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In my humble opinion, the best purchase is a 14-inch Pro if you can afford it. Perfect portability, ports, screen, speakers, and high refresh rate which helps with eye strain. Best cheapest option: M1 Mac Air. Still an excellent laptop. 13-inch Pro - silly. 16-inch Pro - too big and expensive. M2 Air - also a good option.
my m1 16" is lighter than my 2014 15" pro, and cost was only $180 more for same spec compared between m1 14" and m1 16". For the extra $180 I get a bigger display, bigger battery, better speakers, and a 140w GAN charger.
@@pr33tu_ Where I am the price difference is over $650. I used to have the 16-inch, but I exchanged it for the 14-inch, as it's too large and heavy. Also, the keyboard is too far back behind the trackpad which is not the best typing experience; the speakers aren't dramatically different and I never liked how big the wall brick is. I can see how the 16 is a better option for some people though.
@@extremelucky1 For sure, 14" is solid, just in my case since I already had a large laptop it wasn't really a change. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't have the 14" in my cart first, it's the more impressively engineered device out of the two.
@@pr33tu_ I used to think bigger is better. Having worked at Apple and realizing how good even something like MacBook Air is, made me realize that bigger isn't always better, and sometimes less is more 😊. Having said that, 16-inch is great for someone who doesn't use a monitor. I have a beast gaming PC with a 32-inch QHD monitor 144hz, so a 14-inch is better for my portability needs.
well the 13 inch pro does have some incredible battery performance and it still competes with the Air if you get one on sale. But base price yeah I don't think it's worth $100 more than the M2 Air
I totally agree with the 14 inch base being the best value if you are doing anything intensive for longer periods. That mini led screen as well is something you have to just see in person to get how amazing it is!
@@billjamal4764 I thinks its for the avg consumer. The problem is most people don't know about variable refresh rate. The tech community at the end of the day is very tiny.
Never owned or tried a Macbook, been using windows for over 20 years, however the battery life and portability factor for the macbooks looks tempting and the new chips are just crazy. Still on a 4 year old laptop considering this when my machine finally gives out. Great comparisons!
i am using a 12 year old windows machine. did some modification and it still works well now! thats what i lke about windows laptops. still i am hoping to switch to a macbook to do some coding.
The two value options are the M1 MBA and the base 14” MBP. If you need any of the 14” MBP features (cooling, micro led screen, ports) get the base 14” MBP, otherwise buy the M1 MBA.
It does seem to polarise that way, but I think a case can be made for the M2 air with first level upgrades, if you are on the road mostly, the screen is better, ports are better, its faster (particularly for certain video format stuff)a and it's a bit quicker.
@@Echoesofmichy the 13” M2 MBP with 16gb or RAM and 512gb of storage is going to cost $1700 from Apple as a BTO. For the same money you can buy a stock base 14” MBP which is better in almost every respect. Performance, screen, webcam, speakers, cooling system etc. It is a bit heavier and has a somewhat shorter battery life though.
People: Pay no attention to the alleged problems with the M2 as shown here. Everybody knows the M2 MBA is for the casual user and no heavy user would use this machine. Also, no casual user would run as many productivity apps on the machine as described here. The M2 MBA is fantastic and why there are reviewers who insist on the problems are only doing so for more clicks and more $$ in their pockets!
@@eric-ye9cf yes. If you're a video editor or a programmer, get the 14". Otherwise, MBA M2 is perfect for you. If you copy and move huge 2GB+ files daily, then you need the 512 SSD but if you dont, the 256 is fine as well.
The 13" 'MacBook Pro' should honestly simply be called 'MacBook' in my opinion. It's not pro enough to be called a "Pro". And calling it simply 'MacBook' will also make the lineup look good.
Waited for so long for M2 Air, but the slower SSD plus a required RAM upgrade makes it price equal 14.2 Pro. And 14.2 Pro has a better screen, a better sound system and a more powerful silicon. Is this Apple's evil plan to sell more Pro Macs?
In my opinion, everything is base on the budget, if you want M2, just upgrade to 512.😁. After two weeks I used M2 MacBook Pro(8+256). The battery performance is really great. And I think it's a great solution about the storage, I've built my own NAS(raspberry Pi4 + 2TB HD). This additional devices spend about(700HKD+300HKD ~ 128USD). The transfer speed it's not that bad, it is around 80MB/s
M1 air - Most people should get it M2 air - some people should get it M2 Pro - No one should get it 14 inch - some people should get it 16 inch - Very few people should get it
I was under the dilemma of choosing between the M1 MBA vs 14 inch MBP M1 Pro. If you're just getting the 14MBP just for the display and ports, I would not recommend it. The price difference is quite significant, unless you're getting 512 GB and 16GB RAM. 99% of users aren't even going to use the full power of the M1, let alone the M1 Pro or M1 Max. M1 Pro and Max are for those who do video editing mainly. For the price difference, you can pick up a refurbished Galaxy Tab S7 plus or S8 plus which have AMOLED displays and 120Hz refresh rates which look better than the 14 MBP display. Or get a refurbished iPad with the same display as the 14 MBP.
Would you be generous enough to give me your opinion on which one would be best for using with synthesisers. I have ordered 5he MacBook Pro 13 inch M2 . But realising this is possibly not my best option. My budget is £1500. I know I’m being a bit cheeky but want to make 5he right choice and you don’t get if you don’t ask. Thanks for reading and any recommendations.
I think the new M2 MacBooks are very good because they are very basic but if you want to try some video editing they have the Media Engines where the basic M1 chip is lacking. If I could decide I would go with the M2 Air because of that cool design and the good performance.
I’m currently in debate between which one works for me. I’m gonna be using DAW program(Fl studios)for Music producing, but I need a reliable laptop with excellent on going specs, Durable Battery life, Good RAM Quality and Storage display. Please Help
@@realkingsimon same here, got an open box at Best Buy for $1650, 14” 16/512. Made more sense than the m2 air with upgrading the SSD, the portability is a lot better on the air though so considering returning this one since I rarely use anything besides web browsing and watching videos
@@GiooKills I'm so happy with it. I'm glad you air. If that all you do then go with the base model air M1. You'll save a lot of money and get 99% of the same experience.
I'm Italian and I bought the M1 Air a few days ago, on sale on Amazon for 1108€. It's quite sad, but these channels always consider only the American prices and there really isn't a European counterpart. Outside US territory, buying Apple products is mostly a matter of budget, since the already high $ price is inflated by taxes, export costs, marketing costs and so on. The new M2 Air starts at 1500€, I mean... it's just too damn high. The M1 Air is on sale at 1100 just because Apple Education sells it for 1200€ and it really is the only option for a student. (please don't come here with the hate comments saying stuff like "no one is forcing you to buy a Mac", because it is obvious that if you can't afford one, you should just buy a windows pc.) I had been considering a refurbished M1 MacBook Pro, but in the end I settled for the Air since you can't pay in instalments through the Apple Store, but the Air is sold by Amazon with 5 instalments with no interests. And I have two part-time jobs. So yeah... American prices are just something else, from my perspective.
Don't worry about the prices, the Americans pay taxes as well. But as each and every state has it's own VAT and sales tax, the prices are quoted net. To be fair, our European VAT at around 20% is quite a lot higher than in the USA, but you can't blame Apple for that.
It’s sad to say it but Europe’s economy especially Italy is quite weak. My father is Italian and I live in australia . My savings is more than his net worth and house . My house is 1.6m and his is like 70 thousand . I thought apple would make products cheaper there
@@colbyzurlini8740 Europe is actually fine. Italy has a huge salary problem. While inflation and taxation have increased over the past few decades, salaries haven’t. Therefore the spending power has lowered and now we have a huge problem to fix. Thankfully, being in the EU helps. You can easily find work abroad and move there.
I would like to say, that we have the consumer and the pro categories, the 14” and 16” feels like the actual ”pro” models, or the pro pro. The m2 macs right now are more of an entry level mac
Choosing the right MacBook can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many options available. It's important to take a variety of factors into consideration, such as processing power, display quality, and battery life. This video does an excellent job of breaking down the pros and cons of different MacBook models, which can be incredibly helpful for anyone in the market for a new laptop ;)
I decided to go with an M2 Air 10c 16GB 512GB model from Apples Refurbished store for $1,376 with my Military Discount. After weeks of anguishing between it and the 13" M2 Pro for the same price I decided to pull the trigger. If it doesnt handle basic gaming well I will get the M2 Pro.
M1 Air, at $850, is more than good enough for almost everybody, and is an incredible bargain at that price. Email, Internet, and office apps run more than fast enough, and 8GB RAM is more than enough to handle all of that, even with multitasking. The M2 has a nicer camera, and a new color, and is marginally faster, but the additions are not worth the cost. If you're doing video editing, then you have to pick your way through the various MBP models.
I think I prematurely bought the 13 pro M2 13”. I wanted a laptop for college and didn’t do my research until after. Idk if it was a mistake or not getting it. I think my reason for getting it was it was slightly cheaper compared to the air due to the sale.
I have the predecessor to your laptop, m1 MacBook Pro 13” 2020.. it’s working great👍 very portable, good size for students (undergraduates, masters etc), light weight, and no notch :)
@@Chasedarrow For light usage it goes about 15-16 hours, for heavy usage about 13-14 hours. I have one and it’s the most powerful apple product I ever bought
When Jobs came back to Apple, he found the Pepsi guy had complicated the line-up of products, and needed to cull some products. Maybe the current laptop line-up would benefit from some radical culling, like back then. I, for one, am confused enough that I am not buying a new laptop (which I had planned in 2022) and continue to use my -still fantastic- 2013 MBP.
For most everyday people and the average college student, the M1 MBA base is a hell of a deal at $800. I just got one for writing and it performs much better than the previous Intel version. But if you do creative content too, the new m2 version would probably be better. But like I said for the everyday user, the base m1 air is a steal at $800.
It really is about skipping the M2 altogether. The M1 is a far better value and a better base computer than the base M2, and if you are going up in performance then the base 14" MacBook Pro is also the far better value and far more powerful.
How do I know which one fits me the best? I’m looking for a MacBook that I can use for word/PowerPoint, email, Facebook… basically small tasks. I do not need the newest one but idk which one to get
I still use the 2017 macbook air. Battery died last year, so i put in a new one. 6 year old machine, but still doing it's job. When it dies..i may want to take a look at the M-series macbooks..but for now, i am a happy camper.
I mean the real question "for most people" is like: Can it sustain longer workloads for students/professionals that send emails all the time and work with PPT/Excel/word? I mean if the MBA handles this than it's probably the best option for 99% of people.
@@bodigames I had both in hands at the apple store and the difference between the m2 air vs m1 pro was quite massive, but some people don't mind the wrist pain I suppose
The mini LED XDR display and speaker quality is definitely worth it despite the weight increase. To each their own but it’s worth considering especially if you hold onto your MacBook for 5 years or more.
@@MrAtthedrivein925 yeah I’m only disappointed in the battery life. A 16 inch M1 Max Is basically the same as an air. And even A16 inch M1 Pro is barely better than the air. Just one hour if I remember correctly from Max tech video.
Exactly what I need. I have to switch back to a Mac. And it would be a Macbook Pro 14 or 16" (probably the bigger one). Considering the prices, if I have to pick one at this very moment, I'd go with 16" M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Good price, nice performance, many ports, great battery, and screen.
I am a developer and Windows and WSL is a nightmare. Switching to Linux was the best decision I made. After that, the switch to MacOS was pretty seamless as a Linux user. I will say that there are a lot of docker issues still for Apple silicon but that is about it. If you can live with that, get the MacBook Pro 14"
@@gurtajchhabra bro, im learning devops & thinking of buying a new M2 air (16/512). Still in process of learning Jenkins, next week im gonna learn k8s & docker. Whats your suggestion? Would you suggest the air??
@@gurtajchhabra bro, could pls be more clear. I heard that M2 are blazingly fast. And coming to the devOps tools, are there any issues with them, while using them on mac m2? Sorry, for long questions, im a noob.
I just bought the MacBook Air M1. Doesn’t get as hot. Performs almost the same as the M2, as least as far as I can tell. Much more comfortable to type on. For using Microsoft 365 and web browsing it works fine for me and I saved money
Thanks, useful data. It'd be great if you did an Xcode focused one too, for developers - and include the Mac Studio too, so we can see if more cores have much impact on compilation speeds.
i went with 14 1tb because 512 gb has the same problem of 256 on the Air, the base models cost less because it's the entry price for Apple but they are also slightly worse in other aspects. It has always been so.
It could be that theyˋre launching them in the end of this year, but I think it will be next year (spring/WWDC). If these MacBooks will have major upgrades, they might even come at the end of next year.
Mark Gurman had a rather useless prediction that the M2 MBP 14” and 16” will be out sometime between Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, a huge nine month span. I could have guessed that, but the real answer is no one knows who isn’t an Apple employee or supplier.
How many regular people buy MacBooks and do video editing, etc. It seems like it’s a thing more so for UA-camrs than the large majority of the customers. Most people use them for spread sheets etc., internet surfing, video calls and UA-cam watching. Unless you’re in a small group that is a hardcore user it seems like many people worry way too much and go overkill with the pro models. Most people just want a nice, convenient computer that is trouble free and fast for multitasking basic tasks and videos.
I disagree with the M1 MacBook Air sounding better than the M2 MacBook Air the M2 MacBook Air in my opinion sound much tighter and better in every way compared to the M1 MacBook Air
How about M1 MBA upgraded to 16GB RAM for those who don't use CPU / GPU heavily. I'm actually considering this setup for browser + coding setup (where I barely use CPU) and the more I think about it, the more I am convinced I don't need to go to MBP.
I wanted the midnight black m2 MBA with 512ssd.... But found a used but in new condition M1 MBA with 512ssd for $700... I love saving money more than anything so I went for that. 🙂
@@dauts I love it, edits photos with ease. I dont edit video with it, at least not yet. I also have a M1 Mac mini, 1 TB.... that machine works 4k 60 as if it were butter. I imagine the laptop could handle about the same since its the same chip. Its light and portable, i keep it in a sleeve instead of a hard cover. I was impressed with the speakers too, clearer and louder than i expected. I cant imagine carrying a heavier or bulkier laptop.
I wish apple made a 16" Air because I am the lightest user ever (streaming content & ms office only) but I guess I will go for 16" MacBook Pro just for the best display and great speakers!
The MBP 13 should not even be called a pro. No 120hz display, no XDR, no extra ports, worse camera, worse cooling, slower SSD, stereo speakers (compared to 6 speakers in the 14 pro). It's just a very pathetic specification overall. The smart choice is either get the M2 air or the M1 pro 14. I cancelled my spec'd up M2 air and got the M1 pro 14 for about the same price and I'm super happy. I still would have been happy to keep the midnight M2 air tho.
Some things I would like to see in the MBP 16 before I would purchase, it is a SOC where Ray Tracing acceleration is within the SOC and HDMI 2.1. Would love to use it as one for everything device, I would also take just 4h of battery if it could handle RTX 3070 OptiX performance in Blender or similar. Bonus would be Face ID. Another bonus would be doubling the amount of diming zones for the Mini-LED display. Once they fix these things it would be even a no brainer for 4-5k.
How about for someone who will use it for video editing? Nothing crazy, mostly 1080p, some 4K, no color grading I’m looking at M1 air for $800 and M2 air for $1000. Worth it to spend $200 more for the newest model? Will it give a better editing experience?
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Congrats on 1 millions subs! For a year now you have continued to reaffirm the best one in the lineup for $$$ & features, which is the base 16'' Pro. I don't see this changing for quite sometime, possibly until the next design refresh, as spec bumps are not going to be exciting, especially when we consider power/fan noise/battery life. My fan went on a total of 7 times in a month, never heard it once, and I'm positive I put it through its paces on 4k editing from an a7siii! The nice thing is, that the m1 air could also handle that timeline, so as you said winners at the entry point and the higher end base as well! Great job Max Tech, and Apple, and congrats again, well deserved on 1 million!
I think macs seems to have become a little better now over the last few years now but i can still see that they still haven't sorted out many of the issues. if i would choose between a Lenovo or a mac for free I would always go for a mac. I expect defects on a Lenovo from day 1 and on macs sometimes it is possible for defects much later on. As for repairability, I think earlier macs are easier to repair as the newer ones are harder to get into.
Im going to wait to see if the next set of chips both pro and non pro come in 3nm because that could be a significant enough upgrade in battery life which is amazing
I just bought the MacBook Air M1 for $800 at Best Buy I’m sorry this was a steal. I’m loving this laptop so for. I wasn’t about to spend an extra $400 for more features that I’m not going to use
No one should buy the M2 Pro in my opinion, it doesn't have enough going for it vs the M2 Air for the extra price, and the 14" MBP is a way better machine if you need the power/want the better features.
I’m thinking about buying a MBP 14 because BestBuy has it for $1600. I know Apple will probably mark up the New MBP 14 $200 more like the Air. So, should I wait for the M2 Pro chip or should I save almost $600 an get the old chip?
Don't hesitate. I didn't and I am loving this machine. I am a student in college and bought the 14" for approximately $1700 with taxes from best buy. I don't know how often this type of deal comes up but don't miss it! Least you can do is buy it, try it out and if you don't like it, just return it
Meh. I still like my purchase last month of a new M1 MBP 13in from eBay for 1300, with a 16/512 configuration . Still a savings of 400$ over the M2’s with the same configuration without the education discount. Max techs earlier videos about the M2 in June influenced me to dodge the M2 because of the thermal and ssd issues. I still don’t feel I made a mistake. The M2 doesn’t have major advantages over the M1 13’s. The M2 STILL has thunderbolt 3 ports just like mine. The 1080p webcam of the M2 air is NOT an advantage and should always be put in the context of the upcoming software update bringing continuity camera. My M1 has 500 nits of brightness too AND I actually enjoy the Touch Bar.
Excellent and concise summary of the all of Apple's laptops. Thanks for putting together a buyers guide, it really helped me choose which laptop will best meet my needs!
just save money and buy the MacBook Air m1. it is a super fast laptop still in 2023. it can get around a day/ a day and a half with the battery so that it is great in my opinion.
IMHO, if you are just using the computer for basic computing, then you should get the base M2 Air. If you need any more performance than that, get the 14” pro. I have been using a 14” pro as my main laptop for working on a college campus since the end of January. I use the extra portability over the 16” pro and the built in HDMI port daily. Not having to use a dongle to connect to a projector when giving a presentation is just a life saver. A dongle is simply one more thing that could potentially go wrong so spending more on the 14” to get it was worth it.
@@cameronbosch1213 I'm going to buy the M1 Macbook Air and somewhat worried that the newer release in the store might have been updated with single chip SSD to make it even with M2 base models. Did you mean to say get the 8gpu model because the M1 Macbook Air Base model (8GB, 7gpu, 256GB) has also single SSD?
I guess no one really gonna buy the m1 mbp 13” at this time right? Costco was making it $999+tax. Ok…. I brought it. I am not a fan of Touch Bar, but I really don’t like old MacBook air design, on other hand, m2 MacBook Air base model is over priced if the new design IS the selling point.
I actually got preordered before the video came out so low-key feel regret a bit. Because I went with M2 Macbook Air 10core, 256gb and 16 Gb of Ram instead. Would it still be an optimal machine though?
For anyone who is well versed in MAC lol. I currently have an old MacBook pro (2015) What would be a good upgrade for me? I'm not techie. I only surf the web, stream tv, edit pictures (not professionally) email and social media. Why is the fan important? TIA
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when is M2 MAX releasing any leaks?? i saving up to buy that in one shot
14" looks good to me. M1 Pro chip is good for next few years atleast
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Since these are all Amazon UK listings, If I ship to the EU, I have to pay the import tax, right?
Apologies for the stupid question - may be you can advise on a better answer. Thanks!
The most confusing thing Apple did was having the 13” Pro and 14” Pro be completely different machines.
Yeah I agree it should be m2 air, m2 macbook, and then the pros
@@DesertTriDad I think the 14 pro should have a m2 option
The m2 needs a good thermal solution
Even the m2 13 MBP has over heating issues with the fan
13”, No need for existance
No, that makes things easier. No ONE should be buying the 13” MacBook Pro, no matter the processor. No one.
@@charminbaer2323 why not? I’ve been thinking of getting the 13” m2 pro. Is it a bad idea?
In my humble opinion, the best purchase is a 14-inch Pro if you can afford it. Perfect portability, ports, screen, speakers, and high refresh rate which helps with eye strain. Best cheapest option: M1 Mac Air. Still an excellent laptop.
13-inch Pro - silly. 16-inch Pro - too big and expensive. M2 Air - also a good option.
my m1 16" is lighter than my 2014 15" pro, and cost was only $180 more for same spec compared between m1 14" and m1 16". For the extra $180 I get a bigger display, bigger battery, better speakers, and a 140w GAN charger.
@@pr33tu_ Where I am the price difference is over $650. I used to have the 16-inch, but I exchanged it for the 14-inch, as it's too large and heavy. Also, the keyboard is too far back behind the trackpad which is not the best typing experience; the speakers aren't dramatically different and I never liked how big the wall brick is. I can see how the 16 is a better option for some people though.
@@extremelucky1 For sure, 14" is solid, just in my case since I already had a large laptop it wasn't really a change. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't have the 14" in my cart first, it's the more impressively engineered device out of the two.
@@pr33tu_ I used to think bigger is better. Having worked at Apple and realizing how good even something like MacBook Air is, made me realize that bigger isn't always better, and sometimes less is more 😊. Having said that, 16-inch is great for someone who doesn't use a monitor. I have a beast gaming PC with a 32-inch QHD monitor 144hz, so a 14-inch is better for my portability needs.
well the 13 inch pro does have some incredible battery performance and it still competes with the Air if you get one on sale. But base price yeah I don't think it's worth $100 more than the M2 Air
I totally agree with the 14 inch base being the best value if you are doing anything intensive for longer periods. That mini led screen as well is something you have to just see in person to get how amazing it is!
Plus pro motion.
@@nooneknows19 it's so weird that that they call it pro motion, like, it's a variable refresh rate.
@@billjamal4764 wouldn’t be apple if they didn’t pretend to innovate by making up new names for existing tech
@@k--music true, just so annoying. Like nobody cares that they're late to something's, their products are consistent
@@billjamal4764 I thinks its for the avg consumer. The problem is most people don't know about variable refresh rate. The tech community at the end of the day is very tiny.
Never owned or tried a Macbook, been using windows for over 20 years, however the battery life and portability factor for the macbooks looks tempting and the new chips are just crazy. Still on a 4 year old laptop considering this when my machine finally gives out. Great comparisons!
Did you do iOS updates since ? Have you felt lags/bugs occur more often after those ?
i am using a 12 year old windows machine. did some modification and it still works well now! thats what i lke about windows laptops. still i am hoping to switch to a macbook to do some coding.
Please note that the icon you put on the MacBook Pro 16” is not correct. It should be M1 Max in stead of M2 Max
The two value options are the M1 MBA and the base 14” MBP. If you need any of the 14” MBP features (cooling, micro led screen, ports) get the base 14” MBP, otherwise buy the M1 MBA.
Agree 👍
Agree 👍🏻
It does seem to polarise that way, but I think a case can be made for the M2 air with first level upgrades, if you are on the road mostly, the screen is better, ports are better, its faster (particularly for certain video format stuff)a and it's a bit quicker.
What about the m1 base 13”? Is that not as valuable as the others?
@@Echoesofmichy the 13” M2 MBP with 16gb or RAM and 512gb of storage is going to cost $1700 from Apple as a BTO. For the same money you can buy a stock base 14”
MBP which is better in almost every respect. Performance, screen, webcam, speakers, cooling system etc. It is a bit heavier and has a somewhat shorter battery life though.
The M2 Air had the best mic by far, very clear even compared to the 14/16 models
Nope, 14/16 sound much more natural and refined, m2 is peeky but slightly louder which doesn't mean better.
Can I just point out that a $1000 laptop selling for $850+ almost 2 years later is absolutely unprecedented value retention for a laptop
+1
It would be nice if each MacBook is ranked based on features cause it is really confusing
People: Pay no attention to the alleged problems with the M2 as shown here. Everybody knows the M2 MBA is for the casual user and no heavy user would use this machine. Also, no casual user would run as many productivity apps on the machine as described here.
The M2 MBA is fantastic and why there are reviewers who insist on the problems are only doing so for more clicks and more $$ in their pockets!
so the base model with 256 gb should be fine?
@@eric-ye9cf yes. If you're a video editor or a programmer, get the 14". Otherwise, MBA M2 is perfect for you. If you copy and move huge 2GB+ files daily, then you need the 512 SSD but if you dont, the 256 is fine as well.
The 13" 'MacBook Pro' should honestly simply be called 'MacBook' in my opinion. It's not pro enough to be called a "Pro". And calling it simply 'MacBook' will also make the lineup look good.
Funny how the MBA Air M1 is now only for light users, when back in the day they recommended it for video editing etc 😂 just shows how silly it is
exactly
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Waited for so long for M2 Air, but the slower SSD plus a required RAM upgrade makes it price equal 14.2 Pro. And 14.2 Pro has a better screen, a better sound system and a more powerful silicon. Is this Apple's evil plan to sell more Pro Macs?
What a nonsense! Where did you find the same price for the upgraded Air comparing to the Pro? They’re at least $300 away!
In my opinion, everything is base on the budget, if you want M2, just upgrade to 512.😁. After two weeks I used M2 MacBook Pro(8+256). The battery performance is really great. And I think it's a great solution about the storage, I've built my own NAS(raspberry Pi4 + 2TB HD). This additional devices spend about(700HKD+300HKD ~ 128USD). The transfer speed it's not that bad, it is around 80MB/s
it's bad to wait for 80mb/s
M1 air - Most people should get it
M2 air - some people should get it
M2 Pro - No one should get it
14 inch - some people should get it
16 inch - Very few people should get it
Loving this!
I was under the dilemma of choosing between the M1 MBA vs 14 inch MBP M1 Pro. If you're just getting the 14MBP just for the display and ports, I would not recommend it. The price difference is quite significant, unless you're getting 512 GB and 16GB RAM. 99% of users aren't even going to use the full power of the M1, let alone the M1 Pro or M1 Max. M1 Pro and Max are for those who do video editing mainly.
For the price difference, you can pick up a refurbished Galaxy Tab S7 plus or S8 plus which have AMOLED displays and 120Hz refresh rates which look better than the 14 MBP display. Or get a refurbished iPad with the same display as the 14 MBP.
Would you be generous enough to give me your opinion on which one would be best for using with synthesisers. I have ordered 5he MacBook Pro 13 inch M2 . But realising this is possibly not my best option. My budget is £1500. I know I’m being a bit cheeky but want to make 5he right choice and you don’t get if you don’t ask. Thanks for reading and any recommendations.
I think the new M2 MacBooks are very good because they are very basic but if you want to try some video editing they have the Media Engines where the basic M1 chip is lacking. If I could decide I would go with the M2 Air because of that cool design and the good performance.
I went with the 14 because the m2 was for me but when i upgraded the specs made sense to go with the pro
I’m currently in debate between which one works for me. I’m gonna be using DAW program(Fl studios)for Music producing, but I need a reliable laptop with excellent on going specs, Durable Battery life, Good RAM Quality and Storage display. Please Help
@@uncle4334 I suggest the pro.
@@realkingsimon same here, got an open box at Best Buy for $1650, 14” 16/512. Made more sense than the m2 air with upgrading the SSD, the portability is a lot better on the air though so considering returning this one since I rarely use anything besides web browsing and watching videos
@@GiooKills I'm so happy with it. I'm glad you air. If that all you do then go with the base model air M1. You'll save a lot of money and get 99% of the same experience.
Just snagged a m1 air during Black Friday. Couldn’t be happier so far. First Mac for me so been a learning curve for sure.
I'm Italian and I bought the M1 Air a few days ago, on sale on Amazon for 1108€. It's quite sad, but these channels always consider only the American prices and there really isn't a European counterpart. Outside US territory, buying Apple products is mostly a matter of budget, since the already high $ price is inflated by taxes, export costs, marketing costs and so on. The new M2 Air starts at 1500€, I mean... it's just too damn high. The M1 Air is on sale at 1100 just because Apple Education sells it for 1200€ and it really is the only option for a student. (please don't come here with the hate comments saying stuff like "no one is forcing you to buy a Mac", because it is obvious that if you can't afford one, you should just buy a windows pc.)
I had been considering a refurbished M1 MacBook Pro, but in the end I settled for the Air since you can't pay in instalments through the Apple Store, but the Air is sold by Amazon with 5 instalments with no interests. And I have two part-time jobs. So yeah... American prices are just something else, from my perspective.
Little European cry more
Don't worry about the prices, the Americans pay taxes as well. But as each and every state has it's own VAT and sales tax, the prices are quoted net. To be fair, our European VAT at around 20% is quite a lot higher than in the USA, but you can't blame Apple for that.
I agree, bought last week new MBA M1 with 16GB for 1250 euros, the new M2 base model cost 1510 euros, so for me it was mutch better deal
It’s sad to say it but Europe’s economy especially Italy is quite weak. My father is Italian and I live in australia . My savings is more than his net worth and house . My house is 1.6m and his is like 70 thousand . I thought apple would make products cheaper there
@@colbyzurlini8740 Europe is actually fine. Italy has a huge salary problem. While inflation and taxation have increased over the past few decades, salaries haven’t. Therefore the spending power has lowered and now we have a huge problem to fix. Thankfully, being in the EU helps. You can easily find work abroad and move there.
I would like to say, that we have the consumer and the pro categories, the 14” and 16” feels like the actual ”pro” models, or the pro pro. The m2 macs right now are more of an entry level mac
Choosing the right MacBook can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many options available. It's important to take a variety of factors into consideration, such as processing power, display quality, and battery life. This video does an excellent job of breaking down the pros and cons of different MacBook models, which can be incredibly helpful for anyone in the market for a new laptop ;)
Sounds like a chatgpt response
I decided to go with an M2 Air 10c 16GB 512GB model from Apples Refurbished store for $1,376 with my Military Discount. After weeks of anguishing between it and the 13" M2 Pro for the same price I decided to pull the trigger. If it doesnt handle basic gaming well I will get the M2 Pro.
How’s it going for you so far?
M1 Air, at $850, is more than good enough for almost everybody, and is an incredible bargain at that price. Email, Internet, and office apps run more than fast enough, and 8GB RAM is more than enough to handle all of that, even with multitasking. The M2 has a nicer camera, and a new color, and is marginally faster, but the additions are not worth the cost.
If you're doing video editing, then you have to pick your way through the various MBP models.
Incredible bargain lol.
I think I prematurely bought the 13 pro M2 13”. I wanted a laptop for college and didn’t do my research until after. Idk if it was a mistake or not getting it. I think my reason for getting it was it was slightly cheaper compared to the air due to the sale.
Its better than the air better battery life and 10 core gpu
@@aehammohamad7866 screen is better in air camera is better in air
@@aehammohamad7866 the base m2 MacBook Pro doesn’t have 10 core gpu
@@ierikk1 10 core GPU definitely
I have the predecessor to your laptop, m1 MacBook Pro 13” 2020.. it’s working great👍 very portable, good size for students (undergraduates, masters etc), light weight, and no notch :)
The 14 inch pro is my favorite purchase maybe ever. I thought I would regret buying it once the m2 air came out, and I definitely don't.
Hey Taylor, can you help me out with the battery life you're getting with the 14 inch Pro? I'm confused whether 14 inch Pro doesn't last enough?!...
@@Chasedarrow For light usage it goes about 15-16 hours, for heavy usage about 13-14 hours. I have one and it’s the most powerful apple product I ever bought
M2 air doesn't stand a chance
@@Melksh1 it’s 800 dollars cheaper it’s not supposed to 😂
@@ierikk1 you're not wrong 😅
Concerning the SSD speeds, I'm wondering if Apple is now shipping the base M1 MacBook Air with a single 256GB NAND chip.
is it true??
I was wondering the same. I decided to go with a 512GB Model just for the longer TBW of the SSDs compared to 256gb
@@Sebbz Good choice.
No.
I finally canceled my M2 air order and did a 16 inch M1 Pro. It’s more than enough for me. I love it and the screen.
When Jobs came back to Apple, he found the Pepsi guy had complicated the line-up of products, and needed to cull some products.
Maybe the current laptop line-up would benefit from some radical culling, like back then. I, for one, am confused enough that I am not
buying a new laptop (which I had planned in 2022) and continue to use my -still fantastic- 2013 MBP.
Getting rid the 13" Pro or updating it would be a good start
the MBA M1 is a great upgrade
I bought the air m1 and I'm more than satisfied
Thanks! Considering this as my first MacBook, even though there is lot of M3 rumors these days.
Its simple: 14-inch Pro if you got the money. If not get the M2 Air.
Just grabbed the m2 air but you guys making me wish i copped the 14 inch pro
Bought a 16 inch recently no regrets!
For most everyday people and the average college student, the M1 MBA base is a hell of a deal at $800. I just got one for writing and it performs much better than the previous Intel version. But if you do creative content too, the new m2 version would probably be better. But like I said for the everyday user, the base m1 air is a steal at $800.
Please, where do you got it at this price?
@Christopher No doubt M1 Air, don’t waste your money for thing that you won’t use or need.
@@forphs4495that’s what I said! One question I just going to buy a MacBook Air 2019 with 83% battery porcent for 320$- u think is a steal ?
It really is about skipping the M2 altogether. The M1 is a far better value and a better base computer than the base M2, and if you are going up in performance then the base 14" MacBook Pro is also the far better value and far more powerful.
How do I know which one fits me the best?
I’m looking for a MacBook that I can use for word/PowerPoint, email, Facebook… basically small tasks.
I do not need the newest one but idk which one to get
I still use the 2017 macbook air. Battery died last year, so i put in a new one. 6 year old machine, but still doing it's job. When it dies..i may want to take a look at the M-series macbooks..but for now, i am a happy camper.
I mean the real question "for most people" is like: Can it sustain longer workloads for students/professionals that send emails all the time and work with PPT/Excel/word? I mean if the MBA handles this than it's probably the best option for 99% of people.
The macbook pro was a complete turn off for me in terms of thickness and portability. I rather buy a top spec macbook air for that reason.
the macbook pro is even thinner than the previous pro models if im not mistaken
@@bodigames I had both in hands at the apple store and the difference between the m2 air vs m1 pro was quite massive, but some people don't mind the wrist pain I suppose
The mini LED XDR display and speaker quality is definitely worth it despite the weight increase. To each their own but it’s worth considering especially if you hold onto your MacBook for 5 years or more.
@@MrAtthedrivein925 yeah I’m only disappointed in the battery life.
A 16 inch M1 Max Is basically the same as an air.
And even A16 inch M1 Pro is barely better than the air. Just one hour if I remember correctly from Max tech video.
@@bodigames well the 16" as WAY better CPU and GPU than the Air and the 16" Pro has a 120hz screen. These things effect battery life
Exactly what I need. I have to switch back to a Mac. And it would be a Macbook Pro 14 or 16" (probably the bigger one). Considering the prices, if I have to pick one at this very moment, I'd go with 16" M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Good price, nice performance, many ports, great battery, and screen.
I am a developer and Windows and WSL is a nightmare. Switching to Linux was the best decision I made. After that, the switch to MacOS was pretty seamless as a Linux user. I will say that there are a lot of docker issues still for Apple silicon but that is about it. If you can live with that, get the MacBook Pro 14"
it's not useful for coding! ? not useful to work with Kubernetes and docker?
@@yravi37 it’s really bad for Docker since it only supports docker desktop vmcore natively.
@@gurtajchhabra bro, im learning devops & thinking of buying a new M2 air (16/512). Still in process of learning Jenkins, next week im gonna learn k8s & docker. Whats your suggestion? Would you suggest the air??
@@ramboog2654 honestly, no. Get a cheap 2019 16” pro or go windows.
@@gurtajchhabra bro, could pls be more clear. I heard that M2 are blazingly fast. And coming to the devOps tools, are there any issues with them, while using them on mac m2? Sorry, for long questions, im a noob.
但是依我所见，我个人还是选择m2 的13寸 MacBookPro。 论便携，论续航，论性能……它是目前最好的选择。你要是想追求极致性能，为什么不选x86的电脑？你要是想要极致的显示效果和影音体验，为什么不买个好的显示器或电视？你要是追求性价比，为什么要选苹果？综上所述，m2 13寸是你最明智的选择
I just bought the MacBook Air M1. Doesn’t get as hot. Performs almost the same as the M2, as least as far as I can tell. Much more comfortable to type on. For using Microsoft 365 and web browsing it works fine for me and I saved money
Recently got the 16 inch base model. Love it
Thanks, useful data. It'd be great if you did an Xcode focused one too, for developers - and include the Mac Studio too, so we can see if more cores have much impact on compilation speeds.
M1 mba is all most people need that are everyday users. It’s more than enough
The only one to buy is the 14 inch for 1799 from Amazon.
Best Buy has the 13” M1 MacBook Pro for $899, which is a crazy good deal.
i went with 14 1tb because 512 gb has the same problem of 256 on the Air, the base models cost less because it's the entry price for Apple but they are also slightly worse in other aspects. It has always been so.
Why does the 16” MBP’s wallpaper say M2 Max instead of M1 Max?
Congrats with 1m!
I'm on the fence about whether to wait for the M2 Pro 14/16" Macbook Pro refresh. Any guesses whether they're more likely to be out this fall or 2023?
It could be that theyˋre launching them in the end of this year, but I think it will be next year (spring/WWDC). If these MacBooks will have major upgrades, they might even come at the end of next year.
@Ali Nemati Thank you for the very specific release date. That’s exactly what I was looking for 😜
Mark Gurman had a rather useless prediction that the M2 MBP 14” and 16” will be out sometime between Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, a huge nine month span. I could have guessed that, but the real answer is no one knows who isn’t an Apple employee or supplier.
Usually they only replace there laptops after 2 years so I'd guess late 2023
Same bc if I purchase one rn and in the fall they come out with the new m2 pro I’d be punching air 😭
How many regular people buy MacBooks and do video editing, etc. It seems like it’s a thing more so for UA-camrs than the large majority of the customers. Most people use them for spread sheets etc., internet surfing, video calls and UA-cam watching. Unless you’re in a small group that is a hardcore user it seems like many people worry way too much and go overkill with the pro models. Most people just want a nice, convenient computer that is trouble free and fast for multitasking basic tasks and videos.
lol the m2 air costs 1600$ here in Norway
I disagree with the M1 MacBook Air sounding better than the M2 MacBook Air the M2 MacBook Air in my opinion sound much tighter and better in every way compared to the M1 MacBook Air
How about M1 MBA upgraded to 16GB RAM for those who don't use CPU / GPU heavily. I'm actually considering this setup for browser + coding setup (where I barely use CPU) and the more I think about it, the more I am convinced I don't need to go to MBP.
I wanted the midnight black m2 MBA with 512ssd.... But found a used but in new condition M1 MBA with 512ssd for $700... I love saving money more than anything so I went for that. 🙂
I’ve recently just ordered an M1 MBA with 512SSD because it was still cheaper than a standard M2 MBA. How are you finding the M1?
@@Curtisgau it arrives today. 🙂 I'll let you know soon
@@Las_cacas thoughts?
@@dauts I love it, edits photos with ease. I dont edit video with it, at least not yet. I also have a M1 Mac mini, 1 TB.... that machine works 4k 60 as if it were butter. I imagine the laptop could handle about the same since its the same chip. Its light and portable, i keep it in a sleeve instead of a hard cover. I was impressed with the speakers too, clearer and louder than i expected. I cant imagine carrying a heavier or bulkier laptop.
the m2 macbook air trades noise amount for sound quality
I picked up the MacBook Pro m1 13” and upgraded to 16gb ram and it’s been great!!
I think vanilla M1 MacBook Pro should be included here too, because it’s available on the Third Party as well
There is a M2 Max out ? The screen displays M2 Max on the 16”. I presume that is a typo and should be M1 Max ?
imo, best value is m1 air, more power goes to base m1 14 pro, the most power is obviously the m1 pro max 16.
I wish apple made a 16" Air because I am the lightest user ever (streaming content & ms office only) but I guess I will go for 16" MacBook Pro just for the best display and great speakers!
The MBP 13 should not even be called a pro. No 120hz display, no XDR, no extra ports, worse camera, worse cooling, slower SSD, stereo speakers (compared to 6 speakers in the 14 pro). It's just a very pathetic specification overall. The smart choice is either get the M2 air or the M1 pro 14.
I cancelled my spec'd up M2 air and got the M1 pro 14 for about the same price and I'm super happy. I still would have been happy to keep the midnight M2 air tho.
Some things I would like to see in the MBP 16 before I would purchase, it is a SOC where Ray Tracing acceleration is within the SOC and HDMI 2.1.
Would love to use it as one for everything device, I would also take just 4h of battery if it could handle RTX 3070 OptiX performance in Blender or similar.
Bonus would be Face ID. Another bonus would be doubling the amount of diming zones for the Mini-LED display.
Once they fix these things it would be even a no brainer for 4-5k.
Even with you explaining the differences, this got confusing which ones you were referring to from point to point
How about for someone who will use it for video editing? Nothing crazy, mostly 1080p, some 4K, no color grading
I’m looking at M1 air for $800 and M2 air for $1000. Worth it to spend $200 more for the newest model? Will it give a better editing experience?
Anyone else notice how the 14” says M1 Pro, but the 16” says M2 Max?
apple: there is macbook air and macbook pro
max text : there is 1 more MacBook, the MacBook error
if you wanna see it then u need to go to 10:35 and enable captions.
A what? Max tech pls help me from this scammer
Please, please, please include metric system units :) 1:22
Awesome video, as always.
What do you think is the best for a teacher? Many tabs open at once, PowerPoints open, etc.
Same
Which macbook will be the best for Web development and which will be the waste of money. What features should I look for.
Please help me iam confuse
How come you don’t talk about the 13” Mac Pro
Congrats on 1 millions subs! For a year now you have continued to reaffirm the best one in the lineup for $$$ & features, which is the base 16'' Pro. I don't see this changing for quite sometime, possibly until the next design refresh, as spec bumps are not going to be exciting, especially when we consider power/fan noise/battery life. My fan went on a total of 7 times in a month, never heard it once, and I'm positive I put it through its paces on 4k editing from an a7siii! The nice thing is, that the m1 air could also handle that timeline, so as you said winners at the entry point and the higher end base as well! Great job Max Tech, and Apple, and congrats again, well deserved on 1 million!
I think macs seems to have become a little better now over the last few years now but i can still see that they still haven't sorted out many of the issues. if i would choose between a Lenovo or a mac for free I would always go for a mac. I expect defects on a Lenovo from day 1 and on macs sometimes it is possible for defects much later on. As for repairability, I think earlier macs are easier to repair as the newer ones are harder to get into.
Im going to wait to see if the next set of chips both pro and non pro come in 3nm because that could be a significant enough upgrade in battery life which is amazing
@@efwewfwef1549 your comment does not really make sense haha
I just bought the MacBook Air M1 for $800 at Best Buy I’m sorry this was a steal. I’m loving this laptop so for. I wasn’t about to spend an extra $400 for more features that I’m not going to use
No one should buy the M2 Pro in my opinion, it doesn't have enough going for it vs the M2 Air for the extra price, and the 14" MBP is a way better machine if you need the power/want the better features.
M1 Air works fine for most people, try to get it with 16GB if you can; 14 inch Pro or 16 inch Pro depending on display size one prefers. Done.
I’m thinking about buying a MBP 14 because BestBuy has it for $1600. I know Apple will probably mark up the New MBP 14 $200 more like the Air. So, should I wait for the M2 Pro chip or should I save almost $600 an get the old chip?
Don't hesitate. I didn't and I am loving this machine. I am a student in college and bought the 14" for approximately $1700 with taxes from best buy. I don't know how often this type of deal comes up but don't miss it! Least you can do is buy it, try it out and if you don't like it, just return it
MacBook Pro 14 inch M1 256 vs MacBook Air M2 which is better?
couldn't help but noticed you played some Hillsong videos during your testing. Love it! haha blessings to you man!
Meh. I still like my purchase last month of a new M1 MBP 13in from eBay for 1300, with a 16/512 configuration . Still a savings of 400$ over the M2’s with the same configuration without the education discount. Max techs earlier videos about the M2 in June influenced me to dodge the M2 because of the thermal and ssd issues. I still don’t feel I made a mistake. The M2 doesn’t have major advantages over the M1 13’s. The M2 STILL has thunderbolt 3 ports just like mine. The 1080p webcam of the M2 air is NOT an advantage and should always be put in the context of the upcoming software update bringing continuity camera. My M1 has 500 nits of brightness too AND I actually enjoy the Touch Bar.
you shouldn't buy old stuff, should'e bout m2 air with 512g it's same price. has new engine will future proof.
Excellent and concise summary of the all of Apple's laptops. Thanks for putting together a buyers guide, it really helped me choose which laptop will best meet my needs!
m2 air would be enough for graphic design?
With 16 GB, at least!
just save money and buy the MacBook Air m1. it is a super fast laptop still in 2023. it can get around a day/ a day and a half with the battery so that it is great in my opinion.
Just bought a 2016 15" MacBook Pro for £545 and not sure if I should've waited for the m2
IMHO, if you are just using the computer for basic computing, then you should get the base M2 Air. If you need any more performance than that, get the 14” pro. I have been using a 14” pro as my main laptop for working on a college campus since the end of January. I use the extra portability over the 16” pro and the built in HDMI port daily. Not having to use a dongle to connect to a projector when giving a presentation is just a life saver. A dongle is simply one more thing that could potentially go wrong so spending more on the 14” to get it was worth it.
For me, leftover stock/open box/refurbished base 14” M1 Pro for $500+ off.
Good review gives us the real opinion not just graphics and stuff like other reviewers 💯
How can I be sure the M1 Macbook base model still have dual chip SSD? I'm afraid they changed those too.
@@cameronbosch1213 I'm going to buy the M1 Macbook Air and somewhat worried that the newer release in the store might have been updated with single chip SSD to make it even with M2 base models.
Did you mean to say get the 8gpu model because the M1 Macbook Air Base model (8GB, 7gpu, 256GB) has also single SSD?
I still own the M1 MBP for almost 2 years, and it still works fine.
I dont think i need an upgrade
2 years 🤣🤣 I'm using a five year old i7 MacBook Pro and it's solid. I am looking for a potential upgrade but honestly no rush.
I guess no one really gonna buy the m1 mbp 13” at this time right? Costco was making it $999+tax. Ok…. I brought it. I am not a fan of Touch Bar, but I really don’t like old MacBook air design, on other hand, m2 MacBook Air base model is over priced if the new design IS the selling point.
I actually got preordered before the video came out so low-key feel regret a bit. Because I went with M2 Macbook Air 10core, 256gb and 16 Gb of Ram instead. Would it still be an optimal machine though?
For anyone who is well versed in MAC lol. I currently have an old MacBook pro (2015) What would be a good upgrade for me? I'm not techie. I only surf the web, stream tv, edit pictures (not professionally) email and social media. Why is the fan important? TIA
Congratulations on hitting 1M subs.. 🎉 again very helpful content for those looking to buying a mac
I just bought a M1 MacBook pro 13” for 990euros on a discount. It is a better machine than the M1 MacBook air. Definitely at this price point
where did you buy it? aren't those discontinued?
I'm loving my 14 Inch MBP. Incredible screen, and value
Can u please say which one is better MacBook pro A1708 2017 i5 or MacBook Air A1466 i5 2017
macbook pro 16 is the best way to go.. taking into account the future proof aspect..