base 16 m1 mbp
Exactly what I did. If you do any kind of work that is demanding on the hardware this will feel like a complete game changer. Hope you have fun with your new MBP ;)
Thanks for the video! I’m a law student and I am using a 15 inch laptop now. It’s the perfect size. I wish apple made a 15 inch but there sadly isn’t. I was torn between buying the 14 inch and 16 inch, but I simply feel like the fourteen is too small for me. I’m going to check them both out in the Apple store tonight, but I think I’m pretty set on the 16 inch
what did you go for? the 14 is really like 14.4 and the notch and small bezels make it so the menu bar is pushed to the top and youre not losing much real estate
@@danny6269 I bought the 16 inch M1 Pro. And it is still the best decision I’ve made. I love it. And I can still use it on the train. So it’s perfect for students. The 14 inch was definitely too small for me, I already knew that because my boyfriend had a 14 inch laptop. But going to the Apple Store really helped choosing
What some people do not understand is that a display like this is very expensive. I paid 2499 + taxes for my 16 M1PROMBP (name is really dumb) and I do not believe I was robbed. It is a good deal for a well engineered machine.
Agreed and just in case I came of wrong: I don't regret my purchase either. Best MBP I have ever owned and objectively worth the money. The point I was trying to get across was just that there is also a market for a less powerful and therefore less expensive version of this :)
@@TobisTings great to hear. I use both worlds and I have been using the MB since forever. I just love the Macs better.
PC laptops that even come close to the quality and performance of the new MBPs cost MORE! ....I looked at MSI Creator, XPS, Think Pad, Razer Blade, etc, etc, etc ...they're all close to $3000 or over that .....and none of those have the BEST speakers on a laptop, BEST screen, BEST trackpad, no fan noises, BEST thermals, BEST battery life (period). ....at $2499, Apple is finally NOT over-priced for what they're offering - in fact it's a bargain!
Well, you got your wish! I'm typing on a MBA 15 as we speak. It's under return policy though. I'm getting a refurbished MBP 16 M1 tomorrow. I'm going to keep the one I like best and return the other one
Great video! I am doing a PhD in law so I only need a computer to write articles on Word and browse data banks, and sometimes I make songs with garageband and Logic Pro for fun, so I really wouldn’t need that big of a screen and that powerful of a computer.. many people would recommend me a pro 13’’ or even just a Air.. but I still feel a 16 inch would make me feel way more comfortable doing what I do. I mean, look at that machine. Who wouldn’t be more productive and engaged doing literally anything on it?
you predicted the macbook air
my 1st macbook pro here. i came from a 16 HP lap, i like the 14, but the 16 MBP base is 2,700 bucks. thats a lot of money. i might just stick with this 14" they are both awesome laptops.
Are you still using the element backpack? I was considering the RuckSac by Nutsac but I’ve heard complaints about the external water bottle pouch. Do you have a recommendation between the two?
The element is my main camera backpack right now when I want to bring a lot of gear. I love it and would absolutely recommend it if your main focus is carrying camera gear.
If however carrying cameras is not your main concern, the NutSac might be a good and versatile backpack that is not specialized in any way but can do it all.
I have recently bought another backpack by Millican that is shaping up to be my new favorite EDC backpack (video about that coming soon). But for those days when I want to bring a lot of camera gear the Element is still the way to go for me.
There has been one or two others who have raised your point. There is a market for a 16" MacBook Air...
Glad to hear that! If more people start asking for it, apple might eventually make one. :)
Excellent, down-to-earth evaluation. Best I've heard and at last will act next week on which to buy, which is a 16-inch max model. All the way.
Yesss on the 15” MacBook Air! That would be so cool. I am planning to get the 16” M1 Pro because I regularly do music production using Logic X. I don’t think I need to bump up from the base model, but I will have to increase the storage to 1TB.
I have a windows 15.6 inch. I honestly cannot decide. 16 inch is smaller than my current laptop
precisely. Your viewpoint about size & function clarified the buying decision for me. At a certain point, your eyesight changes and 13" MBP (my old one) becomes an annoyance if you're working mainly on laptop without monitors all day.
I think if the 16 inch bothers you as a concept, get the 14
Air version is more then enough for most people 😊
Indeed! I hope to see a 15" M Air at some point
15 inch Air coming in June.
I've owned the 16 m1 max since it launched. My next one will be the 14 inch so I can carry it in a small sling bag ( I will also have apple care + )... If I need the extra performance I will use an active after market cooler... On the go, I'd rather have the smaller machine. I've even toyed with the idea of having a desktop ultra... The problem is the cheapest" macbook airs are so expensive... It makes no sense to have an ultra and an air... Better to have an mN Max that is portable... that way. You trade up every 2-4 years.
Well articulated and perfectly to the point, appreciate the review and helping me sort through the UA-cam search fatigue lol
OMG literally me the last two weeks! I bought both and we’ll need to return one and don’t know.
So I tried it!! And it for sure ended up way too big for me. I ended up returning it and going a different direction. I got a mac mini with the m2 pro for my daily driving and the heavy lifting, and a m2 air with 24gb of ram for on the go. It cost me less money then the 16 and I don't miss it a bit!
Sounds like a great setup. I have a love hate relationship with my 16" MBP but I thought about going for a similar setup. The new MBA is incredibly tempting. For now I am set with this one, wouldn't male sense to sell it now. Next time though...
If you're not a going to be editing high-end video and if you currently use that HP or Dell your company gave you and that was enough, buying a 16-in because it's the more powerful laptop is just you being bougie. You won't notice the difference in performance between a 14, and 16 inch. I fact, if you want to carry a "Pro" model, just get the 13 inch. Even the new Air M2 will do the trick. I see so many go and spend the money on a top of the line model when they don't do any pro work what so ever.