Mac Studio vs Mini - The Hard Truth

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[@RafaelLudwig]

Thanks for watching, please Like, Share, and Subscribe! 👇 👇 Watch next! ▶Mac Mini M1 8GB vs 16GB (Don't Make a HUGE Mistake) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnWlYmesipt1mbc

[@emilythorne8181]

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[@thomasdietz579]

Great video! May I ask what model LG screens U are using ?

[@tombuck]

The Mini looks so…mini compared to the Studio 😁

[@RafaelLudwig]

It's a big boy for sure! Thanks Tom for making time to watch the video! You are so close to 100k So exciting!!!

[@mkskyshot]

I have the base model Mini M1 with only 8GB of ram and it runs perfectly! Final Cut Pro, Affinity photo and designer are all smooth running without issue. I don't think most people will ever need anything more powerful unless they are a hefty user or a professional. Only 8GB ram seems too small but I've never noticed it having any problems, I don't care that it's offloading memory to my harddrive either it's not like it's going to make it fail anytime soon. I don't think ill ever buy a new mac for years to come! Has Apple shot itself in the foot with the M1 chip? I think so.

[@garydmercer]

8 GB are just fine for 95 percent of users buying the Mac mini. Fact. I do light photo editing, some music editing and some very light video editing. M1 Mac mini with 8 GB works perfectly. Paid $690 of it, including 3 years of AppleCare. Fastest computer that I've ever used in my entire life. Love it.

[@StephenPierceMusic]

I’m about to get one tomorrow for music editing. This is good to hear. I couldn’t afford more!

[@danielavila7914]

Just in case, did you try it for tracking records with effects and saw the latency? I'm thinking to buy the mini.

[@cryptosig283]

I think the biggest reason to get a studio is if you’re editing pro res raw or HEVC h265 a lot. Those codecs are difficult to work with on the lower M1 models, especially the h265 10 bit files. You really need those media encoders built in in order to have a good editing experience. If you’re a video professional you can absolutely use the Mac mini, but if you do a lot of high end work and don’t wanna make proxies for every project, save yourself the time and headache and get a studio.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Very true! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@SLfilmBerlin]

an M1 pro MBP and even normal M1 MBP cuts through h265 10bit 422 4K like butte rin FCP. so it's more a matter of longevity - the studio will last you 10 years probably, the MBP half (my educated guess from having had all kinds of macs for a very long time)

[@gabrielesartori3308]

For a pro, the cost of a Mac Studio is really negligible. The real cost is the software and the time so a little saving in time helps to amortize the product very quickly.

[@TheLynchBurgers]

Well… you just cost me $2000 😆 But seriously though editing on a base Mac Mini and once I started getting into advanced editing, V Log, plug-ins etc. I’ve always had issues with Ram overload, but it’s been minor until now. Now it’s total plug-in crashes, stuttering so bad I have to stop everything. Totally agree. Time is the most valuable thing. Money is just money.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Money can be earned, saved and spent. Time can only be spent. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@TheLynchBurgers]

Totally agree. I ended up getting one the next week. It has definitely been a great partner for my multitasking and being able to handle everything. Sometimes there are hiccups but it’s nothing like before.

[@JohnMoran]

@@RafaelLudwig Art can be cheapened by an obsession with time and professionalism. Not to be a dick, and not sure I phrased that perfect in poetic terms. But artists can create great work with far less tech than I see demanded in review videos.

[@RafaelLudwig]

@@JohnMoran the goal is to have to tools work at the artist’s speed. If an artist had to wait for their brush to load more paint after each stroke, or had to sharpen their pencil after each line. It’s the same reason why so many artists switched from analog to digital. Ultimately it’s up to the artist how they want to work. But sometimes inspiration takes time to hit and when it does I sure wouldn’t want to be waiting for the tool to catch up to me. Thanks for watching and the comment John.

[@JohnMoran]

@@RafaelLudwig All this being said, my current tools are too slow, it's true.

[@tronam]

For CPU bound workflows like audio production the M1 Ultra *is* a perfectly linear increase in performance and even a little more than 2x, most likely due to the increased memory bandwidth. It's the GPU cores that don't seem to scale as well, so apps that benefit from graphics performance aren't seeing as big of a jump.

[@TheStoriesWeTell]

For me the m1 mini was dramatic, in premiere with Canon footage (c70 and c500) it was necessary to use proxies. In davinci it gave lots of problems as well. I now have the studio max with 64gb and the fasted max cpu, and everything is smooth. I would have loved the m1 ultra, but it was a bit too expensive.

[@TheJJWA]

I got the base ultra and the render times are remarkably faster … and I keep photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, and Resolve open and active all day and have none of the slowdowns or stuttering that I had with my Mac Mini. Since I’m working on multiple projects, not having to completely close out an application and wait for it to reopen when I need it helps me be more efficient. I love the studio!

[@RafaelLudwig]

100% agree, it's such a good feeling that goes almost unnoticed just being able to get work done. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@appleneworleans4018]

Good luck with your $5,799 brick... I'm sure you bought the 3-year AppleCare+ plan, but after that, it's game over. I'll bet you $100 it won't last 4 years. Since it's release, I've already had over 30 Mac Studios in my store with failed SSDs. I've been fixing Macs for 21 years and I've never seen anything like it. I've got my fingers crossed for you buddy..

[@sgnoogle]

@the JJWA hey man, what's your experience with some heavy Fusion composition? I'm looking forward to buy your exact configuration

[@TheJJWA]

@@sgnoogle I haven’t done anything major using Fusion yet as I’m just starting to learn it and have used Resolve primarily for color correction. That said, I really haven’t been able to throw anything at the Studio yet that has slowed it down or even made the fans rev beyond what they normally do. One thing I have noticed is that when the computer is asleep the fans turn off but the thing heats up a lot. But within a few minutes of it waking up it cools right down.

[@TheJJWA]

@@appleneworleans4018 Haven’t had any problems so far and haven’t heard about any widespread ssd failures. Far from a brick, it’s a tool I use for work and by October it will have paid for itself based on my ability to turn things around faster for clients because of the speed and the productivity boost.

[@dbnoho]

Look, Rafael… someone breaks in. They’re swinging a knife, you have to defend yourself from attacks with the mini or the studio. That’s an extra inch or so of space between you and the knife. That’s worth it. Does it run programs better…. Dunno. But for use as a shield. Absolutely.

[@RafaelLudwig]

That’s the hard truth!

[@Null94]

Honestly, if you're serious about creating and want to save your money go with Windows... I used to use apple but you can build a monster of a machine for the prices apple lays out for you.

[@deasystems]

Honestly, if you're serious about being productive and saving time, get a Mac. (Plus, I already have a space heater.)

[@paulsiwko-bajon8585]

Right on! The "Hard Truth" is spot on! Less waiting, less frustration, smoother workflow, less hiccups = happier and more satisfying creative experience. You have convinced me to get Mac Studio for sure.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Exactly! Thanks for watching and the comment Paul!

[@KevinMillard68]

honestly man you should only run 1 program at a time that puts a load on your system other wise you are risking your projects going to crap on you

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Aww yeah! Rafael is back with a banger!

[@RafaelLudwig]

Only Bangers from this point on! (maybe some mash as well) thanks DB for watching and the comment!

[@ProfSimonHolland]

the mac mini was a fcpx gamechanger....i dont edit, watch youtube and livestream at the same time! who does?

[@phrank808]

Thanks for the info. I wish i got it before. I should know we still need RAM, even on the M1/M2 with their swap issue. I work with Lightroom 23 and Capture One Pro 23 - both need way more memory than 16GB for big archives. For this I hate Apple again. These M1 Macs still need so much RAM. So, unfortunately next time I need to get 64GB soldered overpriced memory… You can't trust these influencers on KZbin.

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

I just got my new mac mini a week ago, the base model and I’m shocked at how much it can do! Turn it on and in 3 seconds it’s fully loaded and ready to go.

[@RafaelLudwig]

It's a solid little machine, just not for me. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@specialeffectsgraphicsdesi9066]

Hi, would a Mini with 16GB be fine for using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator? Am into designing books. No videos, no sound editing. Currently, am using an iMac 27” with 8gb RAM (mid 2015 model). And it is getting a bit slower with each software upgrade. Also, could you suggest a 27” display other than that of Apple?

[@technocatdance]

8gb ram on M1 is like having 32gb ram on the previous intel chips so you'll be totally good to go

[@specialeffectsgraphicsdesi9066]

@@technocatdance That's awesome. Thanks for your reply.

[@ricardorgomez]

Great video! Very "No nonsense". I never considered the Mac Mini for a powerhouse creative machine. It's good for the occasional thing... I loved my 2011 Mac mini and it was extremely capable. But you also made a very good point: if you're serious about creating, spend the extra money on something you really need as you'll be spending the same on a less capable machine when upgrading it. This is something many people don't get..... Though it is a lower point of entry....

[@RafaelLudwig]

Yeah it's not easy to justify spend more now to save later, but understanding the value that the extra can bring now is vastly better than the little bit of money saved. Thanks for watching and the comment Ricardo!

[@BlackhawkPilot]

You are a fool if you don’t max out your computers for work. You said it, time is money and more cores, more memory and faster SSDs equal more time to make more money. Max that puppy out!

[@Rallosz]

From that thumbnail I thought I clicked on a Dave2D video 😅

[@RafaelLudwig]

Well it seems to work for him 😉 Thanks for watching and the comment Dré!

[@Rallosz]

@@RafaelLudwig Excellent content btw; I'm looking forward to more from you!

[@w0mblemania]

IMO, Apple and a lot of its fan-bloggers did customers a great disservice by pushing the "8GB is just like 16GB" meme. If you're using Sketch, Photoshop or Xcode then you very quickly realise that regardless of Apple Silicon magic, 8GB is definitely *not* enough. I think Mac minis should ship with a minimum 16GB. But then Apple wouldn't be able to charge exorbitant sums for an extra 8GB of RAM, and you don't get to be the world's biggest company by being ethical.

[@DanIliev]

Long Story Short: Listen to Raf Long Story Long: This popped out right after I placed my order for an M1 Ultra Mac Studio, I was wondering what ur gonna say and feel so relieved now that I watched it and saw ur thoughts :D I ordered a 20-CPU, 48-GPU, 128-RAM, 4TB-SSD version and I'm waiting for it, It's gonna be a huge leap for me, my first MacOS Main Computer, I'm so nervous and also ready to edit on it! For anybody reading this, I 100% support what Raf said about time being ur most important asset! I'm currently editing a fairly simple project that's like, imagine a podcast with some vlogging elements to it, some epic rock music broll in the intro and the other stuff is just cuts and switching cameras... It's taking me forever to edit this and I'm working on it for weeks now, not because it's hard but because of how bad my PC is, it was good for the 6 years it served me but now it's time for a new one, with an M1 Ultra I'd be able to edit this in 2-3 days, now that's weeks... It's not only crashes and other struggles but also proxies, when having a bad computer you sacrifice a lot of time for exporting proxies which is such an exhausting experience... Back on the topic, I was worried for lagging issues cuz I'm a premiere editor but now that I see ur editing on an M1 Max with 32GB, I feel pretty safe & calm with my choice... And yeah, it sure is a lot of money, it's $5800 which is 13K here in Bulgaria (the standard here is about 4x lower so everything u call expensive is 4x more expensive for us) but fuck it, I spent the last 6 years with a basic gaming PC i made for gaming when I was younger and didn't have anything to do with filmmaking, 13K is nothing for probably the next 5-10 years of editing! My current PC spread out into days comes at about 1$ a day for the 6 years I got it, which is totally worth it! I don't have any idea why I wrote such an essay, just realised how long it is but I've written it so I'll post it anyways xD

[@tronam]

I’ve had my M1 Ultra for about 3 months and it has been fantastic. Hefty build quality, tons of ports, and enough performance headroom to last me for years. I have no idea how a system this small could be this powerful and run so cool. Most of the time the SoC doesn’t exceed 40°C and even with all cores pushed I’ve never seen it go above 55°. They’ve clearly built this thing for longevity.

[@QuintinMills]

Hi, i am looking to update my 2017 iMac and am looking at the Mac Mini M2 Pro and the Mac Studio M1 Max. I am a photographer and videographer and am leaning towards the Mac Studio M1 Max for my needs. I would appreciate your feedback.

[@bamber119]

Mini is fine for me, I do edit video but not ProRes or RAW, my attitude is that the mini didn't become obsolete all of a sudden when the studio came out and all the KZbinrs were happy to use it beforehand so will stick with it unless I upgrade all my cameras to ProRes/Raw.

[@RafaelLudwig]

I 100% agree with you. The mini is a solid little machine, just the Mac Studio does everything with such ease and speed comparatively. As expected. Thanks for watching and the comment Steve!

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

Well, I wonder if you used ProRes, but didn’t do a lot of color work - just simple corrections - if you’d actually see better performance because of the optimization of ProRes on MacOS with apple silicon. A non-compressed file format that’s larger, but easier for the computer to process.

[@bamber119]

@@Nathan_Lundstrom once I can afford to buy a ProRes camera then I will totally consider buying a Mac studio but I’m seriously not in a rush to buy another camera so guess I can’t answer that…..yet. 😁

[@wojciechkopec9728]

@@bamber119 look around for zcam cameras even cheapest e2c (900$) can shoot prores 422 to external ssd or prores raw to atomos ninja v

[@bamber119]

@@wojciechkopec9728 cheers pal will have a look at it. 👍

[@chrisharbin623]

Oh god, it's the sodding onslaught of random apple crap in my recommendations. Honestly youboob, what is it with your janky "algorithms"? I've haven't searched for anything apple in over 10 years :roll:

[@ignacymat]

8gb mini suck balls. I don't understand why they're selling computers with such small memory, it's not 2010s anymore, 32gb should be a standard across the board.

[@matt_nyc_audioengineer]

I'm a professional mixing and mastering engineer and I have asked myself this question many times and you know what, the answer for me anyway, is no. I didn't get the base model tho. I did spring for the 1TB SSD but with the massive amount of data that moves on and off my computer each week it was necessary. I used the M1 Mini since it came out and it was more than adequate to get the job done for me but the studio solved all the issues I was having where the Mini fell short. I'm quite happy with the purchase now altho I will say I had a similar experience with there being some hiccups with the Studio. Nothing major and I have solved the issues now but it was a bumpy road lol.

[@zaldum386]

Is the studio as silent as the mini??? Thank you!

[@RafaelLudwig]

Yes! I have not heard the fans, though I can feel them blowing. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@zaldum386]

@@RafaelLudwig Feel them? what do you mean? I have a Windows Pc and use it many times for music recording and would like something that is silent or "virtually" silent, meaning you wont clearly hear it at normal distance. Thank you again! great video

[@alexshdvideo]

I got the Mac mini M1 with 16gb and 2tb drive.. it's great.. later when I get a Mac Studio my mini will be relegated to music creation (hence the 2tb hdd for sound samples like my Native Instruments Komplete that is over 1 Terabyte for instance. I will probably order a Mac Studio base configuration and bump up the GPU and memory.. though honestly at a certain point it might make sense for the $4,000 version since I also do animations etc.. and lots of animation programs utilize CPU instead of GPU.. if I was just interested in photoshop and video editing (BRAW C4K or better) then the Mac Studio would be enough I think since that's is what everyone is saying. If your software doesn't really utilize CPU power and more GPU power, you are better off with the Studio. Thank you for posting. :)

[@RafaelLudwig]

The Mini is a solid little machine, the studio is noticeably faster. But both are great and you'll be happy with both! Thanks for watching and the comment Alex!

[@Paul_C]

Nope in most of the cases. At least that is within my circle, probably because Da Vinci. That and the fact I really dislike Apple as a company.

[@1dxmark297]

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[@1dxmark297]

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[@Maximara]

There is an old saying that applies: "time _is_ money"

[@JashimJalal]

M1 Max studio here. I’m not running power intensive apps like you Rafael, but looooving it!! Running PS, LR, Final Cut, simultaneously! Smooth like butter!!

[@RafaelLudwig]

Smooth like butter! So a good upgrade form your 8 year old iMac!? 😅

[@killjoythunderbolt]

Which monitor would you suggest to get with mac studio? Especially for LR and resolve and other colour sensitive work?

[@JashimJalal]

@@killjoythunderbolt I’ve heard the benq pd2700u is a phenomenal photo editing monitor. Not sure if it works the same for video. I’m currently using the apple display for photo video .

[@killjoythunderbolt]

@@JashimJalal thanks mate

[@anilmacwan]

Your cliffhanger in the intro made me downvote. If you don't believe that you can create an interesting video after giving that away, I'll downvote and close the video.

[@robnation2475]

The entry level M2 is more than enough to watch KZbin videos about other peoples purchases even on a 4K monitor.

[@untouchable360x]

Hard truths cut both ways.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Very True! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@Channel8eight]

What do you use to do your graphical animations and illustrations to show performance results ?

[@RafaelLudwig]

I used mKeynote from motionvfx motionvfx.sjv.io/mkeynote Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@TexMex421]

I picked up a used mac mini with 16GB RAM and a 2TB SSD for about $1000. Kicks butt.

[@josefbuckland]

I still edit 4K on my 27” 2008 iMac. But I need a new big screen iMac I MEAN I REALLY NEED A NEW ONE!

[@RafaelLudwig]

Best guess is there will be new iMacs in the spring. This fall will be for Mac Pros. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@kris35x]

But for a normal user, Mac Mini is too good;)

[@RafaelLudwig]

100% agree!! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@dragngt]

I agree with you on every point you made. Those are the same reasons I chose a base Studio over an upgraded Mini. I love my Mac Studio.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Same I really enjoy the Studio! So much more capable than I thought, Maybe I had lowered expectations after the mini! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@victorbillvyse]

All depends on what you do, the mac mini 16 gig works for me for simple after effects and animate project. I just should have gotten more storage sigh, never get the 256 version

[@Mexnexus]

TLDNR. for 95% of users a regular M1 Mac mini is more than enough. For the 5% that use video editing and rendering as a normal work environment, get the Studio. Dont Buy a Ferrari if you dont have anywhere to go fast.

[@RafaelLudwig]

most ferrari owners never drive the car to its fullest potential. But they could. ;) Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@jazcan]

Which monitor(s) do you use or recommend to use with Mac Studio?

[@ahmedtomal6730]

Ohh GOD. Exporting HEVC 10bit HDR took the basic Mac Studio 5 hours & 43 minutes to export a 38 minute video. Just color grading. Ohh GOD. Sticking with the Ryzen 5950 with 3090 ti. But the computer was cool through!

[@RafaelLudwig]

Ryzen's are power horses for sure! I just can't bring myself to use windows again! thanks for watching and the comment Ahmed!

[@Thefreshdude]

Unrelated - any chance of a video tour of your office? Your set up looks interesting, and I'd love to see what you're using 😊

[@RafaelLudwig]

On the list! Video coming in the next few weeks! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@3rdGen-Media]

Good stuff

[@RafaelLudwig]

Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@bardarians]

Master your software programmes before you upgrade

[@ChadChristian]

Great video - very thorough and helpful!! 🔥🔥

[@RafaelLudwig]

Thanks Chad for making time to watch! Have a great rest of your day!

[@georgesenda1952]

The only issue I have with my base model Mac mini is it can't seem to recognize my usb hub so I can use my portable hard drives. If and when I have the money I will buy a full size Mac as I have trouble seeing text on my 48 inch Sony Bravia. Eventually I will get the next version of the studio with Final Cut when they upgrade it.

[@chotafallen8390]

Can I use 3 Monitors with the mac studio? I use win10 atm and if I would switch, I would like to use my 3 Monitors.

[@RafaelLudwig]

the studio can have up to 5 monitors! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@accentontheoff]

Extremely useful video, answered the exact question I was asking, thanks. On another note, the M1 Max Chip on the MacBooks is more pricey than on the Mac Studio. Is that because laptops tend to cost more than desktops.

[@BlackMan614]

The irony of it all, I order my Mac Studio Max w/ base memory and 1TB SSD and received it in 2 weeks. Ultra's were months for delivery.

[@RafaelLudwig]

That is why I went with the base model, the wait time was bonkers! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@rpcclo]

great video and appreciate the clear and concise rundown. "One saves you money, the other saves you time and frustration". That is a classic value proposition...

[@nateo200]

Yup....spend less and save money only to kick yourself when your workflow easily exceeds the cost saving machine you bought specs. I have gone through too many computers to count so I know how this is.

[@AivarsMeijers]

Yeah, it always vise to invest into tools

[@RafaelLudwig]

Good tools! Thanks Aivars!

[@hakanyucel1639]

If I need to edit 8K 60fps is Studio whit 64GB ram ok?

[@RafaelLudwig]

Yes it should be great! Thanks for watching and the comment Hakan!

[@Quiosx]

I got the Mac Pro newest m2, well enough for my 8 monitors (don’t judge me I do photoshop etc).

[@RafaelLudwig]

Why only 8?

[@Quiosx]

@@RafaelLudwig 8 is enough for me

[@Sma-v4y]

4:51 doing the same on my $500 machine haha.

[@GeoTactics]

Great video. Thanks for the valuable info.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@fuuz642]

Which one is best for watching netflix, youtube, listening to music and such?

[@RafaelLudwig]

Mini for sure, base model. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@presston]

3:19 My favorite: unlabeled graphs.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Those are the best! ;) Thanks for watching and the comment Timothy!

[@knowtech2576]

Well done sir; a very informative and useful video.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@timgurr1876]

So with the M2 upgrade on the horizon, how much improvement in render times vs. cost will it take to switch to the M2 Mac Studio?

[@RafaelLudwig]

At this point my eyes are set on the Mac Pro. However, if there was a Mac Studio m2 update, it would have to be significant in terms of performance for me to upgrade. My upgrade cycle is about 3-4 years per machine. Thanks for watching and the comment Tim!

[@thewatchmanstudios6257]

So in other words the hard truth was obvious

[@RafaelLudwig]

Yes. Though you'd be surprised how many people don't want to hear it, even a simple RAM upgrade is too much and not needed. Alas, here we are. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@eifionjones8513]

Honest question looking for an honest answer: do you find that you make more ‘incremental’ upgrades to your gear knowing that it’s fertile territory for content for your YT channel? Put another way - if your only focus was your client work, would you maintain your production workflow for longer spells and then only upgrade when there’s a clear business case (or even a problem)?

[@eifionjones8513]

I appreciate your videos btw (including your other channel 👍)

[@RafaelLudwig]

Hi Eifion. I have never bought something for the sole purpose of making a YT video. everything I buy I intend to use. The Mac mini was a purchase for my wife, that gave me the opportunity to test out the claims that somehow it was magical for people like me. Spoiler, it wasn't. But it was a solid little machine that got me really excited about where apple was heading. I had a Mac Pro from 2008 till 2015, then 2 MacBook Pros from 2015 to 2021 - I started using the Mac mini as a daily driver for 3 months in 2022, until I got the Mac Studio. I plan on getting a Mac Pro but probably not for another year or 2 as the Mac studio is fantastic for my current workflow and set up. It really impresses me! When I did have the Mac Pro, I did upgrade the internal components, more ram, faster GPUs, more storage over the life of ownership, that is how I was able to get to last so long. My main focus IS client work, YT gives me the chance to showcase what I actually use day to day, what actually works, Tested tools and proven processes. That is why I have rarely done reviews right after something comes out, typically 3 months after using it. For instance, I picked up a Sony FX3 back in December, and haven't make a review video on the camera yet. But that is coming. Thanks for watching and the thoughtful question!

[@eifionjones8513]

@@RafaelLudwig hey thanks for your comprehensive and honest answer. Just to be exact - I don’t doubt that client work is your MAIN focus, just that (like most of us in this digital/social age) it’s not your ONLY focus. I feel that all of us these days are pulled and influenced by market forces that have way more power over our subconscious than we did 10 or 20 years ago and it’s harder than ever to see whether our purchasing decisions are rooted in genuine need. I appreciate you for being one of the few KZbinrs whose main focus is client work and so your reviews and assessments are grounded in the reality of delivering a service as a business outside of YT. Look forward to your fx3 video - I was tempted to leave my C200 for the fx3 and after a stubborn period of sticking with the c200 I finally traded it for the c70. Whilst I must say that it’s the best fit for my workflow yet, I could also argue that my work is no better and my clients are no happier than when I was rocking my c100 mk1 before either of them. I started on a canon xl1 20yrs ago and things have come a long way but it’s marginal gains these days. Keep doing your thing man, learning new skills and sharing your knowledge 👊

[@RafaelLudwig]

@@eifionjones8513 I teetered back and forth on the C70, nearly pulling the trigger to get it. Then the R5.... The C200 is still such a nice camera for me. I decided on the Fx3 as a supplemental camera, as it could do things that the c200/c70 could not do. Ultra clean low light (it's rediculous) the IBIS is nice for quick handheld b-roll, the Slow mo 240 is nice to have with autofocus still. And it's tiny. which is nice on the back. There are things I love about it and things that are frustrating. But the one two combo of the c200 and Fx3 I am covered. All the details will be in the review in a few weeks.

[@eifionjones8513]

@@RafaelLudwig nice! I’m pretty set with the c70 and r6 combo for my doc style projects but the fx3 is defo a tempting proposition. The c200 raw has more bite and texture to it IMO than the c70 footage but I don’t miss the workflow. The c200 8bit sometimes delivered the goods but other times fell apart. I like being able to stick the c70 in a backpack for run and gun doc and get nearly c200 raw results with 2 lavs and a shotgun on camera. The clog 2 arri lut I created in resolve for the c200 works great on the c70 footage in premiere and the DR on the c70 is a seriously good. Fx3 looks like a serious tool though 👍

[@joashxlee]

Totally agree with spending money to save time

[@RafaelLudwig]

100% Thanks for watching and the comment Joash!

[@madedigital]

Save money or save time ....bars...thats why have a PC too...the base level mac mini with two external hubs replaces a 2011 imac...im good the pc is loaded with a 2070gpu

[@tuckerjeffrey]

I love my Mac studio. I got the M1 max with 64gigs of memory

[@RafaelLudwig]

The Studio makes me happy as well! Thanks for watching and the comment Jeffrey!

[@Sunday_Jazz]

Does saving a few minutes matter? Really? Hahah.

[@RafaelLudwig]

100% every time. I’d rather spend money then waste time. Unless I don’t have the money then I spend time. If someone charges by the hour they are incentivized to take longer. Thanks for watching and the comment Paul!

[@IEA_455]

To some but it’s kinda pretentious in its self. These guys are talking about thousand dollar computers and acting as if everything is a fucking upgrade. I hate the whole is it worth the upgrade videos so fucking annoying. Who gives a shit. It’s all bullshit for videos.

[@Vondoodle]

I’m waiting for the m2 mini

[@ChristianPauchet]

I do both video and heavy music production, the Mac Studio is the best investment I've ever made. It has handled everything I've thrown at it without a single glitch. I invested close to 7K on it, it's expensive yes, but it works for me as it paid itself off in less than a month. This is not a machine for screwing around playing games, this is a complete professional workstation that works hard but effortlessly, it saves me countless hours of rendering while I continue working on something else.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Yes! Exactly! No time for screwing around! Thanks for watching and the comment Christian!

[@killjoythunderbolt]

Which monitor would you suggest to get with mac studio? Especially for DaVinci resolve and other colour sensitive work?

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

Obvious and rare video about this

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Apple Please Hurry Up With The New Mac Pro I Need it Now

[@RafaelLudwig]

I second this!! Thanks for watching and the comment Frank!

[@HERBSANDKNIFE]

I been planning to upgrade my slow laptop for my video editing. and I am now saving money to get Mac Studio as your review sounds very convincing. Thank you!

[@topicruben]

I agree with you 100% about time and money. Great video as always, Rafael 👏. Did I get lost in the process of making videos and staying a bit away from YT, or you haven't made one in awhile? Cheers brother

[@RafaelLudwig]

Almost 12 weeks and no video! I have been busy with clients that took up all my time and energy so I had to put YT on the back burner. Also, I felt I didn't have anything to say that was of value to the channel. So it was a good break. I also took a break from watching, my watch list is massive! Thanks for taking time to watch and leaving the comment! Have a great rest of your day!

[@topicruben]

@@RafaelLudwig That’s awesome man! Happy you’re back, but happier to hear you were working with clients. Here after the lockdown everything went south with clients! There’s basically no work and clients want videos for free! Take care, brother

[@RafaelLudwig]

@@topicruben it was the first time in 2 years where I was over booked - trying to make up for the lost revenue of 2020 - work dropped off a cliff back then. Ebb and flow, it comes in waves, it'll pick up again!

[@topicruben]

@@RafaelLudwig Hope so, man

[@youperspective]

Agreed. The m1 mini is not as future proof anyway

[@RafaelLudwig]

Yup, well it'll be good for entry level stuffs! Thanks for watching and the comment Olivier!

[@bruzintrepid9095]

great video👍

[@danielschaller-digitalcrealab]

Super video as always Rafael, great to have you back 👍

[@RafaelLudwig]

Thanks Daniel! I finally felt like I had something of value to say. I was also super busy with client work. the YT break was needed though. Felt good to be back in front of the camera. Have a great rest of your day!

[@smonkey001]

You have 21k sub but you got all the latest gears. Shit doesn't add up sir.

[@RafaelLudwig]

I am not sure what you mean. Either way thanks for watching and the comment!

[@YehiaCreating]

that much ram usage for final cut is a RAM managet issue from final cut, it's not a mac mini problem

[@killjoythunderbolt]

Which monitor would you suggest to get with mac studio? Especially for DaVinci resolve and other colour sensitive work?

[@RafaelLudwig]

Personally I have the LG Ultrafine 32UL950-W 32 Inch 4K Monitor, it's color is fantastic and overall really good for me. Thanks for watching and the comment Ratan! amzn.to/3BIPViX

[@killjoythunderbolt]

@@RafaelLudwig thank you so much for the prompt reply. Are there any other monitors that you have come across that are if not as good as UL950, but close enough? I'm confused between the SW and PD lineup of Benq, the Asus Pro-Art series and some LG monitors like UN880, UN650 etc.

[@RafaelLudwig]

I was looking at the benq PD3220U, but the tech in it is nearly 5 years old and was hoping there would be an update to it. Got tired of waiting for it. The main difference between the SW and PD is just a higher standard of color fidelity. More accurate colours, I would get this is color calibration is crucial, if you will be printing or color grading high end productions, otherwise the PD series is 95% accurate. I also have the LG 650 it's good compared to the 950, but lacks thunderbolt and isn't as nice in the color accuracy, when right beside the 950. Avoid the 550 at all costs, it really doesn't play nice with Macs at the moment, well at least the 3 that I have. I have not played with the Pro-Art series, too rich for my needs (at least the one I was looking at)! Hope this helps!

[@killjoythunderbolt]

@@RafaelLudwig thank you for taking your time out for such an elaborate answer. How about making a video on this? I've come across so many friends and colleagues who still struggle to get clarity on which monitor to buy.

[@technocatdance]

Why do so many youtubers always talk about rendering out multiple 4k video files and streaming and the same time.. who ever needs to do that, It's like the come up with the most demanding tasks for the lowest spec m1 and go SEE LOOK it struggled .. not realistic use case at all /; saving export times of a few min being a big deal could probably just be solved with some better time management of your work day, but it is easy to stay in the upgrade loop apple makes!!

[@appleneworleans4018]

*HEED MY WORDS: DO NOT BUY EITHER!* Understand that ALL DRIVES CRASH. Drive failure is the #1 computer problem and historically, you simply replace them and you're back in business- this fix is as simple as replacing a car battery. Unfortunately, it's now impossible to swap out the drive on a Mac Studio or a Mac Mini. They're essentially _"unrepairable"_ *WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?* The average lifespan of a Mac used to be 10-15 years, now it's 3-4. I have been repairing Macs for 21 years and since the start of 2020, we've been bombarded with clients suffering from drive failures and they all say the same thing: _"I've never had a hard drive crash"_ or _"My last Mac lasted 12 years"_ They're not wrong, Mac's used to last 5x longer. I have over 20 Macs that are well into their twenties. In fact, not only do I have the original Macintosh 128k M00001 in perfect working condition, but I HAVE TWO OF THEM. You need to understand that all drives inevitably crash. It could last 1 year, or it could last 5, but it *will* crash. I've even seen new Macs that shipped with faulty drives that were _dead on arrival_ when you took it out of the box. Now, I think you're insane if you buy one of the high-end fully-loaded Mac Studios, but you'd be a *complete idiot to not *buy AppleCare+* for $169.* Just know that after 3 years, you're on your own with an unrepairable $5,799 computer. Oh there's just one other thing... AppleCare+ isn't _full coverage_ and depending on the issue, you can expect to shell out between $99 - $300 for repairs. Now you might be wondering... _How could Apple sell us irreparable computers that only last a few years?_ The answer is quite simple: *BECAUSE YOU KEEP BUYING THEM*

[@NCSTalkid]

Apple nowdays has very segmented product.

[@RafaelLudwig]

It may get worse as we get into the decade. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@NCSTalkid]

@@RafaelLudwig they r not wrong. I am apple ill do the same. I use ipad pro and iphone. But for mac dunno why. I never cross path with mac.

[@mplovecraft]

Generally speaking it is better performance per dollar to stick to the base model of whatever you are getting. If you feel the need to start adding upgrades it is a good idea to see if the next tier product will give you more for what you are willing to pay.

[@unclefart5527]

Or the competition.

[@ccnfrankbr]

and what about macpro? what's a better choice? macpro or mac studio? thx

[@RafaelLudwig]

That is a great question: It will depend how much expansion you will need. If you don't require PCI cards, or graphics cards, then the Studio would be the better choice, max out the processor and Ram. It will all depend on what apple actually offers with the Mac Pro. And what the cost difference will be. If money is no issue, the pro will be the stronger choice, though if money is a consideration, then the studio may provide a better performance to price ratio. Thanks for watching and the question Christian!

[@ccnfrankbr]

@@RafaelLudwig thanks a lot!

[@pdr770]

MacBook Air will cost 1,200$ and 1,300$ with Better Memory and there Will be MacBook Air+ with 15 Inch for 1,650$ With faster RAM and with a Fan only.

[@erichelsinkimusic]

You can add more ram anytime you want afterwards. No - want I ment to say was: You can buy a new Mac anytime you want add more ram.

[@RafaelLudwig]

Apple is a subscription model. Just a hardware subscription that renews every 3-5 years. Thanks for watching and the comment Eric!

[@SpirosLorentzos]

i Got you very clear , but one thing bugs me , what will happen after 5-6 years if you spend so much money and apple stops updates ? thats the silicon future unfortunatelly and nobody talks about that . and yet are not ready 100% in software ( sometime developers will fix that , but as you said maybe at that time apps will become more spec demanding) . so the decission is if it economically benefits you bying it ? --- at the same time its a pitty mac mini to have so many rediculus issues with connextivity, dual monitors ....etc... for my job personally a mac mini m1 is more than enough ...but the bugs keeps me away ...and i think is it worth to pay 1000 more just to be able to have my two monitors setup thats crucial for my work ? ...if so going back to my initial thought ? it will never pay off every 5 -6 years. thats why its important Apple to release a good mac mini for non demading work and people like you to have the option of studio to do your job nice and easy.

[@OSdahl]

Hej Rafeal. Mac mini with 16 gb 1tb 8 cores . And the Mac studio with 32 gb. 1tb 10 cores. the price twice as much. Is it even worth it??? For music prodcution the only real difference is the GB ram. can you guide me. I see if you buy the mac studio 4000 dollor but thats twice the price as Mac studio 2000 dollars and 4 times the mac mini

[@totallycheckthisout]

Thank you! intersting

[@RafaelLudwig]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@murasakimireba3066]

Although various benefits are claimed "IN THE LONG RUN", as long as Apple continues to release high-performance products that surpass the current products every year, as a consumer, I can't help but curious about the performance of the new products from year to year.

[@tinaka4605]

I am so much used to be able to upgrade my hardware like larger drives and more memory. I miss it a lot. Now I have to decide when buying what i will need in the future. I am still using a mac pro from 2010 :-) best mac ever - besides the design of the cube that was too early to be understood. Upgraded it over the years, every thing, memory up to 128gb, 4 disks with 8 GB, new graphic card. But more and more apps need a newer OS, so I just ordered a Mac Studio basis. My husband got the bigger ultra model half a year ago and loves it a lot. Now let’s see if the Mac studio will last another 10 years. Especially the SSD cards are much, much too expensive. I used to change hardware like discs and ram myself. Now it’s not possible anymore. 😞

[@ashooey]

How will M2 pro mac mini compare with the current Mac Studio m1max ? Ie, comparing top of the line M2 Pro Mac Mini with bottom of line Mac Studio. Probably will be cheaper, right? Is it worth waiting or should I should buy the Mac Studio?

[@unboxandbeyond]

Thanks for the video very helpful

[@RafaelLudwig]

Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@rgsfilmmaker]

Hi, I use LG Monitor 27 Inch - Refresh Rate 75 Hz. HDMI connection. Can I connect this to Mac Study M1 Max? Will the speed vary if I use HDMI monitors?

[@brentsmithline3423]

After using my M1 MacBook Air since March with 16 GB shared memory, and monitoring it with iStat menus I see that I do not see it using swap at all, most all of the time. I hate swap so if you feel like I do that you want data to always be in memory for fastest access, and also cut down on the wear, and tear on your SSD storage purchase a Mac with 16 GB shared memory. "Fight the swap!" Also Apple should make all Mac devices with a minimum of 512 GB SSD storage. Then for the "Pro" models they should have the fastest SSD devices that Apple can put in its devices. True professionals should always purchase the best tool to do the job. I feel that the Mac Studio is the best solution for professionals at this time.

[@movdqa]

I bought a Studio Max yesterday to replace an M1 mini that I've been using for 16 months. I was using the mini along with an iMac with 32 GB of RAM as there wasn't enough RAM to run production and office. I was doing video editing on my MacBook Pro and on the mini when it wasn't running production. I run 3 4k monitors off the mini with one under DisplayPort. The DisplayPort monitor sometimes lags because it's a hack solution. I am hoping to replace the iMac and the mini with the Studio. I could always use the Studio and the mini as I can partition my workload between multiple machines. The performance issues have been costing me time which also means costing me money.