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Could you please do a suggested video on just the MacBook Pro 16 to help me understand which one I should choose in order to get the best bang for my buck for video editing and gaming?
I thought I wanted the $1799 MacBook Pro 13 with 512GB but after watching this, I’m more confused. Maybe I do need the 16 in MacBook for my video editing. I do fashion vlogs and I haven’t really ventured past iMovie for editing. I’m now wondering if the 16 would benefit me in the long run?????????
It's nice to see youtubers today like you still caring about your audience and actually scrolling through them! I hope you continue to be like this when you reach 1 million subs!
Thank you 🙏 I would be nothing without the support of my audience so I read through comments whenever possible. 😂 don’t worry I’ll never reach 1 million subs.
This video was extremely helpful!!!! I’m going to college and I’m trying to figure out which Mac to buy. Thanks! Edit: I ended up getting the basic MacBook Pro & it’s really good
Shawanda Smith dont base it off of the touch bar. you’re paying a whole lot extra for something that isn’t necessary, base it off of what you need, do you need the touch bar? i wouldn’t get it if i didnt need it
I wasn't aware of the 2019 laptops having a keyboard issue, and I had been considering getting a refurbished one from Apple. This definitely helps me make that decision. Thank you!
I got the base pro (just increased RAM to 16 and Storage to 512) and I'm super happy with it. It's great for basic graphic design, some video editing, writing and general work. The keyboard is also really great. I also found that I like the Touch Bar more than I thought I would. I was inclined to think it was going to be pointless, since it has such a and rap. But I actually enjoy using it.
I am still using MacBook Air from 2014, it accompanied me through Uni and now grad school. The quality is so good, still runs perfectly fine except zoom makes it too hot sometimes. But I can feel he is reaching the end of his life, and I am ready to say goodbye and move on lol.
same boat here, parents bought a 2015 13' Air for me, now about to finish uni and I can feel that some of the everyday tasks are not so effortless anymore after 5 years of usage. Very confused about what to replace it with, especially as ARM macs are due to come out soon ish
Greg, the best video I've watched from you, and the best all models comparison I've ever watched from anyone. What in particular did I like? You comprehensively covered capacity and performance differences between the range of MacBooks without becoming bogged down in synthetic benchmark measurements. That appealed to me as a prospective buyer from the perspective of a "non-professional" user. You also showed your understanding that buyers don't necessarily fit into the marketing for each model which has become a lazy cliché with lots of other UA-camrs.
Luke you were so easy to understand, I thank you for your clarity in comparing the pro to the air. You hit the nail on the head for me. i’m very happy I found your video; keep up the great videos.
Good buyers guide! I m. Planning to get the base MacBook Pro 16 for my video editing needs! Have a question.. If I wait until next 16 inch launch, Will I be getting better specs for the same price and also once the next gen launches, will the 2019 model price would get reduced? Guide me please
Yeah any new model will obviously have better specs. And yeah you can already find the 16 inch on sale right now for $200 off. As more time passes, you can find even better deals usually.
@@GregsGadgets in that case, if I get 9th gen i7 6 cores for 2000 and 10th gen i7 6 core for 2300, which one should I go for? Provided both has 26GB, 512SSD and 4GB Radeon 5300
Ended up bought a MacBook Pro 13” with 512GB storage and 8GB RAM. My budget is really low, and I am glad that it performs much better than my expectation! I am able to work along with my iPhone and iPad.
Well I made it to the end of the video, but you’re right I didn’t care about the goof. Hehe. Also I love that you’re adding more humour in to your videos! I went with the 4 port model 13” MacBook Pro. Didn’t know about the lower battery but oh well, my 12.9” 2018 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard & Trackpad will be my mobile computer I take to work (when we can go outside again....I miss the sun) & the 13” MBP will be my home “desktop.” I couldn’t afford the 16” MBP, I wanted that but your US starting price for that is actually the Canadian price for the 4 port 13” MBP. So the 16”, add an additional $1000 CDN plus taxes and AppleCare+, it just wasn’t financially feasible. And I don’t have the space for an iMac, but those haven’t been updated recently anyway. I wanted the 10th gen processors & dual fan setup for longevity, my last MBP was a 15” from 2009 and I plan on keeping this MBP for a long time too. I’ll probably update the iPad Pro before I update the MBP. I know Apple devices are expensive but they last, case in point that 2009 MBP. It still works but hasn’t received a software update for like 5 years at this point. Overall great video Greg, keep them coming. Wish you had some Canadian affiliate links so I could help your channel out. Looking forward to my 13” 4 port MBP to arrive mid-June.
To me the choice is either a iMac desktop (fully loaded) / minimal Macbook setup or a fully loaded Macbook Pro. Part of me likes having just one Mac to do everything but I feel like I get a better experience when I separate my laptop from my desktop.
honestly start out with the desktop and then decide whether you need the laptop. you’ll probably find that the desktop can handle a lot more than the macbooks. honestly i would deck out a desktop and then settle for a nice hp laptop for less $ but with most of the same things. and im an apple fan, but their macbooks are so expensive.
#CancelGreg 🤣 But seriously, I sent this video to my Dad. He's looking to replace his 2009 MacBook and didn't know the differences. He'll probably go with one of the Air models. He's not photo or video editing.
I really appreciate you work. I’ve been busy watching different videos just to know which MacBook will be ok for me to purchase and I was confused 🤷🏽♂️. But after watching this video, I now know what I want. I’m thankful 🙏🙏🙏
Hey Greg, great job. I was wondering if you could show or recommend connecting a monitor to the 13" MacBook Pro. I really like the 16" Pro but I don't want to spend that much $$$, so maybe connecting a larger monitor to the smaller Pro would suffice. Thanks.
I love this video. I am new to MAC computers and want to purchase one tomorrow. I spent a lot of time at Best Buy tonight and watching UA-cam videos and yours is my fave. I think I want to get the 16 inch MacBook Pro. I will do some graphic design on it but I’m more interested in the giant display then I am the performance. That being said would you suggest I consider the 2019 version with the 15.4 inch screen? I found a refurbished one for $1400. Hope to get a reply from you I would really appreciate your opinion!
The most helpful video yet, I know very little about laptops ram etc but you explained it very well . I’ve made my decision and I get the education discount! Thanks!!
Yes I got the 4 port model and I noticed the battery life is bad. Glad to know that I'm not the only one experiencing it. I got it when it was first release. Apple support was unsure if the battery is faulty and they were getting system diagnostic from me. Also when i connected my razer cynosa keyboard (turned off backlight) and wireless razer mouse, the battery drains even worse. I got around 4 hours of normal usage (Microsoft Word and safari).
Hi Greg, great video! I've got a question that I hope you can help me with. I'm currently looking to buy the MacBook Pro 13", the 16" is too expensive and big for me. I'm going to use the computer for studying, but I would also like to be able to game on occasion. I'm not sure if I need to get the 2.0 GHz or the 1.4 GHz in order to handle my gaming situation. I'm playing WoW, and don't mind going down in resolution and fps, so which of the two options would you go for?
Currently using my sister macbook air for editing and yes it is very slow when it comes to exporting the videos. Finally getting my own Macbook and your video is helping my decision! Thank you so much.
roffaleft I ordered the 2020 MacBook Pro a couple days ago. I also upgraded to 16GB and I also upgrade to 512GB rather than the 256GB. Mine is supposed to arrive around June 3-10. Congratulations on the purchase. I’m sure you are as excited as I am to get it. 👍😊
@@mikecutchen5871 Interesting option. why did u spec up the base model that much when u can buy the $1799 model? (Comes standard with 512gb and 16gb ram, 10th gen, better graphics, better speakers, 4TB3 ports)
2020 if you are using it for work or plan on keeping it longer than 3 years id say. i have a 2015 15' and im looking to upgrade, ddr 3 vs 4 and 8 gb vs 16 gb ram
Dude, I've been watching sooo many videos and yours help me decide what to buy. If I'd buy it from Amazon I would have definitely used your referral link.
Hi Greg, I enjoyed this video. Unfortunately, I am still on the fence regarding which MacBook to purchase. The most demanding apps that I use are Citrix, Zoom and Google Hangouts. Citrix is vital because I need it to work from home. My initial choice would be the i5 MacBook Air, but I am worried about the heating issues. Should I buy the entry-level MacBook Pro Instead? I should point out that I would attach my new Mac to a monitor and use the Magic Mouse and Keyboard. Alternatively, I could take my chances with an Ipad Pro. Yours truly, Steve
Hey Greg, I've never had a Macbook and I'm thinking about buying one(Pro) but I don't know which one exactly? I'm a student btw. (love to play sims btw haha) Could you suggest me a macbook pro which you think would be the best for me?
I'm a developer by profession & a musician by passion. So I mostly use macbook for either programming purpose or music production in garageband. Which one would be best for me? Kindly suggest. I need a good battery life, portability & good multitasking support.
greg i just want to know your opinion about this one. I am an Apple junkie and I want to buy the entry level Macbook Pro but i dont do video editing etc., i am more interested playing simple mmorpg game using it. Do you think it will deliver a good experience for simple gaming?
SUBSCRIBED the moment u started to joke about the microphone placement making u like a Gameshow host😂😂 Also does the base 8th Gen Intell MBP and 10th Gen Intel MBP have different screens? Because the 10th Gen Intel version looked brighter and more vivid.. or is it due to the brightness settings
I have a Macbook Air 2020 (13-in, i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 512gb storage) and I have used it with 10 google chrome tabs opened, 3 pdf reader tabs opened, a movie playing on the background using a video player while downloading a game in steam. No overheating issue.
For someone who is starting into some basic UA-cam editing on Adobe premiere would you recommend the entry-level MacBook Pro or the upgraded one? The 16th inch is a little too high in price for me at the moment so I’m debating between those two.
i am confused between MacBook 13 and MacBook air{ i5, 512gb ssd} which one should I buy? or should I wait for next year as apple's new MacBooks will have their arm chips in them? which will decrease there price as well. [ actually, I am currently using a 12 years old dell laptop so I want a laptop which is future proof and can be used for coding as well] plz help
i recently got my very first Mac and decided to go for the i7 16gb Mac Air, only because i wanted to have a reliable and long lasting machine for my simple daily tasks... after a week from my purchase with the same money i was already in Pro's rates..... but actually don't need THAT power. Happy with my choice for now, hope to not regret it in 3 years. That's a nice review you did with this video by the way. Bravo
thank you Greg, I have been a HP guy for many years and finally coming to apple, your video was very helpful looking to purchase entry macbook pro, best buy has it for $1,100
Agreed Get the MacBook Air/Pro M1 chip For me .. i’m also an hp user and will be getting a MacBook for the first and it’s going to be MacBook Pro M1 chip for future proof
Hi sir , Avneet shah singh this side, i read your article in forbes you covered on macbook pro this year. I wanted to take a personal advice from you. I was going to spend the big amount of money by purchasing the macbook pro 2020 entry level model. My use for the macbook is related to a little bit of music production like using a DAW and a little video editing if i am able to do it and some surfing and using software related to stock market. Please suggest if i am making a right decision with the entry level model or i need to change my decision or wait for the upcoming models. Thank you Sir 🙂
Recently ordered the 13 inch MBP - looking forward to it but you know I wouldn’t have minded a gold option just for the novelty factor. Space Grey should be fine though!
Hi! Which MacBook would you recommend for a 9th grade student who uses their laptop a lot, for schoolwork and gaming... thinking of getting my cousin one 😃 with a looong battery life
I just bought a MacBook Air and I’m really hoping it’ll work for school and playing sims or Minecraft because I had to buy it myself I didn’t have the option to buy a pro
Great video! Love the price is right style segment. Seriously though, a very well put together video as always. Wishing you continued success bro! Gargs gadgets is the place to be =)
Excellent review and comparison! I’m waiting for Apple to update the 16” MacBook Pro to WiFi 6. If they do, that will probably be my next laptop. I really appreciate that you emphasize the difference in performance. I’ve heard many reviewers recommend the MacBook Air over the base 13” MacBook Pro because the MBA has 10th gen processors. The MBA has Y-series processors, which are not nearly as powerful. I have a question or curious thought. Intel owns the patent for the Thunderbolt 3 ports. Can Thunderbolt 3 ports be used on a laptop with a non-Intel processor? I haven’t found laptops with AMD processors which have one. If that is the case, I wonder if Apple is working on creating their own TB3 port to launch with ARM-based MacBook. I can’t see Apple launching a product which doesn’t have TB3 ports unless there’s an alternative they can offer.
Which model do you think I should get? I'm deciding between getting a base 13" Macbook Pro with the ram configured at 16gb, or getting a Macbook air with the processor upgraded to the quad-core i7 and also with 16gb ram. I currently have a 2015 13" base retina macbook pro and it's starting to show its age as I'm regularly running up against its 8gb of ram. The most CPU intensive stuff I'd be doing is music production using Logic Pro X and Pro Tools. No video or any gaming really. Looking at the numbers on Geekbench it looks like either way I'd be getting a huge increase in CPU performance, but as you said, those numbers don't always tell the whole story.
Yes. My niece has the older MacBook air and does this regularly. It should work without any issues based on our experience. Edit: actually can’t vouch for shared screen, I haven’t tested that... but I think so!
David A. He's asking because UA-cam reviewers go on like everyone edits videos constantly some people need a general laptop for work / basic tasks not everyone needs a pro power the air is perfect for people like myself who is studying.
Don't do it. Actually doing a zoom meeting sharing screen and using external tablet to use hand writing needs a lot of power and caused mine to froze multiple times. Returned it ang got the basic pro and no problems whatsoever. 200 dlls off right now at best buy.
My sister has the 13 inch pro with upgraded storage and I gb of RAM. She runs really intensive programs just fine, but for some reason it heats up a lot for zoom. If you're going to be using a lot, then maybe try to upgrade RAM. It's not guaranteed to solve the issue, but it might help.
I ordered the MacBook Air but ended up canceling before it shipped and went with the MacBook Pro instead with the 10th gen i7/16/512. This is a do-it-all personal/work from home machine for me and I really needed the extra ports and power. I just used it all week for work and it’s just perfect. The 16 inch is just too big for me because I also wanted something small and light that I can throw in my backpack and not feel like I’m carrying around an external monitor on my back.
So as I high school student, I have an iPad Pro 2018 and I am considering buying a MacBook, if I edit some 4K videos occasionally, is it ok for me to buy the entry-level macbook Pro?
Hello Greg, I'm a little lost on selecting a laptop for day trading can you help me out? A simple suggestion on which mac to get or any other laptop would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
What apple macbook should I buy? I want one which is best for bussines. All I need it for is word, excell, study, video conferences and stocks. I want it to respond asap, don’t care about gaming or entertainment. Just want it to be reliable and safe (against hackers/virusses) Thank you
Mate, I watched the video to the end and it was a good video. Thumbs up... However I have been watching you through Travis and Gadgetcast and I have really noticed how you put yourself down all the time. “I don’t think anyone actually made to the end of this video anyway”. I did and I bet many others did too. Can I please strongly request that you stop being self deprecating, putting yourself down or otherwise being negative about yourself. I think you do great content and you seem to care about what you do. Be proud of it, own it and be positive about yourself and your content. That does not have to look like bragging or blowing your own trumpet. Just be positive and confident and I guarantee you will get more subs and likes. People don’t follow negative or unconfident you tubers. I hope you take this comment how it is intended, as me trying to provide constructive criticism.
I don't know why buying my first a MacBook is so exciting, but I placed my order on a 13" MacBook Pro with 10th gen i7, 16 GB Ram and 1 TB SSD. Among it's accessories, I got a Samsung C34J791 ultra wide TB3 Monitor/dock, a Caldigit Mini Dock for travel, a magic mouse and magic keyboard and finally an Incase Flat Sleeve for 13". Should suffice for some App development, streaming and light gaming at home or when on the move.
I am planning to buy MacBook Air 2020 base variant in some days . Am I buying the best cheapest MacBook or should I upgrade to MACBOOK AIR i5 2020 varient ?
Thank you so much for your video! It helped me out to understand the differences and to make the best decision/ purchase. I got the MacBook Pro icore 8 - 13 inches. Thank you!
Thanks for the review, I just bought the base macbook pro as my first mac ever. I would have loved to upgrade it but it's the best I could do on my budget
I've got a 2017 13' MacBook Pro non Touch Bar (8gb ram dual core). It's not really performing as well as I'd like, fans going crazy even with 1080p video in premiere. Will the 10th gen Pro be a reasonable jump?
Great video Greg, especially with the humor! You’ve helped me finalize my decision - going with the 13” Pro. I watched to the end and then a second time. THANKS!!!
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Thank you!
I was waiting for this review. Thanks bro finally u did it !!!
Can I use the base model macbook air for coding for a student?
Torn between the $1799 13” and the base 16”. Probably the 13 due to the cost of the 16
Could you please do a suggested video on just the MacBook Pro 16 to help me understand which one I should choose in order to get the best bang for my buck for video editing and gaming?
I thought I wanted the $1799 MacBook Pro 13 with 512GB but after watching this, I’m more confused. Maybe I do need the 16 in MacBook for my video editing. I do fashion vlogs and I haven’t really ventured past iMovie for editing. I’m now wondering if the 16 would benefit me in the long run?????????
I hope to buy one of these once I come out after selling my kidneys in hospital. Will let you know , which one I bought.
I had such a good lauf oh shit pls dont do that
Ahahahaha. These makes me laugh hard! Lol! 😂
Me 2 same using old toshiba 2010 laptop...
What did it cost..... Everything...
It’s been a month you good fam?
It's nice to see youtubers today like you still caring about your audience and actually scrolling through them! I hope you continue to be like this when you reach 1 million subs!
Thank you 🙏 I would be nothing without the support of my audience so I read through comments whenever possible. 😂 don’t worry I’ll never reach 1 million subs.
@@GregsGadgets u definitely will. Believe in yourself
@@GregsGadgets "Things happen twice. First in mind and then in reality." -Robin Sharma
Pranesh S Thank you 🙏
Apple: Welcome to our website! Which Macbook do you want?
Greg: Yes!
They are rented from Apple. So he gets them for cheaper (or maybe for free) to do a review on it.
Edit: I stand corrected.
The King. Nope. Buy them all myself
😂
GregsGadgets oml I’m sorry, I’ve just heard that and I assumed you do it too.
Continue la flex.
Bought a 13” MBP and upgraded to 16gb of ram. Thank you Greg for not being like other reviewers who hate on the base model pro for no reason at all.
You think upgrading the ram is a good idea? I’m gonna be a music education major and plan on doing some
Recording and video editing
This video was extremely helpful!!!! I’m going to college and I’m trying to figure out which Mac to buy. Thanks!
Edit: I ended up getting the basic MacBook Pro & it’s really good
Which one did you decide to buy?
BLACK MOON good question!
In the same boat, honestly the air would work for me but I’m thinking about starting a UA-cam channel and the pro touch bar is cool. Idk what to pick.
Shawanda Smith dont base it off of the touch bar. you’re paying a whole lot extra for something that isn’t necessary, base it off of what you need, do you need the touch bar? i wouldn’t get it if i didnt need it
I'm going to college to. I'm from PH
I wasn't aware of the 2019 laptops having a keyboard issue, and I had been considering getting a refurbished one from Apple. This definitely helps me make that decision. Thank you!
The 16" is technically a 2019 laptop, but the keyboard was updated so there should be no issue.
all models from 2015 (macbook only) to 2019 (excluding 16inch) have keyboard issue
Anything with the butterfly keyboard has keyboard issues
What’s wrong with the butterfly keyboard? I love it
Pineapple Lover any dust that appears under the keyboard could make the keyboard stop wrking
I purchased the MacBook Pro 16” yesterday, and couldn’t be happier. For content creation and video editing I am beyond pleased with the performance.
I've bought the base model (Pro) and I'm pretty happy with editing also touch bar is a real game changer
and the keyboard?
@@rmbt3781 same as the air, the magic keyboard is great
What type of editing..,...
I got the base pro (just increased RAM to 16 and Storage to 512) and I'm super happy with it. It's great for basic graphic design, some video editing, writing and general work. The keyboard is also really great. I also found that I like the Touch Bar more than I thought I would. I was inclined to think it was going to be pointless, since it has such a and rap. But I actually enjoy using it.
Ángel Isián did you upgrade the processor?
i wish i could just pick the wrong one but im looking for the most affordable one😭
Same here 😭
Thank you for this video! I was trying to figure out which MacBook would be best for me and I think I’m gonna get the entry level MacBook Pro.
Greg: I don't think anyone made it to the end of the video
Me: Hold my MacBook.
I did. And the big Mac (ha) is my choice. Thanks. It replaces the one stolen from our church end of June.
😅 Thanks for watching all the way!
I did
I am still using MacBook Air from 2014, it accompanied me through Uni and now grad school. The quality is so good, still runs perfectly fine except zoom makes it too hot sometimes. But I can feel he is reaching the end of his life, and I am ready to say goodbye and move on lol.
same boat here, parents bought a 2015 13' Air for me, now about to finish uni and I can feel that some of the everyday tasks are not so effortless anymore after 5 years of usage. Very confused about what to replace it with, especially as ARM macs are due to come out soon ish
Greg, the best video I've watched from you, and the best all models comparison I've ever watched from anyone.
What in particular did I like? You comprehensively covered capacity and performance differences between the range of MacBooks without becoming bogged down in synthetic benchmark measurements. That appealed to me as a prospective buyer from the perspective of a "non-professional" user. You also showed your understanding that buyers don't necessarily fit into the marketing for each model which has become a lazy cliché with lots of other UA-camrs.
Few days ago I bought the 13 inch 4 port 10th gen, what can I say this is my first Mac and my second love!!!
Luke you were so easy to understand, I thank you for your clarity in comparing the pro to the air. You hit the nail on the head for me. i’m very happy I found your video; keep up the great videos.
Hahaha, love that style of video with a little bit of comedy, and you’re videos keep improving so much
RETWEET
Good buyers guide! I m. Planning to get the base MacBook Pro 16 for my video editing needs! Have a question.. If I wait until next 16 inch launch, Will I be getting better specs for the same price and also once the next gen launches, will the 2019 model price would get reduced? Guide me please
Thank you 🙏
@@GregsGadgets could you also help me get a idea on the ask?
Yeah any new model will obviously have better specs. And yeah you can already find the 16 inch on sale right now for $200 off. As more time passes, you can find even better deals usually.
@@GregsGadgets in that case, if I get 9th gen i7 6 cores for 2000 and 10th gen i7 6 core for 2300, which one should I go for? Provided both has 26GB, 512SSD and 4GB Radeon 5300
I’m getting my first MacBook, I’m getting the Pro.
Congratulations man, I hope you enjoy it when you get it. I’m thinking about getting one eventually , too . 😁
I'm going back to college and decided to get the macbook pro entry level so excited! It is getting shipped Soon (:
Ended up bought a MacBook Pro 13” with 512GB storage and 8GB RAM. My budget is really low, and I am glad that it performs much better than my expectation! I am able to work along with my iPhone and iPad.
So i made this decision easy. I bought the base Model MacBook Pro with 16GB except of 8GB of RAM. 👍🏼 this was the best for me
For the record I made it to the end of the video
You have my eternal thanks. 🙏
Well I made it to the end of the video, but you’re right I didn’t care about the goof. Hehe. Also I love that you’re adding more humour in to your videos! I went with the 4 port model 13” MacBook Pro. Didn’t know about the lower battery but oh well, my 12.9” 2018 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard & Trackpad will be my mobile computer I take to work (when we can go outside again....I miss the sun) & the 13” MBP will be my home “desktop.” I couldn’t afford the 16” MBP, I wanted that but your US starting price for that is actually the Canadian price for the 4 port 13” MBP. So the 16”, add an additional $1000 CDN plus taxes and AppleCare+, it just wasn’t financially feasible. And I don’t have the space for an iMac, but those haven’t been updated recently anyway. I wanted the 10th gen processors & dual fan setup for longevity, my last MBP was a 15” from 2009 and I plan on keeping this MBP for a long time too. I’ll probably update the iPad Pro before I update the MBP. I know Apple devices are expensive but they last, case in point that 2009 MBP. It still works but hasn’t received a software update for like 5 years at this point. Overall great video Greg, keep them coming. Wish you had some Canadian affiliate links so I could help your channel out. Looking forward to my 13” 4 port MBP to arrive mid-June.
Thank you so much for watching it all 🙏 And yeah the 10th gen should provide longevity! I hope you enjoy the 13 inch MacBook Pro! 👏 👍
Macbook pro entry level. Looking to purchase one this Sept 2020. Great review!
Thank you so much! The video exporting part was really helpful to see the differences in processing
To me the choice is either a iMac desktop (fully loaded) / minimal Macbook setup or a fully loaded Macbook Pro. Part of me likes having just one Mac to do everything but I feel like I get a better experience when I separate my laptop from my desktop.
honestly start out with the desktop and then decide whether you need the laptop. you’ll probably find that the desktop can handle a lot more than the macbooks. honestly i would deck out a desktop and then settle for a nice hp laptop for less $ but with most of the same things. and im an apple fan, but their macbooks are so expensive.
You know what man? I like your personality, I’m gonna like and sub. Keep doing you!
MacBook Air with i5 and 16gb RAM or MacBook Pro base model?? Thank you!!!
Same concern!
I’ve got the same question!
lol did anyone ever decide ??
Charles Barnette MacBook Pro base model I chose, I enjoy using Touch bar ^^.
Great review! Is the macbook air good enough for editing videos?
#CancelGreg 🤣
But seriously, I sent this video to my Dad. He's looking to replace his 2009 MacBook and didn't know the differences. He'll probably go with one of the Air models. He's not photo or video editing.
Thank you 🙏 I hope it’s helpful, buy yeah probably should pick the air lineup.
@MrGheller Thermal is a problem so performance is VERY limited.
@MrGheller For video editing, I recommend the pro.
@MrGheller can you describe what apps you use and what type of editing you do?
MrGheller I have the 2300 model and yes I can confirm it gets mad hot and the battery life isn’t the best, could be better.
I really appreciate you work. I’ve been busy watching different videos just to know which MacBook will be ok for me to purchase and I was confused 🤷🏽♂️. But after watching this video, I now know what I want. I’m thankful 🙏🙏🙏
I’m loving the comparison. I’m looking into the 13 inch Mac book pro. Thanks
Thanks for the great video. Which one would be great for a programmer?
I bought the new MacBook Air (2020) the sound is like the new 16" MacBook! :O
Hey Greg, great job. I was wondering if you could show or recommend connecting a monitor to the 13" MacBook Pro. I really like the 16" Pro but I don't want to spend that much $$$, so maybe connecting a larger monitor to the smaller Pro would suffice. Thanks.
Richard Varenas just get a refurbished 16”. Best bang for bucks.
6:25 - 8:38 I can’t 😂😂 plz do more comedy videos, and plz bring back savage Greg 😂
Glad you enjoyed it 😂
I love this video. I am new to MAC computers and want to purchase one tomorrow. I spent a lot of time at Best Buy tonight and watching UA-cam videos and yours is my fave. I think I want to get the 16 inch MacBook Pro. I will do some graphic design on it but I’m more interested in the giant display then I am the performance. That being said would you suggest I consider the 2019 version with the 15.4 inch screen? I found a refurbished one for $1400. Hope to get a reply from you I would really appreciate your opinion!
The most helpful video yet, I know very little about laptops ram etc but you explained it very well . I’ve made my decision and I get the education discount! Thanks!!
Glad you found it helpful! Which one did you get? And i hope you enjoy it 👍
GregsGadgets going to get the base pro with the 16gb upgrade , 🙏🏾. Im beginner youtuber and someone exploring music production.
Awesome 👏 I think it’s going to work well for you! And good luck on your UA-cam channel!
Yes I got the 4 port model and I noticed the battery life is bad. Glad to know that I'm not the only one experiencing it. I got it when it was first release. Apple support was unsure if the battery is faulty and they were getting system diagnostic from me.
Also when i connected my razer cynosa keyboard (turned off backlight) and wireless razer mouse, the battery drains even worse. I got around 4 hours of normal usage (Microsoft Word and safari).
I want the 16" size, but with the ability to spec it with a quad core i5. Don't need 6-8 cores.
I get what you mean, basically a point between the top 13 and 16.
but just for those who want a larger screen
Me too
Loved the review! And you're pretty funny😂
Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me a lot!!! I’m wondering if I should get M1
From the reviews I’ve seen, it’s better to ignore the middle pro. From there, you either consider the air or 13 & 16” pro
I went from the MacBook Air (2018) base model, to the new MacBook Pro (2020)!base model and I’m perfectly happy with my choice
Hi Greg, great video! I've got a question that I hope you can help me with. I'm currently looking to buy the MacBook Pro 13", the 16" is too expensive and big for me. I'm going to use the computer for studying, but I would also like to be able to game on occasion. I'm not sure if I need to get the 2.0 GHz or the 1.4 GHz in order to handle my gaming situation. I'm playing WoW, and don't mind going down in resolution and fps, so which of the two options would you go for?
Currently using my sister macbook air for editing and yes it is very slow when it comes to exporting the videos. Finally getting my own Macbook and your video is helping my decision! Thank you so much.
I ordered the base 13 inch MacBook Pro today and upgraded the RAM to 16GB. Should arrive in about 2 weeks :)
Awesome hope you enjoy it! 👏
I did too! It says that 9 - 11 of June I might receive it :D
roffaleft I ordered the 2020 MacBook Pro a couple days ago. I also upgraded to 16GB and I also upgrade to 512GB rather than the 256GB. Mine is supposed to arrive around June 3-10. Congratulations on the purchase. I’m sure you are as excited as I am to get it. 👍😊
Same! Expecting mine tomorrow. 😎
@@mikecutchen5871 Interesting option. why did u spec up the base model that much when u can buy the $1799 model? (Comes standard with 512gb and 16gb ram, 10th gen, better graphics, better speakers, 4TB3 ports)
You were wrong I made it to the end of the video 🤣🤣 thanks good video
Greg I need help here.
I saw a brand new 13" MBP
2016 8GB 512GB for 1300.- & a
2020 16GB 512GB for 1600.-
Which one should I select?
2020 if you are using it for work or plan on keeping it longer than 3 years id say. i have a 2015 15' and im looking to upgrade, ddr 3 vs 4 and 8 gb vs 16 gb ram
Dude, I've been watching sooo many videos and yours help me decide what to buy. If I'd buy it from Amazon I would have definitely used your referral link.
Thanks I will buy the 16" Pro.
Hi Greg,
I enjoyed this video. Unfortunately, I am still on the fence regarding which MacBook to purchase.
The most demanding apps that I use are Citrix, Zoom and Google Hangouts. Citrix is vital because I need it to work from home.
My initial choice would be the i5 MacBook Air, but I am worried about the heating issues. Should I buy the entry-level MacBook Pro Instead? I should point out that I would attach my new Mac to a monitor and use the Magic Mouse and Keyboard.
Alternatively, I could take my chances with an Ipad Pro.
Yours truly,
Steve
Hey Greg, I've never had a Macbook and I'm thinking about buying one(Pro) but I don't know which one exactly? I'm a student btw. (love to play sims btw haha) Could you suggest me a macbook pro which you think would be the best for me?
Thank you!!! Im about to buy a new laptop so this is perfect timing
I'm a developer by profession & a musician by passion. So I mostly use macbook for either programming purpose or music production in garageband. Which one would be best for me? Kindly suggest. I need a good battery life, portability & good multitasking support.
greg i just want to know your opinion about this one. I am an Apple junkie and I want to buy the entry level Macbook Pro but i dont do video editing etc., i am more interested playing simple mmorpg game using it. Do you think it will deliver a good experience for simple gaming?
SUBSCRIBED the moment u started to joke about the microphone placement making u like a Gameshow host😂😂
Also does the base 8th Gen Intell MBP and 10th Gen Intel MBP have different screens? Because the 10th Gen Intel version looked brighter and more vivid.. or is it due to the brightness settings
Hey Greg I wish you mentioned overheated issue on Macbook Air
Do you use chrome? If you use safari you’ll see a huge difference
Gaming With Melvin the macbook air over heats with like 3-4 windows open and running it has a terrible cooling design
Pop Clutch Co. Do you know if the pro has the same problems?
Laya-Rose no the MacBook Pro doesn’t have overheating problems
I have a Macbook Air 2020 (13-in, i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 512gb storage) and I have used it with 10 google chrome tabs opened, 3 pdf reader tabs opened, a movie playing on the background using a video player while downloading a game in steam. No overheating issue.
For someone who is starting into some basic UA-cam editing on Adobe premiere would you recommend the entry-level MacBook Pro or the upgraded one? The 16th inch is a little too high in price for me at the moment so I’m debating between those two.
Getting the top tier 13 inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM. Really like these comparison videos.
i am confused between MacBook 13 and MacBook air{ i5, 512gb ssd} which one should I buy? or should I wait for next year as apple's new MacBooks will have their arm chips in them? which will decrease there price as well. [ actually, I am currently using a 12 years old dell laptop so I want a laptop which is future proof and can be used for coding as well] plz help
i recently got my very first Mac and decided to go for the i7 16gb Mac Air, only because i wanted to have a reliable and long lasting machine for my simple daily tasks... after a week from my purchase with the same money i was already in Pro's rates..... but actually don't need THAT power. Happy with my choice for now, hope to not regret it in 3 years. That's a nice review you did with this video by the way. Bravo
thank you Greg, I have been a HP guy for many years and finally coming to apple, your video was very helpful
looking to purchase entry macbook pro, best buy has it for $1,100
Get the M1 version not the intel one
Agreed
Get the MacBook Air/Pro M1 chip
For me .. i’m also an hp user and will be getting a MacBook for the first and it’s going to be MacBook Pro M1 chip for future proof
Hi sir ,
Avneet shah singh this side, i read your article in forbes you covered on macbook pro this year.
I wanted to take a personal advice from you. I was going to spend the big amount of money by purchasing the macbook pro 2020 entry level model. My use for the macbook is related to a little bit of music production like using a DAW and a little video editing if i am able to do it and some surfing and using software related to stock market. Please suggest if i am making a right decision with the entry level model or i need to change my decision or wait for the upcoming models. Thank you Sir 🙂
I made it to the end of the video. Haha! On a serious note, thanks for the amazing details.
Garg's gadgets strikes again!
Lol... 😂 i mean, it’s in the video.
#CancelGarg
Behind the camera,nice job 👍
Pretty sure I wanted the 13 inch 2020 MacBook Pro until you mentioned the 6 hours battery performance... oh dear. Can that be improved...?
Recently ordered the 13 inch MBP - looking forward to it but you know I wouldn’t have minded a gold option just for the novelty factor. Space Grey should be fine though!
Hi! Which MacBook would you recommend for a 9th grade student who uses their laptop a lot, for schoolwork and gaming... thinking of getting my cousin one 😃 with a looong battery life
Which one should I buy if I’m a student and I want to use it for basic things, but I want to play some games like The Sims or Minecraft very well..
In my opinion... Zi heard that MacBook Air has some fans and heat problems so if you have no problem with money go for pro 13 inch
Base mac + ps4 🤣
I just bought a MacBook Air and I’m really hoping it’ll work for school and playing sims or Minecraft because I had to buy it myself I didn’t have the option to buy a pro
I made it to the end. Thank you for your review. It helped a lot.
Great video! Love the price is right style segment. Seriously though, a very well put together video as always. Wishing you continued success bro! Gargs gadgets is the place to be =)
Excellent review and comparison! I’m waiting for Apple to update the 16” MacBook Pro to WiFi 6. If they do, that will probably be my next laptop. I really appreciate that you emphasize the difference in performance. I’ve heard many reviewers recommend the MacBook Air over the base 13” MacBook Pro because the MBA has 10th gen processors. The MBA has Y-series processors, which are not nearly as powerful.
I have a question or curious thought. Intel owns the patent for the Thunderbolt 3 ports. Can Thunderbolt 3 ports be used on a laptop with a non-Intel processor? I haven’t found laptops with AMD processors which have one. If that is the case, I wonder if Apple is working on creating their own TB3 port to launch with ARM-based MacBook. I can’t see Apple launching a product which doesn’t have TB3 ports unless there’s an alternative they can offer.
This video was extremely well done, thank you!
Should i buy a macbook now or are apple releasing a new one soon?
My cousin is getting the 13 inch MacBook Pro with the extended touchbar
Which model do you think I should get? I'm deciding between getting a base 13" Macbook Pro with the ram configured at 16gb, or getting a Macbook air with the processor upgraded to the quad-core i7 and also with 16gb ram. I currently have a 2015 13" base retina macbook pro and it's starting to show its age as I'm regularly running up against its 8gb of ram. The most CPU intensive stuff I'd be doing is music production using Logic Pro X and Pro Tools. No video or any gaming really. Looking at the numbers on Geekbench it looks like either way I'd be getting a huge increase in CPU performance, but as you said, those numbers don't always tell the whole story.
New student here. Going to college and need to decide on a computer. Which one do you guys think would be best?
Helpful! Just wondering, do you think the Core i3 Air could run Zoom meetings with continuous shared screen (as a host) without issues?
Yes. My niece has the older MacBook air and does this regularly. It should work without any issues based on our experience. Edit: actually can’t vouch for shared screen, I haven’t tested that... but I think so!
Its a problem if a 999$ computer couldn't do that. The heating issue might be there.
David A. He's asking because UA-cam reviewers go on like everyone edits videos constantly some people need a general laptop for work / basic tasks not everyone needs a pro power the air is perfect for people like myself who is studying.
Don't do it. Actually doing a zoom meeting sharing screen and using external tablet to use hand writing needs a lot of power and caused mine to froze multiple times. Returned it ang got the basic pro and no problems whatsoever. 200 dlls off right now at best buy.
My sister has the 13 inch pro with upgraded storage and I gb of RAM. She runs really intensive programs just fine, but for some reason it heats up a lot for zoom. If you're going to be using a lot, then maybe try to upgrade RAM. It's not guaranteed to solve the issue, but it might help.
Thank you so much you answered my choice im going with the macbook pro 16.
I ordered the MacBook Air but ended up canceling before it shipped and went with the MacBook Pro instead with the 10th gen i7/16/512. This is a do-it-all personal/work from home machine for me and I really needed the extra ports and power. I just used it all week for work and it’s just perfect. The 16 inch is just too big for me because I also wanted something small and light that I can throw in my backpack and not feel like I’m carrying around an external monitor on my back.
I made it to the end lol. Excellent vid . Great info !!
Great work !!
Thank you 🙏
Is the macbook air 2020 worth it? I'm a college student with a 2017 macbook air currently
So as I high school student, I have an iPad Pro 2018 and I am considering buying a MacBook, if I edit some 4K videos occasionally, is it ok for me to buy the entry-level macbook Pro?
Hello Greg, I'm a little lost on selecting a laptop for day trading can you help me out? A simple suggestion on which mac to get or any other laptop would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
1799 Macbook pro 13 inch VS 2000 Macbook pro 16 inch second hand with apple care plus until 2023. Which one to choose please?!??
What apple macbook should I buy?
I want one which is best for bussines. All I need it for is word, excell, study, video conferences and stocks.
I want it to respond asap, don’t care about gaming or entertainment. Just want it to be reliable and safe (against hackers/virusses)
Thank you
Mate, I watched the video to the end and it was a good video. Thumbs up... However I have been watching you through Travis and Gadgetcast and I have really noticed how you put yourself down all the time. “I don’t think anyone actually made to the end of this video anyway”. I did and I bet many others did too. Can I please strongly request that you stop being self deprecating, putting yourself down or otherwise being negative about yourself. I think you do great content and you seem to care about what you do. Be proud of it, own it and be positive about yourself and your content. That does not have to look like bragging or blowing your own trumpet. Just be positive and confident and I guarantee you will get more subs and likes. People don’t follow negative or unconfident you tubers. I hope you take this comment how it is intended, as me trying to provide constructive criticism.
Btw I never really comment so this is extremely unusual for me. It must really bother me.
I don't know why buying my first a MacBook is so exciting, but I placed my order on a 13" MacBook Pro with 10th gen i7, 16 GB Ram and 1 TB SSD. Among it's accessories, I got a Samsung C34J791 ultra wide TB3 Monitor/dock, a Caldigit Mini Dock for travel, a magic mouse and magic keyboard and finally an Incase Flat Sleeve for 13". Should suffice for some App development, streaming and light gaming at home or when on the move.
I am planning to buy MacBook Air 2020 base variant in some days . Am I buying the best cheapest MacBook or should I upgrade to MACBOOK AIR i5 2020 varient ?
Which one I'd better for gaming
just got the i7 16 gb ram model of the pro 13...this thing does not disappoint
Thank you so much for your video! It helped me out to understand the differences and to make the best decision/ purchase. I got the MacBook Pro icore 8 - 13 inches. Thank you!
I have a 2017 Mac book pro and it works fine
I love the model with the touchscreen and pen support. Oh wait, these are MBs...lol
Thanks for the review, I just bought the base macbook pro as my first mac ever. I would have loved to upgrade it but it's the best I could do on my budget
I've got a 2017 13' MacBook Pro non Touch Bar (8gb ram dual core). It's not really performing as well as I'd like, fans going crazy even with 1080p video in premiere. Will the 10th gen Pro be a reasonable jump?
Great video Greg, especially with the humor! You’ve helped me finalize my decision - going with the 13” Pro. I watched to the end and then a second time. THANKS!!!
thank you so much for this video, gonna grab the entry level macbook pro