M4 MacBook Pro Review - Things to Know

[@Dave2D]

Really nice improvements this year. Especially on the GPU and Screen options

[@redwanabir2557]

If you'd like a glossy display on your matte screen, you can always use a glossy screen protector to achieve the effect.

[@savethisforlater]

Tech is finding its sweet spot

[@batmanonholiday4477]

@@redwanabir2557 can you get some some sort third party matte coating/film after you bought the glossy screen or is there no way to tone down the reflections on macs other than ordering the nano-textures?

[@PKperformanceEU]

Does the displayed image take any sort of degradation over the glossy version? I mean sharpness, contrast, black levels etc?

[@deepaksuperrao]

Brother can you please give me one, I really need one for my law school

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

This is how you do a KZbin channel. All info, no bs and no begging. Effective. Efficient. And look at that... going on 4M subscribers. Well deserved. Well done.

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

cranking them reviews out like clockwork.

[@mrporcupine3893]

This lighting and color grading is awesome. I like it 💡

[@lore00star]

2:00 did i hear a dave screaming? lol

[@parthpatwari3174]

*moaning

[@SirusStarTV]

What is that 😆

[@GreenTreeSketch]

Wow! Two reviews in under an hour, great job!

[@eseos]

I still have my M1 Max macbook pro 16”, it’s still a beast and i don’t have any particular reason to upgrade. I run my architectural stuff amazing, still sounds amazing, still have a massive battery life. It’s awesome .

[@sigma_z]

Just get a screen protector film for 10$, done. You're welcomed.

[@MaxJones123]

Same. My M1 still does all I want.

[@ricardosmith2060]

I'm still on a m1 air and not a complaint in the world. I'd argue that the first gen m series chips are still very competitive in today's market when compared to windows laptops especially at the price you can get them at now.

[@himanshutripathi7441]

ffs get the screen protector : as a owner of broken macbook pro m1 16"

[@Laconic_]

Not an Apple fan, but this is the first device of theirs I've actually considered purchasing.

[@MaxJones123]

You will love it. Iam still running my M1 for work. And it’s great.

[@PeterRince]

It is worth noting that the M4 Max has 546 GB/s bandwidth only in the top version. The binned one has something around 406 GB/s.

[@ancientflames]

I can’t say I would ever notice or care but thanks for the info.

[@null_geodesic]

This is also to be expected, full set of memory controllers on binned dies are either faulty or shut down due to the rest being broken. If you opt in for a lesser chip, you can't get as much system memory either. 406 GB/s is also a step up from the M3 step down to 300 GB/s. M2 Max had 400 GB/s.

[@kageofkonoha]

Nice short review. Two things. 1 the nano texture is a pain to clean without the supplied cloth. 2 is the Max chip in the 14" body still being thermal throtlled and making the fans get annoyingly loud? I am hoping the binned max isnt but waiting for reviews.

[@N34R4T0M4T]

So happy you made this and I saw the nano texture I thought it would not be a big deal but really seems to help a lot!

[@harris7963]

Is it worth upgrading from an M2 MacBook Pro for programming? M2 still seems to fare well.

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

The way the nanotexture changes the overhead light from white to that pinkish-red is a bit worrisome though, since that suggests if it's doing that to reflections then it's also adding that coloured tint to the screen output as well.

[@MINUTESOFFIRE]

Not the first time they have matte display on a macbook tho. They had matte display option for 17 inch macbook bro around 13 years ago

[@Techno_VFX]

If I am looking to buy a MacBook right now, is it better to get M3 Pro or an M4 MacBook Pro?

[@Bwern]

After seeing your setup and how you do the camera work, I can understand now how you can pump out such high quality content so fast. Very impressive.

[@dimitardrew]

where can i see this?

[@Bwern]

@@dimitardrew Check his previous video of the Mac Mini

[@thesunnysarraf]

Been waiting for this!!!!

[@user-hl9jq8iz4i]

Never had any mac looking forward for MacBook Pro

[@RadaSmada]

Does the Nano texture affect the colors at all though?

[@sigma_z]

Yes

[@user-jr7bb6g9ev]

In sunlight it will protect contrast far better than glossy, indoors there is a difference however many LCD panels still look the same/better unlike etching on indoor OLEDs.

[@lokicharmscereal]

What are your thoughts on the finish of the Space Black model, and the extent to which is shows (or doesn't show) fingerprints?

[@imkpreet]

Best upgrade after m1 air Planning to buy it soon

[@AyoHues]

Does the 14” with the Max chip throttle compared to the 16” under heavy sustained workflows?

[@davidwbowlby]

Question about the screen finish, if you are wearing polarizing lenses, does it still look okay? Most antireflective stuff isn't really readable with polarized lenses.

[@romas6676]

Very nice New Screen

[@leonardomedeiros5408]

Wow, 2 videos! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bara2_Naser]

Should i buy a base m4 macbook pro Or a 16 inch m2 pro For the same price Main use will be 4k video editing and studying

[@elfenlieder]

Id go for the 16 inch

[@ViralEnter10ment]

Buy a macbook pro 14 base and mac mini for 599 lol

[@spdlqj011]

I think M2 Pro is enough if mainly don't use external monitors, 16-inch is a pretty good choice

[@hazelnuts23]

Should i upgrade my M3 Max MBP?

[@yassinesafraoui]

Can you talk more about comparisons between the new M4 and the M2 pro or even M1 max as since they're priced similarly, do you think it's worth it? I think that's more interesting than comparing the more powerful ones, 99% of people won't really need that extra performance bump despite being significative as older models are already plenty powerful, and if they do I suppose they probably don't bother spending more, not the same story for 1500$ devices

I think it’s needed to say that brighter display is only available on M4 Pro and M4 Max. Regular M4 can’t still hit 1000 nits - at least without using 3rd party tools

[@PedRevuar]

where is the review? This is all mentioned on the Apple Website? Why are all reviewers just reading the specs on the Box? Where is real world performance test? Fcp adobe resolve blender, gaming FPS, vs same price PC and older macs.

[@TomScryleus]

nice review, but I wish you showed some Final cut pro export comparisions. I don't trust those benchmark tests.

[@BizzleByron]

OLED would have been nice

[@Metamine0]

Rumors point to 2026-2027 for that

[@ViralEnter10ment]

@@Metamine0 we'll get macbook killer x elite fully working by then lol with 4K 120Hz OLED and better battery

[@thescentsofme]

only if it comes without OLED PWM flicker. which is a huge issue for many people on the new iPad Pros.

[@ViralEnter10ment]

@thescentsofme idk what that is, im using vivobook pro 14 Oled 3K 90Hz 10bit for almost 2.5 yrs and never had a bit of a problem. Even though charts on screen all the time. Either apple using cheap displays or their dual OLED tech fckd up

[@Metamine0]

@@ViralEnter10ment nah, pwm is just an issue due to the nature of OLEDs. Iirc, everyone technically sees it, but about 5-10% of the population is actually extra sensitive to it to the point that that they're unable to use OLEDs that have too low of a PWM DC dimming rate. You need that rate to be much higher than the 480 Hz Apple currently is using (the screen is still 120 Hz, but the rate at which the pixels themselves are refreshing is much higher to try to mitigate PWM flicker).

[@MaxJones123]

For most people even the M1 is a great deal. Those laptops are so good not gonna lie.

[@gianni99999]

Base M4 Pro or a higher spec M3 Macbook Air?

[@donaldchee]

The fan itself is a determination

[@rcdspx]

Just M4 Max? How does the Pro compares to other gen devices, what about the base non Pro M4?

[@EduGranastein]

M4 standar vs M1 pro or MAX???

[@SaleemS.A]

Hi dave, can we get a macbook clean customization tutorial?

[@AndrewRimmer]

How is the text readbility of text on the nano texture screen? There is lots of comments on how good it is at diffusing reflections but concerns the text is fuzzy and the blacks washed out grey. In two minds which option to go for

[@DigiDriftZone]

The M4 Pro vs M3 Pro is a drastic improvement, but the M4 Max vs M3 Max is less so, the battery improvements are 13m and performance is under 20% - it's a good time to pick up a refurb M3 Max I think!

[@Unknowner291]

wallpaper from where bro? :D

[@TNPantelope]

but can it run crysis?

[@deepfxd8]

0.38 is it the M2 ULTRA 24C / 76C or M4 ULTRA 24C / 76C ?

[@OSQQ123]

Is the nano texture screen fingerprints magnet? that is the only reason why I did not order it

[@AjPlayGames]

Dave what is your daily use laptop

[@suditbansal]

Which watch are you wearing

[@NepuniLokhoInst]

Nice one! 👍🏼

[@Tarry_singh]

@Dave2d Where can I get that wallpaper?

[@tranquanganh8439]

Is the display response time better on the M4 models compared to the M3, especially in scrolling, switching between workspaces?

[@dirquewow399]

Using Myst to demo graphics performance is :chefskiss:

[@Gmonkeystar]

Dave is COOKING today

[@revanth865]

What is that brightness increasing software, does it with on a m2 ?

[@filko3578]

I'm still happy with my mbp 2020 m1 tho. I only run design and my dev stuff. Don't see a reason to switch

[@silva-sir]

Back to Back 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎😎

[@nsglcck]

When will they make this piece or crap thinner? Or at least the part where your wrist rest on..

[@Kowslayer]

Look guys! I found the kid born yesterday!

[@AzVfL]

Buy an Air

[@fakkmorradi]

how does the nano texture thing affect black levels?

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

Cant wait for the m4 ultra

[@sigma_z]

In a MBP? 😅😅😅😅 revenant M Ultra exist right now for a MBP?

[@Lol..No.]

I think this will be a nice upgrade from my i5 2016

[@Rakhil-ji9ze]

Where do u get the wallpapers ??

[@ssaaffuu]

if Dave likes this laptos my pockets get nervous

[@vistaero]

Big question: are these machines reliable already? I don't want flex cables that break, fuses that are too big for the load, arcing between 18 volt and 5 volt pins... MacBooks from the last 10 years are riddled with engineering defects like these and break down shortly after the warranty expires. And then there's the absurd prices Apple charges for repairs. With those prices they're practically telling you to buy a new one. Oh yeah sure dude. My over 2000$ MacBook Pro died in just 2 years and I'm gonna reward you by buying a new one!

[@giridharpavan1592]

we need the review of m4 mini

[@JoseCanihuante]

I’ll never understand why they killed space gray 🤷🏻‍♂️, I kinda wanna hold on to my M1pro till they bring it back haha

[@Aztaec]

One Correction: Apple still sells the Macbook Pros in Silver.

[@flexu8699]

warya dave

[@Donaldo_Trumpone]

Steam on Mac and Ill the happiest man in the world 😋

[@-Kalec-]

It would be amazing

[@pirateglam]

Wait, did someone said, games on apple?

[@natewatson2928]

I’m not leaving my M1 until they put Face ID in that notch

[@rohitduda6702]

very cool very nice

[@Decki777]

Sony should switch to ARM for PS 6 in my opinion

[@Jerome-iwnl]

Crazy how Apple is 1-2 generations ahead of everybody STILL They were 4-5 generations ahead for M1 (people just caught up with it last year)

[@MustafaKulle]

Will you be reviewing any Linux laptops?

[@kunalkhekade7230]

1 thing sir, still no AV1 encode come on that is a legit future tech present in $200 graphics card this thing cost $4k nobody critises

[@tawandaJerry]

I want one but I am poor

[@TheSiprianus]

3:32 hmmmmm....

[@phloxevl0]

Apple users are discovering matte displays

[@mahdavimail]

Upgrades are very minuscule

[@yudiputra11]

now i want mac, but i dont want iphone

[@stalkerdeb900]

better display damages your screen...

[@drewsarkisian9375]

LOL "nano-texture", marketing for matte finish.

[@jyothikanthps5445]

Cant we reproduce the same nano texture like effect by using a antireflective screen guard?

[@andoletube]

You can try, but it won't be as good. Companies that make screen guards don't have the resources and budget that Apple do - plus it will never be as good with an additional layer for the light to get through.

[@SoggyBagelz]

it is a shame that so many reviewers continue to ignore the exorbitantly-priced hardware upgrades for these machines. sure, base model is fine value. anything above is TERRIBLE.

[@nagoyen7292]

W video

[@CampusMania]

5:05 Are you kidding me? The M3 webcam looks better lol

[@ogopogoman4682]

It's a Matte screen. Why can't we call things by what they are called?

[@snappycattimesten]

Is his face out of focus? I thought I was having a stroke.

[@asadfarraj]

There is a comment "Dave2D fans are you here ❤️✨" which is from - as CGPGrey would call it - a sex bot. Don't interact with it. Report and enjoy the rest of the video.

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Mate, M4 max is crazy good... It has basically the best consumer Cpu in the world

[@ThaexakaMavro]

lol no efficiency wise yes

[@lukabosnjak3829]

@ What do you mean no? It has the best single core performance in the world (regardless of platform or class of product) and only gets beaten in multicore by something like a Threadripper...

[@ThomasAndy-qu8dp]

Best consumer with that price ?

[@jonathanuriarte3412]

The FloLab screen protector have that same glare blocking coating.. Pretty cool

[@rustler08]

Once again, absolute disappointment. There is no acceptable excuse for a device of this size to have a notch.

[@skurukutoy]

"Wow I'm so going to buy this new MacBook for gaming!" - nobody ever

[@usernamehyt]

as long as they dont do a new design and get rid of that ugly notch , not buying it

[@PInoyHenyoRito]

Macbook so stupod they remove the touchscreen on the keyboard

[@pmerjudio]

I miss the touch bar

[@richape9288]

I dont

[@t_w_7821]

they should just add the Touch Bar on top of the function key row, it has plenty of space.

[@disarchitected]

You’re trolling right? 😂

[@woufwolf]

don't have the time to watch the graph lmao

[@tar-tee]

I don’t care about m4. I love you bro

[@arioca]

I can't stand that notch!

[@user-1diu87dsfohsa]

Exactly. Approximately how many decades will Apple take to figure out a way to make that notch helpful? If they can't put a face unlock system there then please don't put a notch there Apple?

[@GankerJr]

The notch is still ugly as all hell. The fact that it still has no face id is wild

[@vangcross]

I’m absolutely convinced people who don’t own a MacBook with a notch are the only ones complaining, I’ve had my MBP with M1 Max since launch and I got used to it in a week, there’s absolutely no issue for me or any other person I know that works with one, and I’ve worked with lots of them being a developer. It’s the absolute best computer I’ve used and I’m not even tempted to switch

[@vowel_aeiou]

Anyone from MKBHD review 😂

[@mohimrahman2889]

But charging 150 fing dollars for nano texture is wildy nuts...

[@automata157]

Not oled 🤣🤣

[@bethimple4907]

3M matte film for laptop screens costs about $30, and you can always take it off.