14” M4 Max MacBook Pro - 2 Months Later…

[@namanh8547]

A very good and honest review my guy. As your first upload on this channel, the video is very well-made and straight to the point. I love how you straight up just cut right to the main points and give your real-life experience with the machine.

[@sk_overflow]

Appreciate the comment!

[@abdinasirmusa8777]

You should be banned for comparing a 4 year old MacBook Air with the latest beast of a laptop

[@sk_overflow]

That’s how good the M1 chip is 😂

[@Gogonel290]

That’s what it should be compared to. People upgrading from m1 are the ones that most probably want to buy the new one

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

😂 it was a good comparison. I am interested in an M1 MacBook myself, as I have an M1 iPad already. 😅

[@Mr_Beowulf]

Got a 16 inch M4 Max 48gb 1tb. Did a lot of drone video in 4k. Never even heard fans yet.

[@PriestBro]

To be honest, I think that's why 40c GPU version of 14 inch M4 Max requires cutomization. and I do believe Apple lists 36GB RAM 32c GPU version as standard model for the reason, because that could be the sweet spot for 14 inch model.

[@Aaron_Bleu]

I went with the 14" M4 Max binned version and I feel like that may be the sweet spot for the smaller laptop. The fans do kick in under heavier workloads but I don't usually hear them.

[@kevenspargo6829]

Good thoughts! I got the 16” M4 max to edit video with Resolve. I’ve only done one project so far, but I haven’t heard the fans yet. It’s been silent while playing back fully graded clips.

[@sk_overflow]

Good to know!

[@prabhakaragawane64]

Do u got 40c GPU?

[@kevenspargo6829]

@@prabhakaragawane64Yes

[@mikey9836]

Thats perfect and expected news. Hopefully Apple will either make these chips not run as hot with M5 to make 14 inch thermal throttle less and to make it more silent by having the fans not turn on or just run at a lower RPM. When my 16 inch fans turn on it usually runs 1000 rpm and I can’t hear that

[@gringotico1759]

“I read all the reviews” (Gets the 14-inch max, and then gets surprised by overheating) Brother, most review I saw warned against getting the 14-inch for that exact reason. It's a pretty well known fact. In any case, I'm enjoying the 16- inch Max a lot. I hope you enjoy the M4 pro, I hear it's also a great machine.

[@MarvoloRiddle]

Doesn’t matter. Why is Apple selling it why do you have to rely on an external review to see there is a serious flaw? Why doesn’t Apple state that on their website or improve the cooling solution? The lengths you fanboys go to defend this shit

[@art-thou-gomeo]

You’re spot on about Apple not updating the chassis or cooling to match the power output. I was feeling some FOMO initially, but several people have told me they regret upgrading to the M4 Max, mainly because the fan noise is unbearable. Your suggestion to go with the M4 Pro or M3 Max instead is solid-consider me subscribed!

[@sk_overflow]

Appreciate the input and the subscribe!

[@jimtipton8888]

I'm on my 3rd M series MBP. 1st was the M1 Max 16 in a 10/24/32 configuration. 2nd was a M3 Pro 14 with the 12/18/18 configuration and my current is the M4 Pro 16 in a 14/20/24 configuration. Favorite is the M4 Pro. I think it’s snappier than the predecessors. I discovered that the Max was overkill for the video/photo editing I do. Enjoyed the 14" and its portability, but at the end of the day I prefer the larger for the thermals/screen size/slightly better sound. I've subscribed and look forward to your M4 Pro review. Cheers!

[@sk_overflow]

Amazing! Thanks for the subscribe.

[@michalmalanowicz7595]

I only clicked on the thumbnail because I thought the new Mac burned out after 2 months...

[@flappospammo]

Tbh I wish they'd concentrate on getting rid of the notch , it's so clumsy design wise

[@giusemineo]

I have the M3 Max 14”. I’m super glad i went with the binned version with 30 core and not 40 core. That thing is LOUD. Everybody who owns one advised me to not get it or get the 16inch (which most of them did) but i didn’t want to get a bigger laptop because I hated my 15” M2 Air in those scenarios where it was too big to fit. The M3 Max 14-30 is perfect for me. I edit all day every day on Final Cut.

[@daniel.ngo10]

great video man!

[@sk_overflow]

Appreciate it!

[@KevinMillard68]

its a laptop dude they are not made to deal with what you and others try and put them thru, so buy a desktop for that sort of stuff and leave the laptop to light to medium duty stuff only like they are made for

[@sk_overflow]

My only problem is Apple advertising this as a “Pro” machine.

[@KevinMillard68]

@@sk_overflow no laptop ever that htey said was Pro is Pro level anything its Marking , only pro machines they make are desktops i been and apple tech for over 30 years and been using apple products my self sense 1981 so iam pretty sure non of their laptops are Pro level anything owned alot of so called pro laptops of theirs and yet to see one that really is

[@art-thou-gomeo]

@@KevinMillard68 Your experience is anecdotal, I don't find your appeal to your own personal story of using 'pro laptops' at all convincing.

[@KevinMillard68]

@@art-thou-gomeo well to each their own but i have more experience then most do bonus of being and Apple Tech As Well for over 30 years but you do you ok see ya

[@prabhakaragawane64]

Agree with you @Kevin

[@workhardforit]

Your first mistake is choosing the 14" model to begin with. I chose the 16" even for just an M3 Pro processor because I will be working it to the bones + some gaming on the side. Never heard the fan ever even when playing Lies of P.

[@mumbakayoba3082]

max tech and the rest wont like this video

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

But don’t Apple measure the battery life for web browsing, so the battery life looks better? But very good comparison video of your experiences. Thanks for sharing.

[@jobs_apple]

There are always situations where I need to connect three external monitors, so I don't have a choice. (M4max 14 inch)

[@dellenrules]

The M4 max raises the CPU clock from the M3 max 4.05 to 4.5. The M4 max is more powerful but also requires more power to operate. The power draw is a lot more than the M3 max. A lot more power means a lot more heat and Apple’s advertising is deceiving. Ex. The M3 max in low power mode is more powerful than the M3 pro in normal mode which makes the cost of the M3 max over the pro worth it. The M4 max in low power mode is weaker than the M3 max in low power mode yet has the same battery life. At this point, the only advantage of the max this year is the dual encoders. Battery life and heat is worse than the M3 max. Sure it’s more powerful, but when I’m not plugged in, I am always in low power mode. The M4 max low power mode was a step back.

[@sk_overflow]

I did not know that. Thanks!

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

M4Max in low power mode is about the same as M3Max in normal mode ... LOL

[@dellenrules]

@ in order for the M4 Max to do what it do, it made some trade offs. To produce more power, it utilized, more power. Almost double the power of the M3 Max for an extra half GHz more. As a result cooling requirements were more stringent. So to keep the fans from running in low power mode, their chips were clocked slightly slower than the M3 Max was in low power mode. It was a decision that Apple made. In my opinion, the M4 max seems to be the chip Apple intended to release, and did not plan to release the M3 until but power output and utilization was properly optimized. M4 Max low power mode is still crazy powerful. More powerful than the M3 Pro and M2 Max. I just wish Apple optimized the heat and power consumption of the M4 Max a little more.

[@howtocrochet3980]

Very informative, I will stick to the more budget friendly option:)

[@sk_overflow]

Good choice!

[@MuhammadAliSheikh-g8b]

Hello would you suggest this laptop or a gaming laptop? For work primary and gaming secondary?

[@sk_overflow]

I wouldn’t recommend it at all because the minute you start using all the graphics core, this thing becomes an air fryer with 2-3 hrs of battery life. If you want to game, get a proper gaming laptop. This ain’t it.

[@MuhammadAliSheikh-g8b]

@ thank you mate, almost saved $3.5k and i think i will get a rtx 5090 laptop instead.

[@sk_overflow]

Let me know it goes. I’m in the same boat. But the graphics capability would be for video editing.

[@art-thou-gomeo]

If gaming is important to you, a Windows PC is your best choice. However, if you already own an Apple Silicon Mac, using software like Codeweaver's Crossover can make Windows gaming possible - just consider it a nice bonus feature rather than a primary gaming solution.

[@MuhammadAliSheikh-g8b]

​@@art-thou-gomeo Do you Think Gaming coming to Mac in future? I feel like Apple will force everyone to shift on ARM and Since everyone will be on ARM Gaming will be on ARM as well. That's the master Plan Apple has IMO. What do you think?

[@leeszechi5689]

would 16 inch M4 Max, base model, be optimum? It has 2 less performance cores. Only added GPU cores, RAM, SSD compared to the M4 Pro. Don't forget, it also has dual encoders. Would 16 inch M4 Max would be a good balance option this year ?

[@sk_overflow]

The base model competes with the top spec m4 pro, imo. To your point about dual encoders, I’m trying to determine how much of a practical difference that makes compared to the m4 pro’s single encoder. I still think the m4 pro might be the better option. But won’t know till it arrives next week and I do some testing.

[@AlecKinch]

Wow thank you so much, I was set on the mac book pro......hmmm now I wonder.

[@Dekon7]

I heard the space black face discolor issues overtime. Is that true?

[@sk_overflow]

I haven’t had enough time to notice that yet. But will keep an eye out for it.

[@max-bx5nx]

Does anybody tired of all these reviewers with video renderering? I am developer, I never need this farkeen video rendering. But everybody speaks about this shit. It looks like I live in the world of Christophers Nolans.

[@prabhakaragawane64]

U from Indian origin?

[@PKperformanceEU]

Well no shit nobody told you to buy little 14inch toastmachine. My m4pro is the 16inch and its 10000x better than shitty 14inch

[@TheDanEdwards]

You have issues.

[@PKperformanceEU]

@@TheDanEdwards eat grass softboy

[@prabhakaragawane64]

U r trying to fake your accent, but u suck at it miserably