I Tried ALL The Apple Silicon Macs (Which One Is Best?)

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Since November 2020, I've used every single Apple Silicon Mac. Despite the gaping hole in my wallet, it's been an interesting experience and has been thoroughly documented on this channel. 3 years later, and multiple Macs later, how do they compare to each other? Who should buy and which model should they choose? And what is the best one? Let's talk about it...
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00:00 Introduction
00:33 MacBook Air
03:58 Sponsor
05:06 13” MacBook Pro
07:05 14” and 16” MacBook Pro
12:22 Desktop Macs
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[@CreatedTech]

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[@Damian_S_]

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[@CreatedTech]

I used it for about 4 years on my Windows PC, never had any issues with it. The background scan is quite good and doesn’t take up much system resources. I also told my Mum to use it and I’ve never had a “tech support” call from her about it either lol. Anti-virus software is not essential as I’ve said before, but sometimes it’s nice to have an extra later of protection, especially if you download a lot of stuff that may not be 100% safe. Personally I don’t use anti-virus software on my Mac, but I used to do technical support for Apple so I’m very experienced. This is however a paid advert from Bitdefender so take that as you will. All opinions are my own and not influenced by them however.

[@Mooooooof]

14” MBP for me - best combination of portability and power.

[@DJ.Skyhawk]

Same, it’s such a beast of a little machine. I love mine.

[@hazyproduct1692]

Such overpriced though. At least double to triple M2 MBA.

[@ansonpang910]

@@hazyproduct1692but it will last longer

[@ansonpang910]

@I12cupuraqt divide the payment into 36 months

[@MarcusAntonius415]

@@hazyproduct1692Excuse me what? Spec up a macbook air m2 to the same 16gb ram and 512gb storage as the 14 inch MBP and then let’s talk

[@irensaga561]

My M1 Air is still going strong nearly three years later. It has been a fantastic purchase.

[@deanzaZZR]

My university always buys the Pros so a year ago I ended up with an upgraded spec 13" M1 Pro. It's delightful. Oh, so light to take to meetings. Easy as can be to hook it up to a large monitor in my office and use with wireless keyboard and trackpad.

[@paigeme886]

Thank you!!! I really love your content so much and love hearing a fellow Aussie on here! I’m sold- you definitely made me see that that MacBook Pro 14 is probably the best way I could go… for just a little bit extra than the air with added specs, yet substantially lower than the 16”. Seriously thank you! I can’t believe I didn’t see that before . Well only started looking for a new MacBook recently…. Cheers!

[@CreatedTech]

Thanks for watching! Love my fellow Aussie audience.

[@Psi.pedrogodoy]

Love your content!

[@SandSoup6611]

This was really helpful. I was deciding on which macbook to get.

[@bluishraige456]

Recently bought MBP 14” and I absolutely loved it. Very efficient machine especially using apps (grapics and basic office) simultaneously. 😊

[@tetracade9731]

I got a 14" M2 Pro Macbook refurbished off of Apple's website. Best decision I ever made. Tons of ports, power, battery, combined with a perfect screen and size. Definitely look at the refurbished section!

[@ansonpang910]

I got a second hand M1 Max MacBook Pro 14 with AppleCare+ for $1500

[@nayan2048]

Forget Macs, I want a video for that cat on 3:23 :P But seriously, your videos are amazing. Thanks a lot man!

[@morganj1997]

Your videos are heavily underrated and I think you have the best Apple product reviews on KZbin-I prefer you to Marquez, and your colour science/editing is gorgeous

[@CreatedTech]

Wow, what a compliment, thanks! Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@DipamPatel_yt]

its been 1 year since i bought the macbook air m1 it is running flawlessly for me its the best money i have spent

[@Manuel-rl6um]

I bought the iMac M1 512/16GB a bit more than a year ago as my first Apple device and for me there is so much value in its sinplicity. If you buy a Mac Mini, monitor, web cam, speakers, keyboard and mouse/touchpad it will be price very similarly but the iMac setup is just 1 single cable, that's it. Not need tp manage webcam and speakers position and cables. With the Mac Mini you also need 1 cable to power it, 1 cable to power the monitor and 1 cable to connect the Mac Mini to the monitor. So, you end up with so many different cables compared to 1. Obviously, Mac Mini is more affordable long term. Ans there is the issue where the iMac didn't get the M2 update, so i wouldn't recommemd it either right now. But jist so people know that value is not just in the numbers. There is something great about how dead simple and good looking the iMacs are, and i love it. A few months ago i bought a MacBook Air 15 512/16GB as my second Apple device and I love it. But my iMac is still my favourite. The screen, speakers, better webcam, no worries qbout battery, less cleaning than a laptop (laptop sits closer to you), etc.

[@mowwmeta4566]

Hi! Is it okay if I leave my Macbook M2 Ir in the cold (12°C) then use it straight away? Thanks for the attention, and keep up the good content 👍🏻

[@mr.rainbowlovescoffee]

4:04 what would I do if someone stole my personal information? I will take a Tuna and slip them in the face 😂

[@NoOne-uh9vu]

iMac = outcompeted by Mac mini + screen combo in every aspect Mac mini w M2 pro = destroyed by entry level Studio High end 15" Air = totally outcompeted by entry level MacBook Pro 14" Do you notice a pattern? On one hand it's cool that there is a competition within the tiers but on the other its quite obvious that its tailored so we have to spend a few hundred bucks more to get the vastly superior option. Its Apples nickel and dime attitude

[@D37fit]

This is true. I hate this.

[@gospromode]

Can you please do the excel screen test on macbook 15 vs 16 i am really trying to decide. I want to know how much more i will be productive with 16.2 screen..

[@haamidfarhaan1681]

been using pro 14" m1 pro since its release, hell of a beast masha allah

[@Saurav6190]

Hello sir could you please tell me Using an external monitor or leaving the macbook plugged in will damage the macbook or it's battery?

[@dennisud]

As I said to you over the last 3 years, for us average Joes, we need a MacBook that does the basics and can fly online and be a daily driver. I finally bought an M1 MacBook Air and I know this will be my main computer for the next decade, backed up with an M1 Mac Mini. Thanks for all your videos as well as Luke Miani an a few others who made great videos on the M1s! 💻🙌🏻

[@mr.rainbowlovescoffee]

Thank you for your help. My sister was asking me to get her a new MacBook for her birthday. She told me she would love the 13 inch MacBook air. So that's what I am going to get her. Thank you very much for your wonderful video. ❤

[@tong.clement]

While I need the M2 pro performance, I find the only acceptable one in terms of weight is the 15inch MBA (which my friends own) (and the 13 inch MBA, which I currently own). Everything else is too heavy. They should put the M3 Pro with *4 E Cores* (so battery life is good for normal workloads) in the 15 MBA

[@user-gs7xk3jv1q]

Awesome video :) I still use my Macbook Pro early 2015 model, it is running ok still really would like to upgrade to one of these not so new models like the M1 but just cant afford it :( I am a working dad from home and using my own laptop to work because of my job doesn't want to send me a laptop so yeah a bit crappy but nothing I can do! Cant save money alot as here in Bulgaria everything is just really expensive :( Anyway Thank you for the video, really appreciated!

[@martindione386]

I don't know why the 16' is considered bulky and heavy, in escence it's the same size of an older 15 incher laptop

[@PixelPop_Officiel]

Hello, to make upscalling video AI in 1080p or 4k, wich one do you think recommand please ?

[@yolandajoystar888]

I heard you can't plug an M1 macbook pro into an off brand monitor... is that true? I figured you'd know... thanks!

[@hisfatness522]

An upgraded M2 Air doesn't seem great when you can get a refurbished M1 Pro 14" for the same or cheaper. Far better value and a far better machine.

[@wafiq1958]

small comment, some of your 's' are really sharp, anyway to fix that in post?

[@jay.jay.1]

Nice video. I have a MBP 14 m1 plus MBA m2 15 and MBA 13 m1 so yea I have a problem 😂😂😂

[@scottwilson4078]

Everyone’s use cases will differ. I love how little my MBA sips in low power mode. I prefer MBA over MacMini because it can operate during power failures (I use a cellular gateway for WiFi, which can operate off of a power bank). I also clamshell w a 32” monitor & Bluetooth peripherals.

[@balubalaji9956]

in the world of laptops and that thing(iykyk) 2 inch of difference makes all t he difference

[@samuelarnoldrindo2234]

For best budget, m1 and m1 pro chip still the best for maybe 5 years

[@PureEvil1138]

No fan is a deal breaker for me

[@billgates3699]

🙄 can we just call it ARM64? I don’t remember referring to PowerPC Macs as “G1, G2, G3, G4 Macs” every time they are mentioned nor did we ever call them “AIM Alliance silicon”.

[@D37fit]

I notice the trackpad on my 15in MBA is coarse / sticky compared to my M1 MBA

[@NurVdark]

I had the MacBook Air M1 13", but I upgraded to the M1 Pro 16" because the 13" display size was inconvenient for my work

[@jdsolis8702]

MBA M1 is the best apple silicon mac imo

[@callmeNeno]

And ssd is faster ironically than the M2’s

[@hj453]

I guess pro=fan!😂

[@VJ-lt9uk]

Next video: I tried all the apple silicon macs (Was I wrong?!?!)

[@CreatedTech]

Nah, next I have to make a "I MADE A MISTAKE" video, then a "I CHANGED MY MIND", and then "I RETURNED MY MAC". Let's try to keep it in order please.

[@darrenr3503]

Remember, with the base 16 inch MacBook Pro you get 2 cpu cores and 3gpu cores over the base 14 inch, so the extra 500 isn't just for the extra size. If you could benefit from that extra performance it could make that extra price for the base models make more sense.

[@shamgvd]

Who else watching from their M1 Air?

[@kouroshahadzadeh5070]

Third

[@rudyelizondo1935]

I completely don’t agree with you on the MacBook Pro 13”! It’s great for all I do and I’m not playing games n making videos. I’m an accountant and all my work is perfectly fine on my MacBook m1. In fact the 13” size is also perfect and I can do everything perfect with it. Apple made this great laptop for us business guys who make real money and not kidding around with the fluff. All you guys that do videos are in another world and expect the professional people to follow your lead. I can do all my pro stuff on a windows laptop but I enjoy the brightness and quick speed of my MacBook M1 laptop. Your audience is small so think of the real pros in other professions and get their opinion before you go blah blah blah.

[@CreatedTech]

This is a really silly and narrow-minded comment. Just because a certain product works and makes sense for "you", doesn't mean it also does for everyone else. You'll also notice that I barely mentioned "playing games n making videos" in this video, and instead focused on real-life workflows, including heavily talking about Excel (which is what you would use on a daily basis as an accountant). As a "business guy" and also a "real pro" you should have thought about this before commenting.

[@MrLuis85698]

@@CreatedTech I need Oxygen now after reading your reply 🙈😂

[@alexxx_zou]

fourth lol

[@AahilShaikh24]

“That’s why he is the GOAT” ❤