@@chrisd997 I traded my m2 air I didn't want a bigger laptop but so much to gain and their selling base on Amazon for 1399 better go get your price match.
Right! I went from M1 Air and the change was noticeable! 120hz, 14 inches, mini led, 6 speakers with canceling woofers, 16GB of ram, 512 Storage, 12MP Camera, and more power.
This is, IMHO, and amazing machine. This is my first Mac ever, and coming from a Windows laptop (that I upgraded myself to max out what it could do), this thing screams. I absolutely LOVE this thing. And I mean LOVE it.
4:47 one of the VERY few reviewers who actually spoke about the high sharp edges that dig into your wrists when you type for a long time. I actually sold off my M1 Pro MBP because I used to find it very uncomfortable to type on. I bought the M2 Air & have loved it a LOT ever since!
looking to get a job to save up for one of these, i've currently got a base model 13 inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip (8gb RAM, 256GB SSD) and an upgrade to the M4 would feel like a dream (might pay extra for that nano texture glass too)
@@travmx about the nanotexture, people say it may make some colors look weird, so if you work with color accurate stuff, be aware of that. I saw it in person and it doesn't look much different from "matte screen protectors" for phones and such, I should add that one of those for the MBP costs $10.
I'm still using a 2017 13 inch and it still works great, however the battery doesn't last long. Considering that I paid $1300 new, I was pleasantly surprised that the new 14 inch is only a few hundred more. Thanks for the review, I'm excited to get into a new one!
Glad someone is talking about the base model! I also got the Base Model and other reviewers are saying everyone should get the M4 Pro, Honestly, those videos made me have buyers remorse but then at the same time for my needs, the M4 base is more than enough! And battery life is phenomenal! I take it to school and come back with 70%. I go about 3 days without charging it. The only thing I don't like about the notched design is the menu bar. I have a lot of things on my menu bar and whenever my temporary show items pop up on the menu bar, other items disappear because there is no space. My M1 air would show everything with no problem.
contemplating picking one of these up, but very concerned about the weight. i switched to a 13" ,2 macbook air this past summer, and while i absolutely love it but regret not getting 16/512. i am on the fence between getting another, but m3/16/52, or buying this. again, the trade-offs are very real and hard to decide on.
The weight of this one is more like the 15 inch air, however it is much more powerful and better ports than Air. If you don’t need the promotion display and ports. I’d get another Air but I’d wait a couple months for the M4 airs coming. If you can’t wait the M3/16/512 is going to have sales now so it’s still an excellent option. If you don’t mind a little more weight though, this is the better machine.
@@nickackermanchannel I just ordered a 13" M3 16/512 from BB. They didn't have it in stock at the store. I played with the new base MBP and it is way too heavy and fat for me. Honestly this M2 does everything I throw at it, but wanted more storage. My son's friend is going to take mine and is thrilled.
m4 pro is overkill for me but I would love it. I went to costco for an m2 air, but the costco worker messed the order number and i got a 15 inch m3 air for the same price as a base m2. Free 600 dollar gift for me by costco lol
Nice! I’m coming from the Air 15 inch and it is so fast but I was choking up the 8GB of ram with multiple tabs and editing simultaneously, it’s nice you got the M3 even better! Did you get 16GB ram?
@@nickackermanchannel yes I got the 16gb of ram because I think it was after they made the 16gb standard on everything. Much better than 8gb long term for sure.
@@InsighterofTech Nice! I probably would have no issues with a 16GB Air either! That RAM was my main problem! Plus you get the benefit of the thin, light body and fanless design! Congrats
@nickackermanchannel I am considering between a pro and air as a student. Your videos give actual good look into the type of machine being tested with the way you show yourself running the apps Infront of the camera and you holding and feeling the laptop. Hence I would love to see a MacBook M2/M3 air vid soon! Keep up the amazing vids ❤️
Loved this video as I enjoy on my newly arrived today space black Macbook 14 inch M4 1 terrabyte machine. (wanted silver) but out of stock which i had previously with my M1 base model, but I am loving the colour it looks so sleek and premium. Your video has now given me the confidence to keep it. I feels I think thicker than my M1 I wonder because of the 1tb. The battery is amazing.
Excellent video...TY...very nice laptop but I unfortunately returned my M4 Pro...OLED is way nicer...6E...no WIFI 7...16/512 for price is clearly predatory...awesome CPU/Keyboard/Track-Pad/Battery Life...OK paying TOP $$$ but IMHO just has too much missing...but then again that's the Apple scam to get you to upgrade.
People don‘t understand the demands of AI yet. If I run a WhisperAi transcript (mp3 to text) from command line, or send a prompt to a LLM that’s running locally, my MacBook Pro M1 stalls. Like, the whole laptop more or less irresponsive until the task is done. I wonder how this base model M4 is handling those tasks
The fact that you have a cyber truck on your desk screams you shouldn't be taken seriously. Even a M1 macbook air can handle the workload for MOST people out there. it's not engraved, that would be embossed
MacBook Pro M4 Base Model Real User Review - Let's discuss!
the change from air to pro must have been gigantic. Best laptops out there
It sure was, although I had a Pro back in 2020, so I knew what to expect :)
@nickackermanchannel even the change pro M1 MacBook Pro to m3pro was gigantic hehe thanks for the always cool and interesting videos
@@chrisd997 I traded my m2 air I didn't want a bigger laptop but so much to gain and their selling base on Amazon for 1399 better go get your price match.
Right! I went from M1 Air and the change was noticeable! 120hz, 14 inches, mini led, 6 speakers with canceling woofers, 16GB of ram, 512 Storage, 12MP Camera, and more power.
This is, IMHO, and amazing machine. This is my first Mac ever, and coming from a Windows laptop (that I upgraded myself to max out what it could do), this thing screams. I absolutely LOVE this thing. And I mean LOVE it.
It is really a step up!
4:47 one of the VERY few reviewers who actually spoke about the high sharp edges that dig into your wrists when you type for a long time. I actually sold off my M1 Pro MBP because I used to find it very uncomfortable to type on. I bought the M2 Air & have loved it a LOT ever since!
Great video. Just received mine today - MBP 14" M4 24GB UM 512GB SSD Space Black with the Nano-texture Display. Can't wait to unbox!
@@luongbachnguyen155 let us know
I am sure you will love it, enjoy!
Even as a base model this is amazing. I have been using M1 Mac Mini since 2020. Recently upgraded to this and it's an absolute beast.
It’s a nice improvement over the previous generation! Congrats!
didn't expect u to make a MacBook video nick , thats awesome
I have an M3 Max and it's such a work horse. I work in IT and can work a full day without needing to charge. It's amazing.
looking to get a job to save up for one of these, i've currently got a base model 13 inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip (8gb RAM, 256GB SSD) and an upgrade to the M4 would feel like a dream (might pay extra for that nano texture glass too)
@@travmx about the nanotexture, people say it may make some colors look weird, so if you work with color accurate stuff, be aware of that.
I saw it in person and it doesn't look much different from "matte screen protectors" for phones and such, I should add that one of those for the MBP costs $10.
I'm still using a 2017 13 inch and it still works great, however the battery doesn't last long. Considering that I paid $1300 new, I was pleasantly surprised that the new 14 inch is only a few hundred more. Thanks for the review, I'm excited to get into a new one!
Since I have the M3 Pro MacBook Pro, there’s no reason to upgrade it. Looks similar but small upgrades
finaly we can buy base model of mac devices because of 16gb ram
Is this a base model? 16GB RAM and 512GB with 10/10 core?
I think that's what he said, yes.
Yes that is the base model configuration
@@bl00dkillz Okay I plan to return mine and change to M4 Pro
@@joesmithmedina1 yep, now base configs are actually nice
i just bought the base m4 macbook pro with 1tb storage coming from a rtx 3070 laptop this is so much more quiet i cant even believe it
Glad someone is talking about the base model! I also got the Base Model and other reviewers are saying everyone should get the M4 Pro, Honestly, those videos made me have buyers remorse but then at the same time for my needs, the M4 base is more than enough! And battery life is phenomenal! I take it to school and come back with 70%. I go about 3 days without charging it.
The only thing I don't like about the notched design is the menu bar. I have a lot of things on my menu bar and whenever my temporary show items pop up on the menu bar, other items disappear because there is no space. My M1 air would show everything with no problem.
contemplating picking one of these up, but very concerned about the weight. i switched to a 13" ,2 macbook air this past summer, and while i absolutely love it but regret not getting 16/512. i am on the fence between getting another, but m3/16/52, or buying this. again, the trade-offs are very real and hard to decide on.
The weight of this one is more like the 15 inch air, however it is much more powerful and better ports than Air. If you don’t need the promotion display and ports. I’d get another Air but I’d wait a couple months for the M4 airs coming. If you can’t wait the M3/16/512 is going to have sales now so it’s still an excellent option. If you don’t mind a little more weight though, this is the better machine.
@@nickackermanchannel I just ordered a 13" M3 16/512 from BB. They didn't have it in stock at the store. I played with the new base MBP and it is way too heavy and fat for me. Honestly this M2 does everything I throw at it, but wanted more storage. My son's friend is going to take mine and is thrilled.
Yeah finally review of laptop please keep doing laptop review also
Glad you liked the review, I will try to do more laptops!
I have always said that MacBook users will stop complaining about the iPad when the MacBook gets a touch screen.
Potentially!
nahh
Touchscreen already present in multiple windows laptops. Apple will declare it as best evaaa..
I got this same computer but with 1TB HD and matte screen and so far, it's been great! Fast fast fast!
@@lambertj.2892 do you think is good to editing videos 30 min 4k videos h264 using CapCut?
hi nick! first time seeing you on youtube, this was a great review. just wondering if you ever considered the nano texture display?
how were you using an m2 air for all these videos ? I would expect something like an m3 max from you , congrats
Hostly, in terms of color and design, I prefer the air and the color "Midnight".
Are there vents on the side? Or just at the back?
Thank you - this is the one I'm considering!
does this base macbook pro M4 get the new Quantum Dot Display? or is it just with M4 Pro and Max chips?
All the m4 MacBook pro get the liquid retina xdr displays with the nano textured glass option
@bl00dkillz i am talking about new quantum dot tech.
What a coincidence. I am also looking to upgrade to this MacBook. This helped!!!
I am glad you found it helpful!
m4 pro is overkill for me but I would love it. I went to costco for an m2 air, but the costco worker messed the order number and i got a 15 inch m3 air for the same price as a base m2. Free 600 dollar gift for me by costco lol
Nice! I’m coming from the Air 15 inch and it is so fast but I was choking up the 8GB of ram with multiple tabs and editing simultaneously, it’s nice you got the M3 even better! Did you get 16GB ram?
@@nickackermanchannel yes I got the 16gb of ram because I think it was after they made the 16gb standard on everything. Much better than 8gb long term for sure.
@@InsighterofTech Nice! I probably would have no issues with a 16GB Air either! That RAM was my main problem! Plus you get the benefit of the thin, light body and fanless design! Congrats
Will a wireless Logitech mouse work on this laptop?
amazing mac vid nick! Would love to see one of the m2 or m3 air as well!
Thanks for watching, I will add that to my list!
@nickackermanchannel I am considering between a pro and air as a student. Your videos give actual good look into the type of machine being tested with the way you show yourself running the apps Infront of the camera and you holding and feeling the laptop. Hence I would love to see a MacBook M2/M3 air vid soon! Keep up the amazing vids ❤️
Loved this video as I enjoy on my newly arrived today space black Macbook 14 inch M4 1 terrabyte machine. (wanted silver) but out of stock which i had previously with my M1 base model, but I am loving the colour it looks so sleek and premium. Your video has now given me the confidence to keep it. I feels I think thicker than my M1 I wonder because of the 1tb. The battery is amazing.
Yo Nick when you start reviewing MacBooks 💻. You stepping it up bro 💯 I still have a 2019 MacBook Pro 2019 i5 Intel. Can’t wait to get this.
You will not regret the upgrade!
No touch screen on Mac please
Amazing video! Please do a stress test🙏🏼🙏🏼
I will consider it for my next video!
we can even play new games with crossover and gptk with base model of macs with a very nice performance
Excellent video...TY...very nice laptop but I unfortunately returned my M4 Pro...OLED is way nicer...6E...no WIFI 7...16/512 for price is clearly predatory...awesome CPU/Keyboard/Track-Pad/Battery Life...OK paying TOP $$$ but IMHO just has too much missing...but then again that's the Apple scam to get you to upgrade.
Looks great Nick 👍🏻
Let’s do the iPhone vs MacBook
People don‘t understand the demands of AI yet. If I run a WhisperAi transcript (mp3 to text) from command line, or send a prompt to a LLM that’s running locally, my MacBook Pro M1 stalls. Like, the whole laptop more or less irresponsive until the task is done. I wonder how this base model M4 is handling those tasks
thanks for the review, i'm tired of all these other fake users on the internet talking about the M4
It’s only 600 nits not 1k unless you take it outdoors
Interesting a MacBook video nice
Weldone sir.
Thank you!
Nice video
You shoulda gone with the max version.. and edited your videos 30 seconds faster
lol $2000 more for 30 seconds not needed
Can I code on this laptop
Yes
I just bought pro for 1399 flat
If you want touch screen , get an ipad . I would never want touch screen on my Mac .
Is that the 14" model? Looks tiny hahaha
This video makes it look extremely dark
First. Watching on my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
@@Syedziauddeen12 nope but even if you were first who cares
@@sirhide-x5y u know what? Im first, its just lag
The fact that you have a cyber truck on your desk screams you shouldn't be taken seriously.
Even a M1 macbook air can handle the workload for MOST people out there.
it's not engraved, that would be embossed
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