is M1 Max MacBook Pro in 2024 still life changing?

[@thesamuelnam]

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[@OGTennyson]

Bro you're literally my fav tech youtuber rn. Please NEVER stop posting. Imma watch it all🙌🏾

[@gadinkumar1677]

Bro same, he is so authentic and funny the babies are so cute too

[@toluwaniokinbaloye250]

Yep sense of humor is top notch plus insane storytelling and love his family life ❤

You kids don't need to include word "literally" in every sentence. Is it opposed to "you're figuratively my fav tech youtuber"?

[@roydavid5761]

3:18 bro, you’re making me think twice about my decision of not having kids. Just too wholesome.

[@achiever1624]

Agreed 💯

[@Hhhh22222-w]

You're gonna regret it, don't get kids, I never have kids and I'm perfectly happy 😊

[@wisdomyaw03]

@@Hhhh22222-wThat’s BS! Regret having kids? What nonsense!

[@toluwaniokinbaloye250]

Narcissistic😂​@@Hhhh22222-w

[@ItsATMDrums]

@@wisdomyaw03 Not everyone has the desire to produce homie, it's all good. Not for everyone

[@quintonmckimm]

As an architect, designer, and hobby photographer, I am still using my 2021 M1 Pro and it's still life changing. I can't imagine going back to the pre-M chipset. I enjoy your videos Sam, come visit California someday with the family.

[@DesignPixelmaster]

i am a grafik designer, i worked from battery more then 8 hours InDesign + Photoshop and still had like 30 % power and of the day. i have the M1 pro/32gb/1Tb. this laptop is amazing.

[@Kurimao0113]

Its one of those products which forced the whole laptop and chip industry to level up :D

[@Wayne-sn6qy]

YES IT IS. OMG

[@osmanali7500]

Its not, please educate yourself. Apple designed the M chips because of their greed, they are literally designed to be obsolete in a few years. if you get one of these computers with these chips, their market value will drop faster than any other computer.

[@TheMrCraftManLab]

@@osmanali7500 it's has been 4 years since the release of the first M chip and they have sustained market value pretty well, way way WAY better than any of the windows laptops for sure. Apple products are the least to become obsolete. You can easily use 10+ year old apple products nowadays. There are many things wrong with Apple, but their products are one of the best, if no the best, when it comes to the sustainability and longevity.

[@Eesco259]

@@osmanali7500ehhhhh idk, when the M3s came out, the M1s seemed to have held their value pretty well at about $1,000 - $1,400 I thinks thats pretty good

[@BelfastBiker]

@@osmanali7500ok boomer

[@jishnu815]

Using the m1 mac air, Still works flawless and amazing.

[@giulio.824]

me too! Since the release

[@burrito_slayer4516]

Same it’s great even battery is doing good still

[@bennieng6552]

@@burrito_slayer4516i am glad i get the applecare+ 3 yrs ago, got a new battery on my m1 air just before the plan expires in July. Staff were nice and decide to give me a new battery even though my battery health is 82%. Best customer service in the world😊

[@MrNubshow]

I have the same, 16GB/512GB version. It has definitely slowed down compared to when I first purchased it. 95% battery health, used for at least 6 hours each day.

[@5pacekitty]

Mine is pretty good but I should have upgrade the ram

[@DojoOfCool]

I agree with you fully. I got a refurbished 14" MBP M1 Max over a year ago and it is an amazing computer. I work in audio using DAWs and never an issue and fan never comes on. My only regret is getting a 14" and not the 16", because I'm older and eye-sight isn't what it used to be. People talk about M3 and now M4 coming next week I say get a used M1 Max or M2 Max and you will save money and be just as happy.

[@TheBalkanSpy]

I'm on the exact same setup since 2021 as well, M1 Max, 64GB RAM, 512GB ssd (i use alot of cloud storage and external ssd's for projects).

[@T3CHGY007]

That reaction to sharing the snack that her sister had was priceless!

[@maricelp116]

MKBHD still using M1 Max MacBook Pro

[@2pac1307]

So, I made a good choice choosing the M3 Pro MacBook PRO in 2024.

[@philamavikane9423]

@@2pac1307 lol.. if going opposite was the goal, sure!

[@manulinux]

@@philamavikane9423 wdym?

[@joelconolly5574]

​@@2pac1307Yes. It'll last as long too.

[@RACAPE]

It’s pretty good to manage a wallpaper app.

[@willh6235]

Definitely one of my favorite youtubers right now. Best combo of info, fun, personality, and kindness. PS You need to put your GPU in the top PCIE slot on your motherboard if you want full performance ;)

[@evenmind-music]

The year the 16’ M1s were announced I was looking forward to the day I can afford one (used) - and justify getting one. A week ago I did buy a used MBP 16’ M1 Max 64GB and I’m so happy with it! Makes working on 3D models, 4K Videos and whatever you throw at it so enjoyable!

[@lyraeandrada]

love your videos!!! not into tech but you make this so entertaining i have to watch every video you make :)

[@joytech23]

I bought my M1 MBP (The OG) in 2020. For the next 3 years, it was my daily for work even though my workload required a Windows VM. The only time I had to take a charger with me was when I travelled interstate/internationally for multiple days. The M1 basically reinvented how I saw laptops, from living exclusively in front of a powerful desktop to suddenly having enough portable battery and compute power. I suddenly had the ability to take my whole life with me wherever I went. Suddenly, everything I did became portable - my hobbies and my work. It honestly changed my life and I still use the same M1 MBP today, even to type this comment. After M1 came along, I suddenly realised I could work from anywhere. I went to Cafe's, pubs, my local river just because I could. I travelled to multiple countries in these 4 years and not once did I ever experience battery anxiety. As part of my profession and hobbies, I live much of my life in front of a computer and the M1 absolutely changed how I live.

[@Wusoup]

still using my M1 Pro 16 inch, and after 4 years of use, it still feels brand new ngl.

[@thesamuelnam]

I kind of regret getting M1 Max. Definitely getting the Pro next time. Extra battery .. I heard 16 inch M1 Pro battery is mental.

[@Wusoup]

@@thesamuelnam Yeah, even now that the battery health is at 87%. I can still use it for 2 days without a charge, pretty insane.

[@keepsoulfree]

My m1pro battery health is 94%.... Crazy man... Love this thing. Best money spent 🎉

[@austinlinn2973]

Are any of you going to get the m4 MacBook Pro?

[@jhonyhndoea]

​@@keepsoulfreeMake sure to monitor ssd health also. That is a non-replaceable wear part. Thats why buying memory is important, lot of swapping with 8 gb of ram kills the ssd faster

[@bassyey]

I'm still using my M2 mini 16GB. Made me give up my PC build. And I quit gaming addiction along the way, so it's a win. I record and play guitar and bass. Initially, I tried Windows but audio interfaces had no crashes on my M2 mini.

[@thesamuelnam]

Good job man. That m2 will last you for at least 10 years.

[@bruninrokk]

3:02 This man is so rich, and I'm not talking bout money. Just wholesome !!!

[@angNguyen-qm4bj]

3:23 was pure joy

[@Mb-yk3xq]

Subbed! You are hilarious my guy and the kiddos are adorable, thanks for the great input in this video. I’m on the hunt for a new MacBook for my undergraduate program and definitely want to get the most bang for my buck whilst getting something that will keep up for years to come 😁👍🏾

[@koolguy265]

what's the temperature software you're using?

[@alfonsodipace5729]

up

[@cspmg]

Fully verify on this, thanks Samuel. I was looking to get into macOS after being in Windows. Got myself an M1 Max refurb in 2022 with 32GB RAM and 1TB space (I like external SSDs), and it's been FANTASTIC. Love all the tips you're giving, it's fantastic, run all of my business things (video editing, streaming, multiple browsers and creative processes), and it's been top notch.

[@pocketsquareformat]

Informative with just enough lighthearted humor....great reveiw as always!

[@bnnett]

1:23 This man actually paused to think about his answer 😂

[@Eddyt08]

Use the three finger drag, it’s magical, been using it since 08.i think it’s in accessibility >pointer or somewhere in there now. No need to hold one finger and drag with the other, just tab 3 finger and it locks the item or window and move then release

[@CMCairo]

Amazing video, what app are you using for temp monitoring?

[@aaronmelson2887]

i bought my first mac. the 16 m3max with 64gb and 2 tb of storage. ive had it since july and absolutely love it

[@MrDucatiV4]

I'm and engineer/architecture and my 2021 M1 Max MacBook pro is still running flawless! 💯💯💯 Maybe when the M5 comes out I'll upgrade.... that's a big MAYBE.

[@winstonseb7706]

i just get my m1 max few weeks ago, still worth for 4k 60 editing, photo editing, consuming content and other work stuff without having any issue....... just the sequoia sucks

[@eamcnn1]

i got an mbp m3 pro in the 14 inch version. the battery life combined with the portability and the power is amazing for...everything.

[@zekhor1140]

Can i know what is the fan / temp control on the macbook status bar?

[@SoulySwiss]

Same still using M1 Max 64 gb with 1tb storage. Only one regret until now : didn’t take the 16”…what a shame🤦🏿‍♂️ and didn’t take 2tb of storage…bruh. But nevermind, what an..awesome video, funny, jumped on the video when I saw you made one. And for sure I will use your link, even I have the software already..just need to upgrade the app for me🥲 Thanks again for your incredible content, love y’all! 🙏🏿

[@Prosper85]

Samuel you're a legend mate. So glad i found this channel you've just earned a new subscriber!

[@paulhorn24]

I so so so love and adore your videos, Samuel!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@SHAKA-NEU-LU]

Funny I just found this vid. I too, have the 16” M1 Max. Came from the 2011 13”. I’ve had it for 8 months now, charged it once and have yet to charge it since. When he said his battery last without charging, I was relieved cuz I was getting nervous that I hadn’t put a charge on it in 7 months. I almost wanna get the m3 max or wait for an m4 and get that for shits n giggles

[@micleeso]

By the end of next week you'll have your M4 option. I bet it will be Monday.

[@SHAKA-NEU-LU]

@@micleeso Oh is that when they’re supposed to come out?

[@hypno0784]

There should be an October event usually, but it’s like already end of October lol

[@brandonw1604]

@@hypno0784 Joz put out a tweet that said everything is starting Monday. Probably going to be a week of press releases.

[@evanbetter]

Love your humour! And you're absolutey right about the pros and cons. It's important that you name it.

[@juliangrutzner]

Which app do you use for fan control and temps?

[@juliangrutzner]

It's TG Pro :)

[@williamdlc3]

M1 Pro 16" Macbook Pro user here since 2021 and have absolutely zero regrets! Had the 2019 15" and it felt a decade apart from the 16".

[@deodatoreyes3430]

Keep em coming mate love your videos! Been binge watching for weeks now!

[@Jason-ob1fq]

WHat's the program you're using for temps??

[@WalterDeans]

Could you please tell us the specs of the PC you used against the M1? Just genuinely curious to know

[@SarthakNarnaulia]

if i remember it correctly it has a 4070 which is subpar for video editing (against mac oc) ( his mac is 7000$ 4070 is 600 USD at max his PC is 1500 USD)

[@Hhhh22222-w]

​@@SarthakNarnaulia ignore the 7000 USD, that's with the storage and ram barely any difference in performance, but an M1 max MacBook Pro starts at around 2k USD, so his 4070 is 1/4 the price of his MacBook alone and his rig has the latest specs, while his M1 max is 4 years old, the 4070 was released last year, his pc cost isn't including all the other peripherals like monitor and keyboard, good luck finding a 4k120 fps monitor for under $500

[@SarthakNarnaulia]

@@Hhhh22222-w but for 2000 usd you can get a 4080 easily even 4090 (its for itx and itx are usually expensive or with top of line cpu ). but ya monitor is expensive but a 2k 240 hz monitor here in india costs around 20,000 inr or 240 usd which would get your work done and are good. and that would anyday destroy any mac but thats a different talk that macbook is a portable laptop uses less energy.

[@MrNubshow]

@@Hhhh22222-w There are plenty of 4k, 120fps monitors under $500. The Acer Nitro XV275K is one. It's 4k, 160fps, mini-LED. Acer predator xb28kkv is another.

[@somebody8866]

@@SarthakNarnaulia 7000 AUD, keep in mind. More like 4,500 USD.

[@AbhishekMadhu_online]

Big sister sharing snacks with tiny sister is amazing!! And one can easily tell by the reaction that it wasn't scripted. Thanks for making videos like this. 😭😭😭😭😭 😍😍😍😍😍

[@adhi1150203]

I'm still using my MBP M1 13 inch 2020, even with only 8gb/512gb setup it's still going strong for my heavy excel work. Even with 84% battery health it's still last long enough for a full day of work

[@lucasmatteus1386]

Thank for this content! Greetings from Brazil!

[@fotogralex]

what app did you use to display the fans?

[@thesamuelnam]

www.tunabellysoftware.com/tgpro/

[@peachybiscuit4531]

You are my favorite keyboard KZbinr. Thanks for being the best

[@carvalhoandrei]

You can hide the notch changing the resolution of the screen on the settings, it’s around 50px less vertical screen, but you get rid of this design mistake and gain horizontal space on the top bar. Btw, have anyone notice how annoying is to see two different top bar sizes when use dual screen, because of this notch. This was driving me crazy

[@Mmacrossfirekenai]

I feel the same way about my M3 Max 16-inch 64 RAM and my M1 MacBook Air is still a champion. M1 Series for CPU Hall of FaME

[@younghoonjee1792]

행님! 캐나다에서 사는 한 사람입니다. 왜 자꾸 행님만 보면, 동남아가 생각나는지요 ㅜㅜ 매번 좋은 영상 감사합니다

[@tipoomaster]

Thank you...I actually think the charging port location is the least worst thing about that shitty ass thing they call a Magic Mouse lol. I hope the coming refresh to it isn't just a USB C port and they start over.

[@ratus]

Would you consider 14' MacBook Pro for the future? I still use it most of the time at home where I have a monitor, keyboard etc. but for traveling I think it would be sooo much better to have a smaller device

[@thesamuelnam]

I actually started with m1 max 14 inch. But the battery hit and thermal envelope was took a hit. So I exchanged it for 16.

[@thesamuelnam]

In saying that. I'll get the 14 m1 pro. That'll be goooood.

[@OSMAN-V]

Rather than getting a MacBook with more storage… an offline storage option might be a great way to expand capacity for all your videos and files. 😊

[@dnlmgwi]

I enjoyed this, the humor the timing...classic

[@LakithaSomirathne]

4:29 is that a pixel 9 pro case?

[@intothebreak571]

What was the point of the end. For just the task of rendering video a newer gaming pc is a better option than M1 Max at video rendering?

[@Omikronik]

I appreciate this type of video, no fluff, just raw user experience, this is the ideal tech review, its good to have anecdotes and biases that tell me what it feels like to use something rather than "heres the specs, and a shallow overview".

[@choqao]

M1 air is more than enough!.❤

[@thesamuelnam]

Absolutely for most people, M1 Air is pleeeeenty. Only for creatives who need to render, export or bounce projects.

[@namish-mittal]

1:55 which app is it for fan cpu and gpu

[@sergiosanchez2012]

M1 Max has two media engines only latest gen of NVIDIA GPUs have two and you need something above the 4070TI. Thats why in rendering any Apple Max chip will be faster or similar to a powerful gaming PC. But with things like Fx, plugins and noise reduction the PC will have the lead.

[@rjaymolina]

M1 Max user here. It still feels exactly the same, albeit the battery life has taken a slight hit, which is to be expected.

[@NoBlanket]

the notch rant was the funniest bit ive heard on youtube in a while😂 great video

[@kasperkongstad7635]

My guy, you dont need OBS just hit Command+Shift+5 or alternatively open QuickTime->file->new screen recording. I enjoyed the video on my 16'' M1 Pro :)

[@thesamuelnam]

oh my. I knew you guys were better at MACOS. I'll give it a shot next time. thanks.

[@rtacher]

I have been using g clean my Mac for years I love it

[@kareemsamaha60]

Bro ! just found u now .. and i think i'm your biggest Fan ! 😄

[@thesamuelnam]

haha thanks man, you following us on socials?

[@Oldsoularash]

I recently got my M3 Pro and I'm really happy with it.

[@TheVoiceofReason4ya]

Still very much in love with my base 16'' m1 pro. Best computer I have ever owned by a million miles. A mac mini m4 pro may be a smidge compelling for certain things though, but Macbook wise? It's a ship update, the rest is the same, hard pass. Just like I would hard pass upgrading my m1 mid range Imac, the m4 is just a spec bump, these machines can do anything I need them to.

[@velanche]

Great overview video! I have a 14" M1 Max MacBook Pro with the same specs you outlined, and I do not have any buyer's remorse. It's the best computer, laptop or desktop, I ever owned. It's just so great, that I can see myself hanging onto it for another several years. I do music production, and also content creation, along with everyday items and other productivity stuff. I may only recommend the M4 MacBook Pro for future-proofing, especially with Thunderbolt 5. But since Thunderbolt 3 and 4 are still widely used, can't go wrong if one can find a refurb. Thanks!

[@thesamuelnam]

I initially started with the 14inch and M1 Max, but wasn't too happy with battery due to the beast m1 max. So I changed with 16. I miss the portability though!

[@velanche]

@ the batttery is okay, and the 16 inch is much better fir sure. But, I could not get over so much power and performance in such a small form factor. Glad you made the right choice for you!

[@thesamuelnam]

@@velanche Yeah, I might go for a 14 inch M1 Pro sometime down the line for just portable light work. Or maybe even the M4 Macbook Air if that comes.

[@brandonw1604]

The only thing I have to change on every Mac is caps lock being so useless. Remap it to Command and make keyboard shortcuts so much easier.

[@strollingthecity]

$2k is not worth it for all this hustle

[@ia6980]

What hustle?

[@1HumbleCalf]

Removing the Touch Bar is the biggest reason why I am still using 2020 mb pro M1

[@thesamuelnam]

Why can’t we have both?

[@sherifmagdy1273]

Really god review, Keep going man , I love you

[@m0ntreeaL]

Got mine for 310€ - M1 MAX 32GB 1TB with broken screen but work fine with an 3440x1440 Monitor

[@romanticbaldy]

Me still enjoying my base M1 Macbook Air. Hihi. Hello there Mac users!

[@toluwaniokinbaloye250]

Bro's sense of humor and storytelling is top notch and love his family life❤😂

[@cportis74]

Can you tell me what videos of yours were recorded on iphone?

[@Lukec-zj4cf]

안녕하세요 한국에서 영상을 잘 보고 있는 시청자입니다. 테크 유튜버 분 중에 영어로 해주시는 한인 분이라 구독하고 항상 재밌게 잘 보고 있습니다. 항상 유익한 영상 올려주셔서 감사합니다. 앞으로도 양질의 영상 올려주세요. 항상 건승하세요.

[@bankruptsee]

my m3 pro MBP from last year is everything I've wanted. ProMotion display is the tits and battery life is wizardry

[@victorlozano4210]

what app is it that shows the temp and fan speed on the menu bar?

[@thompsonjames918]

i still have my 13"-m1-2020 and i have no problem with it. Is it worth upgrading?

[@Zebra_Paw]

short answer: as long as it works and it's enough, no. second short answer: the least money you give to Apple, the better Both of those have long versions ofc

[@adhi1150203]

Hey we have the same macbook! Mine's still going strong for heavy excel use (and sometimes I play games with it). Imma upgrade it when their Metal API is as good as DirectX so probably much later lol

[@Zebra_Paw]

@@adhi1150203 spoiler alert: it will never be. Metal is good for animations, not motion rendering. Same applies to their otherwise beautiful Retina displays

[@mejlgaardbliddal]

Window hello is 2D face recognition not 3D and thus not as secure as FaceId, but FaceId in its current state needs more space than what is in the lead of our Macs

[@thesamuelnam]

Maybe early generation ones, today windows hello use infrared for 3d mapping so pictures can’t spoof it.

[@TeddyEDMOND-p6u]

not to throw shades at intel, but perfomance of the battery was tied to the processor drawing so much power... the os is also related but not that much. i passed an intel laptop from windows 11 to linux and gained 2 hours of battery. so there is something there but man ARM is just so good

[@JayfkProductions876]

The single most powerful computer I currently own Moved to a M1 Max MBP 32GB/1tb From a Cyber Power Pc Tracer 17 Rtx 2060 32GB 6tb (2 ssd's - 1 HDD) Intel I7-9750H The MacBook is on a whole other level

[@Ghien_Cong_Nghe]

I just bought a macbook pro 16 m1pro for $1500, and it works very well and has a very long battery life, my needs are quite basic.

[@g-dev7fanny]

thanks bro about ur opinion, iam as a college student 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lgmarquez5469]

Not M1 Max but 16in M1 Pro carried me throughout my bachelors and MBA and still use it at my big boy job as a data analyst. At this point I have a really strong emotional connection to it 😢. It’s been my best investment and still plan to keep it for at least another two years.

[@SiroccoSeven]

You can now upgrade the storage for m1 Mac books. In fact it can be removable just like a normal laptop or older MacBooks.

[@MrNubshow]

No you can't. They're soldered in. The only way to do it is if you have the technical know-how, and have soldering skills

[@ШавкатАлиев-о6г]

What is the result of M1 Max in the 3DMark Solar Bay Benchmark test?

[@hrvatss]

I have an excellent Macbook, a Mac mini, an excellent iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and also an excellent gaming PC. I know I'm not going to 'upgrade' anything soon but I do enjoy watching your videos just because, thanks for making videos overall :)

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

I own the same one with a 1tb ssd and it still cuts like butta. 5600$ CAD the original owner paid and I got it for 3k used.

[@Pedrooo317]

Please never stop making video reviews like this!

[@thesamuelnam]

As long as you keep commenting. I won’t stop. 🤜

[@Fishcakebuttie]

I absolutely love my M1 Pro 16inch 16gb 1TB it’s still a banger. And a s a creative I don’t see the need to upgrade for atleast another couple of years.

[@filmalpha2002]

Can't agree more with this video, I do photography and video editing as a job, and my M1 Max 16 inch has more speed than my 2019 Mac Pro with Xeon inside, my only regret with this machine is that I didn't get the 8TB storage option.

[@abrahammaleko6600]

I still have my m1 macbook pro 2020 though its not a max model am still rocking it and still pratical as a software dev

[@NobodyetBR]

I subscribed, you are good to explain and funny hahaha

[@Pregidth]

Get the new mac mini M1. Remote on it from anywhere with VPN and simply use a cheap MBA on the run. Should work for rendering :)

[@thesamuelnam]

Man. MacBook Air was nice to have on the go..

[@hrlrl9309]

I'm actually just gonna replace the battery in my M1 Pro 16 when it comes time to get a new computer. It's already so powerful

[@chriscasillas]

Seriously…I haven’t laughed this hard at a KZbin video in a while. Great stuff and all on point with the tech perspective!

[@Lucky.123]

Those touchpad gestures are available in windows too

[@techdevicenews]

8:50 I love you videos Sam, but not the natural scrolling being turned on 😭

[@DarthImriel]

I'm still rocking my M1 Max personally with no feeling for a need of an upgrade anytime soon. My i7 Intel in my work machine is working fine more me as well, and due to my need of a bunch of x64 VMs, I don't want to have it replaced with an ARM one... they'll have to pry it out of my hands, cause I also don't want a Windows machine. haha