MacBook Pro M3 Pro After 3 Months: Why It's Not What You Expected

[@rmendisify]

9GB of RAM for Lightroom is ridiculous and its always been a memory hog. Adobe really needs to optimize that software.

[@jed23ify]

Makes me feel better about going with 36gb ram

[@Scarbuckks]

After a month or so of internal struggle, I finally decided to get an M3 Pro and swap over from Windows. It's an amazing machine that I can't see myself getting rid of for a looong time

[@tevindowney]

do you have space black? like the finish?

[@Scarbuckks]

@@tevindowney I got Silver because it matches my setup a bit more, I feel like you can't go wrong with either color choice

[@tevindowney]

@@Scarbuckks cool yeah i’m really stuck between the two lol. but excited to get the machine ( tomorrow). never had a mbp

[@Ooze27]

I'm in the same boat. I have a desktop pc, i want a laptop, i'm between this and the zenbook. I didn't go for the mac immediately because of software, but i's seriously considering getting one for the first time.

[@EthanSkinner-vb9ww]

What device model did you previously have?

[@nicolas_vl]

Pheww, I can imagine what a beast the M3 Pro really is. I use my M1 MacBook Pro 14" from mid December 2021till today, working/playing on it around 11 hours a day, 8/10 - 9 hours plugged in or overnight. My battery health is still 93% with 211 charging cycles. Man, this thing goes on for weeks with 2-3 Google Chrome windows ( 10-20 tabs ) each, 2-3 projects on PHPStorm which I never close cause I am testing and developing things, 2-3 windows on WebStorm (JetBrain IDEs are kinda RAM hungry), all the services, Outlook, Postman, One Drive and so many things I never exit while working with Photoshop, Lightroom, Davinci Resolve, just closing the lid and calling it a day. There are minuses but is the best work/production machine I have ever bought! Definitely going to the M4 when it comes out. Great vid btw

[@thenewyorkean]

2021 macbook pro 14" m1 - 16gb ?

[@nicolas_vl]

@@thenewyorkean Yeap:) Right now I have my main monitor connected, my mac to the right, Docker running, two instances of PHPStorm, 1 instance Web Storm, Data Grip, Photoshop, Google Chrome (almost 20 tabs), One drive syncing, Outlook, Notion, Spotify, Postman, Github Desktop, while my iPad with extended display plays videos. Memory swapping used 2.14 GB - Battery still at 93%

[@lmallard3788]

m3pro 16' MacBook is my first apple computer. It is an amazing and relaxing machine. For 30 plus years, I used ms windows/ms dos machines. I wish I had switched to apple sooner.

[@bflyleo]

Congrats! What kind of specs did you get? I'm about to make the first time switch from PC to Mac too :) Still debating the 16'" and 14" and still debating RAM/SSD.

[@specialcacti1971]

@@bflyleo Same here! I'm going with the 14" M3pro with base storage & ram, it really is much better to go base spec and buy external SSDs for cheaper especially if you're on a budget. The only thing I would say is you can't upgrade the RAM later on, so if you know you need that definitely prioritise that.

[@jontanner]

Regarding battery health - I’ve had my launch M1 Pro 14” plugged in its whole life and it still is at 100% health over two year later. The optimized battery setting keeps it at like 78% charge. I’m actually kind of shocked how well this battery is holding up.

[@1697djh]

No need to upgrade, I have the same. The battery life is amazing, the screen is great, the only issue I see is Apple failing to support the M1, I think there will be 3rd party support

[@panzer3279]

If you regularly charge your battery to 60%, the cycles will be minimum.

[@Bai-Hui]

The battery health percentage is just an algorithm. It doesnt actually measure the actual health in some physical way. Just because it says 100% doesnt mean its actually 100%.

[@fredsharples]

Thanks for the review. I recently bought the M3 Pro 16-inch, and it’s been a game-changer. I use it primarily for coding, video editing, and some Unity and Blender work. The 18 GB of RAM is perfect for my needs. This new machine is replacing my 2015 MacBook Pro, which was in a similar price range. This new machine feels like magic! The sound quality and battery life are outstanding. The screen is a significant upgrade, even though I was happy with my old one. The blacks and color pop are incredibly vibrant. Also, it’s great to be able to play Baldur's Gate wherever I want. The performance is better than my high end PC gaming laptop and the Mac doesn't overheat. I only wish there were more games. If you’re like me and don’t upgrade often, this machine is a solid A+.

[@groove-heroine]

I did the same thing and I agree, and I'm happy to know that there's someone else that came from the same model, 2015 macbook pro.

[@IOnRoCkS]

just got the M3 pro. and i didn't realize how good it is. plenty for what its worth

[@jameswilkins3813]

I just got one yesterday, and this machine is absolutely amazing.

[@Fernando_1903]

How much did you pay? I am thinking on upgrade from my base macbook air m2 with 8gb of ram and 256 gb ssd to this MBP M3 Pro. This version is on sale for $1499 and the low ram in my actual mba is quite bad, as all apps are consuming more and more ram.

[@_EsZett]

For the Thunderbolt Dock: I used a Anker 777-Dock which had a Powerbutton to start my Macbook.

[@arjogbrl]

How was it? Does it frequently get hot?

[@_EsZett]

@@arjogbrl Yes, but think that all of the docks can get hot. So in my opinion it was nothing to worry about.

[@BarcelonasHotCrowd]

Rocking a 14" MacBook Pro M2Pro 16GB RAM 1TB SSD - it's truly perfection! That display, the build quality, the speakers, the amazing battery life, the design. It's perfect!

[@Bear.and.treats]

Same here but 32gb. Hardware is perfection, hopefully MacOS is getting a little more love and bug fixes.

[@weirdcityboi]

its so buggy@@Bear.and.treats

[@Weaselszone]

​@@weirdcityboiTo be fair, as a Windows user also, MacOS has A LOT less bugs than Windows. I've only seen minor bugs, and not major ones.

[@ashxz]

Same here.

[@liltimmy109]

Yeah it’s a lot better than the new m3 because it has 25 percent more memory bandwidth apple nerfed it to cut costs

[@joeherter8842]

I really appreciate reviews like this that are based in reality vs over-hyping minor differences that the average user won’t notice. I need to replace my 10 year old MacBook Pro this year and I’m leaning toward the MacBook Pro M3 Pro. Your down-to-earth and very genuine style of communicating is refreshing. Please continue to keep up the great work!

[@jonasdauerbrenner6432]

i just ordered the macbook pro m3 16' pro to replace my 2013 macbook pro retina 13'! Lets see what happens, lol

[@SSquirrel1976]

Upgrading from a 2018 MBP and ordered a refurb space black M3 Pro 18/512 for $1700 and I'll be getting it Wednesday. Is there another model that ends up slightly better? Sure, but this felt like a really great balance for me. Still going to be a massive improvement all around. Had the other one for 4 years and could keep using it, but had an opportunity to do the upgrade so I did. My 2018 MBP had to have its battery replaced when they were replacing my keyboard (yay those awful switches) bc the battery life was completely decimated. So some systems still have issues w/the battery being degraded by living plugged in. I do have a 5TB and 2TB external both plugged in to my system currently, and I keep World of Warcraft on the fast SSD and there's no issue w/the performance.

[@XenogearsPS]

@@SSquirrel1976 I also have 2018 mbp, battery has 1000 cycles which is 5 years. I also need to replace my battery. It's like 300 bucks. I'm going for battery replacement over upgrade. I will upgrade once its 10 years old or when apple finally decides to go with OLED display.

[@SSquirrel1976]

@@XenogearsPS ​​⁠I’m getting a referral bonus at work that is 1100 after taxes so most of the cost of the laptop is covered. Otherwise I would wait. The battery was replaced along with the bad keyboard by Apple so battery is only about a year old at this point

[@robs1714]

I’m on a 8 year old MBP so I’m in the market now … probably another pro but 16gig

[@ZhuJo99]

Got 14" M3 Pro (full) this Friday. I ordered BTO rather than get Max immediately (money it wasn't). Why? Because, ironically, efficiency cores. My work (full stack web developer) uses efficiency cores much more than performance cores. Honestly, I think Apple targeted M3 Pro specifically for people like me. People running virtualization a lot, using Docker, many smaller tasks running in background for which efficiency cores absolutely dominates. And it fullsfills exactly that, perfectly.

[@RaeStanton2481]

My workflow means multiple Adobe programs running at the same time, in multiple desktops, with one external screen, plus a wild amount of Chrome browser tabs and windows. Do you think I'd be better off with Pro vs Max because of the efficiency cores?

[@ZhuJo99]

@@RaeStanton2481 I used to work as DTP operator with Photoshop, indesign, illustrator and heck, frame maker too in the past. It went fine on old Intel iMacs 27" so there is no reason why you shouldn't be happy with Pro. Be it you, I Would rather choose 11 core version to save some money (you don't need bigger gpu performance, it has a lot of it for your workflow). Just get one with 36 GB of RAM. Adobe stuff is hungry. I bet you will be very happy with it. SSD amount is up to your needs. I have 1 TB as it is enough for me. Choose wisely, those Apple upgrades can get you to price of Base Max easily!

[@sp3edstr]

For the closed MacBook power button issue, just use a Dell WD docking station as there is a power button on the dock itself and you can press it and the computer will interpret it as the same as pressing your physical power button on the laptop itself. Hope that helps!

[@true_visual]

Thank you! I was about to buy a Dell WD docking station and this information is super to know!!!

[@racpedro]

You have a external display connect to the dock? I tried a dell docking and the Macbook was charged but doesn't recognize the display

[@markm6021]

Hey Kyle, I’ve watched over 15 videos about the M2 Pro in the last few days, and yours is the FIRST one that offers an unbiased review. Truly appreciate your insights-bravo man and Thanks a lot!

[@kadiraras1488]

I am very excited to upgrade in a few weeks to the Macbook Pro M3 Pro! Writing this comment on my 12 year old (!) 2012 Macbook Pro Retina (back in the day it was the first time Steve Jobs introduced the retina display) which i bought when starting college in 2012 for a wopping 2700 euros of student money. What a journey it has been for me with this device! It stood with me during my 6 years of college, i wrote my master thesis with this laptop, i wrote my girlfriend (now wife)'s master thesis with this laptop, i started my first wedding photography business with this laptop around 2018 which made me a ton of money and now currently my wife is using this laptop for her own baby photography business that she started and she still using this laptop for professional photoshop editing! UNBELIEVABLE. It's crazy to look back on the journey! But it's time to move on, I am sure the Macbook Pro M3 Pro will be worth every penny over the long run too and i hope to write a similar comment in 2036!!

[@TheSkaterkid8]

Where can I find the wallpaper you have?

[@lguerreromx]

Man, your video just confirms that I’m just fine with my full cores M1 Pro, M2 or M3 Pro are not big updates, thanks for that.

[@OscarHindle]

I wouldnt be looking at upgrading with m1 pro lol

[@robs1714]

I’m on a 2016 intel chip, I suspect my socks will be blown off once I decide on a MBP

[@ohokcool]

M1 Pro is good for many more years, don’t look at upgrading for a while tbh. If I could buy a new one now I would, I only buy new laptops so I’m stuck with what’s current at the time of purchase.

[@CC_Visuals23]

I have the M3 pro 14 inch, 36gb ram, 1 tb of SSD and it’s an absolute monster. I absolutely love everything about it. Was a little worried the 14 inch would be too small compared to its big brother the 16 inch. But I couldn’t be any happier. The 14 inch is perfect, light weight, compatible and I do all of my editing on there with ease.

[@homeroom101]

if your mac is in clamshell mode and turned off, one way i like to turn it back on without opening it up is just unplugging power and plugging back in. When you plug in power to a mac that is turned off it automatically turns on.

[@crumesd]

I just bought one and I’m pleased with it, love the OS. I think these laptops are way too expensive to keep buying, but are fine if it’s your first one. I’ve always used windows, recently started getting back into photography & have a iPad and iPhone; that’s why I decided to purchase one. Macs are great for art and such. Runs photoshop and Lightroom like a champ. Bought the model that future proofs my needs 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro 1 TB 32gb Ram

[@devALLjapan]

A lot of reviews that I’ve seen is of someone saying “here I have the maxed out M3 MacBook Pro, but you totally don’t need this!” But it’s hard to believe when they themselves haven’t used the base model as their main laptop Your review has made me reconsider what sort of laptop I should get later on when I am ready to. An excellent review, I feel like I learnt a couple things :)

[@malarkey5643]

Got this machine 2 months and I couldn't ask for a better machine (I've been using Windows since I was a child). Everything is absolutely perfect, from the main processor to the display, speakers, build quality, ProMotion display and the fact that this thing doesn't make any freaking sound even when running heavy programs like Final Cut Pro. If someone is reading this and is struggling between which laptop choose, don't hesitate and go for this M3 Pro version, it is hands down the best machine to date (for the price obviously, because you can get a Mac Studio and some extras but the price will triple to like $10,000)

[@seamediaorg]

You mentioned the black color and said that you had no problems with it. I've had one of those black Macbook Pros for a while now, and I found a functional problem with the color that I never had on any other laptop: when I go to plug something in, the black of the body and the black inside of the plug-hole are similar enough that I can't see where the plug should go, unless there is bright light on the side of the computer. So I have to insert the plugs by feel. I think that Apple should have designed the cover color to have a color which contrasts with the black of the inside of the plug-holes, at least near the plugs.

[@kevinbleigh]

I just ordered a MacBook Pro and was having second thoughts, thanks for the clear and honest review. And I love your desk set up

[@stevens7409]

I have a maxed out 14” and had total hardware failure with no explanation from Apple other than a motherboard replacement. That was within a week of ownership. Other than that it’s been running stable, quiet, and is quite powerful. I also own a studio M1 ultra that is also maxed. This feels a touch faster than that. Which is insane! I would like to see the option for an cfexpress slot vs a classic as card.

[@DaviAreias]

wtf

[@adrianford468]

😢 where’s the wallpaper was displayed in this video

[@DeltaLimaActual-t2o]

I passed on the M3 Pro and chose an M3 Max for two reasons: 1) I wanted the 16" screen and 2) Memory bandwidth. The M3 is 150 GB/s, the M3 Pro is 300 GB/s, and the M3 Max is 400 GB/s. Memory speed matters for a lot of the tasks I perform with the laptop. Your mileage may vary.

[@rsa008]

I left my MBP 13 2017 plugged in for 6 months. The battery was completely fried. Lasted tops 30 mins after that.

[@riclerico]

where can i find that wallpaper

[@HeinrichSilvia]

Honestly, I've been using the M3 Pro for like 5 months now. First of: I am a PC-guy. If you had told me 5 years ago, that I would actually like a Mac, I would have shrugged it off and continued with my life. And don't get me wrong, for work I've been using Macs for the past 9 years now... It's just, that the Intel ones were awful. Especially the 2019 i9 that I had before, was running hot, bricked itself all the time and generally was not a lot of fun. This little powerhouse on the other hand, makes me consider a Mac for myself in the future. Currently, it doesn't make any sense, as I have the Mac Pro available to me as well for private use. But if I would ever leave the company, I would seriously consider buying one. It's silent, faster than my Desktop PC (a low to mid-tier gaming rig) for video-editing and generally, it's a wonderful little product.

[@seanlitzia1346]

Really enjoyed your video. One of the best reviews for the m3 pro for the 512gb/18gb version. I appreciated your honesty with your needs and how it was just fine for the specs you have. Made me think twice and decided to get the 512gb ssd and store most of my files on my external. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts and look forward to more of your future videos!

[@bryans8656]

Thanks for another very informative, unbiased video. I still use both an M1 Studio Max and a refurb'd M1 Pro MBP 14 and, like you, I got the laptop after the desktop. I've considered moving to a laptop only setup like you did but I don't want to take the hit on selling the Studio, and I like using the laptop as a second display. Maybe I'll change my mind when the M4 chips are released.

[@abemiranda1092]

I had the M2Pro base 14 in since launch, and it was an amazing machine. I loved the battery and power for multiple work flows including productivity, Windows 11VMs, and some very light 1080 /4KVideo projects. The only thing I would have changed was increasing the ram from 16 to 32. I tried out the M3pro 14 base…. Minimal performance difference, but definitely seemed to have some battery benefitsonly. I ultimately went to the base M3max 14” for the 36 GB RAM and 1TB. Best decision I made. I can see the difference in all my workflows. If you have an M2 machine, keep it until M4 comes out or have money to burn for a higher tier system (ie M2 =>M3pro)

[@epos_rising]

Thanks for the input. Why should a video editor wait for M4 pro 14inch, and not already get an M3 pro 14inch ?

[@SrWolf90]

I have the 14-inch MacBook pro with the base M3 pro since it was released, and it is the best purchase I have made. It was my first Mac, and I'm an Apple hater, but when I saw the ARM M1 processors, it made me change my mind about the Macbook line (previously the series with Intel CPUs got very hot, and in terms of performance it wasn't worth it the big outlay unlike its competition), and I waited a few years, and when the M3 pro came out, I already thought, it's time to buy it. My first impressions, speakers with brutal quality, screen with spectacular quality with mini-LED technology, the chassis is excellent, the battery lasts almost 2 days, it does not heat up, you cannot hear fans in daily use, and best of all, it is A real laptop, unlike the other PC laptops I've had, the battery never lasted very long, the performance was disastrous, they got very hot at idle, and the Mac is the complete opposite.

[@prysmatic]

when running in clamshell mode any bluetooth keyboard or mouse will stay connected and any input will wake the mac (macbook pro late 2013)

[@JustLikeBuildingThings]

Just got an 16 core M3 Max 64GB for work, excited to see what it can do.

[@CasualShootersPodcast]

I bought this exact setup as my first Mac ever at the beginning of February. I’ve used windows-based pc’s for over 30 years. This laptop is spectacular for everything I do, including video editing which can be 2 hour videos with a hundred small edits. I do prefer bigger screens but I am adjusting. Appreciate the explanation of the specs.

[@patent5421]

6:33 You can feel that bandwdith cut in FinalCut/PP/Davinci when exporting the videos. Export takes 20% longer because of that. A straight downgrade and a huge one considering this is a device mainly for video creators. I have no clue why they did that. Why there are 2 GPU cores less, why the CPU has more ecores than pcores. For light task this is a fine laptop but for a more demanding tasks I would grab a Max chip (even the previous gen one). Upgrading the base M3 Pro to 36GB of RAM and 1TB SSD is so damn expensive you might just go straight for the base Max which has 3 more CPU cores and more than double the GPU cores.

[@panzer3279]

6:43 This comparison is highly flawed. Apple silicon uses unified memory, which means memory shared between GPU and CPU. GPUs like RTX 4090 have 1008 GB/s memory bandwidth. In that way, M3 pro is terribly slow.

[@KyleErickson]

was comparing the CPU here as a reference point, as most people aren't utilizing the GPU for everyday tasks in the same way. The GPU isn't powerful enough to do any super graphically intensive tasks anyway, as also stated in the video.

[@yaman-q8r]

amazing camera angles in the introduction keep it up

[@gh0stamv]

Amazing review. Pretty much cleared up all the doubts I had about getting this laptop and the base specs.

[@jossecarstens]

Extremely well thought out video with a chill balanced tone, such a relief from all the overdramatic tech video’s I see so much these days. It really annoys me how people get carried away with “spec pooping” and thinking they need at least the Max chip with 36GB of RAM. These machines are so well optimized and fast because of the SOC that it’s leaps and bounds faster than what was available in Intel years in the top end machines and people also got their work done on those.

[@J24Richie25]

Where can I get that wallpaper? @1:40

[@njet212]

After watching this video, i decided to get 14 inch m3pro instead of 16 inch. I saw at 6:55 you were using system monitor apps that looks clean and neat compared with mac stock app. What's the name of those app?

[@Cville2347]

Your review was just what I was waiting for and hopefully it will help me decide if I want to spring for the 14-inch MacBook M3 Pro or if the 15 inch M2 Air would be a better fit. It is always good to get a perspective from an experienced user. Thanks for the review.

[@MichaelLefortS6]

I was looking at the same two devices. I am going to pick up the M3 Pro today at Best Buy. BB and B&H knocked a couple hundred off the prices of these. For my thought process, I rather pay the extra cost and have more headroom so I don't need to upgrade as often. Best of luck

[@Applefanboy2012]

@@MichaelLefortS6this. Plus the screen is way more beautiful.

[@bhawanigurung9913]

@@MichaelLefortS6which color

[@MichaelLefortS6]

@@bhawanigurung9913 I went with the space black. So far it's holding up pretty good

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

thanks, apple is more impressive generally, mainly bcs all in the laptop at reasonable price

[@ryanjames-in1rn]

Tomorrow I’m picking up my refurbished m3 pro MacBook Pro 16 inch with 1 tb storage and 36 gigs of ram and I hope it survives at least 4 years with me

[@flowyscreations]

How has it been after a month? Was gonna choose this model until I reminded myself that the primary purpose for purchase is the portability so ending up choosing the 14 inch. I hope that I don’t need the 36GB anytime soon.

[@ryanjames-in1rn]

@@flowyscreations I ended up returning the whole thing for an M1 Pro. Did pretty much everything the same

[@youtubechannel69420lmao]

I've just discovered your channel an i love your production quality! Been a Windows user all my life and i am currently using a 5 year old gaming laptop for work (graphic design & video editing). After suffering with this laptop for the past few years i pulled the trigger on an m3 pro today. Your video got me more than just excited for it, cant even imagine having a machine like that finally. Thanks for the extra excitent i guess 😂

[@saturnotaku]

I have the 12 CPU/18 GPU/1 TB M3 Pro 14, and it's fantastic. What I love most is how much performance it offers while operating in near silence. I also tried an M3 Max version and while notably faster, it was also substantially noisier for my workflow so I'll happily trade the extra power for a quieter system. Regarding the battery, I know Apple has done a lot to optimize health, but I use an app called AlDente to limit the maximum charge. Even at 80 percent, I can still use the laptop for hours on battery or disable the software for the times I need the laptop fully juiced.

[@jimtipton8888]

Have the exact same machine. 100% agree, love it! Came from a 16" M1 Max and really like the 14" size. Performance wise it didn't feel like a downgrade.

[@saturnotaku]

@@jimtipton8888 I had been using Windows-based gaming laptops but never kept them long term because they were compromised in some form or another. I ended up keeping my desktop PC for AAA gaming while the Mac is surprisingly capable of running my old-school favorites, be it natively, through the Game Porting Toolkit, or in a Parallels VM.

[@timothyvanvliet7802]

@saturnotaku Hi, thanks for sharing this. Some say "it's hard to get the fans going, unless ur really pushing it. 95% of the time I don't hear them", etc. I'm reading mixed things. May I ask about ur workflow and in what situations it was substantially noisier?

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

I think that’s an AirPods issue. I have those and the range sucks on iPhone and iPad. I got some beats with the gift card I got last week when I bought this exact computer, and they’re catching way more noise and stay connected further. The AP have shown this on multiple devices, devices where the beats get a signal on.

[@Sankew]

thank you so much, i was looking for a video with final cut pro playback performance on 4k sony footage, i was considering the M3 Pro with upgraded RAM as my workflow is quite demanding, this video cleared my questions on it

[@givezaid]

What do you use to view the system stats and hardware usage?

[@yeoh76]

I was interested to know like you, seems like he used CleanMyMac X as it is mentioned it in the description of his video. Googled and some of the screenshots available matches what's in the video

[@givezaid]

@@yeoh76 That must be it. Thanks

[@lancelotdulac6076]

Good in depth review, found out a little of details I didn’t even know! Kudos

[@pauljazzman408]

Great review. I got the same as you, the base M3 pro MacBook. It hits a sweet spot for price vs performance. The M3 Max MacBooks were great but if you don't need all that power, a waste of money. The M3 pro has phenomenal battery life and speed, and the lovely space gray ( which looks black in low light) is great.

[@Cofe82]

I have the base M3 Pro 14in myself and it's great! Tho I feel like I could have been also fine with the new M3 MBA 13... but the screen.

[@rmendisify]

I think you meant space black? I agree - it's a beautiful color!

[@t3fLoN77]

@@Cofe82Went from the M1 Pro MBP to the M2 MBA 13” because the Pro was a bit chunky for traveling with. But I will admit, the 60Hz refresh on the MBA, still hard to get used to, esp coming off the 120Hz Pro. Actually thinking of going back to the M3 Pro MBP. Someone please talk me out of it 😂

[@Joshuadawg03]

Wallpaper? PLEASE

[@KrisWojewodzic]

Good review Kyle, yet strange title - it was in every matter what I expect from the new M3Pro. I'm about to switch M1Pro->M3Pro any day soon. Slightly better battery life, slightly brighter screen (I love to work outside), slightly better specs, new color. That's it.

[@thenightowls2804]

No idea why you'd pay $2000 for a marginally faster device lol

[@sohamsaha04]

Wait for the m4

[@unnderneath]

@@thenightowls2804 he's got money to burn, that's all. Otherwise it's pointless

[@anthonywebster8638]

If you're powering the MacBook Pro from the display, you should be able to turn it on in clamshell mode just by plugging the thunderbolt cable into it.

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

I switched out my MacBook Pro M3 Pro for a Mac Studio I got for the same $1799 sale price and would never go back to the MacBook or recommend it over my Mac Studio unless you need the portable form factor. 18gb UM vs 32gb UM is not even a close comparison for me. Just did the 1K thumbs up for this video.

[@Kyzerii]

what program do you use to see memory pressure and estimated time for battery remaining and also at 11:13 what show/movie is that

[@Mad.Maxx.77]

Another excellent video, mate! Guys like you, Patrick Rambles, and Mark Ellis are the cutting edge of new YT tech reviewers. I'm looking to upgrade to the M3 Air or maybe even M3 Pro MBP. Just waiting for Apple's March event in a few weeks to see what's in their pipeline.

[@KyleErickson]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your support!

[@tevindowney]

@@KyleEricksondo you still like the space black finish? am getting this laptop tmrw and was just trying to decide what finish to get..

[@Zeastian23]

I love your wallpaper; where can I get it? Kind regards

[@kris4637]

2:53 Processor*

[@KyleErickson]

wrong, it's build on a 5 nm process. In any case, is this fun for you? 😂

[@kosta1605]

id say most with a m2 pro aren't looking to get the m3. I feel the m3 was geared more towards those who are still rocking the m1 and want to upgrade.

[@reazzon5249]

My plan is to upgrade my current MacBook. I'll be thinking about the M3 Pro 14" with 18 GB of unified ram and an 1 TB SSD. I certenly do a lot of Programming with Xcode and also do normal stuff for my University. 18 GB of Ram should be enough right?

[@Pulkit__7]

Go with 32 GB, not kidding. I regularly have to to use XCode and Android Studio and have docker, chrome and you know bunch of other stuff, with simulator for both iOS and Android, up. I feel like 32 GB should be base RAM for app developers. I have M2 Pro

[@DaviAreias]

If you get the 32 GB you will have to wait for them to assemble it, they have the 36GB version with 1 TB SSD but it costs 1K more than the 18GB 500MB, I chose the 18GB 500 GB because I think it's better save the difference and just swap for a better version in 3 to 5 years before the SSD dies

[@conociendomexicoconthanos9963]

Would you recommend it for video editing for a noob? Like for GoPro or dji or drone videos?

[@mus1km1x3r]

Awesome review man! I've been a Windows enjoyer for my entire life pretty much, as I am an avid gamer. I remember I had a white MacBook from like 2009 or 10 when i was in highschool, but i was pretty bummed out that I couldn't play many games on it. Now that I'm older I have other jobs and hobbies in addition to gaming, but I already have my desktop Windows computer for that. Still I like the idea of a solid laptop I can bring everywhere and work on. I switched from Android to iPhone when the 14 series came out and I am still blown away of how well it runs. Haven't had a single issue with it since i got it, while my Androids kept slowing down and bugging out a lot after about 2-3 years. This has convinced me to give the MacBook Pro M3Pro a shot too. I've seen mostly positive reviews across the board and that makes me confident in this choice. I'm gonna go check it out in a store first just in case, but I see myself getting one in the coming week. :D Thanks for the great video!

[@PaulClarke-gf5hw]

Thank goodness I have found your videos! The over-hyping of Ram needed has had me tied up in knots !

[@mightyomnivore]

I agree with all the main points, and don't disagree with anything. I bought the same base model in early December moving up from an M1 Mac Mini, base model but with the 256Gb Drive. That's been the primary point: I don't know if anything still comes with 256 anymore, but for my mix of software development, video production, graphics and 3D work, the machine is 100% fine. So was the Mini, mostly, but the drive was too small. My question was, would the 512 do the job, and it does. I have another 2.5Tb of external SSD storage that is dramatically less fast than the internal drive, but I have enough space inboard to do everything in a current projects folder, and I migrate projects to the externals when their priority for fast performance lowers - making followup edits etc. Even so, the USB-C speeds to the externals is rarely a problem. I did however, buy it in silver; the black just seemed like a pain in the ass, and the silver is classic Mac. And I figure it lowers the chances of being grabbed from a cafe table if there's a black one nearby....

[@joeltownley8037]

I was a bit concerned because I got mine for music but it's stil a beast

[@charlespiliero4656]

Oh hey I’m looking to get a Mac for music multitracking, just wondering how much ram you got and how it’s working? I’m thinking 18gb is enough for a few dozen tracks no problem?

[@joeltownley8037]

@@charlespiliero4656 there's a vid on KZbin showing how many channels for 7 different daws ranging from 60 to 90 . I've got the 18 GB M3 pro And every demo track in Ableton and fl studio rins with no problems

[@joeltownley8037]

@@charlespiliero4656 easy

[@SciFicAdventures]

I just ordered M3 Air 13" 16g. 526gb.

[@dhanushamirineni]

where can I get the wallpaper you are using

[@kvsaditya8972]

What is the name of the widget at 4:19 ?

[@thehigherupz2259]

Do you believe the black finish will fade ? Over the duration?

[@alsifjlasieflooo]

Good review, appreciate it!

[@TylerRussell-r4t]

what's the wallpaper at 4:47?

[@DobyCham]

This video really helps a lot, thank u

[@petehboy2]

looks good i can see some damage on the sides do scratches bother u

[@danthepyroman1]

How did you learn lighting and sound? It looks fantastic.

[@KyleErickson]

lots and lots of practice lol

[@Recliness]

What app are you using to see memory pressure?

[@fsmjr27]

If I bought the laptop from eBay and not Apple or best buy am I able to add Final Cut Pro to it later?

[@Pi3XXAX]

Thank you for the update the amazing editing on your video. I have the same specs as yours, and i don't do any intensive work on the Mac, but I have it connected to a 4k monitor and I have 2 different profiles open of chrome which might have 65+ tab open in total (2 tabs videos). That does stress my ram and I receive a window to start closing some applications. I know this is an edge case and not a lot have a lot of Chrome windows open but thought i would share

[@ashujainvi]

Very useful how explained the real life scenarios of using Lightroom and having other apps open. Thanks!

[@ashleythomas5553]

Im returning mine i wanted for gaming but cant get cross over to run

[@KomodoBitGames]

I do game development and needed mesh shader and hardware rt support so the m3 series was necessary

[@sotonin]

Yeah... don't listen to idiots who say leaving it plugged in is bad for it. That's absolute nonsense. Most of the time my main macbook is plugged in. 99.9%. It's battery health is great. Gone are the days of it being bad, manufacturers have fixed that issue with smart charging. Macs don't need to be shut down for sure. I do the same. it's always plugged in and always on. just hit key on keyboard and it wakes up

[@strengthbydesign]

Thanks, you answered all my questions

[@philthedev]

Your workflow is similar to mine - I have an M2 Pro Mini but am eyeing the M3 MacBook Air - curious how much of a difference I would feel

[@andersdenseje2]

Amazing video! Really dig your content Kyle :D - what program was it, that you were using at the 3:23 mark?

[@KyleErickson]

it's called clean my mac! I am working on my own system monitoring tool though, although it's taking me quite a long time given how much time gets used up to make content.

[@SeviersKain]

That 15inch M2 MacBook Air still rocks right? yours is the 14inch Pro?

[@isbestlizard]

Is a better spec M2 Pro more valuable than a bumped down M3? Like binned M2 Pro versus regular M3 Pro, or 32GB M2 Pro vs 18GB M3 Pro?

[@lancomedic]

One concern I have on upgrading from my existing MBP is upgrading all my peripherals; ie, hard drives, joysticks and cameras that use USB plugs. I am not sure if adapters will be able to drive all these devices.

[@DOMSHOMIT]

What is the app you are using to check your RAM?

[@zhaniktuss6116]

Apple button on the top left edge of the screen, press it and press “About this mac” youre new right?

[@keir92]

Really nice video about the real world use of this laptop and what the downgrades mean. One thing I would say though is that the high-end pc bandwidth you highlighted is just between the cpu and its ram. High-end pc gpus also have very high bandwidth to their vram.

[@arcadialive4265]

I had the m2 pro max with 96 gbs. I can honestly scythe m3 pro max is a significant upgrade, especially if your gaming + multiple monitors. My m2 pro simply would lag compared to this machine. It's a must buy for intensive loads.

[@Max-cc2mm]

If I’m planning on studying architecture, and graduating high school, what Mac should I get?, I am thinking an m2 with 24gb of ram and 250 gbs of storage

[@garreycurayagcpa]

Planning to get a Macbook Pro M3 Pro for my accounting online job. Is it an overkill though?

[@MikeFuryTech]

I'm hitting swap all the time lately with 18GB. I'm leaning toward 36GB being minimum.

[@urhkrajnc7080]

Do you use a case or a bag when taking it out of the house?

[@MonigMedia]

3:00 the 3 nm process is just a marketing phrase. it is much larger.

[@JeffreyGVny]

Hey Kyle. I’m glad I’m not the only one waking my Mac to find the externals ejected. I was wondering why that kept happening. One of your solutions about having drives connected through a powered dock sounds reasonable, but when I thought about what gets ejected on my end, it’s also my LaCie and OWC RAID drives that have their own power cords. I’ll fiddle with the settings, but for anyone thinking about buying a powered dock, I’m a bit skeptical. I hope it’s a system glitch they will fix in a future OS update.

[@josevalentin6242]

Trying to decide between the Macbook Pro base M3 with 24GB RAM or the Macbook Pro M3 Pro with the base 18GB RAM. It will be used for animation / creation of content in 2D / 3D. Any recommendation?

[@gleyva25]

I usually use my MacBook in clamshell mode and connect it to my monitor. Is it bad if I leave it continuously on the charger while using it?

[@KyleErickson]

not these days, Apple is pretty good at managing this