WHY a Samsung FANATIC almost SWITCHED to Apple!

[@friedrice7707]

Your main problem is Adobe, not Microsoft or Apple.

[@KoopaRipper-dk8sz]

I have adobe rgb

[@techwithbenefits]

Abobe is requirwd for my editing needs unfortunately!

[@deepin2u]

​@@techwithbenefits Adobe usually makes their software, hardware agnostic. Usually no issues on macOS.

[@andrestovar.4205]

@@techwithbenefits you also have the playback on full instead 1/2 or 1/4 for preview, premiere is both rendering and previewing as you play it, nothing bad with your laptop lol as he said, its adobe's fault

[@AlexGTech]

Plot twist: this video was edited on an M4 Mac mini 😂

[@techwithbenefits]

😅😅😅😅 probably would've been done faster if it was

[@GALAXYGURUSA]

Plot twist ,you watch this movie on your iphone with a samsung screen😂

[@RiddimMixDJX]

I know the feeling. I use my Galaxy book3 for DJing. I'm 1 in a Zillion doing this. Everyone around me tries their best to convince me to go to Mac. Ive placed macbooks in carts and been inches away from hitting checkout. Just couldn't fo it. I've used Galaxy phones for over 10 years. Im happy with my Galaxy tablet and my Galaxy book has never let me down(knocks on wood) If it ain't broke, why fix it? I'll be hopefully upgrading to the next Galaxy book that comes out. I'm I'm looking forward to the 25 Ultra

[@sledracer-u4t]

Samsung has already announced the Galaxy Book5 Pro and Book5 360, so now we're just waiting for it to also announce the Book5 Ultra later on.

[@techwithbenefits]

It does feel like everyone uses macbooks and we out here as a lone soldier with Galaxy books 😅 but I wouldn't change it!

[@RomanManjolo]

You can be my close friend because your best choice

[@daraghmacgabhann1005]

I'm in both eco systems, each does some things better than the other but overall both are exceptional but sadly they don't work well with each other. Industry standards would be most beneficial to all endusers, just like making a voice phone call is agnostic to phone, platform, os etc if video calling, file sharing , texting etc were equally platform agnostic (without loss of functionality) the world would be a much better place for all end users.

[@techwithbenefits]

I think on the windows side there are a stack of industry standards. Just a shame that MacOS doesn't play with them lol

[@AleksandarT10]

I got the Base Mac Mini M4 for 499$ from Microcenter in the USA and a friend of mine brought it to me back in Europe. An excellent machine for Software Engineers. Everything is working perfectly, snappy, without any noise!

[@techwithbenefits]

$499 is a great deal!

[@srs0591]

I go through this cycle at least once a month. Something I am trying to do would be easier to accomplish on a Mac, but then there is the spiralling cost of the Apple ecosystem. Identical configurations for a computer and smartphone would set me back thousands, plus I'd get annoyed with Apple's limitations.

[@techwithbenefits]

The exact same thoughts run through my head as well!

[@dell1032]

Good for you. I'm glad you stuck with the Samsung ecosystem because it works and the main thing is you can get your work done efficiently and with no fuss. I'm entrenched in Apple's ecosystem so it would be jarring for me to switch to an Android / Windows setup. Do what works for you and pay no attention to anyone who tries to convince you that one brand or product is better than the other.

[@techwithbenefits]

Thank you! Conviction in our beliefs is what gets us through

[@guitarmaneddie8267]

You inspire me: I was a Apple user with multiple devices for almost 10 years then I started following you & the Samsung devices. Since I've switched everything I used to Samsung & very happy. Next thing is love to get is a watch like yours. Keep inspiring us with your video content. Have a great weekend, Eddie from Kentucky 😊

[@Noone-q2z]

Which laptop do you use (if) ? I am looking to replace macbook with razer blade but the battery life is terrible Also not a huge fan of macos

[@techwithbenefits]

Thank you so much for this. This has made me wake up with a huge smile on my face for the day ahead!

[@guitarmaneddie8267]

@@techwithbenefits awesome! Really didn't know if you'd see my comment 😃

[@James.R25]

I just can't switch to Apple. What Samsung brings to the table is just amazing, and I will be forever a Samsung user.

[@RomanManjolo]

That's wise 🤝🏽

[@alxra]

If you're trying to spec the Mac Mini based on what you would normally need on a Windows machine, you'd be shocked how much less RAM you need for better performance on MacOS, and I believe you can still use external SSD's for storage, which may make things easier in the long run. Even a mac mini with an an older M2 or M3 is a processing power house.

[@SamuraiNate77]

Iam an apple user for many years, and im switching. Getting tired of apple. Can't wait to switch to samsung feb 12th is the date.

[@seanriley6911]

Daniel, so honest as always, that's why I love your video's and how informative they are. I have skirted between Samsung and Apple for years, since 2013 to be honest, mainly samsung but have got drawn in to Apple products at ties for my own work and connection to family in the USA. I've been back with Samsung now for nearly 3 years and the interaction for Google and 365 works for me, the description you used for nearly "Leaping Over The Fence" was perfect and understandable. I too have toiled with getting the Mac 4 Mini for a month now but holding off. Might need a new PC- Monitor this year but if I do I may get the Macbook Pro, I can get a great deal through my son that's the reason why I am holding off. I don't think I'd go full hog to the Apple eco system like I have in the past. Love the samsung/ android compatibility and ease of use, works for me and most companies in the UK mainly use. I'd not be betraying samsung but the Mac 4 mini is definitely a catcher and the Macbook air/pro too for portability, great video and keep them coming.

[@mpuertac]

I'd always been an Apple hater, but at some point, I started using an iPad (liked it). Then, for work needs, I switched to a Mac, and to complete the ecosystem, I got an iPhone, Watch, and Buds. After a year with the full Apple ecosystem, I ditched it and bought a Samsung Fold 6. iPhones are extremely boring. That said, it was a super comfortable year. I never had any major problems like I usually did with Android and Windows. IMO, if you want everything to just work, stick to Apple. But if you're into innovation, leave Apple like I did (though I’m keeping the Mac because, honestly, it's the best system for working as a developer, and the battery life is unreal).

[@judykaywilson]

I'm right here! MacBook Pro and iMac 27" computer. Samsung everything else. Sadly, these ecosystems are coming on stronger and will cause even more waste for the end users in the future.

[@mdavidf]

I recently bought and started using a BeeLink Mini - love it. It's quiet and HDs are SSD. The version I have is upgradeable to 4tb. HOWEVER, I can't attest to how well it performs with heavy usage like video editing.

[@pranavpatel_]

I was in similar situation because of iPad mini. There is no good 8" inch tablet for samsung eco system which is easy to carry wherever you go along with your phone, but I just stayed with Samsung as loyal samsung users like you. If I switch my whole eco system just for iPad mini, I have to take loan as how you mentioned. 😂

[@volvogt21]

Tab active 5 fits my use case well

[@ronsolo1151]

Or you could just go for a Z Fold device. It's the exact size you're looking for and it's. Two in one.

[@pranavpatel_]

@@ronsolo1151 Yeah, I thought but don't want to give up on my S24 Ultra for its camera.

[@pranavpatel_]

@@volvogt21 That's good option.

[@MichelleObamasBBC]

@@pranavpatel_ not just that, Z fold is more expensive than getting an S24+ and a tab s9 fe together. Z fold tena price mate khub bekar che kemke 24 Ultra na cameras pan nathi male che

[@Khyree_Holmes]

I've known you as THE SAMSUNG GUY!

[@techwithbenefits]

And I still am 💪

[@Sankew]

while i understand your ecosystem preference, i would recommend you to give a shot at the Mac first, you can sorta get some of the functionalities with Third Party Apps on macOS, I've used macOS with an Android Phone for so long, honestly it's not that bad the new M4 Macs are really good, what you could do is to get a Mac mini and still keep your Galaxy Book around, are the ecosystem features that important when you could get your work done faster and at the same time without instability issues?

[@techwithbenefits]

I had considered that. Even getting a cheaper book 4 edge for ecosystem and Mac mini for editing, but I just couldn't pull the trigger 😅😅

[@Dannyv1987]

Once I sold my 15 pro and ultra 2 watch and ipadpro and bought s24 ultra and galaxy watch ultra and buds 3 pro and tab s10 plus i couldn't be more happier 🙌 ❤

[@ToniaMcCaskill]

Wow I was very intrigued by the title of this one. Love your videos and I can definitely understand the apple consideration. Im a digital artist and although there are programs that both Apple and Android share they don't talk to each other and it causes a nightmare sometimes. I have both apple and android tablets because of this but android although limited is giving apple a run for their money they just need more software developers on board to edgeworkforce. Have a samsung galaxy book but its basic specs but i use google drive and dropbox to share files. Etween the two. Its doable but not without some annoyances. I definitely share your dedication to the android ecosystem and I choose it 9 out of 10 times over apple. Hope you are able to spec your device to help with your increased workflow.

[@Palmtreeislandlover88]

@ToniaMcCaskill This was a very straightforward and detailed summary. Thank you for that. 😊 You actually answered things I have been wondering for a while. Much appreciated 👏

[@techwithbenefits]

Great insights thank you. I think it's better for me to stay put with Samsung for now. If everything was perfect I'd have nothing to talk about 😅

[@DavidLewisTech]

Interesting watch, mate. I completely understand your choice, too. Oddly, your story is similar to mine, except, of course, I've chosen the Apple route. Both great ecosystems - it's just comes down to what we prefer and what suits us best, huh! Catch ya Friday 👊🏻

[@nealpp]

like others have said, have you considered using other editing programs? maybe something like filmora or one of those instead that may be better optimized for an Android type system? thanks for a great video though!

[@techwithbenefits]

I have had Lumafusion on the Tab S9 Ultra. Speed and performance is great but functionally I need a desktop editor and Premiere is the one I need right now for current needs. Thank you though!

[@towfikahmed3282]

You should maybe try galaxy book 4 edge.

[@flavio6325]

The question of switching brands and ecosystems is a matter of timing and convenience. This is always changing. The problem with Android is that Google is very incomplete and Windows is bad at a lot of things (art). That's why Samsung and other brands add their signatures. It's a way to compensate for the problems of Android and Windows. For me, the best ecosystem is a Macbook and a Z Fold, but that will change over time. My next phone will be the S26 (the smaller one), because by then I will have finished everything I needed to do with the Z Fold.

[@richfiore3061]

I agree with your decision based on your ecosystem / production pipeline. The same goes for those with an Apple set up. Mixing the ecosystems is the nightmare.

[@Palmtreeislandlover88]

@richfiore3061 I can imagine it would be a nightmare... Not to sound odd, but can you give some examples as to why? I've never tried to mix, or use multiple ecosystems.

[@techwithbenefits]

It’s just not worth the hassle!

[@iamaprogrammer01]

I use an M3 mac book pro because of the power and efficiency. But I usually use a Samsung phone currently. What I do for seamless transfer of files, clipboard, and other data is KDE connect. It works for me, and I can easily use both phones as seamless as I want to. I believe that if you have both devices. You'll find a way to make them work.

[@techwithbenefits]

Yeah I know I'd find a way, I just don't want to have to 😅

[@iamaprogrammer01]

@@techwithbenefits I know that feeling 😄

[@_olamilekan]

You almost betrayed us😂😂😂😂

[@techwithbenefits]

Never 😅😅

[@Echø_yþ]

Man, if only Samsung could make a mini PC like the Apple Mac mini, with the new AMD Ryzen AI Max 3950X and a premium chassis. That would be awesome.

[@MichelleObamasBBC]

Such a tiny form can only be used efficiently with an overclocked SD X Elite

[@michaelmarcano9200]

I daily drive an iphone 15 pro max and S24 Ultra with it soon to be an s25 Ultra. I also use a macbook pro. With that I'd easily tell you to get a mac, I love them and can't go back. If you need air drop Local Send and Send Anywhere have been amazing and there are 3rd party apps if you want to be able to text from your laptop. Honestly if you look hard enough theres a third party app for almost any issue you can run into!

[@chessclinic]

Please don't switch. But there's a couple of things you should probably reconsider: Your laptop and your software! just drop premier and get davinci instead and get a decent laptop. (sorry, Samsung's laptops are not quite there yet...). I can't believe you're an adobe user! for your adobe fees in one year you could sell your samsung laptop and buy the very best laptop currently available on the market and still have quite a bit of cash left! And finally, maybe you overstimate "ecosystems"? most of us love samsung,, but we're not slaves to a brand... just waste a little bit of time from time to time perhaps, but not a big deal.

[@techwithbenefits]

I'm not switching! But I do need to use Adobe right now. Certain parts of my editing workflow rely on it. I'm on a good rate with the subscription, so it's affordable!

[@GALAXYGURUSA]

Daniel,how does a Qualcomm samsung laptops stack up to your book 4? Maybe its worth a try? Give apple some fair competition you compare your mac mini with like a 2018 macbook pro! Samsung needs a,dedicated plant for just laptops and sit together with windows like they do with google to make plans together to make windows and the apps better,samsung is good with refinement, what about one ui on top of windows,but basically re- inventing windows

[@Tony-59-films]

Great video 👍🏻 thank you for posting it. I been a samsung user for 8 years. Enjoy your day.

[@techwithbenefits]

Thank you so much for watching and for your support!

[@Deadlious]

You can't expect from an ultrabook with an i9 and a GTX4070 to have quiet fans and run heavy video editing software. Buy a workstation type of laptop if you want to use a laptop for such stuff or a gaming one, that has proper cooling. Avoid those with hidden vents, especially those that blow the air into the screen (hinge). Also, I would recommend to downgrade the processor to an i7, cause from my experience i9s misbehave, keeping higher frequencies when not needed. I had a Thinkpad P53 with an i9 and RTX4000 - unless I put it in power-saving mode it would not switch to frequencies below 4GHz, which caused the fans to run at high speeds and the CPU over 80 degrees Celsius. Fortunately, the performance was there even at power-save mode, so I kept the laptop like that, but I'm pretty sure there is some issue between MS Windows and Intel processors' power management, including the sleep states.

[@deepin2u]

Great video still as its modern & reflects on many considerations. For others I would suggest looking at how your tech gear is compatible 1st. Apple HomeKit has fewer supported tech devices than Samsung SmartThings, a little different in understanding automation setup. LED lights for example. Software: ensure the software you use is not just available yet you get familiar how it works on Mac vswindows vs mobile! OneDrive as the worst UX with no synergies between all 3!! Behavior of which picture folders are sync'd on A droud has changed significany on Galaxy sinc Feb 2024 w OneUI 6 on my S23! Downloads n subfolders never was included before then yet after it happened automatically without any prompt!! No FYI from Google nor samsung on this either!! Hardware accessory & mostly which software to use them will matter most!!

[@willbuschmann]

I use the mac mini with an s23 ultra. Give it a go you'll love it. Mac mini is amazing.

[@hudsonkennan]

I know people like to talk about Apple's ecosystem hooks and lock in's, but every big tech company wants that reality it's one of the best end goals, including Samsung (Google too, but that's currently being broken up in court right now lol) which, as you are experiencing now, is the world's biggest pain in the butt. I've recently switched my phone back to android after 5 years of being an apple user (was time for an upgrade and a change) but the anxiety of switching is intense, it rattles your brain thinking about "Oh but will this device work, oh I'll be locked out of this feature, what's the alternative" its just stressful. Lucky for me, I don't need to air drop as much anymore because my buddy and I haven't uploaded in like a year so that workflow is not common for me anymore. I am fairly happy with my switch, and surprisingly to the average user it has not impacted me that much, I still use my Apple Watch for fitness (It's still setup on Wi-Fi to my account, so all tracking is kept), I still use my AirPods. For the curious people I picked up a Moto Edge 50, I know odd choice, but it's very nice, and I wanted to check out the current mid-range market.

[@hudsonkennan]

Also as a recommendation if you want an M series device for editing. Old M2 stock of MacBook Pro 16 inch is pretty cheap, when the M3 came out I snagged a new M1 MAX maxed out for $2500 cheaper than its retail price from an office works unout deal. Potentially if you don't mind a larger device the M1 version of the studio with the MAX chip might be more affordable and the chip is still rock solid

[@techwithbenefits]

I looked heavily into an M1 Max Macbook Pro for ages aswell, again, hesitated and couldn't pull the trigger 😅

[@hudsonkennan]

@@techwithbenefits the mini is a phenomenal deal for everyone but people with big adobe or final cut timelines. Because with a ram upgrade and a 1TB ssd upgrade it's the price of two base Mac minis

[@hudsonkennan]

I'd say maybe it might be better for you to make a custom PC with focus on hardware encoders to help with the time line speed and storage issues.

[@marcnaorisaakwunschmann353]

very Samsung since long time but i I know that one day I will switch to Apple for their safe and practical eco system.

[@anaslahham]

Never understood this loyalty to a company...

[@kevinlopota3626]

Just get the mini base maybe the ram if anything. Then just use an external ssd and you should be fine, have done the same thing and just sent off my s24 ultra for a new iPhone 16pro max. I can tell you first hand that the integration you think that your current setup is doing is clunky at best compared to what you could have. USB c and thunderbolt 4 ports. I have seen firsthand how the new A. I is working in the background and just seamlessly bringing things together to work with minimal user interaction. It’s just crazy to see it firsthand.

[@techwithbenefits]

Getting the base mini would be a fun experiment, but I just couldn't do it 😅

[@eciv2006]

Those Apps didn’t work on the Galaxy Wave and they don’t work on the S24 Ultra, S24 Plus, S9 Plus, Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and the Fold 4. Trust and believe I know because I currently have all five. Get yourself a few Apple products. I also have an Apple Watch Ultra in black, iPhone 16 Pro Max (which hasn’t been the best, very laggy), 13 inch iPad Pro and a MacBook Pro. Apple products just work entirely better. I hate it because I’m an Samsung fan but I have to give credit where credit is due.

[@oldhamer111]

I say stick with Samsung, especially as you say your laptop is good enough for your editing needs. I have a Macbook Air and like Mac OS but paying a fortune for a Mac Mini when you already have a powerful machine and an extensive, cohesive Samsung set up across your entire house wouldn't make sense. Anyway, nice video, cheers

[@deepin2u]

The main limitations with samsung laptops is how they do NOT publish their drivers publicly, instead reducing their availability to their proprietary driver software. This is a very poor & detrimental practice!! Performance in sealed SoC bed systems process will go up. Not just some btw.

[@horridohobbies]

An ecosystem means that everything works together synergistically. Your Samsung appliances (fridge, microwave, stove, air con, vacuum cleaner, etc.) don't work with your smartphone and computer. Your sound bar? I don't think so. Maybe your TV, but I doubt it.

[@WPT_NL]

I almost switched to Android (Fold 6) but I could not make the step because of the lag of decent app support. So many apps don’t work as well as on IOS or aren’t available at all

[@SW-tech]

Add the Mac Mini to your Samsung ecosystem. It'll work well with Samsung.

[@horridohobbies]

I visited the Apple Store last week and fell in love with the Mac mini. I'm going to buy one later this year. With 16GB of memory and 512GB SSD, it comes to CAN$1,049. This fits within my budget. This is all the computer I need. I'm not a content creator like you. Nevertheless, this configuration packs a lot of power. As a software developer, it suits me fine. And I can expand my storage by connecting my 2TB USB hard drive. I won't need more than this.

[@cody.k6825]

Why don’t you get a gaming laptop that can do heavy duty editing

[@EastCoastScott]

I was going to jump ship myself a while ago having ran a hackintosh for a while and being an iPhone user. I found I liked macOS for what it was but, really it was just because whatever I did on the phone would pop up on the computer as well. There were less options for doing some of the tinkering that I do fixing stuff as the software I used wasn't compatible with mac and that left me unable to fix somethings without having to boot back in to windows. I just sold my 15PM and now waiting for the S25U. It almost felt as if there was a weight lifted off my shoulders. Looking forward to getting away from the apple tax as its called, luckily I never invested into the ecosystem so the switch for me is relatively easy. I even looked at the mac mini as well, but, like you it cost way too much to up the specs for what you got in return... In the end, after 7 years of iPhone's, iOS being more bloated and geared for kids or a younger generation, (for my use case and IMO) all of that stuff is only a gimmick to me and I've never used any of it so its a waste and caused bloat. The new photos app sucks, cellular reception is crap and transfer speeds either on Wi-Fi or cellular were worse that of other comparable devices. With the S25U not being square anymore and having curved screen edges, now is the time for me to switch back. Hopefully I will be content and stick around, the cost of these devices is crazy and should NEVER COST so MUCH. Thanks for another great video and honest opinion

[@techwithbenefits]

Wow thanks for sharing all of that. Just helps me solidify my choice to stay and no doubt you'll enjoy the device announced at Unpacked next week!

[@Ashkevron]

If you are considering spending £2000 on a beefed up Mac mini, why not look at a Mac Studio instead? The other thing is; Companies now spend a significant amount of time making sure you don't leave their nice walled gardens. I believe Apple make a ton of money on services and the hardware is less lucrative, due to the slow down of innovation between models. You really do have to make some tough choices before you upgrade nowadays. Great video, Thanks.

[@deadcrazyzombie2481]

as i understand u just need a normal desktop pc it will do the job, but also it could be the software that ur using, if sound is a issue ig u will have to deal with it cuz high end pc's are loud or water cooled pc might sound quieter.

[@techwithbenefits]

A desktop would be great. But I just don't have the space unfortunately

[@RomanManjolo]

In the future i want to use Samsung electronics devices like you

[@RIP....]

I m in the same situation , all my house have samsung products but never pay so much money on tab s7 etc but pay full prime for s series or note series , now i debate between oneminus 13 or s25 ultra

[@techwithbenefits]

Unpacked is next week. So can wait and see what Samsung have and go from there

[@chrisnewton2325]

I'm a Samsung user and have been for years. I can't stand the way apple locks you in. But for me even though alot of my products are Samsung, I'm a tech enthusiast so I'll always go where the best and most convenient tech is. In saying that I haven't had a apple product since 2017

[@veronicakilpin8231]

Wow love the content of this video i am a Apple.and Samsung user, iMac to ipad.pro, mackbook pro, ipod classic, iPhone 15 pro Max, and Samsung's fold 6, galaxy watch ultra love them all.❤

[@veronicakilpin8231]

I also have galaxy ring, I'm a heart patient and the health monitoring is better than Apple

[@Nigelfwestland]

do you use an password manager, pass? and if pass what you use on windows?

[@srs0591]

1Password for me, separated my work and personal password credentials for ease of use.

[@techwithbenefits]

I use Samsung Pass on my phone. Haven't got one specifically on my PC. I don't have many things that I log into on there really though. It's mainly an editing machine. Everything else I use my phone and Samsung DeX

[@cocopas80]

Why not go on new Galaxy book with Snapdragon X processors?

[@techwithbenefits]

They don't natively support the software I use everyday yet (Adobe creative suite)

[@cocopas80]

@techwithbenefits it's so sad, Snapdragon CPU is game changer for Windows laptop 🫤

[@remyeid8471]

Try the base model and if you like it you can always plug an SSD to it. PS: if you like it you need to confess 🙂

[@rap-soldier2185]

What is flow with dex = I don't want to go with Link to Windows ?? Or ?

[@techwithbenefits]

DeX for Windows is being discontinued from One UI 7 unfortunately

[@rap-soldier2185]

@techwithbenefits Naa it's not # I have inside info = KEEP PRESSING FORWARD ‼️

[@thecolorofmysould]

Microsoft Surface laptop tend to be really good AND you can still use quick share and the phone app, that said the battery issue might still be an issue, not as bad as Samsung but still an issue.

[@techwithbenefits]

Yeah the Surface Studio looks decent, but I still prefer the Galaxy Books 😅😅. It's still doing a decent job for me

[@bucwolf]

samsung devices are amazing. however, I switched this year from windows to macOS and I am more than happy with my choice. therefore I will go with iPhone this year regarding my smartphone upgrade

[@techwithbenefits]

Gotta go with what works for you I guess

[@renzocorteza]

I also wanted to be a samsung Ecosystem user but i only afford mobile and TV 😢

[@andrewscott8950]

Get the snapdragon samsung edge

[@techwithbenefits]

I've been looking at it. It can't run premiere pro yet. The second it does, I'm getting one for sure

[@andrewscott8950]

@techwithbenefits davinci resolve does. Actually premiere does also but in emulation mode. I would still use lumafusion on the tab s10 ultra. Can edit off an external drive so no issues with space

[@gotbordercollies]

You'll be sorry

[@AsifZed69]

The Galaxy Wave was my first Samsung too! Bada OS was great for the time. Glorified feature phone. Premium build quality also. My next was the S2 and it's been Samsung ever since.

[@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover]

Ain't no way id even consider anything Apple. Minisforum has SFF PC's that will do what you need.

[@itzpierre007]

Bro it's okay to use Apple for your work flow and still use and love all your Samsung products. I use almost everything Samsung as well but for laptops which I much prefer MacBooks mainly for their performance, battery life and no fan noise.

[@techwithbenefits]

Yeah I know plenty of people who blend the approach. I'm just not ready, both financially and mentally 😅

[@kylesampson2167]

Id only switch for the aaa games cause the devs taking way too long to bring them to android flagships ,since they are more than capable devices I see no problem, just do what grid legends and only allow the absolute latest flagship phones like the sd8g2 and sd8g3 and now the SD 8 elite

[@JeromeGold-j8r]

Great content. Smart move. Stay Samsung.

[@disciple37mt]

The Mac mini is more than worth it and it is built to last you bro! Apple works very well together and it doesn’t have half the issues of Samsung at times. I am a Samsung fanatic but my tab s 9 ultra and fold 6 couldn’t handle zoom calls without flipping the screen or low quality video. I bought a MacBook and eventually the iPhone 16 pro. Handles all my workflow with ease, but with all that said Samsung is still awesome

[@techwithbenefits]

I would never switch to an iPhone (if I did it would only be an experiment, never full time). My phones have always been amazing. Never a big complaint with those. And my book 4 ultra is great. The main problem really is Intel chips aren't matching what Apple silicon can do in every department

[@Aurn-lb7sy]

I use an iphone 7 with a hackintosh. (I dont use arch)

[@dhanush-_-2562]

he is the same as any apple user i don't want him in android community.

[@arctic9697]

Keep up the great videos

[@mohammed_al-zakwani]

And you know what else is massive? Looooooow tapeeeeer fadddddeeeee

[@TechTalkTapes]

Don't be a fan of a brand - be a fan of a product IMO. I like MacBooks, but I'm not a fan of iPhone or Watch. I do admire the airpods as almost the only decent open ear solution. I don't want to say you're wrong for buying the Samsung laptops, but IMO Samsung laptops were always a hot mess. Bad cooling, bad quality etc etc.. You might want to consider ASUS (even with the recent backlash for their bad customer service) or DELL (yea, it's boring corpo stuff, but their DELL support portal along with drivers and service tag system is amazing), Lenovo with their gaming or corporative series. Never heard anything good about MSI/Samsung/LG from the real users, only tech reviewers that were "using it for extensively for a week" and probably on a payroll praise the "specs".

[@GALAXYGURUSA]

Like someone in the comments said,its adobe,but I also think its intel,why not give the samsung laptops with snapdragon a try? Aside from my comment,lots of people cry one plus ,hauwei,xiaomi,saying the chinese are overtaking samsung, but one thing,which is a apple thing,is samsungs cohesiveness and its back up,samsung is an inch away from overtaking apple,they just need to make videos slightly better on samsung, and pay more attention to their laptops,perhaps speaking with qualcomm to overclock their system in the samsung laptops,and to roll out all their products, everywhere. South africa still had a lot of limitations on samsung products, like the samsung laptop and ring. I have a samsung here in south africa for all the reasons stated in the video,but also samsung pricing is better than iphone in south africa, and samsung touch the budget phone market in ways apple can't. I hope samsung takes notes,absolute domination is not far,take it!

[@techwithbenefits]

Love this comment. Reason I can't try snapdragon just yet is the support for the Adobe suite just isn't there yet enough for me to use it properly. As soon as it does I am going all in.

[@matthewsjardine]

A Windows desktop would have been a better option when the Galaxy Book wasn't enough. Why did your thought process jump to Mac Mini? You don't need a Samsung device to keep your Samsung ecosystem alive with Windows.

[@deepin2u]

Theree is alternative and you can use OneDrive to retrieve your sync. The phyaical drives isnt a concern hot dock via TB5 USB-C ports. Making tbe excuse "its Apple" is a personal one not a technical or logical one. When you want to match the same performance and consistency of reliability over length of time,youllbepayingmore either in $$$$ or time in Windows. Im a certified tech and I work on both platforms for over 17yrs Windows 11 has brought Windows os reliability by leaps and bounds ans i love the wsl component but running multiple software woth hardware connections hot swapping still has issues and caveats over 30, 40, 70 days over and over before youll face memory data corruption or kernel panicks or IRQ issues woth hardware components conflicts. This is just talking bout official Windows OS builds not custo. Junk you find on the net.

[@techwithbenefits]

Yeah the "its apple" excuse is definitely personal. I find it hard to make that leap from a mental standpoint (as well as financially). If my needs change or advance, I will have to reconsider, but as of now, it's still working so no need to invest more into something that still works you know?

[@yamahass66]

That amount off samsung products is pretty absurd anyways. I hope you got them for free..

[@nickevans3190]

NO DON'T GO TO THE DARKSIDE, never never ever switch to the crappy apple products don't become a apple fan boy

[@sternwho3932]

Because Samsung agreement?

[@techwithbenefits]

Nope

[@shojus]

HOLY Samsung products!

[@techwithbenefits]

😅😅

[@djblinboy]

I looked at a Mac Mini, it was nice seeing it 899? 999? I fogot it hehe But as i increase storage, and ram, i couldnt even pay with kidneys (i dont want to lol).

[@elmerrrrrr]

The only logical solution is to throw away all the Samsung products and get only Apple products. I did this 3 years ago. Haven't looked back

[@elmerrrrrr]

I also got a job at Apple so the discount helped

[@techwithbenefits]

Well that isn't logical at all

[@Palmtreeislandlover88]

Not gonna lie, the title scared me 🤣

[@techwithbenefits]

Sorry 😅😅

[@smidgeondutchrabbit]

why didnt you tho

[@techwithbenefits]

Did you watch the video?

[@smidgeondutchrabbit]

@@techwithbenefits it doesnt matter. everyone has to switch to apple

[@smidgeondutchrabbit]

@@techwithbenefits and that includes you

[@RomanManjolo]

We're Samsung user's 💪🏽

[@mefjupl8679]

I know that amy sound unorthodox but have you considered buying real PC?

[@techwithbenefits]

I just don't have the space at home for a full desktop PC tower. Otherwise it could be an option

[@mefjupl8679]

@@techwithbenefits dunno man, I struggle between thinking your choices are more content driven, especially toward polarization Android vs Mac and this content sells pretty well on YT. And between you making a point about rendering efficiency vs cooling, where Apple has an edge on mobile, but I wouldnt say Mac Mini is a mobile device cuz it needs a monitor etc. So in this case, PC mid tower that is very well cooled is closer to Mac Mini than a laptop. And closer in dimensions than you think^. Ofc that is much more expensive endeavour but mby there is a way to borrow or lease a PC and make a video about comparing it to mac mini and Samsung devices when it comes to rendering capabilities. But that would have to be a powerful PC like, mid-tower, liquid cooled Ryzen 9 9900x or 9950x with an e-gpu like RTX 4070/ti.

[@v.turner]

This is what he needs - a solid cpu for editing and windows works great with Samsung - also use a mini itx set up to save space.

[@rzuku97TV]

I'm sorry, but I think you reeally look like young Steve Job!

[@LeMessagerDuVent1992]

Bro why considering an apple mini who look more like a big computer instead of a portable pc... bro for 4k usd please build your own pc and upgrade it step by step dont be tempted by the devil apple eve already did that

[@martinMZ72]

Get a Desktop-PC. Stronger, quiet an cheaper.

[@techwithbenefits]

I just don't have the space for a full blown desktop. Hence why the mini was so appealing

[@nickevans3190]

If you need any better laptop just get a windows laptop and Asus etc don't go to the darkside

[@HudsonArnold-i1q]

You could just get a PC with an amd processor and the 5090

[@techwithbenefits]

Yes I could do that, but I have no space unfortunately for a massive desktop tower

[@HudsonArnold-i1q]

@techwithbenefits you could get a mini PC that still has good specs

[@wmon77]

I just lost complete respect for you. Switching from android to the iPhone lol. The iPhone is only for those technically challenged. 😂

[@RadioMike]

Come over to the dark side.

[@techwithbenefits]

😅😅😅😅

[@rigobertomuniz4332]

Puedes tener los dos ecosistemas.

[@techwithbenefits]

One day in the future I might try, but for now I stay

[@DeadPiixxel]

get a desktop computer instead

[@techwithbenefits]

I would love one, but I just don't have the space unfortunately!

[@TicTacBell_]

Keep android apple sux, ive used it once and i swich back to android immidiatly keep uaing android

[@techwithbenefits]

I will always use Samsung for phones. That will NEVER change

[@TicTacBell_]

@techwithbenefits good

[@_EP794]

is this because you are sponsored by Samsung

[@wethepeoplegh]

No. He is literally saying this is his view. So again, no.

[@techwithbenefits]

No

[@casawimill]

Just a tip...you can make the switch and run Parallels 11 (Windows VM) it works flawslessly on my 2021 MBP "16

[@techwithbenefits]

I've looked into that, my understanding was parallels is virtual? So doesn't it use a server somewhere else as opposed to the hardware you have?

[@onatics]

Wow what a shame, you almost switched to a fire company.

[@ryancyr3622]

Just build a pc.

[@techwithbenefits]

I wish I could, but I'm limited on space. Hence why the mac mini was appealing

[@sergebureau2225]

Sorry but the choice of a PC over an IMac is ridiculous, (ora macBook). Mac OS is infinitely superior to Windows) For the phones I am totally Samsung. But nothing comes even close to MacOS. You made a bad cjhoice in thet case.

[@techwithbenefits]

I haven't made a bad choice. I've made a choice that works for me. Which is in turn, a good choice.

[@sergebureau2225]

Of course you can rationalisé this choice, given your youtube channel it is the safe choice, but not the best.

[@BigT5]

When you own apple product, you are only a user of that device. When you own an Android device, it gives you admin privileges.

[@techwithbenefits]

In this instance we talking MacOS vs Windows specifically, but i take your point

[@killbutterz]

Thats the dumbest thing i heard. Theres biden talking for the last 4 years. But u won

[@techwithbenefits]

What in the world are you talking about