Final Cut for iPad Pro vs M2 MacBook Air: Which Is Faster?

[@MaxTechOfficial]

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[@1Donmonte]

A Final Cut vs Luma fusion comparison would be awesome!

[@lancomtre]

Yes!

[@derekmcgaming]

And Davinci resolve for iPad too

[@germanrcbashing245]

Luma is better in my opinion…

[@Roxleton]

as someone who has now used both, final cut is better imo. Bit of a learning curve tho… and i had to figure out everything on my own

[@plutack]

@@Roxleton seems like op meant an iPad comparison

[@continentalglue]

My nail in the coffin on this for me (relative to something like DaVinci Resolve) is the External SSD editing, 1. I hate any artificial limitations that may be attempting to influence me to have to cough up more cash for a larger internal SSD and 2. if I can't easily switch between the Mac and the iPad for projects, it kind-of defeats their intent to position the iPad as a "supplemental" editing machine when you're away from your Mac. I mean Apple clearly doesn't want the iPad to be your main editing rig, but if you're going to force me to use a more limited version of a program that offers little benefit over its full-version MacOS counterpart, don't build in limitations that prevent me from hopping between machines.

[@ahaimes6320]

Early days; that could all change in 6-12 months; this is version 1. So, judging now is fair enough but do not write it off. DeX sucked on Day 1, as do most software; time will tell. As for not transferring the project from the Mac to the iPad, that seems logical, as the iPad does not support a host of Mac features this early in development. It would cause issues and an inability to correct stuff the iPad version does not support. Seems like a solid first go. Obviously only a complimentary app for prosumers, but it may become more with time. It will be great for casual users, but there are currently better more polished alternatives.

[@continentalglue]

agreed, but if there’s one take-away that’s repeated on these tech channels quiet often, it’s the cautionary lessons-learned from investing in products for features that you hope they improve on/add in the future. Apple’s will add what they add over time in a very cautionary and curtailed Apple way - Give you just enough, but not enough at the same time.

[@continentalglue]

You want a more premium desktop experience to match the fantastic new iPad hardware? the device that houses the same SoC as the MacBooks? Best we can do is “reinvent” 3 separate ways to multitask apps and a limited/often buggy “stage manager”, but hey, at least you’re not limited to black bars and mirror-mode on external displays anymore.

[@continentalglue]

I have a maxed-out 12.9in M2 iPad Pro and I want it to be my computer so bad, but Apple underwhelms me on the software at every single turn - I end up doing real work on my 2017 13in MacBook Pro, because iPadOS just takes so many more clicks, swipes and gestures to get anything done. What should be a simple point and click ends up being a +5-10 step workaround because of the UI and other limitations.

[@truecuckoo]

The lack of support for editing off of an external SSD is a dealbreaker in a professional workflow, in my opinion.

[@marcospastrana1]

I was waiting for this exact video! Thank you guys

[@matthewmastrobuono582]

This pretty much cements my switch to davinci for now. I love final cuts file management better on the Mac but what davinci offers as far as the same experience on both Mac and iPad cements the switch to resolve for me

[@TravelWithKabirCD]

I love the interface of the iPad compared to my MacBook, as well as the added portability. But it sounds like a more compromised experience for now on the iPad. I’m sure more features will come in time though

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

“iMovie on steroids.” Perfect description! I sure hope: 1) Apple drops the price, 2) they add more features in not-too-far-off updates, or at worst 3) they make it much easier to import and export on iPad so you can switch between it and your Mac much easier and get the convenience of the iPad with the extra features of the Mac when you need them.

[@mananparekh_]

As the new iPads are released I am reminded of this video comparison lol, good work!

[@plantwithroos]

So wait, I don't have to get a MacBook Pro to edit quick and effectively in Final Cut? That would save a lot of money.. My 2020 MacBook Pro is lagging, especially with my new Sony camera footage and I'm looking into replacing it. Thanks!

[@DpNSlayer]

Great video! Would love to see the same compared with Resolve. I think they’re gonna be closer in times.

[@alltime9322]

Still LumaFusion the best editing app in iPad and optimized for iPad 👍

[@TimelyAdventure]

Not paying for subscription for a non pro app or pro app. Resolve is it, or if I want to trim down footage prior, can do that easily in iMovie, or bring my more capable MacBook Air, instead of futz with weakened, subscription based iPad app

[@mannkeithc]

It seems like Logic Pro of iPad OS has a lot more the Logic Pro for Mac OS feature / functionality than Final Cut Pro. I can readily move Logic Pro projects back forth between my MacBook Pro and iPad Pro. In theory, Logic Pro for iPad can import Garage Band iOS files, and this did work for the files I had created, but not for the demo tracks provided by Apple. But I was able to import the Apple Demo files into Logic Pro for Mac OS, save them as Logic Pro projects and then load them in Logic Pro for iPad with no issues. Similarly, the Mac OS version demo files, can be loaded into to the iPad OS version, provided they are saved as fully consolidated Logic Pro projects (i.e. includes all the Apple loops, samples, instruments etc required by the project which can make for large files, but I have a 2 TB iPad Pro, so no issues with storage capacity!). Both versions of Logic Pro also share the same complete sound libraries, instruments, and plugins. In fact, Logic Pro for iPad initially came with a couple of extra plugins, but these were later added to the Mac OS versions via a software update. There is slightly less fine control of Instrument settings on the iPad version due to UI differences (touch version needs larger controls Vs mouse to operate), but any fine tuning made via the Mac OS version are preserved when you transfer the project back to iPad and vice versus. Mac OS version can readily use third party plugins and instruments which can then limit your ability to share projects with the iPad OS version, but this could change if the plugins become available via the iPad OS App store. The iPad version does offer improved control surface options by virtual of the touch screen ... keyboard, pads, chord bars etc, whereas I would plug in a Midi control surface, e.g. Novation Pad Pro, into MacBook Pro to get similar functionality.

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

0:10 Wait is it really the same exact specs? Doesn’t it say the Mac has only an 8-core GPU? So iPad BETTER be faster!! Love your content Max. Could you guys do a vid on binned M2 Max 30 core vs un-binned M2 Max 38 core? I’d like to see how that goes especially in the 14 inch MacBook Pro.

[@terranceblount5959]

Really good test! Certainly FCP is lacking on a few things. However, for my workflow, the iPad with FCP is more than enough where I replaced my late 2019 MacBook Pro 16in and I am more than happy with what I’ve got with FCP. Now, with it being subscription based, I suspect AND expect  to upgrade FCP with the iPad over time and I’m more than willing to be patient for it. Updating it to be able to multitask and edit directly off of an SSB would be my first request. That and additional plug-ins. So we shall see!

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

Also what is your Mac sitting on? I noticed the back is raised off the desk quite a bit.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great comparison of how Final Cut works on each device. This was very helpful, thanks for sharing.

[@DojoOfCool]

From what I've seen most of Logic is intact on the iPad, but FC for iPad has a lot of limitations and missing features. I bet the Bean counters at Apple are saying business is down we need to release these two now to get some more monthly subscription money. Sadly in all the computer industry the Bean counters tend to drive release schedules more than engineering.

[@Paul-jb6rk]

If you own FCP on the Mac, the iPad version should be free.

[@sonphetTHNH]

Dell XPS 15 2022 vs MacBook M2 Pro 14 ,please bro.

[@MihocFilip]

Hey Max! What platform are you using to edit your videos?

[@DwightBridewell]

I personally do not believe apps such as Final Cut Pro are made for iPads. iPads have their advantages, Laptops have theirs. People want their cake and eat it too and this is what we get. You want a device for pro level editing buy a pro level laptop. Different functionalities are what sets them apart and makes them individually unique. Why are we wanting tablets to behave like pro laptops? It's a bit counter intuitive if you ask me. Ultimately people asked for it and this is what they got. Deal with it. Apple would be silly to make a tablet that is on par with their pro MacBooks in every way. It's stupid when you think of it.

[@PawFromTheBroons]

So much limitations, when there's Davinci Resolve, Lumafusion or Capcut (to be used for free), is unacceptable. There's a thin margin between not wanting to canibalize FCP on a Mac and betting on the stupidity of your users. With a subscription model, to boot...

[@crisantogarcia6646]

I use premiere rush on my 2020 iPad and there are limitations but if I just want a quick edit it’s perfect. Seems similar for Final Cut Pro as well. It has its pros and cons.

[@raed.gilani]

It’s just released, wait for updates.

[@SuperPudley]

Nice video all together! On another comparing note, I was wondering if you could compare the M1 or the M2 MacBook Pro 16 to the MSI Prestige 16 Studio A13V 16" Laptop (found at Best Buy) that also has the Mini LED. I think that it may be close (probably not very close in some areas) to the MacBook Pro 16's abilities.

[@vehicleshowTV]

Thanks for perfect video! How to pixelate or blur a face. How to find the Censor effect on the iPad?

[@akumarus]

Lumafusion at this very point is fantastic. However, unsure if someone is a real pro and his/her job is editing everyday, then maybe it lacks some features (?). But love Lumafusion. I could edit and add all effects, transitions in minutes. Also - one time purchase for a drop in bucket for

[@billkeisling2907]

Subscription software must be opposed. I don’t use rentware. I won’t be using FCP on my iPad.

[@markhollis5850]

Did the iPad heat up while it was doing this? Frankly, I cannot understand why anyone would want to edit video on a tablet. One needs to be able to access external drives, one needs to be able to import large quantities o material (1GB is too small). Of course I don’t know anything about video editing. I only worked professionally as a broadcast editor for 30 years.

[@Jimmyfly215]

Depends what the consumer workflow it. iPad Pro 12.9 1000x over for me the last 4 years. I use my iPad way more than my macbook

[@Leo.Beaumont]

what is it like taking a project from the iPad to the mac?

[@SuperHawk54]

I have an iPad Pro and plan to upgrade my intel MacBook 2020 air for the M2 version. If I get Lima fusion for the iPad would I be able to export video from MacBook to iPad for editing?? Since I can multitask with both the MacBook and iPad, since I hear some down sides about the MacBook Air m2 Pro base model which I plan to get 24GB memory but stay with 256GB SSD since I have an External HDD

[@utubekullanicisi]

I appreciate the video but disagree with the conclusion. We all talked about and appreciated how Apple didn't just port the macOS Final Cut Pro over to the iPad but tried to optimize every UI element a little better for the touchscreen. This is obviously going to make for fewer features for the initial launch. Now we have to wait for all of the missing features as they figure out where to put everything.

[@aaryanbharara5388]

Which display size I should buy for IPad Pro M2 Chip? Is it fine to buy 11 or 12.9?

[@RabbitConfirmed]

to this day I find the iPad the least desirable Apple device, I just never find much practical use in it compared to a macbook or an iphone

[@LS-is5ob]

im thinking about getting the mb air base model.. would you say its enough to edit some 8bit 4k footage from my zv e10, mainly for tech reviews/ youtube, so i would use overlays, stabilization, light color grading, maybe some luts and some transitions and effects?

[@dannyfox1449]

What is the power bank?

[@RISE-327]

Alot of limitations for an app with a subscription . It's pretty much ''IMOVIE plus.'' until they update it.

[@aninditaroy9041]

In iPad is the 128gb and 256gb model have same ssd speed or not?

[@MusaAli-eq8cb]

Overall which is better for all types of productivity....plz someone reply me ...

[@AngeloRoncallioficial]

Great content, as always! Do you think Ipad pro m2 128gb 11" version will be good enough for casual video editing and live streaming using my Canon r7 and an external video capture card? Thanks a lot.

[@Omar_Moreno1202]

I can’t get those exports speeds on my M2 ipad. 1080p export for a 20 min video takes me an hour. Not sure why

[@parjau4554]

So, it looks like they have deliberately limited Final Cut on the iPad. I genuinely can't understand why. Generally, Apple do this sort of thing to not cannibalise sales of other products. But just because the iPad does FCP, it doesn't mean people will stop buying Macs, especially as the percentage of Mac/iPad buyers who actually need FCP is pretty small. If it is not some sort of hardware limitation then the Machiavellian scheming being done here by Apple is way over my head.

[@mosygelb5676]

I don't know if you know but Apple released final cut pro and logic pro in their beta version you need to me wait for some updates it will come soon

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Can't you just dodge using the Final Cut Pro on the download of your video's from the SSD and just use the iPad and copy what's on the SSD you want to the iPad do your editing save it. Then copy the new edited video without Final Cut Pro back to your SSD than 2 your iMac if you wanted to?

[@kentondoeslife]

Could you do Luma Fusion vs. Final Cut for iPad?

[@sam_farsi]

what is best app for video editing ?

[@tarheeljim]

Is there a way to do a slip edit on Final Cut for iPad? It doesn't seem like it to me, but I could be missing something.

[@MasterMind-io6bp]

Great work

[@MichaelVemuri]

Glad, you made this video. I was about to purchase 12.9' iPad Pro but stopping now. I need big screen since I got used to 15' MacBook but 16' M2 MacBook is too powerful and expensive. I will wait for 15' MacBook Air, hopeful they will make one, will wait until September. If they don't release it, I will take 16'.

[@ShadelessGhost]

Bottom line: Just buy the MBA with FCP. Less limitations and more affordable.

[@MalcolmREBORN]

This is only version one guys. I clearly remember when LumaFusion lacked stabilization. Performance is well calculated. That’s where 14.1-inch iPad Ultra will come in.

[@joshuadsmusic94]

It’d be great if you can do Logic across iPad and Mac as well!

[@aviralgupta9869]

They may have same M2 chip but the catch here is that in macbook air the power consumption of m2 cheap is bit more as compared to iPad

[@formerlycringe]

Wow, this goes to show you Apple really, REALLY doesn't want the iPad to be better than the Mac.

Great video thanks

[@joerama]

I’d be curious of a head-to-head M1 iPad FCP vs M2 iPad FCP. Who wins? It’s interesting the difference in assumptions. Your assumption seems to be that Apple Marketing hamstrung (hamstrings?) FCP from having full features. In contrast, my assumption is that Apple FCP team bit the bullet and released ‘early’ because FCP for iPad was running late and they just needed to make it real… even if many features were missing. This assumption parallels the FCP X release transition where oodles of features were missing. The Editing off SSD feature could definitely use some TLC ASAP, so I guess we’ll see whether that’s permanent hamstring (Apple Marketing) or whether the FCP team gets Editing off SSD feature in FCP for iPad sooner than later. I do hope FCP team (in due time) brings FCP for iPad to parity with FCP for MacOS.

[@Amor_fati.Memento_Mori]

How long does a iPad last compared to an MacBook?

[@slowercuber7767]

Oh yeah, great review/comparison. You guys rock.

[@HiFiInsider]

waiting for export and can't do anything else is like going back in time to 2000s.

[@emmanuelmayr5895]

Luma fusion comparison between iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab Ultra would be great

[@aliyigitsanl1967]

iPads are getting better but still far from being as capable as Mac. Still lots of error and limitations I see. Glad chose ma over it, considering keyboards is super pricy too

[@clintmiller88]

Maybe you can read or I’m dumb but 8 core GPU vs 10 core GPU although minimal difference is NOT THE SAME SPEC

[@jamesfiegel9675]

Thanks for the Demo…I will wait till they fix things on Final Cut Pro before I use it on my iPad and that monthly fee for it :(

[@ابنالهاشمي-ض5ج]

احد افضل القنوات التقنية التي اتابعها ❤

[@kamil-saleh]

Thanks a lot

[@quanghuyle1254]

I think ipad 14 inch is ipad ultra and use M3 chip

[@dayjeremy]

Of course you can't use an external drive with Final Cut Pro on the iPad. Apple wants you to wear out the SSD and/or buy an iPad with more storage.

[@snigdhoroy1510]

Apple just doesn’t want to give iPad it’s full potential, which is to be a better machine than a Macbook. Still today, iPads are limited in many ways, whereas they can be a far better machine. As per FCPX on iPad, there’s a lot of features missing, still the A12X & A12Z iPads didn’t get the app. The only thing that iPad is unbeatable is mobile gaming.

[@rebow2568]

For the best lightweight laptop replacement. I vote for the M2 iPad Pro instead of the M2 MacBook Air.

[@mtlcub]

Well... of course, let's compare a full desktop version (with many, many versions later) to a new app iPad version 1.0... And funny, no mention about the price of FCP on the mac is a lot compared to 5$/month (that you can stop anytime). Especially, both apps are not for the same crowd... The workflow is different... And It's annoying to see reviewers trying to do the same thing from the mac on the iPad, this is not the way the iPad app was planned. Even an iPad Final Cut vs Luma Fusion wouldn't be fully fair since Luma is there for a while... And let's remember when Luma started, it was missing a lot. This version 1.0 iPad App is just the start for sure. This is a complete redesign and will only get better... And I feel with iPad OS 17, the app will only get better!

[@joshuadsmusic94]

Yes I’m expecting it to get a lot better too from this version 1. There were even people who were saying it would never show up in the first place, so definitely hopeful. Especially seeing that Logic seems to have more feature parity across iPad and Mac

[@ahaimes6320]

Yes, you must apply common sense rather than join the bandwagon that is always taking an opportunity to smack Apple down. It is version 1 and should be treated as a far-from-finished project. I am sure FCP on the Mac compared terribly to the current FCP! A sign of the times, where people always want to whine and have no patience or sensibility. Good start, Apple, and we will judge it more critically in a year or so when there has been time for updates.

[@mtlcub]

@@joshuadsmusic94 I still remember when Apple launched that new FCP on App store on Mac, people complained... It didn't have many older features like even multicam who was added later on! So I'm sure the iPad version will be improved over time... and who knows with iPad OS 17...

[@kats1978]

MacBook Air for me. Same price yet I need to pay several hundreds dollars for keyboards on iPad Pro.

[@Guironey]

The only dope thing for the iPad is... .... .... .... .... ..... ..... ......Option for th Pencil .

[@SkillipEvolver]

On earth are you talking about?... ---i saw someone in another video using stabilisation in FCP IPAD...

[@sandeepmortal]

Apple messed up with the value proposition in the M1 air. Now they are making amends by going back to apple pricing

[@asusn56u84]

what is the performace if mba and ipad pro both have "16g ram" ?

[@PolluxChung]

Not gonna waste my money on the iPad version of FCP until all these limitation BS are resolved.

[@shining359]

very very disappointing. i was hoping that ipad pro will get the macos medocino at wwdc... it seems not. i definetly will not spend 1.5k for a ebook reader.

[@Frytech]

Final Cut for iPad is an absolute disgrace, brainless money grab attempt. I hope nobody uses that subscription based rubbish. Resolve or Luma Fusion all the way!

[@s.d.1214]

You are really not objective. It's not all about speed, is it? what about the appel pencil where you can write in the video or the fact that you can directly remove objects from images on the ipad. Sure, the Ipad isn't much worse, but it's a good way to partially replace the mac. I give the iPad another 2-3 years, then it's done.

[@rajaafifi4280]

People said that for 3-4 years. Give ipad 2-3 years and it is still not a laptop replacement. I’m sure one day it can but not now

[@ahaimes6320]

@@rajaafifi4280 The iPad started many decades after Macs, and they have much catching to do. Especially when you consider iPad Pros have been around for even less time. Ask MS how easy a dominant monopoly can turn and make a Windows tablet (or phone). People think it is easy; they should probably have their own startup and show Apple and MS how to do it because they think it is that simple!

[@rajaafifi4280]

@@ahaimes6320 That’s why I take the capability of the iPad as of now. Not the potential of 2-3 years because it is not easy! I would love to have iPad as my laptop but not now

[@ЕкатеринаЕрмоленко-р3б]

The iPad works amazingly the box came a little dirty, kzbin.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA no plastic wrap, but the box was sealed and had everything else in the box along with the wrapping, the iPad itself is gorgeous, I got the yellow 64g game storage is good for me along with Socials and school stuff. No scratches or marks came with the charger and box fast speed, and if you are buying a pen get the 1st gen don’t make the mistake I did !!

[@Zinnoor.01]

Can anyone suggest a good laptop for graphic designing it might be helpful for me and my friends to choose one

[@NotGarrettG]

M1 MACBOOK AIR FOR LIKE 700$.

[@PSy84]

If you have money…m1 pro chipset minimum…and get the best RAM as you can expand SSD externally cheaper but RAM cannot be upgraded ever

[@Zinnoor.01]

@@PSy84 Thank you for your kind reply bro ❤️✌🏻

[@Zinnoor.01]

@@NotGarrettG thank you for your kind reply bro ❤️✌🏻

[@crescentbeach691]

if you have to, absolutely have to have an iPad, then I guess you go for it. Otherwise? Come on, the MBA is clearly superior even with 8 vs 10 core GPU. And please do add the cost of a keyboard to the iPad. If you're a graphics/video creator, you'd have both. End of story.

[@86fongkahchun]

Remember Final Cut Express? Sound like this “iMovie on steroid”

[@zepelon92]

Normal users are waiting for more useful programmes comming to ipad... such as a full microsoft office app or files app!!!!

[@La-huh]

It’s not easy to work Final Cut Pro on iPad it’s much easier to use Mac iPad is good to use on go small things. It’s more time consuming on iPad the Mac .

[@jedidiahsteele7847]

And this is exactly why I believe the MacBooks and Windows laptops will always be superior to iPad. iPads are super powerful tablets but until Apple starts gimping their software on those in my opinion it's not worth it. If you're using an iPad for media consumption and maybe some photo and video editing okay sure but if you really want to get in deeper you need a full OS and iPad OS is not in Chief.

[@ahaimes6320]

LumaFusion and DaVinci are not gimped! What are you talking about? I suspect FCP will look totally different this time next year, and your comment will age poorly; Rome was not built in a day.

[@protaginets]

Comparing a long standing application on MacOS vs the first release of the iPad version. Sounds like a fair comparison.

[@mattthompson6281]

Максим, дайте мені посилання на то 4TB External SSD. Я дякую тебе

[@Dashi96]

Concuerdo con tigo, me quedo con el DaVinci Revolve, el final Cut para el iPad esta muy por debajo

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Final Cut Pro iPad is 1.0 software let's see in six months where is at.

[@andremann6924]

Now if they could just give us Xcode

[@kjeevan9945]

I think the lower battery percentages on iPad ,definitely contributed to its lower performance. It would be nice if you would have tested that at iPad being at higher batter charge.

[@billionairemotivational336]

Just go for the Design Resolve, its soo much better with it doing desktop level editing, Final Cut Pro is just a scam from apple.

[@chrism869]

Put it this way, ipads make macbooks ashamed in terms of performance, apple is really stepping up their game here, samsung cant do that they cant put in a intel chip into phones, neither apple can put the m2 chip into iphones

[@cool-j7148]

Very true but this’s a first iteration release, future software updates will add more features and specs…

[@theintroverttalk]

Perfect difference

[@ziryinus]

I was waiting for your video on this. It seems if i want to edit something i better buy lumfusion instead of Final Cut Pro 😢