M2 MacBook Air 8GB vs. 16GB RAM | BTS Video Editing
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- The M2 MacBook Air 8GB vs. 16GB RAM for video editing. Is the M2 MacBook Air with 8GBs of RAM enough for video editing, or do you need 16GBs of RAM? The bigger question is whether the M2 MacBook Air is good for video editing regardless of the spec you choose.
Should you consider the M1 Pro as the obvious investment in your video workflow, or can you just get by with the M2?
M2 Related Hardware:
M2 MacBook Air: geni.us/M2MBA (Amazon)
M1 Related Hardware:
14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro: geni.us/7HlAh (Amazon)
M1 Macbook Air: geni.us/aB6N (Amazon)
M1 Mac Mini: geni.us/pDK2b (Amazon)
External SSDs:
Acasis Direct: geni.us/Acasis
Acasis: geni.us/1vu6Jqc (Amazon)
Samsung 980 PRO: geni.us/AZkwLl (Amazon)
Fledging TB3 Enclosure: geni.us/flJqziY (Amazon)
WD SSD (850): geni.us/gJKK1si (Amazon)
Sabrent USB-C Enclosure: geni.us/7iogvd (Amazon)
WD SSD (750): geni.us/N2FAzD (Amazon)
Samsung SSD (970): geni.us/yRA8d3R (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme (T00-G25): geni.us/n0B9Q (Amazon)
External Monitors:
INNOCN Ultrawide: geni.us/INNultrawide (Amazon)
INNOCN 4K Monitor: geni.us/INNOCN27 (Amazon)
Monitor Arm: geni.us/7j1xeS (Amazon)
BenQ ScreenBar: geni.us/pdGXBok (Amazon)
Monitor Cables I use:
Angled USB-C: geni.us/USB-CAngle (Amazon)
Angled Power Cable: geni.us/PowerAngle (Amazon)
ANDNOVA USB-C to USB-C: geni.us/vBWnYH (Amazon)
USB-C to Display Port: geni.us/OaNho (Amazon)
USB-C to HDMI: geni.us/irDeAO (Amazon)
HDMI Cable: geni.us/dkm4uxU (Amazon)
Accessories/Peripherals:
Anker Mini Dock: geni.us/ACcOo (Amazon)
Thunderbolt 3 Dock: geni.us/ATbaAjc (Amazon)
MX Master 3S: geni.us/MXMaster3S (Amazon)
MX Keys: geni.us/4wiTh (Amazon)
Mechanical Keyboard: geni.us/VisslesBW (Amazon)
iPad Accessories:
M1 12.9” iPad Pro: geni.us/nwGn (Amazon)
MagFlott Stand: geni.us/AvOBi (Amazon)
Pitaka Magnetic Case: amzn.to/3lmhnMW (Amazon)
Apple Pencil: geni.us/xEc4p7 (Amazon)
Audio Gear:
Overhead Microphone: bit.ly/DeityS2SMic
Overhead Mic on Amazon: geni.us/s1A9eNK (Amazon)
Broadcast Microphone (Q9U): geni.us/QkBCC (Amazon)
Handheld Recorder: geni.us/MTyrz (Amazon)
MOTU Interface: geni.us/NMoYwcJ (Amazon)
Studio Headphones (250 Ohms): geni.us/BuzD (Amazon)
Yamaha Monitors (single): geni.us/MbemtUC (Amazon)
Studio Monitor Stands: geni.us/MiBAiE6 (Amazon)
What I use to Film:
My Primary Camera: geni.us/SonyA7IVFF (Amazon)
Rokinon Prime Lens: geni.us/Rokinon35 (Amazon)
Secondary Camera: geni.us/gQQxjr3 (Amazon)
Prime Lens 16mm: geni.us/BlBd9 (Amazon)
Sony 18-105: geni.us/Jb3O0 (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme: geni.us/9MHZlT (Amazon)
Manfrotto Tripod (for vlogging): geni.us/0SYQD (Amazon)
Light Dome: geni.us/TzffFw (Amazon)
Key Light: geni.us/n2kAe (Amazon)
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Intro & what we're testing: 00:00
First timeline: 00:37
Adding Footage/Effects: 03:32
Second Timeline: 10:21
8K (ProRes) timeline: 12:22
Big Memory Leak: 15:55
Summary & Recommendations: 17:07 - Наука та технологія
I believe I've said it before, but I'll say it again. These days much of the content on UA-cam from "professional tech reviewers" has devolved into useless, shallow, clickbait videos. You know the ones, the "iPhone 4 leak!"... "Notchageddon"... "Why I returned the Space Grey MB Air for the SIlver MB Air" types that plague your feed. I'm aware that's what gets the clicks, but it's painful to watch.
Then I come across your channel. Consistently honest, relevant, and well produced. It's the quality Apple hardware review and troubleshooting content I've been looking for. For example, the M1 USB4/TB3 external SSD speed issue was frustrating to say the least. I was surprised by the lack of coverage available, but came across your series dissecting the problem, then subsequently testing usable and affordable solutions, and became a subscriber. It may be considered an edge case issue, but one I feel many will likely face with M1 macs at some point.
All this to say - thank you for the quality content, Kevin. Keep at it.
Hey, friend. Can’t thank you enough for your time here. I know that some of the content on the channel isn’t for everyone, and I often highlight points that may be frustrating to hear, but just want to help as many as I can make a buying decision.
If only I could check all the boxes 🤷♂️
That being said, I hope to continue uploading a variety of investigative content as well as answer those questions that may just be on the surface (and more frequent) where someone just needs a little nudge of validation of whether it’s the right investment for them.
Anyway, I’m going to start to ramble here.
Thank you again for taking the time to hang out and to share your thoughts. 🤘
Definitely agreed. I just got here a few minutes ago and had the same feeling from the get-go.
Good, substantive stuff.
I´ll keep exploring the channel and see what I might come across.
Over the next couple of weeks, I am looking to buy a new machine and currently I am between MBA M2 16GB RAM/256SSD and MBA M1 8GB RAM/256SSD.
I´ve already done a ton of research on the matter and understand all the major differences between a single and a separate NAND chip (hence the slower read/write performance on the base version of MBA M2) and I really dislike Apple for this move. What I do like is the nice design, the midnight color (I know know, the smudges and what not but you throw a transparent casing over it and deal done, a great-looking, elegant piece of machine), magsafe, better display, battery life among others. I don´t do photo/video editing but I frequently work with Safari, Zoom, Acrobat Reader, Word, VLC, HTML5 all at the same time which isn´t as heavy as editing however it can put some real strain on your device. I am also looking for something that will serve well for the next 3-4years. Storage is not an issue cause I do use an external drive as well as a cloud so the 256SSD option is just good enough for me and has been with my previous Macbooks (upgrading to 512SSD will cost another $250 which I don´t fancy).
I would love to see a comparison between MBA M2 8GB RAM/256SSD and M2 16GB RAM/256SSD and see how the 16GB RAM performs and if it can improve the read/write speed.
So far, I haven´t been able to find one. There always seems to be some sort of an uneven pairing (8GB/256 vs 16GB/512 or 8GB/512 etc). I know that the MBA M2 has been on the market for nearly 1.5yrs now so I am a bit puzzled as to what I shall do next: get the MBA M1 and wait 6-8 months and see if Apple releases an updated MBA M2 version and then get the latest model or shall I just get the MBA M2 16GB RAM/256SSD now and be content with it.
Whoever dedicates their time to read this: thank you beforehand and will much appreciate any insight.
PS I´d literally started this comment with the first two sentences and then went on with the rest of it.
I’ve used the M2 MBA daily for non-creative work and it’s been (hands down) a fantastic machine.
The M1 is still in rotation and my wife uses that one has her daily.
The one thing I’ll say about the 16GBs of memory is that it seems noticeable over time. Basically, I rarely restart this machine. In fact, I ran a test where the machine wasn’t restarted for over a year. You can imagine the memory swap happening after that kind of accumulated tasks being performed.
But even if the machine was restarted/rebooted regularly, you’ll still have that build up of apps and tasks over time.
I’d say the extra 200USD for more memory is well worth it for the longevity.
I haven´t decided yet but I think I´ll go with the MBA M2 16GB/256SSD (currently priced at 1350euro).
It is just adding additional SSD puts it up at around 1600 euro (circa 1750USD) which is already quite pricey for this segment and the target audience and as so many have already mentioned - falls into MBP territory but then again, the base MBP only gets you 8GB of RAM and then you have to splurge another 200USD to have at least 16GB and it goes on and on and pretty quickly we get to that 2K threshold.
Typical apple price ladder. They are the masters at their craft in this aspect.
I´ve had MBPs before but this time I really dig the ergonomics of the AIR over the PRO. MBP is a beast and overall a better long term purchase, however not everyone is as needy and it may result in not getting the best out of it.
On the other hand, a slightly speced up AIR may (and most likely will) get the job done just fine.
Thank you for your time. @@KevinRossRN
@jakub_repela23 Happy to help. And, the thing about the MBA creeping up into the MBP territory is valid, but unless you’re pursuing heavier workloads, I would say better may be relative.
I honestly don’t touch my MBP for my daily use case. The battery life, weight, the overall footprint of the MBA is what I’m interested in…But that’s just me.
Either way, sending you my best. 🤘
Thanks! I watched a dozen or so videos looking for the answers you just gave here. Super happy I found your channel.
Glad to help friend. And definitely stoked you found us over here.
after watching dozens of videos this is literally the only one that is objective and shows real valuable information. thank you very much. Sadly, most people get carried away by some rando dude talking about his coffee and last trip to europe. I subscribed to show my appreciation for quality content.
I appreciate you taking the time to be here. Glad that I was able to help. I do try to remain as objective as possible as I know that most of us are just trying to make a buying decision with the information provided. Great to have you here.
These are both the 8-core GPU variants.
I think there may be a typo or two...but just had to get this up and keep moving forward. Keep in mind that your workflow may be different when it comes to video editing. Many creators have used the M1 successfully, but also keep in mind that the M1 was a breath of fresh air compared to what we had with Intel. These machines run circles around my previous MacBook Pros. Just understand that the M1 was what what we had at the time of initial release, however this isn't the case anymore.
I love these devices, but knowing that we have more capable devices for video workflows, it's hard to recommend it as your only editing device, especially for those of you who are asking about "future proofing."
I'll be testing other aspects and additional use cases. Sending you all my best.
How does the base model m2 air perform while editing a 3 hour long full HD video?
@kod4130 over time, it’s going to slow down in your edit. HD would help, but as your timeline gets bigger you’re likely going to start noticing a difference with that memory. Not to mention the thermal throttling, which would depend on what effects you may be adding.
@@KevinRossRN then I will go for 16 gb ram 8core cpu and 10 core gpu macbook air m2
@kod4130 Is editing your primary use for this device?
@@KevinRossRN no. I edit videos for my friends occasionally. I just wanted to know the longest 1080P video the macbook air m2 can edit comfortably without overheating
Duuude thank you soo much my man
You have finally given a real video on what the question is that so many of have been asking must have taken me 20 videos to get to one that does what is says on the tin.
You have saved me £1600 its gonna be the mac pro thanks once again you are a life saver.
Many people didn’t think it was a legit question, but I knew plenty of people would want to know. Glad to help. Hope you enjoy the Pro…I know I do. 🤘
great review and comparison Kevin!
Many thanks 🙏
Hey my friends, I’m an IT student so, I do some codes like machine learning tasks on my laptop.
I have a little weird question, which one should I choose?
1. Macbook air m2 16gb 512gb
2. Macbook air m1 base model
+
iPad air5 m1 base model
3. (A little bit pricier combo):
MacBook air m2 base model
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iPad air5 m1 base model
Thanks, really very useful video.
Glad to help.
Thank you so much!
And thank you for hanging out.
Thanks a lot for doing this comparison! Such valuable content is hard to find on UA-cam!
I think an MBA M2 with 24GB will be doing fine enough for the few underwater filming projects I do in a year. I think the low weight and portability are more important in my use case than the extra power a MBP can offer. But still... the little price difference between the entry level MBP and the high end MBA make my decision to go for the MBA seem like a mad one. :-)
If you decide to go the MBA route, please feel free to circle back around to let us know how things are going with it. And yes, it certainly is portable and would fit that need very well. 🤿
@@KevinRossRN I will do that. I am planing to capture some 4K underwater footage in August. After that I will report how well the editing worked on M2 MBA 24GB.
Fantastic! I always appreciate help from the community to guide others with their buying decisions.
I ordered MB Air m2 with 8 CPU, 10 GPU, 24GB unified memory and 2TB SSD storage. It was really expensive, but I think that it is the best choice for me. I need it to edit 4k 60 fps video from Iphone 13 pro and GoPro 10. I tried to edit simple 4k video on basic MBA M2 in Apple store with different transitions and effects, Macbook made it easy. I am sure that the best version of this Macbook will make it very easy. I choose this version, because I often travel around the world and use final cut pro. Low weight and portability are very important for me. Price is really insane, but I really need it.
@@leksmoto Cool. That's exactly the configuration I am just about to order. I see it in the same way. Price is insane but this "Baby MBP" is almost perfect for travel and that's what I need too. A 14" MBP would almost have the same weight as my old i9. Because of its weight, I have almost never taken my i9 MacBook with me on my travels in recent years. Instead I took my even older 2013 MBA, which made it hard to view GH5 4K footage on the go. Instead I used it just as a copy station while traveling and did all the editing work on my i9 after I got home.
All in all, an uncomfortable workflow, that could be much improved by the new M2 MBA. So let's get this thing before inflation burns the money anyway... :-)
I work primarily on video podcast editing and I use Adobe Audition heavily, while I also edit videos sometimes but they are mostly 720p to 1080p of 1 hour footage with no color grading.
do you think the base model can handle it? I am looking for portable machine since my current laptop is an older version of a gaming laptop and it gets super loud under full load.
As far as the video portion it seems you’ll be fine. Audition is likely where you’ll be pushing the machine quite a bit (seems like it), and you’ll likely only get thermal throttling with exports, even if that’s the case.
I know that others have just used the M1 MacBook Air successfully with Audition without issue. Even if those thermals climb on that export the efficiency will likely be so good that those higher thermals will only be very short bursts.
I always advocate for additional memory if you can afford it, however the base models I’ve tested have performed really well. I think you’ll be fine.
Hey Kevin, thanks for the video! I usually shoot videos with my iphones, video length is around 15 to 30 minutes, and then I do simple video editing using Final Cut Pro (2 - 3 timelines), I am wondering is M2 Macbook Air with 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD powerful and fast enough for me to edit videos? Will it make a big difference if I upgrade to 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD? ( I am currently using Mac Studio, this M2 Macbook Air is for travelling and working away from home)
Thank you very much!
You can certainly utilize the M2 MBA with that configuration and that codec without issue. It really comes down to the thermals and I’d say if the timeline is fairly short and simple it’ll be great.
@@KevinRossRN Thanks for your reply! Do you mean 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD is already fast and powerful enough for me if the timeline is fairly short (Less than 30 mins) and simple?
Would it worth an upgrade to 16GB RAM and / or 1TB SSD for better performance?
I am pretty new to video editing, your advice will be really helpful to me, thanks very much Kevin!
@CzonWong The extra memory can always help, especially if you think you might be multitasking on the machine, however the 8GBs would be enough for editing that timeline.
You can save a little money by purchasing an external SSD to edit on.
@@KevinRossRN Thank you Kevin, that's very helpful!
Very informative video! Would you recommend the m2 MBA 16ram and 256gb memory plus your recommended external ssd for editing? Or should I just go with the m1 16gb with 256gb due to the slow ssd issue?
At this point, depending on if you can get a deal on the M2, that one may offer you a slight advantage. Is the MBP financially out of reach?
@KevinRossRN Thanks! It's actually for my girlfriend. She's eyeing the Air as the MPB is heavy for her. But upgrading both the RAM and ssd might be financially out of reach. So, with the SSD issue on the M2, she's really not sure if she should go with the M1
I appreciate filming the screens externally.
Glad to help.
Thank you for making this video. I want to ask you if i buy the base 1199 dollar 8gb/256gb m2 air model for general use. I am not a video editor. But i will have 4-5 simple apps open, 20-30 chrome tabs open. Will i be able to happily use this laptop for next 5-6 years without it slowing down. I have never had an apple product before. But i know even base m1 air is known for its literally no lag, high speed boot, browsing etc. for daily use. Can i expect the same from m2 air base model ?
Yes, I know several people IRL that use the base model M1 and have never had an issue with their day to day. I’ve been using the base M2 and it has been great for non-video work.
Hey Kevin! Really appreciate your content - honest and complex. Keep on doing. I wonder what is your opinion about buying MBA M2 16GB vs MBP M1 PRO 16 GB. I have a mess in my head because at the moment i have MBP 2016 i7 16GB. I do travel videos using Sony a6400 and going to start vlogging and improve editing skills. I will use mini 3 pro, gopro 11 and 4k/1080 footage from Sony. Moreover conversion and grading luts, some Pixel Films and motionVfx solutions. Sound effects to build climax. But on the other hand i’m gonna travel a lot and be on the run most of the time abroad. So the question is whether MBA is able to make it or better go with MBP and make it up with bigger size and weight? Thanks a lot!
I mean, the M2 will handle all this. The effects may bog things down slightly. The M1 Pro is really about the thermal headroom, but the portability of the MBA is just silly. I carry this thing with me daily. I do use it more for day to day (not editing video), but I would say this is reasonable if you really just want that ultraportable.
Scrubbing through the timeline with the 6400 footage should be no problem. The export may throttle depending on the LUTs and effects, but nothing that would likely be a dealbreaker.
@@KevinRossRN thank you Kevin for the answer. I will be still watching your work on YT. Great job!
Much appreciated. Look forward to seeing you around.
Thanks for the video! What would you consider to be ‘must have’ spec upgrades if doing moderate video editing for total film lengths of around 10-15 mins? Or would it not make much of a difference from base model?
RAM has always helped in every video timeline I’ve worked with. Editing on these machines will require every advantage you can get, and I’d choose RAM over anything else.
Will you be editing on the internal storage or use an external SSD?
I need to replace my old MBP mi 2015 15 ” 16gb of ram Will it be enough to buy the base model of MBA with 8gb of ram ? I’m editing only 4k travel videos
Which editor are you using?
@@KevinRossRN Fcpx my videos exports are around 15 mn length in 4k, I use Sony video files, iPhone, go pro for my project
The GoPro will likely give you trouble. It’s just such a compressed codec that it does take quite a bit of resource. If you have trouble with it just try to convert it to 422.
Aspects of the M2 will be better than your current MBP. The export might (might) take a little longer on the M2 just because of thermals, but if you’re not looking for quick turnaround then you’d be fine.
Are you purchasing direct from Apple?
That swap figure was insane. I don’t do much in video, but I can see exactly how that is going to Impact my photoshop work. And it’s not particularly appealing.
There you go. 😉
I’ll dive into that more, but those values are always interesting to see.
@@KevinRossRN similarly, I noticed a couple of days ago that when doing a weekly backup, internal SSD showed 167gb left available. Then after backing up and offloading 37GB of files, it showed I had 180GB left available. Which makes no sense.
The next day, the SSD says I have 199GB available, which made a lot more sense.
This was interesting to me to see that removing files does not always have an absolute immediate effect, and can sometimes take much longer to parse out than expected.
Exactly. It isn’t always immediate and there are traces of “junk” that may be left behind. There’s also some space that gets held as items either get backed up, moved to a different location, or eventually removed (deleted) from the cloud. So, yeah, not an instant purge in some cases.
hello kevin, thanks for video. that’s great !
but i have question, really glad if you reply it. is that enough and fine for graphic designer using MacBook Pro M2 with 8gb RAM and 256gb SSD? the software are Ps, Ai, Ae, InDesign, Canva, Gdrive, Gmail, Zoom and Ms Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote). because i just have budget for 8/256 gb. Or i should buy one that have more storage?
It’s not so much the storage, but the memory. Especially with the Adobe suite because it just chews through memory. The pro level is awesome. Have you thought about a M1 Pro with upgraded memory?
@@KevinRossRN No, I haven’t Kevin. So what you prefer kevin between these two 16/256 or 8/512? btw thank you for the answer Kevin, really appreciate it 🫶🏻
Great stuff, man. Straightforward and extremely informative. A breath of fresh air, really. Subbed. Question: Got a base M2 model a couple of days ago. Will be using it for short (3-5 minute videos weekly) 1-2 timelines with sparse effects and minimal color grading in Resolve. Also using some Adobe AE. Down the line plan to use DJI Osmo pocket 3 4K footage (I am guessing 265 is a no go...) Good enough or should I swap it, if I can now, with the M2 16GB? Again, much appreciated for the non-nonsense comparison.
Thanks!
So have you tested it with AE yet? As far as the OSMO those compressed files are probably going to give the machine a run, but you should be able to scrub through your timeline.
The base model will hit that swap pretty quick, which you won’t notice until you start adding more to the timeline and then sprinkle in those effects…and of course if you’re running any other applications.
I still use this device daily, but not so much for creative work. I may run some Lightroom or photoshop every now and again, but I will say that I’ve typically run several browsers with a hundred+ tabs open and the 16GBs hasn’t let me down. The extra was worth it for me and I don’t think many people have said they got too much memory. It helps.
@@KevinRossRN Funnily I just got off the phone with the retailers who told me they could not swap it with a 16G. So, I guess I will have to push the 8GB as much as I can... Thanks for the reply.
@orthochristos Oh, that’s a bummer. Well, it’ll still be a great machine. I’m sure you will be able to get this device to handle your workflow. I’ll be curious to hear how it’s all going for you when you get a chance to take it for a spin.
@@KevinRossRN I'll post once I try AE on it.
@orthochristos yeah, that’s the one I’m curious about. I know that Adobe has been trying to make this suite more efficient on these chips. I’ve got my fingers crossed for you.
The issue with the storage that the lowest is using only one channel is affecting? I believe using the next storage size uses both channels speeding up the Swapping
Yes, the 512 will be more efficient (theoretically & with extremely intensive tasks) because of this.
interesting vid! See in UK already base model is available with a £50 discount! Do you think future Mac OS updates will help improve M2 overall?
Future updates do help. They helped M1. Apple has been working with this architecture (in these devices) for two years now, so it’s getting better. I got M1 on day one in 2020, and noticed performance improvements throughout.
@@KevinRossRN thanks Kevin. Think the issue here is how much a step forward M1 was , this seems more incremental, say 5-10% overall, but a 20% price hike for M2!
Exactly. Incremental is the key word. M1 is still a leap, even today.
Great video, what you think causes the temp differences? Btw still no discord channel for your YT
I’m still thinking about that Discord, honestly.
As far as the thermal difference, interesting results, right? Possibly the different in the unified memory, and how the system allocates RAM to the GPU for those processes, and I’m also wondering if that slower SSD in the base is impacting the efficiency of the swap in this particular case.
Short burst tasks were almost identical in thermals, but the longer (sustained) demand seemed to make that tick upward.
@@KevinRossRN Wonder what kind of different SSD's they are using because some parts you show over 10 degrees difference which is pretty wild to me. How one part of memory can make such a difference in the same shell of the macbook air
Well it’s single channel on the base model, and as you can see in sections that yes, the difference in unified memory will impact the memory pressure itself, but clearly the base model memory will s going to see higher percentages, and (maybe) it just has something to do with how that swap is being handled.
I’d really have to dive into this more to get even more granular on what is going on with that memory and how the “VRAM” is helping that GPU.
I wish I had THE answer, but right now, it’s my best guess.
@@KevinRossRN yea ppreciate the effort man! interesting findings for sure
Always interesting. 🤣
I ordered 16gb 10gpu 256gb - I do some photoediting in lightroom once in a while and some light final cut work. Other than that just the ussual stuff. I constantly have 70-90gb of free space on my current 2017 macbook pro (256gb) so I thought that I’d rather buy more ram and gpu as I had to fit into a budget. Hope it will work fine for me. What do u think guys?
I can’t speak to the 10-Core GPU, and not sure how much of a boost it’ll really provide. The extra RAM in my opinion is certainly a worthy upgrade. One suggestion might be to take that investment in the GPU and put that toward storage.
However I see that you already ordered it. I believe you will enjoy the machine regardless. It is a fun little device.
just ordered similar config as yours. will use for light to medium software dev like Java, NodeJs and Android programming with 2 containers running.
Nice. I’ll be interested to hear what you think.
awesome this is what I want to watch
And glad to have you here.
What kind of external ssd do you have going there to be same as editing off internal.
I heard one person talk about cfexpress b is fast enough to be edited directly off .but I wonder as a cf express card can't have same speeds as internal ssd on modern laptops..
In the video description I have the exact setup listed under External SSDs. I have two of the identical setups. They’ve been very reliable.
Great video Kevin! I need to get a new MacBook. I’m coming from an M1 air base model (which will be handed to my kid starting uni). New MacBook is needed for office use (mostly web browser and pdfs/word/excel). Would 8gb be enough? I’m considering m2 with 500gb but should I get 8gb/16gb? Hoping to keep new mac for many years.
Get the extra memory. I’ve been using the M2 MBA for the same purpose for the last year (plus) and one thing I will say is that if you’re using it daily and working in multiple applications, especially utilizing multiple browser tabs, the memory helps.
That would be my recommendation if you want to keep it for several years.
@@KevinRossRN thanks very much.
@ultraciao you bet. 👍
Just a quick question regarding the M2 base model.
As I'm going to be new to video editing, is the base model good enough to handle 4k GoPro camera footage on iMovies.
I ask because at present I have an older (7 yrs) Acer i5 Windows laptop and have never had or used a Macbook before so I have little reference to how good they are apart from talking to some users and watching UA-cam. My Acer struggles quite a bit for the little editing practice I have used it for.
I like the idea of the M2 Air for portability and battery life. As I will be doing some short videos (about 10 mins long) in 4k, I just wanted to make double reassure myself that it will handle this with ease as its still a lot of money to pay out.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
It should handle shorter timelines. GoPro footage is compressed and sometimes takes more resource with “unpacking” that footage, but the M2 should handle it. I often recommend more memory, but only if it’s within your budget. As long as your work isn’t time sensitive, such as waiting a little longer for exports, although it doesn’t sound like your workflow is too intense.
It should definitely be a leap up from your current machine.
@@KevinRossRN many thanks
Im gonna buy my first macbook but im not sure of which one to get. The upgrade version of M2 air is way over my budget after adding applecare. So im thinking of getting the 8/512gb M1 air instead of M2 base model. Is it better? Or it’s actually not much of a difference? I really like the design in m2 tho 😌
Better off doing 16/256 m1. The m1 doesn't use the slow 256 ssd like the m2. And you can always get an external storage later if needed
The design is nice, however the M1 design is also nice. Having the M1 I can definitely say that is more than capable of day to day tasks. I’ve personally never run into an issue, and aside from the design, what’s under the hood is more important.
Not to mention that there are deals to be had on the M1.
That’s my configuration. And agree.
Kevin, watched your video. Nice one. Don't know if I would get a reply from you. Do you think M2 Air 8 Gb + 512 SSD is a good option for Photoshop + lightroom? With It's beta update?
So I plan on releasing a video when it comes to the memory swap, which you will definitely be in constantly for sure….heck, even with 16GBs.
When you’re swapping about 10-20GBs it can be manageable depending on the tasks you’re doing. Photoshop will definitely have some demands. If you find yourself shutting down that program once you’re done and generally just keeping an eye on memory leaks (browsers, namely Chrome), then it can work.
@@KevinRossRN thanks a lot. Would wait for your video about that. I actually have ordered one yesterday. Waiting for it to be arrived and see in real life how it performs. It's actually for my gF for light works. But I am planning for my self one as well. Let's see how it performs with just Photoshop. Handling 30MP Raw files and other generative ai works
Awesome. Feel free to circle back on your experience. Seriously. I’m interested to hear. 🤘
@@KevinRossRN I shall let you know how it works with the latest Photoshop.... And Lightroom.
@-zfsstories3170 Sweet!
I’ve bought the base model M2 (8GB RAM/256GB SSD) and I need some advice!
Most reviews are saying the laptop in these specs will struggle with video editing and photoshop but a few are saying it will be capable. What are your thoughts/experiences? Will it be powerful and fast enough to allow me to edit video and photo efficiently?
FYI- I’ve only just started learning how to edit but I’m looking to progress to small personal and professional projects in a few months
The context that I’ve been giving advice on is that before the M1 came out we were working on x86 architecture chips that were capable (depending on the actual spec), but generated heat and some bottlenecking, and were just power hungry.
When M1 came out there were many videos including my own that showed how capable these entry level silicon chips were when it came to creative work.
We were comparing this to those x86 chips. However, when M1 Pro and Max launched it really showed us how capable this architecture can really be for creative work. And yes, these “pro level” chips were beating out the entry level ones just as one would expect.
When the M2 pro/max or whatever it’s called comes out it will show a similar bump in performance, although it may not be as big a jump, but still an improvement.
Adobe in my opinion has been hit or miss with these chips. Photoshop has been fine, but Premiere not so much. On my PC Premiere is awesome. Now, if you’re working with FCPX or even better, Davinci Resolve, then the experience will be great.
For personal work I think you’d be fine. Depending on what codec/footage you’re working with.
If you’re doing this professionally, I’d have more concerns.
Holy cow - 25 GB swap on the upgraded model and far less on the base model… I may have missed it, but is the 16 GB model a 10 core GPU, or are they both 8 core to keep it even? Or would it have mattered? The 14” Pro is looking like the better investment for sure…
I know, right? Actually it’s 8-Core. I’ll update that info in the description.
These devices would have wiped the floor (just as M1) with many of the x86 arch machines from a couple years ago, but now we have the updated MBPs and the Studio with M1 Max.
If those weren’t available, then I’d say “yeah, the M2 could be your machine,” but the landscape has changed now that the other devices are out.
Depends what you're looking for. 14 Pro is way heavier, bulkier, not as good battery life. Yes the Pro is a better laptop, but if you want/need a lightweight and portable laptop the Pro isn't for you. Pro and Air offer completely different things, just because if you spec the Air to a certain point and it gets close to the Pro price, it's not a 'no brainer' to get the Pro.
@@jaypalmer3806Very much agreed
Hey Kevin, super useful video. From a purely performance perspective, which one do you recommend for up to 4K video editing? 16gb M1 Air or 16gb M2 Air? (Birthday gift for the girlfriend who loved Final Cut in her brief experience with Mac but never owned a MacBook)
The M2 is going to offer a slight edge with video, but honestly the M1 is going to handle it just fine. Really.
The 16GBs of memory is certainly helpful. I often advocate for saving some money. The one thing I really like about the M2 MBA is having the ability to charge with MagSafe and then having two ports open.
Do you have a budget you’re trying to stick with?
@@KevinRossRN Oh good point about MagSafe! Actually I'd rather go for 16gb M1 Air at a manageable $1200. Otherwise it has to be the 16gb M2 Air with 512gb SSD because I've read a lot about SSD constraints on the base M2 MBA. I think that'd set me back $1600, but that's a pill I'd swallow if the difference is worth it...
The M1 what a fantastic. I still have it and I’ve never thought that it was slow. It’s amazing.
@@KevinRossRN Thanks for your time and great input, Kevin. Means a lot!
@@KevinRossRN Quick question
M1 16gb ram or m2 8gb ram 8 cpu 10 gpu for photography editing and slightly video editing? thanks
i am starting to edit videos using the insta 360 x3, no other...
would a base model MBA m2 enough or great?
how about a macbook pro m2 base?
I’ve worked with Insta 360 footage and I will say that because of the compression, it really does push the machine a bit. My M1 Max didn’t have an issue with it, but the MBA will heat up a bit depending on your timeline.
Would the base model be ok with editing iPhone 13p 1080p 60fps footage ? Thank you.
You could get by with a base model, but I still recommend more memory for any kind of editing.
So will the MBA M2 be enough as a secondary editing rig? I have a desktop PC which is my main editing rig and I am looking for a secondary editing rig that I can use when I travel so basically I will not use it to edit on a daily basis. I mainly work on 4k and 1080p footages from Sony A7iii, iPhone and DJI Drones and my exports are usually 10-15mins 1080p videos. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one. Thanks!
Well, there will be a couple of considerations. Which editor are you using? FCPX is an obvious, but Resolve is fantastic on these machines.
The a7iii footage would be just fine. The DJI footage (in my experience) will take a bit more “muscle,” which the M2 can manage, but may just use quite a bit of resource. The export isn’t really an issue because you just walk away until it’s done, but scrubbing through that timeline is important and would be frustrating to get those hang ups.
Are you mostly concerned with portability over a MBP or is it primarily budget?
@@KevinRossRN it is a bit of both for me since I don’t want to spend that much on a 14” MBP given that I have a main editing rig and will only be utilized occasionally and I would really love a lighter and easier to carry editing laptop for when I travel. As for the editor, I mainly use adobe premiere pro and adobe after effects.
Gotcha. Well I do love the Adobe line up on PC. I just haven’t enjoyed them on these Macs. I know others have had success, and I may need to revisit to see if any of the updates have helped, but it has cost me time which is just a no-go for me.
You may however find success with the codecs you’re working with. I think the only way (truly) is to throw your timeline onto one of these machines and see what you think. Not sure if you’re buying directly from Apple, but if you are, they’ll literally take the device back within the return period no questions asked.
@@KevinRossRN I will try your advice! Thanks! So far I have experienced the new 13” MBP M2 and it can handle my edits well but I am not really a fan of the touch bar and having only 2 ports available. Thanks for taking time to reply to my queries this is by far one of the best video explanation I got so far regarding this model.
Happy to help where I can. Best of luck on your testing my friend.
What's up friend? A question. Do you think that an 8 GB MBP m2 works for me for a workflow of 4 continuous hours only recording voice in an editing program? I am an announcer and when I work I only use that program. I am not one to use many open windows while recording. Thank you.
Yeah, the 8GBs is fine, and you won’t really notice a performance difference. You will of course swap the memory as it doesn’t really take much for this to occur on the 8GB model, but again, you’ll be fine.
@@KevinRossRN Perfect! Thanks, bro
Best of luck.
So I'm looking at an M2 air for starting up school again, but I'd like to do some minor video editing on if for a small educational UA-cam channel, with primarily 1080p footage and the occasional 4k 30fps footage, and mostly slideshows of pictures and that jazz. My local Costco has the base model at an incredible price, but I'm looking at apple's education store for upgrading to 16ram/512storage model... If I'm just doing basic video editing occasionally, think I can swing the base model?? It's on sale for $949 at my Costco right now... Thanks!
The beauty about Costco is their return policy. I’d say for your use you’d be just fine. As long as you’re not editing in Premiere.
@@KevinRossRN using the free version of Davinci resolve, seems to be working just fine! Thanks for the reply.
That’s awesome. Appreciate you popping back over to let us all know. 🤘
Hello Kevin. I loved your video. I am wondering to buy a Macbook Air M2 - 16gb RAM - 256gb because I do photo editing and probably will do short 4k - 60fps video editing of my trips (captured by iPhone 13 Pro). Do you think this M2 spec will handle it without struggling? Thank you so much!
Yeah, I think for photo and some iPhone footage (video), you should be fine. I just wanted to make the point that if you’re using this professionally or relying on it primarily for heavier workloads then the pro machines will have the fans and thermal headroom.
@@KevinRossRN thank you so much for answer me 🙏
Hello kevin, i want to ask, For daily use and regular video editing, which prefer mba 2 base or better choose mba 1 base model? Please ur recommendation thanksss
Well, for daily (non-video editing) use, either one is going to be great. I still use the M2 MBA every single day for office tasks and my wife is using the M1 MBA every day for the same thing.
As I might have mentioned in the video (it’s been awhile since I made this), but for regular video editing these machines will be able to handle some sustained workflows, but it really depends on what camera footage and video editors you’re working with.
I’d still recommend a MBP for regular editing, but if you have to use the MBA then at this point I’d go for the M2. I would recommend upgraded memory if you can. Otherwise you may be finding yourself having to close programs or restarting the machine more regularly to have a smoother experience.
@@KevinRossRN well thanks for your recommendation
Looking to get into film and video editing as a business and I’m looking for a new laptop to use for that. But with all the reviews these do not seem like great options at all. What do you recommend I use primarily for video editing? Thanks
Definitely not if this is your business (or soon to be).
Have you found any deals on the 14 inch MBP? What’s your budget, and does it have to be a Mac?
@@KevinRossRN Thanks for your response. My budget is about $1400. No it doesn’t have to be a Mac, I considered it as something new to try. I am a windows user. My mind was on the Asus Zenbook pro duo 14 previously.
Oh now the ZenBook is something I’d want to try out for sure.
I do know creators that have used the M1 Mac mini for pro work, but it’s obviously not portable.
If you’re relying on this for your business, time is everything. I’d just hate to see you with a great looking machine that’s not pulling the weight you’d need it to.
Any chance there are any 14 inch M1 Pro machines in your area, close to that price range?
@@KevinRossRN I’m seeing the M1 Pro for $1500. Seems like good value but the 2020 date is the only point of hesitation for me. Should it be? I can get the m2 MacBook Pro with 16gb for $1500 from apple.
The M1 Pro should be 2021. Double check that.
Great video as always.
Thanks for sharing.
I would still go for 32GB if I would.
Many thanks, friend. Appreciate you hanging.
Brother Can I the base m2 air 15" for 4k editing? I am actually editing IPhone & go pro's fotages?
GoPro footage is going to be “heavy,” in that timeline, but it’s possible. You’ll have a bigger thermal envelope in the 15” which will help.
iPhone footage should cut like butter. You’ll pretty much be on swap memory most of the time with the base model so keep that in mind with the size of that SSD.
The CPU and GPU are capable, just be mindful of thermal throttling when rendering and export. Rough cutting should be fine though. But again, GoPro is so compressed that the machine will need to do a little extra work to get it transcoded.
Hi mate id really appreciate it if you could answer a question for me. I’m making UA-cam videos 20-40 minutes long 1-2 times per week. Quite basic editing style. Just cutting, some basic transitions but no effects or slow mo etc. filming in 2.7k 60fps on a Go Pro. I’m considering the base model air 8gb 256gb & Using an external hard drive. Do you see this working for at-least the next couple years
The GoPro footage is going to be quite compressed and so it’ll take a little time to “unpack” that footage, but this device should be fine as long as the timeline doesn’t get too complicated.
@@KevinRossRN thanks for getting back to me. I just ordered the M2 Air upgraded to 16GB RAM & stuck to 256ssd . Will be using external to store all my videos & it’s purerly just for the edits and emails so hopefully it’s good!!
@@danyoungycan you give some updates?
I’m curious as well.
@@Gamechor man I’m loving it. My last 20 YT videos I have edited with my Mac and using a Sandisk external drive to edit off. I film with go pros in 4K and my videos are 20-40 mins long and no lag at all. For what I’m using it for it works perfect. 👌 yes you’ll need to spend the extra money on external drives. I’ve got two at the moment 2tb and a 1tb and that will be plenty for another 5-6 videos to store footage + the video when completed. I film a lot of footage on my trips too.. I’ve got all my YT videos saved to both of these drives as well. Next thing I’m going to to do is get a more basic external drive just to store content (not to edit from) overall highly recommend and after stressing about it a little bit and watching many videos I am relieved and happy with how it’s performing. I only use it for video editing.
Thank you Kevin! Can I use M2 air mainly for wedding video editing in 1080p h.264?
You’d be fine for 1080P, however do you ever see yourself dialing that up to 4K?
@@KevinRossRN Thank you! Really appreciate your effort man! The 14 inch Macbook is really out of my budget for now. In my country the 14 will cost me $ 2,155.
But can I still get away for 4k editing with 2 camera only?
Yeah, I know that in the US it’s easy to recommend the base 14 because it’s so close in price.
I would recommend upgrading the memory on the M2 if you can. That’s just based on my experience with these machines over the years.
What would you recommend to a student who does intense coding, moderate Video and Photo Editing.
M2 MBA: 8GB/256GB or
16GB/256GB or
16GB/512GB.
I am considering 512GB model only if there is significant different in SSD speeds for my work.
i have same question ....plz answer
The forums are filled with success stories of coding/development on the M1 MBA.
I’d recommend 16/512. If you’re running virtual machines, you’ll want the memory and the space…although you could run your VM off of an external, which I sometimes do for machines that don’t have enough storage, but the RAM helps greatly.
However, as far as price is concerned, you’ll notice the price getting closer to the 14. My build was 1799 (I think?)…however, I also understand that a 300 USD jump may not be for everyone’s budget.
Answered below 👇
Thanks for your response
@@KevinRossRN In this case, would the M2 MBA 16GB RAM/516GB beat the M1 MBA version considering the base specs is slower? If so, do you think it'd make a significant difference?
If I would only edit 4K 60fps footage from my iphone or gopro, would the 512gb/16gb ram be sufficient or do you recommend the macbook bro M1/m2?
You should be fine editing that type of footage with that configuration. The GoPro footage would likely require more resource since it’s so compressed, which has been my experience.
@@KevinRossRN thank you for the advice!
Hello, your video was really really nice! I would like to ask I will use Final Cut Pro for my some part time job.
M2 air gpu 8core+ 16GB ram + 512gb ssd
Or
M2 air gpu 10core + 8gb ram + 512gb ssd
How will you choose?
Thank you so much
In my opinion I don’t think those 2 extra cores are worth it. You’d get better use out of the 16GBs of RAM.
@@KevinRossRN thank you so much!
Sending my best on your setup.
Hey there, I loved your comparison, it’s hands down the realest one I’ve seen out here on UA-cam, I’m looking for a MacBook Air, and in my mind I’m going for the M2 16gb/256gb using my 2TB Samsung T7 as a external SSD and editing my projects from it
I’m going to be using mainly for creating UA-cam videos for my channel, talking head mixed with the ocasional b-roll and some fusion titles on DaVinci resolve, I’ve been actually using an i5 10400F with a RTX 1650 16gb ram and incredibly Enough I’ve manage to edit and export my videos in UHD 3860x2160 my biggest doubt is if I will get said macbook or build a powerful desktop pc and I would really appreciate your consideration for the M2 16Gb/256, thank you very much
The MBA is a fantastic machine. I use the M2 daily for general tasks. It’s certainly capable of editing, but depending on the timeline you’re working with that thermal ceiling can be hit quick. Resolve is super efficient, so that’ll help.
I guess the question is do you really want that portability when compared to a desktop? Is this something that you really need or want? To be on the move that is.
@@KevinRossRN I’m on the fence about it because of the ecosystem integration, I Own an AirPods, iPhone pro max and etc… maybe an MacBook M1 Pro 14 inch refurbished might be a better “future proof “ deal thank you for your time and I appreciate your response
Yes, the M1 Pro would be a better option for that creative workflow. That would be my choice.
Hi ... thanks a lot... please I want information about the beast sad memory
The best SSD?
beginner here, since the new mac mini m2 just came out with an attractive price, would the base model (+external ssd and hdd) be enough for me? I will be using it for simple video editing of screen recording (art), just speeding clips with minimal transition effect and voice over (sometimes clips from phones), I would also like to stream art (so obs with photoshop/csp). thank you very much
I would still advise at least 16GBs of memory if you can afford it, but when compared to the MBA the mini will be awesome for your use case. You shouldn’t ever have any issues with thermal throttling. It would be a great choice.
@@KevinRossRN Thank you very much. Can I ask one last question, usually a screen recording of my art are 2-4gb, would that impact a lot on the ram/swap memory and the lifespan of the 256gb ssd?
That SSD will more than likely outlive your use of that machine. With 8GBs of memory you’ll likely be swapping a few gigs here and there almost immediately, however that SSD should be just fine. I’m uncertain as to the exact SSD they’re using in this base model machine, but even if it’s theoretically slower you’ll likely not even notice.
@@KevinRossRN again thank you very much 😁
Sending you my best.
Could you make a video about which is more important ram memory or storage?
I can tell you now. RAM. But I can also do a video about it.
@@KevinRossRN will be interesting, many people are confused about it! Greetings From Dominican Republic!
Hey, and greetings to you from Colorado. 👋🤘
what about browsing, managing documents, but with a habit to have 100 safari tabs open and 50 pdf's in adobe viewer? On top of that run a zoom video call sharing the display. Obviously mail app, file manager, calendar, notes, messages, facebook messenger, etc are always open and run in background. Is this a heavy software? NO. Is this a heavy usage? Kind of. How would you comment this kind of daily routine? In this case would the 24GB option be the best? Or 16GB would be enough? Currently using the Intel macbook, so no experience with M1. Thinking of getting M2, but I'm not sure how much RAM to get.
I currently have four separate browsers open. One browser with 51 tabs open, the second browser with 33 tabs open, the third and fourth browser with about 5 each.
PDFViewer with 25 documents open, Microsoft Word and Excel open. Mail app, photos app open.
I have no swap memory in use with 16GBs.
What program are u using to gets those graphs ?
iStat Menu and TGPro. I can’t recall but I might have used iStatistica.
Hi. Needed a small info. Is the size or dimensions of keyboard and mousepad of macbook air m2 same as macbook pro 14?
The trackpad is the same. The keyboard is slightly smaller. About 0.25 (1/4) inch smaller across than the 14-inch.
@@KevinRossRN Thanks for telling
You bet.
Thank you very much for this review i want to buy the new Mac Mini m2 and i will use it in video editing and am torn between upgrading ram or m2 pro as my budget will only can choose one of those so which one of this configurations will be faster in video editing ?
Mac Mini M2 24GB 512GB 8-CPU 10-GPU 1199$
Mac Mini M2 Pro 16GB 512GB 10-CPU 16-GPU 1299$
It’s funny that these are within $100 dollars of each other, but here’s what I’ll say.
The M2 in the mini is going to serve your needs. That extra memory along with the chip itself will handle just about anything. Not to mention that you’ll likely never thermal throttle because of the fan that just runs at idle.
If I were getting the M2 PRO for video editing (primarily), I’d want more memory.
Benchmarks don’t tell the whole story, so try not to get caught up in that too much.
If you’re on a really tight budget I’d go M2 with that extra memory. I don’t think you’ll be sorry.
@@KevinRossRN Thank you very much yes i think too that is better option as adding more ram to m2 base model is cheaper while adding more ram to m2 pro from 16gb to 32gb will add +400$ making it out of my budget that's why i am only choosing with the two options that i have sent it to you.
There you go. I think you’ll love the M2.
Heyy, I'm going to get a mac book for photo and video editing. Do you think I should get a mac book air 2024 with 16gb ram and 512 ssd, or rather the mac book pro 2024 with 8gb ram and with 512 ssd. Both cost about the same, but I haven't had a macbook yet, which is why I don't know so well about it.
What kind of video are you working with? And what about photos?
@@KevinRossRN I do sports photography. I just take pictures that I edit in Lightroom and videos that last about 1 minute. So nothing so special, but I would still like to have a powerful laptop on the go, even if I'm on vacation or something, for example.
The extra memory will certainly help with Lightroom. It’s what I use and it’ll take a good portion of it. The quick videos will be fine on the MBA.
The advantage of the MBP is the fan and that thermal envelope. For sustained workflows you’ll notice a difference, but with the shorter videos I doubt you’d even have that concern.
Honestly I often recommend going with a little more memory. I don’t know anyone that has regretted it. I still use my M2 MBA every day and do some light editing from time to time.
I still haven’t upgraded my M1 MBP because everything I’ve thrown at it, it just tears right through it.
But again, for your use case right now, the MBA.
@@KevinRossRN Really thank you very much, for the quick response. I think I'll choose the macbook air :)
@kathi_ille it’s my pleasure to help. Sending my best on your future workflow.
Thank you for doing this. The M1 model uses 24gigs swap probably because it doesn’t have that dedicated Prores media engine like the M2 chip does? That’s what I assume
Yeah it was just interesting it happened both on the M1 and M2 16GB version.
I’m going to get back to testing soon and see if I can get this to repeat. 🤷♂️
Would you recommend the macbook air M2 16GB RAM or the macbook PRO M2 8GB RAM for video editing?
Hey, this comment got buried. Did you end up making a decision on this yet?
Is 16gb/256gb enough for a nursing student? I doubt ill be doing too many heavy tasks, mostly just Microsoft apps and lots of web browsing/media consumption (UA-cam, Reddit, etc). Maybe some digital art in the future. I only use about 100gb on my current 2014 Air.
As a nurse, I can confidently say, yes.
@@KevinRossRN Sweet, thanks for your input :)
You bet. Best of luck in school.
Hey! Will macbook Air M2 ( 24 GB RAM, 1 TB ROM ) good for davinci resolve smooth editing ?
It depends on the camera codec. What kind of footage are you putting in the timeline?
@@KevinRossRN 10 Bit S-Log 422
Based on my testing it should work. Just have realistic expectations with any intensive tasks like effects and grading. Rough cutting shouldn’t be an issue.
The export will definitely be fine, but it’ll just take longer due to that thermal ceiling, but honestly at that point, you’re walking away from the machine anyway.
Hey! I am just starting out my content creation journey and going to go all into Video Editing! I have a budget of Macbook air M1 with 16 GB of RAM. Should I go for it in 2024, is it still worth it? Or should I increase my budget and purchase an M2 Macbook air. Actually I have already ordered M1 MacBook Air 7 days ago, and as they have launched M3 Macbook Air today, M1 has gotten cheaper, and probably I will be getting the refund of the price difference (of around 121 dollars). Please help, if I should cancel my order of Macbook Air M1, and order M2 with 256 GB and 16 GB RAM? The price difference is 121 dollars! I have just graduated and want to spend wisely! My main reason for buying a macbook is performance and video editing, I want to know if its really slower than the Macbook Air M1 as many people claim, especially even if I buy the macbook air M2 with 16 GB of RAM.
What kind of video will you be working with? As you see in the video, there are going to be limitations without the fan.
@@KevinRossRN Mostly I would be editing 1080p editing, and then as a beginner will start editing 4K as well. Please help me decide, really love your videos!
Hi Kevin! Finally, some real life tests of these two. I am currently torn between MBA M1 base and MBA M2 base, I wanted to get MBA M2 256/16gb, however it'll take months if your order it online. here in my beloved country.
I would like to request for your recommendation, I usually create 10-20 minute videos, should I get MBA M2 base or MBA M1 base?
or should I consider the MBP M2 base?
What are you mostly editing in and what kind of footage (4K, 1080P, iPhone, 10-bit camera codec)?
Also, are you using LUTs, transitions and effects?
@@KevinRossRN Sorry I forgot to mention them. I usually use 4K, 1080p and iPhone videos.
But if the M2 Air can handle 8K, I might consider a higher-end camera also.
That's why this decision is very tough for me. :)
....and damn you really replied! Most of them UA-camrs don't! I love you already!
As far as the 8K, I know Apple is marketing this, but I wouldn’t rely on that.
For 4K and 1080P you’ll be fine.
Final cut and Davinci Resolve are definitely the most efficient editors.
Also, I would be concerned about base options. That 8GBs of memory is doable, but there will be times you struggle.
What’s the timeline of you ordered a spec’d M1?
I spend about 4 hours a day on comments, which I know at some point I’m not going to be able to, but I try to grab as many of them as I can.
@@KevinRossRN I’m in a similar situation here,looking to get my first mac..the plan is to use it for day to day work alongside some content creation(4k,1080p,iPhone and Canon REBEL SL footage),what Air model is your suggestion?
I use DaVinci Resolve as my editor of choice btw,and the plan is to experiment w Fusion too :p
Hey Kevin, Thank you for your help. Have one question that if we get M2 Air with 10 Core GPU, 16 GB RAM with 512 SSD will work for UA-cam video editing or should I go with Pro model. Please help
I honestly don’t think the two extra GPU cores would offer much, however a couple of questions.
What kind of camera codec would you work with, your video editor you’d be using, and is there a plan to scale beyond this in the near future?
@@KevinRossRN Thank you for your reply. Currently I use my mobile phone to shoot and planning to change Filmora X to FCPX.
FCPX and/or Davinci Resolve are definitely the way to go on these machines. If you’re filming with your phone then you should be fine. If you need to you can always transcode your footage to ProRes (you can do this in the editor) before working with it.
The export may take quite a bit longer because this is where the throttling will occur. But playing back and working with the footage should be fine.
Just keep in mind that the more complicated you get the more demanding on the machine.
@@KevinRossRN Thank you Kevin. Will surely follow your advice
Best of luck, friend. 👍
I’ve ordered the m2 air base model for school work, minecraft and emulators would the base be ok ?? I’m kinda worried about it as I can’t upgrade it but really like the new design
I’ve played Minecraft on the M1, but did have 16GBs. I think 8 could suffice, and you’ll get a slight bump…very slight. I know that Minecraft was updated, but if playing with emulators it may or may not be as efficient, however I did also play with them (some additional mods) and it was really the GPU that was taking the brunt of the work.
@@KevinRossRN ahh I see thx for the heads up
😉🤘
Thanks for the video. How many streams of 4k footage do you think the 16Gb M2 air can handle comfortably?
Anything beyond two and it starts to struggle a bit.
@@KevinRossRN thanks. We're kind between the M2 air and the base 14" Pro with M1 Pro chip. Have you any experience with it.... Would it handle two or more 4k streams ok?
You mean would the 14 handle multiple streams?
@@KevinRossRN yes sorry, to clarify, how much better would the 14" MBP base model (M1 Pro, 8 core CPU, 14 core GPU, 16Gb) manage multiple streams of 4k than the M2 Air 16gb model in FCP?
Honestly, much better. I refer back to the original goal of the MacBook Air in that if you want an ultraportable then you know there are limitations that come with it.
The 14 M1 Pro will definitely serve you much better with video editing with multiple streams. And, I see it on sale anywhere from 1750-1800 USD quite often.
hi! I will be taking association degree in graphic design. is 16/256 going to be good for me? or do I need to upgrade the ssd too? personally, I'd prefer to use external storage to save money but I need to know your opinion since I have no experience in these things :( your help will be much appreciated 🤍
Well as far as saving money, have you run those numbers to see how much you are saving?
If you prefer to use external storage then I’d say go that route. I personally ended up with the upgraded storage because on this ultraportable I didn’t want to be tethered at all, but for my MBP with video editing, I just have that expectation that I’ll usually be tethered.
You can definitely get by with an external SSD and just keep the majority of the apps and data on there if you want.
@@KevinRossRN that's a good thing to consider, thank you!
You bet. Best of luck.
Thank you for this! Do you think 8GB/512GB is good enough for a computer science student, what would you recommend? Thanks!
Yeah, the swap memory is pretty efficient on these machines, especially with the “better” SSD upgrade.
@@KevinRossRN Thank you Mr. Kevin Ross
Best of luck 🤞 🤘
Go with the upgraded RAM. Another youtuber today compared the 16 256 vs. the 8 512 and the model with 16 RAM blew the 512 SSD model out of the water. if you can afford to upgrade both even better, but choose RAM over SSD if you only have 200$ to upgrade
I’ve almost always picked RAM over storage, and agree with you. In many cases the unified memory is pretty darn great. Computer science, depending on the exact area, can be manageable with 8, however as we start to upgrade these devices, especially with the price, I would be vigilant to look for a deal on a 14 inch.
I used to agree that the base model was the only reasonable choice, as I initially ordered a base model M2, because my base 13” M1 pro handled everything thing I needed like a champ as a jr developer, but I figured might as well upgrade since the wife will be taking over the 13” and I wanted something long term. Got a 10% discount and got the 16/512 for $1600, but I went to Best Buy to look at the M1 Pro 14” and I almost cancelled my M2 order except… the M1 pro would come out to around $2100-$2200 with tax. That’s a $600 difference… I get the M1 air comparisons, but I wholeheartedly know I’m paying an extra $200 for the color, new frame, and MagSafe, cause 2 ports was killing me, not that three is any better. But The M1 air at 16/512 is still $1500 with tax brand new, so I was okay with spending the extra money for the extra features. I’m not doing any machine learning or running virtual machines so I think this will do fine for full stack web dev
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experience here.
And agree. I think it’s important to really look at your own workflow/needs rather than just considering the “what if” scenarios in that you might require more under the hood, but ultimately never really needing it.
In your case it seems you made the investment that aligned with your needs. Hope that you enjoy your setup. Feel free to pop over again for any updates.
@@KevinRossRN will do.
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Well, they listed the damn 14" Pro for $1599, so itll be here tuesday. I'll give myself a day or two with both and return one lol, more than likely the air. Although I haven't had a single issue with the air, just cant beat the 14" for the same price.
Yep. I’ve been seeing this all over. So many are taking advantage of this deal. It’s a fantastic one at that. I’m curious to hear what you end up doing once you have both.
dude, leave me a comment ram or ssd? for better longetivity and performance
i get in uni this september and i got 200 bucks to go with all of the updates shit
I always pick RAM first.
@@KevinRossRN thanks dude
Rock on 🤘
What about m2 8gb is ram good enough for full hd video editing?
1080P? Yes. Even 1440. Just be mindful of the camera codec. Some are harder than others.
Im honestly really confused, have watched alot of videos saying that the MBA m2 should be able to handle professional video editing but not as good as the MBP, while you seem to be recommending not buying it for video editing, what should i do? i really like this one because of the design, the midnight color and magsafe, but i also want something that can handle video editing for the next couple of years
That’s why I showed what I was seeing.
And, there are so many comments swirling around about why we’re testing the machines like this when this isn’t what they’re intended for.
And so, this is the reason why I tested it like this because it’s being recommended for this task.
In general use, which I’ll have a video coming out soon on, this thing flies. It’s great.
If you’re looking to do some simple edits, then you’d likely be fine. However if you ever want to scale up to multiple 4K clips, or a longer timeline, or get creative with your edit, it’s going to struggle.
I’ve tried other timelines in addition to the ones here and it struggled with some of the project. I even tried to edit this video you watched on the MacBook Air and it beach balled several times.
I have no reason to justify this purchase I made to make myself feel better that I bought it primarily for video editing. I actually purchased these for a corporate environment (office work), and just wanted to show a creative use case.
For some creative workflows, it’ll be fine. Certain development tasks/coding, it’ll work.
And again, if your video edits are pretty simple, maybe you edit 1080p footage or convert the 4K to ProRes, then it will probably be great.
However as I said, if you have to adapt the way you work because of the tool, then to me it’s a non-starter. Just my opinion of course.
I ordered a bumped M2 Air over the MBP because of it’s lightweight and design. From what I saw online, you need the MBP for professional video editing but for casual 4k videos, the MBA M2 will work flawlessly
Congrats on the investment. Feel free to keep us posted on how it’s all going when it comes in.
@@KevinRossRN Hi, for 4k video editing from mirrorless camera and drone videos, is MBA M2 base model enough? I mean it will not crash, dont mind a little bit of rendering time.
I wouldn’t recommend the base. I’ll always recommend more memory if this is your use case. I’m sure it would be fine, but just keep those expectations realistic.
With education deal:
Option 1) M2 Air 512/16gb with fast charger for 1600$ with taxes.
Option 2) Base 14 inch MB pro with fast charger for 1990$ with taxes.
Use case: Student who wants to do coding, intermediate music, and start learning video editing.
Which one do you thing is the best option? Is the battery on the pro good for a whole day for this kind use case?
I don’t typically opt for spending more, but in this case, I’d recommend the M1 Pro. And yes, all day battery life on that chipset is possible. Indeed.
@@KevinRossRN thanks! Also, how significant is the added bulk on the 14 pro? Does the air feel noticeably lighter when moving around, sitting on lap, etc?
It’s almost another pound difference, but these pro machines are not bulky, at all. The MBA is definitely lightweight, but it’s not like the M1 Pro is heavy.
But again the MBA is very nice in the hand when carrying it around, but honestly not enough that I would sacrifice performance. Just my opinion.
And as a computer science student, I appreciate you weighing in here with your experience. Many thanks.
8gb variant is good enough for 4k video editing of my iPhone??
That video codec will be more efficient with this setup vs. something that is a mirrorless or “cinema” camera. I still think the extra memory is helpful, but the 8GBs will certainly get you started on your journey.
Hello! I'm torn between M1 MBA 16gb/512gb and M2 16gb/256gb. I have never owned any apple products but my sister does. She has like 1 pro and 2 airs over the years.
I'm not a professional but I want to have that freedom to do video/photo editing when I want to and not worry about my device if it can or can't do. I am also interested in doing some garage band for fun so I guess since it's fun, I'll be spending more time doing this. I'll also be doing some word and excel. What device would you recommend for me that would last for about 4-5 years or as long as it is not broken lol?
My last laptop was a Toshiba 8gb/512gb that lasted me for almost a decade. My problem with the m1 is that it is more than 2 years old now and I want to make sure that my laptop will last for as long as it can. Thank you for your help!
The bigger question is that on your laptop with 512GBs, did you use all of that storage space? Or most of it?
@@KevinRossRN maybe around 250-400gb? And half of it is on games lol and I don't plan to use mac for gaming xd
Well, the M1 I have is still going strong. My daily right now is the M2. As long as you feel that the internal storage isn’t too limiting. The M1 will be great for years (in my opinion), however there are plenty of external SSD options for the M2.
@@KevinRossRN yeah and external ssd is cheaper compared to the storage upgrade. Honestly I'm leaning towards the m2 16gb/256gb because of its longevity and future updates. But If I'm choosing the m2 with 256gb storage, how much storage do you think will it consume on system and apps updates? Will it be enough to handle maybe 5 years of updates? This is also one of my problems on m2 and why I am still considering m1 even though it is more than 2 years old.
I would say you’d at least use half of that space. Even with updates it’s not necessarily just piling on top of previous installs. I’d say if you’re willing to use an external SSD if you’re choosing to do any creative work, then that’ll certainly help.
My thing with portable devices is that I (personally) like them to be portable without tethering. However if you find yourself using it more as a desktop setup then the external drive may not be a big issue.
But, sharing my example of a M1 MBA my wife uses, she’s had it since launch. She loves the thing. The last time it was restarted was 240 days ago and it never hangs on anything. No beachball/spinning wheel.
She has the 256GB version and she’s used 160GBs of storage. This is a mix of random apps, some photos she’s downloaded and just a lot of “general” tasks she’s performed over the years.
So, maybe that helps 🤷♂️
Would the 16GB 512 M2 Air be ok for video editing that isn't 4K?
Yeah, it would be fine with 1080P and even some 4K. If this isn’t something you’re relying on as a career and/or client work then it should fill the need. Just keep those expectations realistic.
You do not mention if the videi is hd, 4k or 8k
At the very beginning I list out the mix of codecs between 4K and 8K.
Definitely no HD.
MacBook Air m2 10 core 512 ssd vs the base MacBook Pro m2 - what would be better for video editing & having multiple tabs open? In the long run?
I would get more RAM over those 2 extra GPU cores. Those cores aren’t really going to offer much return for your investment.
I'm going from a mid 2012 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM to a new 2023 M2 pro with 16GB RAM. Hopefully that will be enough for FCPX. If you want to try a good challenge, video something at 120fps and then slow down 50% and render out at 24fps. I needed to use proxy mode to edit with my old machine. It worked - but transcoding takes time.
ua-cam.com/video/ck0aU_EdH70/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Yeah, that leap from the 2012 to the M2 is massive. I’ve never had to use proxies in my workflow on these silicon machines. Having that thermal headroom in the pro machines helps when it comes to transcoding/rendering, but it’s possible on these MBA’s, it just takes a bit more time due to the thermal throttling.
Nice video by the way.
Sitting here waiting for my new MacBook to ship worrying about whether or not 16GB RAM would be enough - then I thought about future upgrades and capabilities and decided to call before it shipped and spec it out with 32gigs to error on the side of caution. Seeing as how I don't buy them that often - better to get the latest and the greatest. Of course that's exactly the kind of thinking that kept me broke...
@bobwoolcock Ha! Well, if it’s a machine that’s going to carry you for awhile, I’m sure the upgrade would benefit you for several years.
I’ll be curious to hear what you think when it finally comes in.
Thanks for this video as a visual artist I think the MBA is the perfect machine for me when on the go.and for light image work For the rest i have an IMac at home and will buy an MBP later this year for heavy work. You confirn what I already thought an M1 pro chip is by far more powerful than this "basic" M2
Yes! I know that plenty of people don’t think that’s a fair comparison, but some folks here in the community do want to know.
Appreciate your time here.
Would the 16Gb also be a worthwhile upgrade for a student who is just used to having a 30-50 safari tabs open?
As far as I’ve seen, for video editing the 16Gb doesn’t produce too much performance gain except with prores footage. And for photo editing it does produce a meaningful gain, though not make or break for someone who doesn’t do it for a living.
Yes, you’re going to be fine with those tabs. That’s a typical scenario for me. I love keeping tabs open.
And also agree for the occasional editing, or even regular editing with the right camera codec (or using ProRes) you should be fine on a personal level.
@@KevinRossRN but what I mean is should I cancel my 8Gb ram and re-order a 16Gb one for that type of scenario?
Ah, wasn’t aware of the 8GB scenario in this comment…so are you near an Apple store? If not, it doesn’t matter, just makes it easier for a return.
I’d say give that base model a spin first. See what you think. Even with browsing on Safari with multiple tabs the memory swap is there, but it’s really efficient and no lag.
And as far as video editing, you could see that the 8GB was handling that first timeline. That would be a “typical” UA-cam timeline for someone who’s semi serious about cutting for and platform like that.
Apple’s return policy is pretty fluid. If you’re not getting what you need then you can make that exchange, although I know it would be a bit of a wait on an upgraded one.
@@KevinRossRN yeah I’ll test it out first, great advice, thanks!
Hey, best of luck. Hope it works out great for you.
I bought 15. June 2023 M2 macbook Air with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD
M2 MacBook Air 13,6 zoll ( 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD ) Video Editing enough for ?
My only question macbook air M2 8GB RAM. and 256GB SSD to 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD Upgrade Can you do it?
Are you looking to do a lot of video editing or just occasionally? And, what kind of video files?
@@KevinRossRN youtube cooking and others video i donnt i think MP4 video 4K HD
I’d say as long as you stick with iMovie, Final Cut or Davinci Resolve you should be okay. You may notice some lag with the 8GBs of RAM, but I’d say as long as the timeline in your editor isn’t too complicated then it could work.
@@KevinRossRN ok bro thanks 🙏
I push my current old laptop to 7GB while using it. Should I get 8GB or 16GB?
What’s you’re primary use?
@@KevinRossRN online school and work. I do accounting and connect remotely with 10-15 tabs open. Maybe have Netflix playing on second monitor.
I think you’d be fine with the base with those tasks.
One thing I like to point out though is that many tests you may see are with machines that have recently been restarted and so everything is “fresh.”
However, as you start to add tasks, open tabs (and keep them open) you may notice a slow down, but very slight. Could be a couple seconds, could be just a longer pause when opening something up.
As an example, I rarely restart my Macs. Probably once every 2 months or so when there’s an update. That being said, with the higher RAM and keeping things open for longer, I don’t usually experience any of these issues.
Just trying to give you context.
@@KevinRossRN that clears ups things! I’ve haven’t heard advice pointed out in those specifics. Thank you so much!
My pleasure. Best of luck with your decision.
Can we use AMA M2 in Crack version of the video editing software ?
sorry but does the 16 works for ae edits ?
Are you able to find a M1 Pro within the same budget. I’d just be concerned that if you’re really wanting to use AE on the air that you would be making some compromises.
@@KevinRossRN which mac do u recommend? m1 pro?
The Pro is going to be able to handle AE with ease. At this point you may even be able to find a M2 Pro that’s discounted.
@@KevinRossRN wow , thank you sir
keep going 🔥.
@ArmanLeader my pleasure. Best of luck.
Again, thank you for the hard work and honest look at the M2 Air! Buyer's Remorse has sunk in with the Refurbished M1 Mac mini 512GB RAM... I'm returning it for the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD! As far as the M1 13" base model I have for work purposes? Trade it in for credit towards the base model M114" (refurbished)! Then I am golden for another 2 years. But my next purchase will be the "Acasis 40Gbps M.2 Nvme SSD Enclosure, TBU401/TBU405" and extra thermal pads. I'm also eyeballing the "ACASIS: 10-In-1 Hub, NVMe SSD Enclosure, CM073" for the laptop.
PS: I held onto the iPhone 12 for 2 years and forgot it was the iPhone 12! 🤦♂I upgraded to the iPhone 13 Pro on T-Mobile in May '22, again, golden for 2 years! Glad I had the 13 Pro when I got a great shot on the wide camera lens of a 90% rainbow! Next, to shoot 4K B roll on my trip in August '22...
Wow! You are making some changes. Alrighty then.
And an iPhone upgrade to boot, nice!
Just glad to help, if I actually did help 🤣
Thankful for you taking the time to be here.
@@KevinRossRN Yup and you have helped with my decisions! Thank You for your tedious attention to detail for a better overall informed decision for most people! 🙏As far as the M2 Laptops and Ventura? There are gonna be hiccups with the OS... Bet'cha! ☺Go with M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM, or M1 Pro/Max base models, should be enough for half of the crowd... "Art is Right" Channel does testing with photography apps and expressed the same as you: The M2 laptops are great for basic usage and less time demanding audio/video/photography projects... If you need the horsepower? Go with the Pro/Max/Ultra M1 products! (as long as the apps are optimized for apple silicon)
My example: Quit trying to pull 10 tons with a Yugo!!! 🤣
Oh my gosh…a Yugo. That is a blast from the past. 🤣
And yes, it’s a tough decision, so just trying to make it easier, or maybe I’m making it more difficult 🤷♂️🤘
@@KevinRossRN I woke up and thought about keeping the 8GB mini. I need to trade in the base model M1 MBP and go with the 14" base model, which will be enough for me.
Whatever happened to using an iPhone Pro or Max with Flimic Pro and custom LUTs??? I was into that until 2020 (you know what happened)
As far as 4K timelines? I get it, good crisp final output! But ALL Content Creators on UA-cam forget a huge factor: Bandwidth Caps imposed but ISPs! I just started viewing 1080p content on UA-cam, since I bought a 32" 2K monitor, which is better than the 21.5" 2013 iMac screen! and I will be monitoring how much content comes in... Apple Music is another place where streaming lossless will grow the amount of usage. AppleTV+ I do not mind, I watch something, once and go about my life.
Well and not to mention that working in a 1080P timeline is definitely easier, and depending on the codec, you can upscale to 4K as it is anyway 🤷♂️
Valid points indeed.
You ever get told you look like Matt Ryan?
Ha! It’s been a good minute since I’ve heard that, but yes. 🤘
Hi, is the macbook air m2 16gb / 256 for a web developer?
Do you think you’d be using virtual machines for testing? Only reason I ask is because of that base storage.
@@KevinRossRN yes sometimes. Really appreciate a reply from an experienced person like yourself
Helping where I can. 😉🤘
So, that 256GB may fill up quick with those VMs
@@KevinRossRN just wanted to know that the slow ssd will affect only the speed while copy and pasting files or it will affect general performance as well. Also, i already have external ssd do I am more worried for performance and not storage. Pls share valuable opinion.
I think the internal SSD is still plenty fast, but keeping in mind that it’s about as fast as my 2017 MBP.
But I don’t feel it would limit memory swap, but will certainly be slower for transfers of files.
I will receive a 8 GB macbook pro 13 M2 chip with 512 gb SSD, is that enough for my music production and video editing. thats only my budget that I can afford . thank you very much
What kind of video editing are you doing? Specifically, are you working with 4K? Also, what’s your music production workflow look like?
@@KevinRossRN music videos. I dont use 4k only on the exporting. I mainly use 1080p HD only while editing it. my music production is recording mixing and mastering.
I’d say you’re likely always going to be pushing the memory limits, but with 512GBs of storage you’ll have more space and faster storage to swap.
I suppose the question is, why the M2 MBA and not another device to help you with this workflow?
@@KevinRossRN Mine will be MBP M2. so you think that will be fine right with the 8GB . the MBP that will I receive is from a friend of mine thats why I dont have any choices hehe
Ah yes, I just read that again. The MBP will give you thermal headroom, which is nice. The 8GBs will be fine, but just wanted to make sure you’re making the most of your hard earned investment. I’ve always recommended 16GBs of RAM for creative work.
And just to share some personal details, I’m in swap on the 16GBs M2 MBA and I’m not even doing creative work. Just office suite and surfing.
I know plenty of people say 8GBs is enough for them, but as long as you’re not sacrificing time to get the work done.
Have watched video from Max Tech when he Tested MacBook Air M2 8 GB/256 GB vs 16 GB/512 GB
The 8 GB/256 GB was Slow 🦥 when Multitasking, kinda like my ASUS Vivobook Max, Budget Laptop that Bought since 2018.
Hey friend, just found your comment in "held for review."
Anyway, it does seem that we're either finding a few surprises, or our expectations were so high for these machines that we're being let down by what we thought we'd see.
But I hear you.
Appreciate you popping over.
Who buys an Air primarily for video editing? the review is nonsense. Air is not for that as a primary usage by design.
Exactly. It wasn’t designed for this as a primary use case, I agree. However, if you look through the comments here, some of my other videos, and of course other creators on the platform making similar videos, people are really interested to know. So, I tried to answer their question.
Consumers typically begin with price and make decisions from there. It is “cheaper” when compared to the PRO/Max M1s or M2s, however if you upgraded the Air’s storage and memory then it’s just butting up against the base PRO/Max machines…and you’ve got the thermal headroom. 🤷♂️
Hey mate , never owned a laptop in my life . I know how to use computers and laptops hence that being said .
Long time apple fan and own a iPhone 13 pro max and love it.
I now will be making videos for a living , roughly 3 videos a week at roughly 10-15 mins a video and all edited ( cooking shows ) travel blogs ect .
Roughly will need to store around 450 edited videos for UA-cam a year . Literally used for marketing and my own online business of blogs / blogging on my channel
Globally and the laptop will be used 5 days a week for roughly 10 hours a day .
What Apple Mac do I get …
What exact model that will be able to store everything and give me the best resolution for my very important videos .
Thanks guys .
This will never be used for gaming strictly videos , social media and marketing.
I’m looking at the apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 8GB/512GB .
Do I need the M1 16GB/1TB ?
Please help
Congrats on the new endeavor. If you’re doing this for a living, then I’d definitely recommend the pro, but let me ask you where you might be in the world because there’s a very good deal in the states for a 14 inch MacBook Pro.
And as far as storage, you’re likely going to want to go with more internal storage or something external.
450 videos at an average of 2-3GBs per video (depending on resolution) will definitely put you over that 1TB threshold.
@@KevinRossRN Thanks brother , I’m in The land down under 🇦🇺
I did see one
MacBook Pro 16" 10-Cor
CPU/16-Core GPU 16GB /1TB
$3300AU and have seen the 14’s in the USA on Amazon also and they’re not as much storage and not as cheap as here .
If I go over can I get spare hardware for storage ?
I guess once the actual videos are made and published online I could transfer them off the computer either the BIN or on a hard drive seperate .
I’m def not going to keep all the content saved on the laptop as it will be saved immediately onto all social media . After it’s locked in and done it will be deleted .
Does that make any sense ?
If that does make sense then shouldn’t I just get something cheap like a MacBook Pro A2 8GB / 256 .
Do you understand what I’m saying ? Every 40 videos they’ll all be deleted or put onto a separate device
Totally makes sense. And you can definitely add some external storage if you need it down the road. In the video editing space we often revisit footage over time just to pull clips for other projects we’re working on.
Is that 16 inch within your budget? I’d say that the M1 Pro is still a great machine and with video editing will outperform the M2 in my experience.
@@KevinRossRN the MacBook Pro M1 16 inch 16GB/1TB is a tad over my budget as I need a drone too worth $1400 and then theirs camera gear too and a few other accessories but seriously I need quality . I’ll grab the 16 inch 16/1TB pro .
Thanks for your help subscribed!
Can you tell me the name of the external hardware so I can buy it .
Also should I buy now or wait a few months as the price may drop .
So in the description there’s an external SSD list. You’ll find one from SanDisk down there…which I have the model number next to it. That’s one I personally use and really like. It’s good for working off of the drive (that’s another video I did), but you can also keep things stored there as well.
You can always get that one later as you start to need more space.
Just ordered the MBA M2, I went to 24GB and 10 cores after this video. Should be good for my short 4k projects.
The real value of this machine is for travel. I'll be in the Bahamas and Costa Rica capturing footage and love the idea of a thin and light with good battery life for checking the footage.
Congrats on your investment. And yes, the portability factor is really hard to beat.
Great! I’m looking at the same configuration. How’s it working for you so far?
Definitely MacBook Air is not meant for high end task as what MacBook Pro or higher does………….
You got that right. 🤘
🤓
Very.
this is the base level machine for Mac. Why do you continue to try and force it to do things it’s not intended to do? It’s not a Pro device. You’re perpetuating false narratives surrounding this machine. #dislike #fakenews
Well, you must not have actually watched the video, but that’s fine, appreciate the engagement.
First off, Apple is the one that’s marketing this as a device that can edit video, and it’s right there on their website. So as I said, I’m here to debate that.
And so you must be new around here, so, welcome. As you’ll see throughout several videos from others on the platform that the community is genuinely curious as to whether editing video is possible, and should they make this investment for that particular task.
And in my summary, I gave that recommendation after everyone gets to see what I’m seeing with a few video timelines.
Either way, you’re of course entitled to your thoughts and opinions, and it’s noted. Thanks for the comment. 🤘
Hey my friends, I’m an IT student so, I do some codes like machine learning tasks on my laptop.
I have a little weird question, which one should I choose?
1. Macbook air m2 16gb 512gb
2. Macbook air m1 base model
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iPad air5 m1 base model
3. (A little bit pricier combo):
MacBook air m2 base model
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iPad air5 m1 base model
I’d say go for both if you can truly afford it. Sidecar is an amazingly underrated feature. Unless you’re gonna be using an external display then it’s not that big of a deal. I use sidecar daily, even when I’m on an external display. As for the MacBook, it’s all preference. The M1 air is perfectly fine. I went with the M2 cause my wife has an M1, plus I like the design and MagSafe on the m2. Just get whatever you can afford. I do full stack web dev and I never came close to stressing a base model 13” m1 pro.
Would you recommend the macbook air M2 16GB RAM or the macbook PRO M2 8GB RAM for video editing?
I would lean toward the pro because of the fan. What kind of video codec are you working with?
@@KevinRossRN thanks a lot for the advice. i will do mostly youtube videos and tiktok in 4k
@Danieleranofit I mean you could likely get away with the MBA, but honestly that MBP will allow you to scale up on your workflow, which I’d consider a longer term investment and return on your money.