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[@amused_harry]

@GregsGadgets it's UgreeN and the same error is in the description

[@sangieredwolf]

bought the Max! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@oliverniehaus7159]

My exact thoughts Greg! So glad I went with the base 14 in m3 pro instead of the base m3 with 16 gigs of ram. Well worth the upgrade!

[@bhawanigurung9913]

It has 8gb ram on base I guess

[@musclemua]

M3 over the m3 pro chip?

[@minbahadurgurung3237]

Do u travel with it everywhere? Is it heavier to carry around? Can we install all the uni apps n ms office word excel for free?

[@TwinParksBX]

M1 Pro max is more than enough for 99% of us.

[@dylanfreeman2593]

Until apple stops giving the m1 updates. Even though it’s more than a capable computer.

[@cbastien92]

M1 pro max doesn’t exist it’s either M1 Pro or M1 Max 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TwinParksBX]

@@cbastien92 Good looking out 😂

[@cbastien92]

@@TwinParksBX Even Apple wasn’t aware of this model 🤣

[@TwinParksBX]

@@cbastien92😂

[@jimtipton8888]

I had a 16” M1 Max. Great machine. Didn’t like the size. Traded it for the 14” M3 Pro MBP 12/18/18 1 TB (the $2500 variant). Space Black of course. Love it and completely agree with Greg’s astute and insightful analysis.

[@prodsk8miles]

I just tried the 14-inch size on a display laptop, I found it a little small, you got used to it, I have the M1 Max too. and I want to trade for one of 14 m3 pro space black

[@jimtipton8888]

@@prodsk8miles It's usually hooked up to a couple monitors at home and when I'm out and about the screen size for what I'm using it for is just fine. If it were a stand alone and I was mostly content creating (video/photo editing) and I wasn't traveling with it a lot I would prefer the 16". For me though the 14" has really been a better choice and I'm ok with the screen size. Hope this helps. Never an easy decision when these are a major investment.

[@prodsk8miles]

@@jimtipton8888 I want to start traveling, but I don't usually use an external monitor. I'm a music producer. Do you think it's a matter of getting used to it? Thanks for answering me :)

[@VeitLehmann]

I agree with you, but I have to stress the words you said towards the end: "... if you buy brand new". I you can't afford the M3 Pro MBP, don't go for the regular M3 MBP, but get a refurbished or used M1 Pro/M2 Pro MBP. Or even do this by default, you save real money and help the environment. You get all the benefits of the M3 Pro MBP, just a little less crazy performance, but it's still crazy. If you really do a lot of 3D rendering, the M3 Pro might make sense, or the M1 Max/M2 Max, as they only get even more graphics power compared to the M1 Pro/M2 Pro (different for the M3 lineup where the M3 Max gets quite a bit more CPU power as well). I got a 14" M3 Max MBP (base model) from my employer, coming from a 16" i9 MBP. And it's overkill! But if you push it (I do), the fans will speed up. Now I always run it in low power mode, it's dead quiet now and still crazy fast! But I wouldn't recommend it to most people over an M3 Pro, it's so much more expensive. Only go for it if you know that you're really pushing the CPU and/or GPU extra hard on a regular basis in a way that it pays off, and that's not easy to do.

[@barkmonster]

The beats everything negative to the 11-core M3 Pro is the reduction in performance cores make it slower than an 8-core M1 Pro in real terms for running DAW software or anything else where the number of efficiency cores mean nothing. They’ve deliberately removed performance cores from the Pro chips to make the Max versions more appealing.

[@crestofhonor2349]

16in is still my preference. If I needed more portability I have my iPad for that

[@nathanelder5285]

My M1 Pro MacBook Pro from a couple of years ago is still more than enough for me.

[@emilejodha9822]

Same here, its already tooo fast. Why replacing, when it fixes 90% of your needs.

[@VeitLehmann]

And I'm sure this will be the case for many years to come. I'd recommend most people to get a refurbished M1 Pro/M2 Pro now. M1/M2 Air for casual users.

[@martinroskilly9994]

I agree, people are too transfixed on saving a matter of 4 secs or 1 minute. I really don’t see why people can’t be a little more patience for the sake of £1000+.

[@dfilion3]

"Most people" don't need a Macbook Pro. an Air is ok making the 14 inch a niche option. If you need power you also need screens.

[@jorgenvonstrangle4725]

The Air is the best model for most people unless you're planning to do more demanding tasks such as 4K video editing or 3D modelling you don't need the Pros. The is basically the stranded model

[@diotitus]

I'm probably going to go for the refurbished M2 Pro MacBook Pro 14 Base. It seems to be a way better deal with a much more price/performance ratio.

[@charlottewoods5496]

I just ordered that exact model, and it was defective. Having to return for a refund and start over. I did tons of research, and although I was nervous to buy refurbished, I saw so many positive reviews, that I bit the bullet and did it. Now afraid to go refurbished.

[@speedracer123222]

@@charlottewoods5496usually their refurbished products are good. Sometimes bad ones can go through. That’s good that you returned it. I just got one m2 pro base model. I’ll see how it goes.

[@TomGotGanked]

Love how much your channel has grown, I remember watching your videos years ago when you were new!

[@GunerHuseyin]

I think you have just helped me make up my mind between a 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pro and the future M3 MacBook Air. M3P MBP it is! Thanks Greg :)

[@bhawanigurung9913]

8gb or 16gb?

[@sigdelsagar34]

@@bhawanigurung9913the base m3 pro macbook pro comes with 18gb ram

[@chilejuanpablo]

Just switched over to Mac thanks to my brother's recommendation and this is the one I ended up getting. Only a few days in, but I'm very impressed!!

[@WWHFPSFLUENCY]

I already got M3 Pro base model -14 inch, now be brutally honest, will i be missing out on a lot given that my use is not heavy rendering and stuff like that? My use is light editing and browsing with many tabs open, working with google suit, watching you tube etc.

[@jimmyjay977]

I bought the MacBook Pro M3 Pro 1TB version. I hope it’s good enough for music production? ☺️

[@bertrusmcfly7958]

Thank you for this video. I'm waiting for the MBA M3 to come out and upgrade it to 16 GB RAM before making my choice with the MBP M3 Pro 14". I want to keep my Mac for a long time, and as such the 6E wifi seems essential.

[@patrickcallahan2885]

Well, I went ahead and purchased the $1999.00 M3 Pro MBP, but spec’d it up with 1Tb SSD for $200 more. We have two user log on so, more photos, more files.

[@PrincessYonna1]

Why at Best Buy is the 13 inch m2 MacBook air with 512 gb $1,524 and the 14inch m3 MacBook pro with 512gb $1,579. I wanted the air because it’s smaller and thinner, but for about $60 more dollars, I could just get the pro.

[@tacosdecamaron]

Does not make it less confusing for regular folks

[@WidePhotographs]

Quick update: I returned my M2 15” 16/512 because Best Buy has the 13” M2 24GB/1TB on sale for $1,399 BRAND NEW!!

[@jseden]

I recently got the m3pro Pro after 6 months with a 512/8gb m2 air.. needed that extra ram! Found a killer deal on the Pro after xmas.. $1600.. and couldn't pass it up! The ram is perfect for me and the processor is admittedly overkill, but it makes it feel like a machine that I can keep for years to come. Would have kept the air if I'd gone for 16gb ram but I didn't.. Long story as far as pricing goes when I bought it. Love the M3pro Pro though! would definitely recommend and honestly I probably would havew bought one even if I hadn't found the deal that I did.

[@pranaysharma9251]

Where did you score this deal ?

[@jseden]

craigslist. they had it listed for 1800 and I talked them down some. They really just wanted a gaming machine. Thank Santa for unwanted gifts!@@pranaysharma9251

[@minbahadurgurung3237]

Heavier than air or similar ? Need to carry around daily to uni n work plz reply

[@jseden]

@@minbahadurgurung3237 it’s a bit heavier, I forget by how much, maybe a pound.. and a little thicker. but the 14” has a very similar footprint to the air and still fits into the sleeve I’d originally purchased for my m2 air. Battery life is similar.. display difference is negligible. you’ve also got the m3 air now. Tbh I’d probably just get the m3 air unless you need the extra ports or sustained power that the pro is capable of. The air is definitely a little nicer to use while walking around. The 14” pro is about as large as I’d wanna travel with daily. I’d recommend going to a store where you can compare the two.

[@3vlogs487]

Went from a M1 air to a M3 pro (I genuinely need the fan for engineering work which is long and drawn out load). The laptops are about the same physical size and the pro has a bigger screen.

[@minbahadurgurung3237]

What about the apps ?? Do we need to buy for mac? Should we to windows or mac has them all?

[@bemacbe]

I just got my MacBook Pro M1 Max 32 cores/32GB last month for $1900 off Amazon refurbished and totally love it! Also comes with a 90 day return if I don't like it. Who can say no to this?! 😁

[@abdurrahmankhan129]

Debating between the base 14” $2000 and the 16” $2500 models. I have to wear reading glasses so I’m thinking the 16” might be a better option. Plus, wouldn’t the 16” be better for gaming just because of the size of the screen?

[@DerekDavis213]

I work in IT and help many people at work with laptops. 16" is definitely better than 14, lots of extra real estate and easier on your eyes. Better for gaming too. Make sure to get at least 16gb of ram, and 32gb is even better if you can manage it.

[@abdurrahmankhan129]

The M3 pro comes with 18 with an option of 36. The problem with Best Buy is the ssd is set at 512. Don’t really want the Max chip and since I have a Best Buy gift card that leaves Apple Store out of the loop.

[@oscarsuarez4843]

@@DerekDavis213 I feel that the text is too small on the mbp 16. (I need to zoom a lot) I feel that the default resolution is better on the mbp 14 making the text clearer and sharper.

[@DerekDavis213]

@@oscarsuarez4843 MBP 14 and 16 both have screens with 254 pixels/inch. The 16 just gives you more screen real estate. The text should look identical on both. Are you sure you have compared both screens, personally?

[@ReginaldoKono]

Complex configurations between M3 varubats,.all explained in a easy and sympathy way. Thank you.

[@AliHassan-gu7op]

I got the m3 pro MacBook Pro, but I got it with the un-binned chip and 1TB storage (14 in)

[@techinrl9869]

When MaxTech runs their tests on the MacBook Pros, they run them in High Power mode, which will have the fans revving up more than usual. Apple’s text next to High Power mode says, “This may result in louder fan noise.” What happens if you use Automatic mode? They never tested their MBP’s that way, so there’s no way to know from their results.

[@KC-lg8qf]

Max texh recently did a video running the m3 max on low power mode. The fans were quiet .. .battery life improved, and it was still faster than m2 max.

[@techinrl9869]

@@KC-lg8qf Yes, I saw that video and that’s a great thing. The point of this was that MaxTech was suggesting that a downside of the MBP is that the fans run louder. Most people will run their computer on automatic, not low power mode nor high powered mode. Do the fans run louder than the previous versions on automatic? Seeing that Apple warns of higher fan noise if run on high performance mode, is fan noise really a downside under most circumstances?

[@KC-lg8qf]

@@techinrl9869 I agree. In most circumstances you are not likely to have an issue with fan noise.

[@Dagues]

Right now I'm feeling guilty because I just bought a Mcbook pro M3 Pro , and even though I love it and this is my first experience with OS systems only comes to my mind why I didn't wait just enough to the M4 !

[@erikasiren]

Great video! 🙏 Do you use cases for your MacBooks? I bought a MacBook Pro 14” with M3 Pro 🥳 Any recommendations?

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Great video, I'm struggling too.Was thinking of buying a refurbish M2 pro , the only company who's selling them are to far away, (2.500 km ) I'm afraid it will turn out a disappointment 😥 and trouble of people not 🚫 answering.Can get a M3 , 16GB 512 SSD for the same price 1km from where I live. Should I go for that one? Just casual video editing and music 🎶

[@tibo2090]

should I choose an M2 15 inch 24GB/512 for €1849 or an M3 13 inch 16GB/512 for €1759? only for photoshop and youtube in the background

[@michalh.1942]

hello Greg, love your channel. I have for work MacBook Pro M3 16 inch with fancy specs, but most of the time it is closed as I do all work on Studio Display. For this fact I would be totally ok with 14 inch pro with same specs that would be much lighter. I hate carrying it in my bag, it feels really heavy, and this is without the charger. At home I have for personal use MacBook Pro with M1 Pro 16 inch which is beautiful notebook that I still dont need to upgrade and use it as it is and have zero complaints about it but I don't also carry it anywhere... I am considering as my personal future computer maybe MacBook Air 13 Inch, but I really really wish it has usb-c from both sides and 120Hz refresh screen 😎

[@curtispenner2]

Apple is dropping the MacBook Air 15 M2 because Costco is heavily discounting them. They will also drop the MacBook Air 13 M1 because it is also heavily being discounted.

[@Erdadler]

Still fine with my MacBook Pro 16“ 8TB SSD and 64 GB RAM in space grey, where space grey indeed looks like space grey and not a dirty silver. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tevindowney]

whats "dirty silver" in reference to?

[@Pablo.S3]

This may be the video that convinces me to upgrade to that m3, I was considering waiting for the M4 but idk.

[@justpixelating]

So I’m getting a open box base variant M2 pro MacBook Pro for $1,800 and a brand new base variant M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,300 What should I choose. Should I just pay the extra money for a brand new laptop and be future proof? Or use that 500 for the m2 version and get a lot of accessories 😅 I will use the laptop for video editing and photo editing and mostly travel with it

[@justpixelating]

BTW these are Indian pricing

[@stephan24297]

If the cheaper Mac specs work for you then get that. I don’t think one year is much for future proofing

[@benko7ab]

Haven’t they added the multiple-monitor function to M3

[@tonydavel]

I feel the add was half the video

[@jgtv3921]

looking for a mac that can be used for editing with iMovie...would be using video clip contant stored on an external HD. Would also use Laptop to dump videos from GoPro and Digital cam to external. What would be the best low end ($$) Mac laptop that would work for me? I do not need to store much on the laptop itself. I use many external drives for storage. thanks

[@jevgenitv]

Does that mean you are back to 14" form factor after a couple of months with 16" (I am referring to one of your previous videos) ? Would be great to hear your thoughts on 14 vs 16 for productivity.

[@KC-lg8qf]

Its simple ..16 is better for productivity. 14 for portability.

[@7somekindofsomething]

M3 24GB or M3 Pro 18GB?

[@stuartmeek763]

Great reasoned video, Garg…. Question is, is it better bang for buck thatn a. Refurb m2 pro MacBook Pro, as there’s some really good deals on them

[@WidePhotographs]

I was going to get the 14” M3 Pro on sale for $1,799 18/512 but I decided to go with the 15” M2 16/512 spec on sale for $1,399. Only reason I wanted the 14” was for the fans just in case I needed it while programming. But the bigger 15” is great for programming.

[@XxXStoneFingerXxX]

the 14" MacBook pro has more pixels and a higher pixel density than the air. Are you still satisfied with the 15"?

[@WidePhotographs]

@@XxXStoneFingerXxX yup, true story I did try the 14” for 5 days. 14” battery life did last longer than the 15” but the 15” screen made studying and working in Xcode a lot better. Since I don’t connect the MacBook to a monitor, the 15” will always be my preference. I’ll sacrifice an hour of battery, mini-LED and fans for a bigger screen.

[@XxXStoneFingerXxX]

@@WidePhotographsI see, thanks for your reply :) I'm also on the fence between 14" and 15" :D

[@WidePhotographs]

@@XxXStoneFingerXxXjust a quick update, even though I mentioned I prefer the bigger screen but Best Buy has the 13” M2 24GB/1TB on sale for $1,399. So I am returning my 15” M2 16/512.

[@DaveDFX]

I have m3max . Stick with the old m2 m1s if you don't do 3d and heavy GPU work. Btw video encoding is the same cuz they all have the same decoders on the maxachines so almost zero benefits. See a lot of m2max on sale . Probably that would be the best deal

[@thetrentmeister]

I like it when I watch a YT video that backs up my choice of product. Haha.

[@N3tigen]

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[@ahmedazaz2152]

Thanks for the video.

[@Fuyukori]

Looking forward to my mbp m3 pro 14 inch base spec but with the upgraded 36gb ram 😊

[@jorgerivera9214]

M3? Refresh? its just a chip upgrade bruv, they still look the same as the M1 line up

[@TheMad0ne]

Just got me a MacBook Pro M3pro 14 inch and got rid of my piece of trash ROG zephyrs g14. Could not be happier!

[@alexnicoll95]

Great video thank you!

[@RichardsWorld]

Wow! You have a really big dock!

[@Digging-life]

Is 512gb enough storage tho ? ?

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

i am reassured when i can hear my fans as i know i will need them at full pelt for my tasks.I have an old eight core intel based Mac book pro and i would like the 16 inch model m3 but i might have to go for the 14 inch but pro level black mac as along with a part exchange i might save a few bob but fans are a must what ever version i get because i do video editing .Broadcast on twitch and post mashups remixes and shows on youtube which require a machine with a bit of wollop.Right now for my twitch broadcast i also have the assistance of a small m1 macbook as my old intel machine is being pushed to its limits as it is

[@siegson]

Macbook air 15 is the laptop you forgot

[@PlasticCrackCollectibles]

I never had a mac book pro before my 16" M3 max . So I said f*** it and opted for the Big Daddy. 128gb 8tb. Overkill ? Hell yeah! But it's kind of like buying shoes when you're a kid. Your parents buy a size larger than your foot. So you can grow into it. That's the way I look at it anyway. Softens the exorbitant price tag, just a little. The lies we tell ourselves.😂

[@3Toy]

Money like paper 😅

[@PlasticCrackCollectibles]

@@3Toy Just add it to the deficit

[@KC-lg8qf]

Where are people going with their macbook Pro's that 2 inches and slightly more weight absolutely ruins the experience? Are we talking purely about a plane? I would just use a tablet while in transit.....i would not pull out my macbook on a subway either. Im more concerned with screen realestate. Than saving a few inches and pounds.

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

[@Abim_ra]

m3 basic chip or m1 pro chip, plzz answer, thx b4

[@shawarma3066]

M3 is better. Miles better. Its when faster than the m1 max

[@golden-63]

Definitely M3

[@jonathanreevescad]

Thanks Greg for your invaluable thoughts.

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

I’ll upgrade once they get OLED & Face ID 🙄🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@Clovud]

IS THAT AN ASUKA FIGURE BEHIND YOU?

[@RoninNinjaDrive]

Wait for M4 MacBook Pro. It will be launched in September 2024

[@guillaumeleguerinel5756]

how do you know ?

[@jean_mollycutpurse_winchester]

I bought a Mac Studio with the M2 chip. £2000. 3 apps costing over £6000 won't work on it because of Tsunami. So I take it to the Apple shop and ask them to put on Ventura. Can't be done, said Apple. You cannot downgrade to a macOS version earlier than the one that came preinstalled with your Mac. There's something in the M2 chip that doesn't permit it. And Apple doesn't provide printer drivers for it and I cannot find any printer driver at all from any major manufacturers for it. Air Print doesn't work and I've tried three printers. Angry doesn't cover it.

[@barkmonster]

Promising a new OS a year has backfired big time and Apple couldn’t care less. The entire release of both Big Sur and Sonoma have been like a public beta program nobody buying a new system with either OS the minimum for that model had any choice in and mindless fanboys just make excuses or flat out deny it’s even an issue. Since Catalina, only Monterey and Ventura have been any good.

[@Polesca]

What about Windows?

[@phil7121]

$2000 is sadly out of my budget $1300+tax is absolutely the most I'm willing to spend on a computer, which is poverty level in Apple's eyes

[@golden-63]

You can get a brand new 15 inch M3 Macbook Air for $1299

[@dennynabawi7347]

Im enjoyong my MBA M2 15inch ❤❤❤ just beast for lecturing ❤

[@Ahmed-b9p7v]

Can some one summarize it plz

[@KC-lg8qf]

M3 pro 14 inch base model is his choice.

[@FranckMichaud-j3d]

😂u do it again! Damn you’re just a seller ! U like the 14 then you change for the 14.. utubers are so bad can’t just give real infos and use. The year resolution: i stop watching KZbinrs selling macs telling people what they should or not. Use the damn computer !!! That’s what we do!

[@mrcool7631]

U good bro🙄

[@N3tigen]

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[@nataliagregusova4650]

Hey, could you please share your opinion on battery life, do you think there is a big difference : 14’ m3 base model (8-core CPU 10-core GPU,8GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage) VS 14’ m3 pro (11-core CPU,14-core GPU,18GB Unified Memory512GB SSD Storage) ?

[@N3tigen]

I suddenly play this video popup window floating window Even without any premium I don't have .😜 A bug of youtube trick Just hold home button while this video play . 😁

[@liltimmy109]

I wish they made a 14 inch air

[@stephan24297]

I think 13.6 is essentially 14 and there is also the 15 inch

[@liltimmy109]

Yeah but when you add in the notch the diagonal of the screen is closer to 13 flat

[@stephan24297]

@@liltimmy109when you add the notch to the 15 it’s 14 wouldn’t make sense to make devices one inch apart

[@liltimmy109]

@@stephan24297 no when you add the notch to 15 it is 15 in the dot since when you include it the diagonal is 15.6 inches

[@Steger13]

I think i will get the m1 max as its more powerful then the m3pro😅

[@amused_harry]

So at 9:59 your argument against 14" M3 MAX is that it's louder under load? In other words You said don't get that faster model, because even if it does more work, it heats more than the slower M3 PRO. Duh If you are comparing them, maybe consider the fact they're working at different loads? Generally using them should barely spin their fans. And if you're editing an 8K video in a cafe, then I'm sorry it's not a regular use case, maybe don't. Also cite your sources better, a "Source: Max Tech" is like citing Wikipedia. I just noticed, you even copied the premise and conclusions from Max!

[@VeitLehmann]

I have one. Got it from my employer, it would be too expensive for me to buy. If you give it loads of work to do, it will get loud. It's nice to have the power if it's needed, but now I prefer to run it in low power mode all the time. From what I heard, this is still quite a bit faster than the best M3 Pro, but it stays dead quiet now. I just don't know if it's 1000 bucks faster 😉

[@Pixl8dwhmsy]

Hi Greg! 🙋🏼

[@tolgaa2613]

İ BOUGHT THE M3 FOR $1599. İM SOO HAPPY WİTH İT İ HAVENT HEARD THE FAN GO ON ONCE! İT DOESNT HEAT UP! İTS ALWAYS COLD.. İT RUNS SMOOTHLY.. İ WATCH VİDEOS, SURF THE WEB.. THE BASE MODEL M3 İS PERFECT!

[@livsviljaab]

I just returned the new MBP 14" M3/18/512 space black for a MBP 16" M2/16/512

[@jay.jay.1]

I have enough MacBooks 4 is enough … 😂😂😂

[@ordinarygg]

The first rule of this channel is to do opposite that this Apple Guy talks about xD

[@RVPissBoys]

Lmfao the bots in the comment section 💀

[@thedatadelivery]

please

[@haque7104]

No one should buy mac this year.

[@FranckMichaud-j3d]

😂u do it again! Damn you’re just a seller ! U like the 16 then you change for the 14.. utubers are so bad can’t just give real infos and use. The year resolution: i stop watching KZbinrs selling macs telling people what they should or not. Use the damn computer !!! That’s what we do!

[@GregsGadgets]

I am still personally using the 16” laptop and enjoying it! However this is a video going over the best laptop for most users which I believe is the 14” M3 Pro variant due to many factors.