M3 Pro MacBook Pro Review: Time to Upgrade From the M1 Pro? (16-inch Space Black)

[@JimKanaris]

Upgrade if Intel Mac, if you need to. Do not upgrade if M1 Pro, if you're meeting your workflow objectives. Easy peasy.

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

Just bought the 14” M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 14 Core. Hope it’s a big upgrade from my old 2019 intel based MacBook Pro

[@jimtipton8888]

HUGE upgrade. Going to blow your mind. 🤩

[@TerryX_]

Very nice upgrade. The thermal management and noise levels was enough to impress me, but it gets even better. Enjoy your new MacBook!

[@OblivifrekTV]

Love the Notch, but thats just my preference

[@Isles8]

I have a Macbook Pro 16 inch M2 pro chip with 1tb its a great machine

[@teh_hunterer]

One small point I would make is Apple didn't remove a Thunderbolt port in order to put the MagSafe port there. They removed a Thunderbolt port to put the HDMI port there.

[@iphoneographypdx2851]

Terry, thanks for the great video review! I upgraded my 2019 Intel 15 inch MBP to the 2023 M3 Pro MBP 16 inch and it is real fast! I also have the 15 inch MBA midnight with the M2 and that machine is pretty nice.

[@mannyrubero]

I’m trying to decide between the 15 inch air and the 16 inch pro. Which one do you enjoy more?

[@iphoneographypdx2851]

@@mannyrubero The M3 Pro 16 inch MacBook Pro is the far better option in my opinion. I do video and photo editing on it and the 36GB RAM is enough for me. If you do not video or photo edit much then the 15 inch M2 MacBook Air would be a real great option for you. I've used both and have stuck with the Pro.

[@TerryX_]

Glad you liked the video! Hope you enjoy your new MacBook! It's such a new upgrade from the Intel based models

[@Ludwig55555]

You can get vivid, and the brightness will be 50% better no matter if its M1, M2, or M3

[@JohnParkerBand]

love it on my MacBook M1Pro but Vivid does not work (yet) on M3 (?)

[@SamJustSaying]

You just put me on to Vivid. Wow. Thank you so much.

[@gh0stamv]

If my laptop is what i use for everything i do then should i get the 16" or 14"?

[@TerryX_]

Depends if you value screen real estate or portability more. Personally, I like the bigger screen for better multi-tasking but if you're workflow doesn't involve using multiple windows you could get away with the 14-inch

[@gh0stamv]

@@TerryX_ what if I want to do video editing? Is the 14" screen big enough for that?

[@TerryX_]

Personally, I prefer a bigger screen while video editing. Being able to see more of the timeline really helps

[@nichsrensen9547]

I thought dual displays is not available on M3 Pro chips due to not being compatible with Display Link? Are you using it with a dock or?

[@TerryX_]

Nope no dock, the M3 Pro chip can support two external monitors

[@nichsrensen9547]

I am so confused! I have read so many times that these docks or hubs cannot handle dual monitors due to MacBook not supporting MTS.

[@TerryX_]

Let me help. The MacBook Pro with the base M3 doesn't support more than one external display so a dock without displaylink won't be able to support 2 external monitors. An M3 Pro Macbook Pro can support 2 external monitors, and an M3 Max MacBook Pro can support up to 4

[@nichsrensen9547]

@@TerryX_ So a dock with display link can extend two monitors from an M3 pro chip? Sorry for all the questions, I am about to drop 300usd on something that may not work lol. Thanks for all the help!

[@matttm3]

The only reason I upgraded is because my workflow changed and I started to require 64 GB ram. If I stuck to my gut the first time when I bought my M1 Pro and upgraded to 32 GB or 64 GB I would’ve been fine but it was my mistake. But then again back then I was just a junior Develeoper and I wanted the best spec now I actually need it so I guess it was the right decision back then

[@TerryX_]

Ah yes, the constant struggle. How much memory and storage to buy? Hey congratz on the promotion though.

[@arnoldpodcast3614]

Love the honest review!

[@TerryX_]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@linhe744]

Always interested to hear your thoughts on new tech, particularly on the new macbook this time around. Keep up the great content! 🤩

[@TerryX_]

Thanks! More to come!

[@absolute_tk]

Bro keep cooking great content🔥

[@TerryX_]

I will! Thanks for your support!

[@carolinelvsewe]

This is not a true comparison, JUST AN AD