Apple M1: Much More than Hardware

The Snazzy Labs M1 review-but not of hardware-of software. And also kinda hardware...
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Apple released the new M1 Macs: the Late 2020 MacBook Air, 2020 MacBook Pro, and 2020 Mac mini to much fanfare after several months of teasing the new M1 and Apple Silicon chiplet architecture. The hardware is impressive and we’ll talk about why/how it’ll change Apple’s lineup in the next video, but in this video we’re going to talk about something arguably more important: the macOS software experience. The new macOS 11 Big Sur marks a huge paradigm shift in how Apple expects the Mac to be used and we’ll talk about how the software at play like iOS app usage, Rosetta 2 translation and even running Windows VM on M1 Macs have changed the way that these new computers can be used.

[@snazzy]

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[@sarpuser]

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[@eleos11]

Hey Snazzy! I just used your link to subscribe to PIA, but unfortunately it doesn't offer the 2 free months as advertised. Any ideas why? I live in Greece. I subscribed anyway, but I wonder why the 2 free months aren't included after paying for the service.

[@user-dh5fp4gw1b]

A question for yall!! Im a video/photographer and im using a built pc with a 2070 super and a ryzen 5 3600. Honestly i dont really play games anymore so its kinda a waste of money in the game department. Lets say i sell the setup for like 1,700 with peripherals, and buy something in the m1 lineup, would this be a stupid dessision? Then i could buy like 200 dollars of storage and a ps5 or something lmaoo

[@dorafan7348]

If you watch ColdFusion, you can see It's not just the Hardware, It's also the Software that is important. and it all started with the iPhone with the buggy Samsung SOC but with a useful smoothly driven patched Software. then, Apple made their own custom ARM Chips to the point of Desktop Power while Promotes Developers to Develop Programs that runs suitably on the iOS application.

[@Anshulb04]

@@user-dh5fp4gw1b Eh kinda tough, but might be an easy decision for you. I bought an m1 macbook pro and I have started editing on it. I switched from premier to final cut. Fc performance is amazing, premier was unusable and resolve was ok. If you are a premier editor, you should definitely stick with ur current setup, at least for now. You could consider selling your 2070 for a ton right now and use a lower power card. Idk just depends on how much you are able to get for it and what you are able to find to replace it. Not sure how intensive your work is specifically.

[@PowerTrain]

Quinn is one of the few guys on KZbin who admits loving Apple but his reviews and videos are completely unbiased and really really informative

[@3katsime]

Not to mention he even puts a disclaimer on slight bias. Amazing content creator

[@BrawndoQC]

Yeah you know if Quinn approves it's good.

[@solidsn2011]

Plus he has great taste on watches ;)

[@RealDids]

Except the bias towards not liking the Touch Bar

[@HeavenSevenWorld]

@@RealDids Noone likes the Touch Bar

[@carlstanford7607]

The most impressive thing for me is that a tech reviewer managed to provide a fresh take on the M1 Mac after so many peoples reviews. Well done

[@snazzy]

Thanks so much, Carl!!

[@paolotomassetti4517]

Well, I guess many people were so excited to try these new Apple computers...but hey, who works with Mac os system does know at 100% that is not the moment to jump in the dark :)

[@paolotomassetti4517]

In any case, thanks for this professional and informative video, you really know what's your talking about! Have a nice Sunday :)

[@josmith2062]

Carl thats cos Quinn isn't a hack (like a lot of reviewers) - he's a legit nerd extraordinaire!

[@rrp6405]

its an impressive first look of the future of mac, not ready right now for work but when it does it will be fantastic

[@alliejr]

Note: iOS games on Mac using a game controller works a treat-- I'm pretty sure this is how Apple expected everyone to do it.

[@inlinesk8r477]

Yes, but not all games support controllers

[@musicplaylistize]

yes, by buying the apple dedicated controller for 200$

[@inlinesk8r477]

@@musicplaylistize I know this is a joke, but those jokes aren't funny anymore. Just make fun of things apple actually do, like launching a 550 dollars headphone that you need a separate 35$ accessory cable to connect without bluetooth

[@musicplaylistize]

@@inlinesk8r477 you're goddamn right

[@JackBandicootsBunker]

Problem is not all games support MFi

[@dannywinget]

This is why you are one of the 🐐 when it comes to Mac coverage!

[@snazzy]

And you on the smartphone kick!!

[@cosmicpaul1085]

🐐 G. O. A. T. - Greatest Of All Time

[@paulhendrix8599]

@@cosmicpaul1085 Thanks, fellow Paul.

[@kjo1849]

Why did I think you were calling him a sheep 🐑

[@bbear]

I’ve been looking forward to this video for sooo long after I saw what you did with the M1 on Twitter! Gonna be nice to see it in depth.

[@alphaandliarize]

Me too!

[@jeremiahbrints5899]

I think almost everyday since the M1 was released i've been waiting for this video from you, thanks for being amazing!!

[@thomasraffestin3407]

That’s why they implement PSx controller’s support (same for XBOX and maybe Nintendo Switch) on the iPad, because playing with a controller is the same on an iPad or a Mac, due to the fact that with a controller, we don’t have to touch any screen. But I wonder if Apple would release their own controller. On the one hand, they can release one with next gen Apple TV which can have a powerful chip like A14X or A12Z one to create a « true » game console, creating an alternative to nintendo switch or the duo PS5 / XBOX S series. Moreover, as they sell other brands products before creating them (I think about headphones for example), they can make the same with a game controller (with steelseries...), but it can be way different as a traditionnal controller as they reinvent the way to perform a task. And that’s why I think they will promote Dualsense / Dualschock and XBOX controller because they need to propose gamers a familiar environment to make them want a Mac. I think playing F1 game smoothly on a Macbook with a XBOX controller will enjoy some people (or other games like Call of Duty...)

[@zachattackp1566]

Great video Quinn! I would love to see another video about your audio gear. Your hifi video is my favorite video and I find myself rewatching it like once a month

Your vid was worth the wait. You always bring something extra to each topic. Keep them coming!

[@fjordstrom]

Yay, you picked my title on Twitter! :D

[@snazzy]

I thought it was a great one! Thanks man.

[@iDeviceSlash]

Of all these m1 videos, i was just waitn for quinn's review cause i knew that he's gonna bring up points and titbits that no one, Yes no one disclosed. Well done, quinn. well this is something worth waiting for.

[@Htiy]

Literally the 🐐

[@rizkytp]

This, man.

[@chriscklai]

Waited eagerly for your take on Apple M1 and it did not disappoint. Your reviews are so informative and covers so much more ground than other reviewers. Refreshing. Thank you.

[@whoelsebutSB]

Loved your initial video before release and although i refreshed everyday hoping to see a review from you. Ordered and have my M1 Mac Mini in 16GB Ram 512 ssd and i love it. Great video even after all the others!

[@evster7flick]

0:09 brought back memories I didn’t know I had

[@Playboicandy]

This is the most in-depth review I saw about the m1 chip.

[@spazzypengin]

Quinn, I'm actually watching your video on my M1 Mac mini. Got the machine 5 days ago and am loving it so far. I'm back on OS X (yeah, I'm old, my first Mac was a G4 iBook when I graduated high school).

[@ivanv754]

Excited for this video, thanks for taking the time.

[@MRBUBBLEGUN123]

Thank you for giving such a different take on the M1. I’m a fairly new subscriber (less than 5 months) and boy am I glad I found your channel. Thanks for all the hard work you do!

[@snazzy]

Thank you and cheers!

[@ShanghaiPioneers]

THANK YOU FOR BEING A PRO TOOLS USER! I was wondering the question of does pro tools work on this practically.

[@STNG17-]

Thank you! Thank you so much for showing both sides of the M1. I only found two channels that did a REAL review.

[@NathanYoungman]

Thanks for mentioning Screenflow. Once you did, I started watching for updates for it, and thankfully 9.0.6 dropped yesterday with M1 support. The beta of Go 1.16 (programming language) also was released yesterday. Looks like most things I use are up and running.

[@millertime6]

I freaked out at work last week when my M1 MacBook Air took forever to open Zoom. I broke out my iPhone for the meeting 😂 Didn’t know about the initial app translation.

[@weeraanmelden]

2020's most anticipated video!

[@snazzy]

That’ll be the next one. We go DEEP into the nerd zone!

[@bacsijancsi]

@@snazzy really waiting for that!!!!!

[@charlotter1241]

I'm looking forward to more videos on m1 and its software! Amazing video

[@joaquinfagundez4211]

I was waiting for your video about these new macs. It's nice to hear the opinion of someone who has used macs for so long.

[@Noodles.FreeUkraine]

Quinn: “So glad I had time to play more with my computer during my honeymoon vacation.” Quinn's Wife: ...

[@yatindersingh_]

So fuckin underrated! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@blakryptonite1]

Mac mini extra watts could be for external devices like low power GPU's, mechanical drives, pass-through charging, etc.

[@coccoborg]

Hope they'll enable these things in the future!

[@josealva]

Excellent review. Thorough and detailed. You deserve ap bigger audience.

[@ioannou.angelos]

Great video! We need more in depth videos about the the M1 machines and their capabilities

[@shivangswain]

That Witcher 3 Demo just blew my flipping mind. Holy shit!

[@YasinHasan]

thats the way because witcher 3, cyberpunk will never come to mac lol

[@JJEJ88]

I know right?! All that translation and still gives a decent experience! Really looking forward to gen 2 of the M chips on MacBooks. My future gaming laptop lol

[@shivangswain]

@Jim Harol Wow, such an unbiased and rational opinion

[@johnespino886]

This is such a good and comprehensive take on the M1’s. Congratulations on the wedding and honeymoon Quinn, and kudos for the good work!

[@labibrahman09]

Hey man thanks for this review. You took the time to really go into depth and explain the different aspects. Helped me tremendously.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Yay! Glad to have you back Quinn!

[@TrentonTrentoff]

3:35 I see that subtle Unidan reference there.

[@BretM]

What a throwback!

[@RoyceRoles888]

almost to 1 million! Nice!

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

Decided to come back and watch all your M1 stuff on my M1 Macbook Air, its nice not having to deal with the butterfly keyboard and I can type at my full speed again

[@Reform3d]

Congratulations Quinn! It’s funny and awesome that you can miss the initial M1 impressions and early review window, and still produce a video that addresses so many points that others have yet to cover. It’s a true testament to your knowledge and skill as an Apple (and overall tech) wiz!

[@snazzy]

Thanks, mate!

[@manboyex1621]

How do you feel about the lack of egpu support?

[@enthusiasticgamer88]

"If you didn't, send it to someone you don't like." Now that's slick.

[@mintgreen292]

It's been great to hear that the M1's are really that great, but this is the first video I've seen bringing the issues to light. I really appreciate that. I've held off on Big Sur, I don't want to upgrade and suddenly have parts of my workflow not function. I'm excited to upgrade once a few more things get worked out.

[@FifthDread]

Great video. I wish it was twice as long. I hope you put out more M1 related videos in the future.

[@adilacma]

Hi Quinn, are you going to review the Airpods Max? I would love to see an audiophile's reaction to the headphones!

[@snazzy]

Yes! I’ll have a review up as soon as I can once we get them. Gonna make sure we cover audio quite a bit because most seem to miss that.

[@adilacma]

@@snazzy Awesome, great video btw!

[@travelmemoir]

@@snazzy YESSS... nobody is commenting on audio quality. I’ve got XM3s, could you compare AirPods with XM4s probably?

[@zxcytdfxy256]

The review GOAT has spoken.

[@Nucl3arD0nut]

I genuinely am confused as to how you haven’t hit 1 mill subs yet, your content has been quality for YEARS (it’ll happen soon)! Another fantastic video that goes in a lot of depth, LOVE IT:D

[@snazzy]

2021 is our year. Thanks!!!

[@thebizzle413]

Congrats Quinn, many happy years to you and your partner.

[@unmaypawar]

Finally your review! I bought M1 MacBook Air and the best part is battery life and I just realised you look like Chandler Bing from Friends 🤯

[@flamez7507]

I'm saving to get a M1 MacBook air can't wait

[@Gilamath.]

I’ve been scrounging up money and taking extra shifts, but Christmas shopping took serious chunks out of my paycheck. But that’s all done now, so hopefully in January I’ll have my first MacBook!

[@imcknight2695]

These videos are so well made and very informative. Can’t wait for you to hit 1million subs, well deserved.

[@Evie0133]

Your Mac coverage is truly legendary when it comes to quality, so keep them coming :)

[@BretM]

3:39 WOW! That's an old Reddit reference. Rip Unidan.

[@jonasiliaens5937]

Love the “honeymoon tan” 😉 congrats on the marriage!

[@LiquidTurbo]

Was waiting for this one! Great video! Keep being snazzy, lol

[@BARTOZZI-OFFICIAL]

It's been a while. One of the most spot-on tech channels out there. Love your work!

[@Nickoloadavideos]

Premiere Pro in most cases runs better than my 2019 i9 iMac. Gonna have to try and sell the thing before I lose my shirt!

[@JCasMusic]

Sell it to me

[@crispindogs4]

When they update to a more minimal bezel design and or add a faceID sensor I’ll jump on an arm Mac.

[@alecwhatshisname5170]

2021 be like: Gotchu fam Maybe not for that 2nd half, we'll see. But def minimal-bezel refresh this year. Hyped 🙌

[@AlejandroLZuvic]

Great, accurate, honest overview of the new architecture. I love it man!

[@MarkBarners]

Thank you sooo much for this review! So glad to hear that about apps that has issues... Would be nice you listed them every time you see there is an issue... :-) love your videos

[@kaushalkarthikeyan4547]

5:27 it atleast runs better than the switch version

[@tipoomaster]

It had better run better than a 400Gflop (docked) handheld.

[@XXXXLance]

The true problem with Mac mini is that with all that space, they did now let users upgrade/add SSD....

[@HillBillyBrown]

You can use a dongle

[@HillBillyBrown]

And an external drive

[@XXXXLance]

@@HillBillyBrown well, again - why dongle or external drive, when even SATA SSD would fit inside....

[@Captainmactavish28]

This is the only review I wanted to watch. Snazzy always kills it, delivered a review from the perspective of a true Mac enthusiast

[@TitelSinistrel]

Thank you for being one of the, if not the only, reviewer to point out that the whole tanslations/mix-match/apps isn't as rosy as others and apple claim. It' still up to the developers to fix their apps. Very good review, was waiting for yours in particular :D

[@anb1142]

Last time I was this early, Quinn had a beard

[@taurus20077]

Wifey made him shave it!

[@Br0adCastYourS3lf]

Finished checking out the software, mate? ;) Back to hardware again. Good to have you back.

[@MyReviews_karkan]

Well, hurry up and release the other video. I love your videos. Very informative.

[@NYCDom]

This guy just wanted to flex he predicted it at the beginning 🤣🤣🤣

[@Millweed]

I was 9 minutes in when I realized this review was not the typical "OMG SO FAAAAST LOOK THE GEEKBENCH NUMBERS" review I'm used to watch.

[@Nico-kz9jm]

I also hyped for your opinion on the apple air pods max. Will you make a video on those :)? Because your in depth reviews are amazing.

[@charleslewis04]

The mention of pajama sam unlocked memories I didn't even know I had until now. Completed that at the library as a kid.

[@t2smoothy]

Your late to the party snazzy everyone covered everything

[@snazzy]

TRY AGAIN BUD

[@zanderryon]

"No views"

[@OnlineCitizenTV]

You've FINALLY got your act together and reviwed it! Okay, now I'm going to watch it.

[@floydb9100]

what an AWSOME video, the intro was special. that prediction was spot on ! i subbed !

[@RicardoVargas03]

Man! You are something, I mean, this is the first time I listen about you, and you are a great host. Thanks so much for your amazing opinions.

[@JoeCastellon]

was really looking forward to your videos on the M1 Macs!! I remember seeing someone play call of duty mobile iPad version on the M1 and with the Xbox controller. It looked like a perfect experience.

[@Dawar00]

Thanks for the video. It would be nice if you can also do a part in the next video, if someone shoould buy them or rather wait.

[@fdphy]

Waited for so long for your review.

[@oscarpradilla]

Best, practical, good, useful videos... this one was, different, great job

[@jaredhanson3555]

Bruh.... I’ve been waiting weeks for this! So pumped

[@SKITTLELA]

Okay, out of the dozens of M1 reviews I've watched/read, this is my favorite. Well done.

[@snazzy]

Thanks!

[@TalhaBalaj]

Mentioned all the details I wanted. Kudos ♥️

[@glharlor]

I am not a Mac fan, but I like to stay updated on the eco system. You are by far the most honest source out there for this news. Thank you very much for all your work.

[@trd2418]

Great Video, it really shows how the fast paced youtube world can miss a lot of important aspects.

[@markironside9818]

Dude you’ve grown. You look a lot mature now, also I love your videos.

[@AbdAlhaleemBakkor]

it's good seeing you again man

[@nikopol1009]

Thanks I was expecting a different video of the m1 and you do it. I can’t wait to see the next video.

[@nikopol1009]

Also I forgot to mention if you could make a video of what we are waiting for a lot of time if you can instal Mac OS Big Sur on a iPad?

[@123payn123]

Quality work Snazzy!

[@bens5186]

About time you dropped this video!!!

[@hardtopleasevlog]

Epic review... I thought I was the only one facing a problem with the Google Drive (Back Up & Sync) App on M1 MacBook Air.

[@UndeaKnight]

As always, a phenomenal video Quinn! 😄

[@mikkopoussu]

Wow! Very well analyzed! Keep it up. I'm subscribing.

[@anthonyelriq]

I’ve been loving the M1 Mac mini and especially the fan-less MacBook Air. These are my first Mac computers and from ableton live 10 to anaconda data science tools, these machines have delivered a lot more than I expected

[@manasvishal25]

I was soooo waiting for your review!

[@023hw]

Watching this on my new M1 Macbook Air; completely satisfied. Love this thing.

[@benbertoni4238]

was waiting until you uploaded about this!

[@hendrawijaya4902]

Finally Apple M1 review that done really well, that cover the important stuff, COMPATIBILITY!! Other reviewer just throw bunch of benchmark and always talk about video & photo editing performance.

[@ghostalphapet]

EPIC REVIEW !!! THANKS BRO

[@gimmeamac]

Good video. You explained issues others did not

[@KensleyInnocent]

I don't know if I've already ask you this, but do you use a teleprompter? I can't imagine myself, speaking with that much fluidity throughout a video. I make heavy use of teleprompters

[@seanblake4291]

Kudos Snappy labs, you have consolidated all my thoughts about this in a way other reviewers simply cannot. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@snazzy]

Thanks!!

[@seanblake4291]

@@snazzy :)

[@paulandpedro]

Was hoping for more in depth tbh, though still well balanced pros and cons. Excited for the next video though!

[@snazzy]

Next video gets very nerdy.