What MacBook Pro Should You Buy in 2023?

[@DanielGoh2408]

Great video. Decided for M2 Pro 14. It is a portable and the right size for most uses. If need a bigger screen, can always get external monitor as second screen which will be great!

[@JeremyLeech]

I just got the M2 Macbook Air. 16gb, 1tb. Best computer I've ever had. Davinci Resolve exported a 56 min 25gb video in 7 minutes, Madness!!!

[@davidlazarus67]

I got the exact same spec. It’s great and while I think I need the max chip for playing some steam games I am still happy with it.

[@JeremyLeech]

@@davidlazarus67 that’s probably right. But I have my gaming pc for gaming. But as far as editing, the m2 air kicks it’s butt lol

[@davidlazarus67]

@@JeremyLeech With the price of PC graphics cards right now I can wait before getting a PC.

[@JeremyLeech]

@@davidlazarus67 I feel that. I’ve had the same one for almost 5 years. I want to upgrade, but not right now lol.

[@davidlazarus67]

@@JeremyLeech I do follow a number of PC channels and they all say avoid the latest graphics cards. All over priced and underperforming. They are destroying the gaming industry. I actually bought an Xbox with the money I saved from not getting a Max chip. I still have some money left over for a PS5 if necessary.

[@teslatalk42069]

16" M1 Pro for me and would never get smaller. Screen real estate is everything!!!

[@enfiestado]

Got the M2 Max 1TB storage & 32GB RAM. Thing is a beast.

[@Renjber__RenjStudios]

14 or 16 inch with these specs?

[@enfiestado]

I have the 16 inch@@Renjber__RenjStudios

[@Bit-Z1]

14” is literally the MacBook I have been dreaming of since I became a developer. Powerful without compromise for size, best screen ever, ports! It’s perfect.

[@MarlonWilliams1]

Sara, im in awe how much your channel has grown.... I have been a subscriber for years.... well done 👏🏾☺

[@ChechoGoto]

That EMPHASYS on the differences in MPro/Max Vs MVainilla/Air is important and is the 1st time that I see someone talk about it on YT 🤔

[@velanche]

As a DJ, the answer is YES for MagSafe. Especially when we work with gear that isn’t USB-C and when one depends on our laptops to perform, the last thing we want to worry about is battery loss. Also, I’m so with you on the 14-inch size. A number of KZbin content creators poo-pooed about the smaller size, only to regret it later and, in some cases, switched from the larger size. I have the M1 Max and yeah, not a fan of the battery loss in it, but otherwise to unplug it from my desktop dock from a single USB-C cable and slip it into my backpack on my way out seamlessly is so very satisfying. And yes, spending the extra money to upgrade to 4TB, after putting up with years of HD tethering with music, sample libraries and video, is hella convenient and priceless IMO. Hands down, almost a year later, the best computer I ever owned. Thanks again for another great video.

[@CalaoJuanPablo]

I totally agree on the MagSafe thing. I celebrated the return of it, but I found myself never using it. I use a USB-C Hub with PD USB-C port, and connect a USB-C charging cable to it. Then I got all the other USB-C ports free, but also the MagSafe unused

[@luomusuomukas]

This kind of product review is the only one of value. Everyone "knows" to get the latest and the greatest, so there is really quite little value in making those kinds of reviews. These kinds of test results are surprising and counterintuitive, hence very good (and more consumer-friendly).

[@ricardobarajas866]

Picked up a base model 14 MacBook Air M1 Pro for 1100 in basically new condition! I added AppleCare on it and it its the best laptop I have ever owned! Fast charges to 50 percent in 30 mins with USB C so battery life is great for my workflow. Its a tank and helping me take off in my new career :). Skip the M2 upgrade and find an M1 Pro!

[@ConcreteAdvisory]

It’s so hard to find tho, in Europe at least it’s almost impossible (except refurbished, but for business I’d rather choose new).

[@mariahslatosch5192]

THE COLOR BIT OF EXPORTING AND IT LOOKING DIFFERENT!!! THANK YOU! lol I did not expect that piece of info and was not why I was watching...but it was everything I needed!! Lol problem solved!

[@GilbertTV]

I just got a M1 MacBook Pro 14" & for the price & its awesome performance I'm very happy indeed

[@brownshoe72]

I moved from an M1 Air 8/7/16ram 512ssd to the M2 pro 12/19/16 32 gb ram 1T ssd. This is a huge upgrade!

[@EddieShowsMachinima]

I just wanted to say that my experience with Battery has been pretty good on my 16" M1 Max machine. Usually sitting after quite a bit of video editing in FCPX, intermixed with a lot of Google Chrome, and Zoom meetings. I usually can get through a full 8 hours off the charger. Usually I end up plugging in at around 15% ish at the end of the day. Typically the big thing that ruins my battery life is letting those service just run in the background like Adobe CC, Google Drive, and etc.

[@harrison00xXx]

yeah „bad“ battery runtime is only a 14“ models issue

[@VideoGameRoom32]

I think it's only worth the upgrade if you're going from Intel to Apple Silicon. It seems at the beginning of the video to me not that noticeable.

[@yuvalpm]

Could you please share the configuration of your 14 inch M2 MacBook Pro? You said it’s a M2 Pro but at 2:31 it shows M2 Max.

[@zhanganthony3640]

In my opinion, 14” MBP plus a monitor is the best combo. Better portability & dual screen when you are stationary. The Mac screen is good for viewing the edit & on the go, but you just can’t compete with an additional screen when you need it. 16” is heavy and bulky, especially when you are in Europe where you need to take trains/buses instead of driving. I might go with a Max chip in the future when M4 MBP is out, but my work is more cpu dependent, so I’m already very happy with my M1 Pro chip. (I’m not sure if the Max chip is any more powerful cpu wise. If someone knew, please correct me.)

[@peppyp7323]

M2 Max chip is only more powerful on the 16” inch MacBook Pro 💻

[@iphoneappverse7631]

@@peppyp7323 Will you actually benefit from the sustained performance of the 16" due to the larger thermal envelope? Many think they will, but in reality they'd be just fine with the 14" or even the fanless MBA. The bar is really high now with Apple Silicon.

[@zoltanzana]

The 16” comes with a couple of bonuses: the display is larger, you will get more of that beautiful mini led display, the bezels look slimmer due to the ratios, the notch looks smaller for the same reason. The 16” gets a larger trackpad which is more convenient to use and the speakers are better giving richer sound. As far as battery life the 16” gets three hours more in terms of web browsing, and also gets a more powerful 140 watt power supply.

[@Bit-Z1]

If you don’t mind relatively small screens, an iPad Pro 12.9 makes a perfect second monitor on the go with Sidecar

[@Bit-Z1]

@@peppyp7323it’s equally as powerful on either, you will just reach throttling temperature in sustained workloads more easily on a smaller machine. That’s just physics. But most of us don’t do workloads that max the CPU for 30 mins at a time unless you’re exporting video or image renders, and then most people won’t be standing next to the laptop waiting either.

[@TristanBurgener]

Thanks for helping me get over my fear that I bought the wrong machine getting the m2 MacBook Air. It’s been more than capable for the remote work I do and I especially need the battery it has

[@el0nline]

Thank you so much for this video! I can’t decide if I should get the M1 Pro, m2 pro or the m2 air, I’ve been debating with myself for a year it feels. 😂 This was very informative.

[@dr.manojarka]

so what did you decide finally?

[@ryanrowe1975]

Congratulations on 900K subscribers

[@HeylMarketing]

I ended up going with an MBP 16" M1 Max (4tb ssd, 64 gb ram) because over two years and multiple windows laptops looked at...it ticked every single box for me with no compromises. 20+ hour battery life? check. Excellent build quality and (finally) keyboard? Check. Ridiculously gorgeous screen? check. Excellent camera? check. Ease of setup? check. So I'm now going all in, with the only thing missing being the mac studio and display to replace my PC.

[@TristanThomas]

What would you recommend for a new MacBook user who wants to edit? M1 Max? MX pro? Looking for a good middle ground between price and performance

[@GatoPaint]

I'm honestly waiting for them to put 120hz ips or xdr displays on macbook air screens and bump the refresh rate of macbook pro to 165hz

[@heartmommyinpa]

I have the M1 Pro. Love it. Best computer I’ve ever owned

[@Mickthetechnerd]

I plan on buying my first MacBook. I want to get the 16 inch m2 pro 32GB ram and 4TB ssd MacBook pro. Is it a good configuration for university work and video editing?

[@GregoryPunzo]

Sara Dietschy telling me I bought the perfect macbook is music to my ears 😌

[@unclejayvlogs2756]

Hope you can make comparison between macbook pro 16 inch m2 pro chip vs mbp 16 inch m1 max chip.

[@AdamRelayson]

Listening to these reviews is so frustrating, because every reviewer seems to have a completely different opinion on how good the 14 M2 Pro is. Who should I trust? You, MKBHD, one of the other dozen tech reviewers I watched? I'm about to make a documentary and I was thinking of buying the M2 Pro with 32gb and a TB of space. For the price I'm paying, it should be top notch. But then you're saying the M1 Pro renders faster? And that's my primary concern. I'm sure this will blaze through my photography workload. And I'm not blaming any of the reviewers. I'm sure you're just giving your honest experience. It's just really frustrating.

[@bjarkisteinnpetursson9736]

I have a 15,6” Windows laptop now and I couldn’t downgrade my screen size from that. I also like to use it as a 2nd screen and imagine I’d do that way more with the superior MacBook display.

[@ThinLineMedia]

Then the 16 inch M2 Pro should have even better battery life, without those GPU cores and a bigger battery...

[@ericnathanguel]

I do full-time, professional photo editing on my machine but no video editing. Is the 2023 M2 Pro w/16GB sufficient? I also see a 16" M1 Pro Max in the Apple refurb store I'm thinking about, but that model is already 2 years old.

[@ghost38082005]

Did Mac increase their price? The same exact Pro Max with 2TB is showing to be $3,699 not $3,299. Can somebody please help explaining? 14-inch MacBook Pro - Space Gray 1 $3,699.00 Apple M2 Max with 12‑core CPU, 38‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine 32GB unified memory 2TB SSD storage 96W USB-C Power Adapter 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display² Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English Accessory Kit

[@carloscampo9119]

Sara deserves the Million Subs!

[@ClaytonMiller]

YAY, Love getting to see new videos from you

[@jeannine1991]

Thanks for confirming my love for my M1 Pro. ❤ And, congrats on the 900k. 🎉

[@yeti97123]

great video sara, as always. i have just buy my mbp 14 m1pro refurbished because the gap with the m2 pro doesn't deserve the price. very powerful machine.

[@yehudadm]

Just ordered the 14 M1 Pro 😊

[@thereclamationproject]

FYI, totally not getting alerts on your videos. IDK if you are seeing lower views but if so, I might not be an isolated case. Thanks for the continued great content.

[@ewitte12]

I've always been the bigger screen the better. Moreso with the old Inel Macs, faster and better cooling. I have an iPAd pro with keyboard for portability. Run mostly PC but do have a m2 Studio on a 48in machine for most work. And a 17in laptop for work work.

[@brittany6429]

I noticed with my M1 Pro, and the SD card reader…. If it’s fallen asleep, and I insert a card, it won’t acknowledge it when I wake it up. So I just make sure it’s awake first 😂 Hope this helps!

[@ironwelder480]

Thanks for this review. M1 Pro it is. Keep them coming. Gratz on your product launch.

[@Adrian-jj4xk]

magsafe was, hands-down, apple's best idea ever. i don't have a macbook but EVERYTHING i own that can charge by usb, has a magnetic usb plug in it now.

[@TheGoodBoy219]

I still got 2019 16in MacBook Pro but I’m def investing in a 38core m2 max later this year

[@mr.hertop5629]

Hi sara Dietschy and john hill, you're appreciated thank you

[@crisrocchi2722]

Probably the updates of the last few months have improved and optimized the performance of the m2 Pro chip? Ok, I don't use Premier for video editing but only Final cut Pro and doing an export test about 1 hour and 36 minutes of 4k video, with masks and effects applied, it took 40 min with 14 m1 pro (8-core) and 26 min with 14 m2 pro (10-core, 16gb ram, 512gb ssd).

[@JCp-social]

Sara, please let me know what backbag you are using (the one you pack the M214 in? looks very cool?????

[@adrianjones3475]

Is the m2 good for online college work??

[@Pocket_Surfer]

For a daily driver and not using an external display would you still recommend the 14" over the 16" which has the bigger screen, better speakers and battery? For traveling I have my iPad pro.

[@iONsOffroad]

I got the 2023 m2 with 512gb w/16 gb ram what’s the best drive to use for editing ?

[@summutanim]

sara I don't watch your videos I just watch you all the time. Why are you so cute?🥺

[@heyheyhey520]

They should add data to MagSafe. That seems like what they will do with the phones anyway. 😊

[@mr.hertop5629]

Hi Sara, I'm Topher Picazo from the Philippines, thank you for review

[@chriscash782]

Debating over 14" M2pro or M2 Max. Mainly going to be doing music production, video/photo editing with Adobe. Is a Max necessary? or should I not bother?

[@ebenezer357]

I’m in the same situation. What decision did you make?

[@Renjber__RenjStudios]

Me too, what where your decision?

[@chriscash782]

@@Renjber__RenjStudios I got the 14" but returned it as it was a little small for me and annoyed me. Especially when looking at an editing screen. Ended up getting the Max. I was also unhappy with 16 GB. So I got 32 and I love that. 24 GB is used for most programs I keep open now so I assume everything is running more smoothly than they would at 16 Gb

[@Renjber__RenjStudios]

@@chriscash782 ye okay, So is it better with 16’ with m2 max or 14’ with m2 max 😅

[@chriscash782]

@@Renjber__RenjStudios Not sure if you could max the 14" I think I had whatever the highest chip was + 16 GB RAM. But happy with my 16" Max no complaints

[@Gordidon]

Nice. I think for regular users, getting the one with less storage makes sense as Apple storage is ridiculously expense.

[@meddlin]

woo! That Apple refurbished store 'bout to be lookin' reeeeaal nice! I have the M1 Air, and would love a nice little upgrade if the price is right.

[@ChechoGoto]

When the M1 Pro 1TB is as low as M2 Air Base :O

[@zakkincaid]

I picked up the M1 Pro 16gb ram and 1TB open box for $1700 a week before the m2’s we’re announced.

[@andynguyen6218]

If you could decide between m1 pro for 1400€ and a m2 pro for 1600€, which one would you choose? It is purposed for 4k editing and matlab simulation

[@crisrocchi2722]

I don't know what your choice was, but I was faced with a similar choice (for video editing use) and I bought a base 14 macbook pro with the m2 pro chip (16 GB ram, 512GB ssd). And I do not regret this choice. It's faster, cooler and (as demonstrated by Max Tech), in low power mode has exactly the same performance as the base 14 with the m1 pro at full power. Truly beast

[@avneetsiddharth9945]

congrats on 900k. cant wait for 1 Mil.

[@rcayca]

But Sara, I just watched one of your old videos where you said you shouldn't get 2TB or more because you'll store your whole life on the computer and if something were to happen..... well you know the deal

[@AZCardinals311]

I've been a Windows user all my life. Now I'm in a bit of a dilemma deciding between sticking with a Windows laptop or making a complete change to a 14" M1 Pro Macbook Pro. I'm sure it'll be a bit of a learning curve to switch but the curve shouldn't be too steep. I was considering the 16" MacBook Pro (since I love laptops with big screens) but the weight might be a bit much and I mainly do writing which means I won't be maximizing the full power of it anyways. I was also considering the newest MacBook Airs but the displays are too small for my liking (despite the rumors that a 15" Airs could be announced sometime this spring or June) I don't want to rush the decision considering the hefty price tag. Maybe I should wait for the next MacBook Airs to be released considering it's lightness and overall functionality ? The 14" MacBook Pro is an excellent middle ground in portability and price and from what I'm taking from this video, it's a very powerful laptop. My decision to possibly switch to Apple seems more of a reality by the day after watching this video. But still, I got a tough choice to make

[@Kaiser333333]

if it were me and you don't need it immediately i'd wait for the new 15' macbook air. Personally im leaning towards the 16' macbook pro M2 but i need it for coding/data science not simply writing. The air will be so much nicer for carrying around and using in cafes/airports etc. But not enough horsepower for what i need i think.

[@Vicncoffee]

I have a Predator laptop and the newest Mac Air. No regrets. I think it's great to have one window and 1 apple laptop.

[@super_mr_unknown]

You can use m2 max with low power mode)

[@DJShellingz]

just because of you im ordering an m1 pro 14inch

[@isjasur]

Such a nice review, thanks

[@chriscash782]

I think you convinced me to get the Pro instead of Max I definitely not that sophisticated of an editor as you my needs are simpler

[@karnage_gaming263]

What year?

[@neoone75]

I'm coming from the windows ecosystem. I'd like to hear your honest opinion do I gain any benefits if I get MBP pro 1 max over MBP Pro 1? I mostly use laptop for web browser based graphic / web design.

[@hamburger--fries]

M2 Pro 13 all the way!!! :-) 14 is too big. I travel alot around Asia and I gave the M2 Pro 14 to my wife as it is way too big. the 13 inch is so awesome! I found the perfect thin hard case for it as well that fits nicely into a small backpack or shoulder bag. I guess for people who don't travel alot 14 is good. I take about 20+ plane rides per month.

[@thealibek]

Just bought MacBookPro 16' M1 Max Ref , i switched from Windows laptop!

[@nittio7]

I have 2019 16 inch and it works like a charm

[@alansvelmoe6767]

I've always been Windows PC I finely got a Mac Book Pro 13' M2 chip late last year

[@glitchinthematrix9306]

Do you use 14 or 16 inch macbook?

[@YashaWells]

What kind of backpack do you have?

[@Guironey]

thxxx for thissss

[@nicolewathen]

Great video! Thank you

[@AlliandWill]

Great video Sara! I absolutely LOVE my 14" M1 Max MBP. So much value for a decently price killer portable setup, especially refurbished.

[@redvulpa1324]

Yeah I got my maxed out M1 Pro Max with 10/32 cores 64gb RAM and 2TB SSD for £3,000 which is about £1,000 cheaper than the spec cost just 3 months ago. ❤

[@BradlyFC]

Hearing you say that you should stay on the 14" M1 Pro makes me feel amazing because that's what I have. Finally, being cheap (ish, this is Apple we're talking about) is paying off! 😂

[@ThinLineMedia]

Davinci seems to crash more often than Premiere, at least for me... Also the screen estate is way better in Premiere. I hope Davinci will make all the panels resizable in the near future.

[@mychanneltoletyouknow]

crashes on the m1 or m2? mind sharing specs?

[@ThinLineMedia]

@@mychanneltoletyouknow On Windows laptop, but I see a lot of people reporting Davinci crashes on Macs too.

[@mychess5821]

@@ThinLineMedia There's a problem with the editing software and not the laptop or pc.

[@nathanswenson-reinhold7209]

I swear: They run on frickin' unicorn dust or something! -- LOL. Best line ever.

[@LightDustFilm]

I accidentally found your channel and I don't regret it. Nice montage Nice content! You have a sub

[@pocholofelix]

Hey, Sara! Would you still recommend the M2 Pro 14" for when editing 4k videos in Premiere? 😁 Thanks!

[@ryancooper3629]

The 14” has massive thermal throttling issues. This is why Sarah didn’t see a performance difference between the machines. Highly recommend 16” as they do not throttle nearly as much so you will actually be able to use the performance you paid for.

[@rakoksy]

@@ryancooper3629 thermal throttling is a problem of the Air, never experienced thermal throttling. Sara doesn't see difference, others see difference. The question is easy: M1 Pro has a better value, M2 pro is a better machine (just upgrade the ssd). Period.

[@FPVwineUK]

7:09 opened up a can of worms for me now! DANG

[@randomrazr]

im debating on a 16inc macbook pro m2 pro or m2 max. final cut is the most intensive program i would be using. which is most ideal? the m2 max is like 1000 dollars more

[@ryancooper3629]

Either will serve you wonderfully, the more expensive max will be more future proof and will handle mega loads like 8k editing better but for standard editing work right now either one will do an amazing job.

[@scotts4007]

Good vlog!

[@TuckerPearce]

I LOVE my 14 inch M1 MBP, it's the best. Nice to know you are a fan of it as well. I've been using the Anker charger for it, it's so small and awesome.

[@bensteelemusic]

The higher-spec M2 Pro in the 14" body gets hot and causes thermal throttling. Definitely go for the lower-spec and you won't have these slowdowns!

[@zoltanzana]

Or get the 16", even better

[@evanyt]

I really want a M2 Pro Macbook Pro 14" but I'm also thinking of getting the M2 Macbook Air, I won't be doing heavy tasks daily but I would like the ability to have big music or video editing projects open should I want to. Upgrading the Macbook Air to the spec I want it at, it isn't so much of a jump to go to the Pro so I'm just not sure where I should stand

[@elyselapalme7040]

I can't chose between base m2 pro chip or unbinned m2 pro for the 14 inch (both with 32 go of ram and 1to ssd).... I guess ill order the cheapest one and if it isnt powerful enough I'll get the other one. Anyway great video, thanks for sharing!

[@davidcar1978]

How did it go? I am in the exact same situation. I need to edit 4k videos, multitsaking and audio prod.

[@zo6052]

@@davidcar1978 what did you choose?

[@dacocarde3237]

The m2 pro 32 gb ram 1 tbyte hard disk

[@dacocarde3237]

​@@zo6052the m2 pro 32 gb ram 1 tb hard disk

[@tty2020]

Hmm why is the m2 pro slower than m1 pro in your video?

[@dougpeterson9705]

Hello Sara (and loyal followers/viewers) what Macbook is recommended for only creating AI artwork & imagery?... no videos. Advanced thank you.

[@PragmaticPengu1]

Get rid of HDMI and give us a FIFTH T4 port!

[@Jeff_Putz]

Your battery life is strange. I have a 16" M2, and doing software dev, I'm generally getting 10+ hours. Resolve work as a small percentage maybe half, in still getting around 8 hours. Maybe it is the background stuff you mentioned.

[@badslipmats]

6:40 how helpful

[@rareformtx]

Miss me with both of these... I think the m1 series is a better overall deal.

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

it's an upgrade for those with and intel machine, if you have an M1 Pro or Max....WAIT😀😀

[@MR-vj8dn]

Not really making sense regarding your battery info. The Pros can be as energy saving as the Airs. We’re talking a few percent in difference.

[@firasfisal2332]

Sara, for the M2 MBA and the niche mentioned (occasional creative work + browsing) which core and ram option would you recommend for that? 17:50

[@victoriousgangster]

Need to get a better video editor. Vegas sucks with video preview. Lags so much I can barely edit. My sepcs are quite high too but don't want to learn a whole new editor though.

[@samparhizkar5221]

The 14 inch is the iPhone mini of the Macbooks. The idea is nice, but it is just too smaller than what it should be. There's not even enough room to lay your palms in the palm rest comfortably. I tried both laptops side by side and while the "Screen Size" of 14 was tolerable the overall ergonomics of the thing was just off. They should have made this thing a bit bigger.

[@something2sea]

Hm… I disagree (which we're allowed to do 😉). The 14-inch seems more comparable to the 'regular' iPhone size, and the now dead 12-inch MacBook seems comparable to the sadly now dead iPhone mini. Apple never seem to prioritise powerful devices with small footprints-maybe the average consumer simply prefers the bigger devices.

[@samparhizkar5221]

@@something2sea The upcoming 15 inch macbook air will be regular iPhone size ;)

[@BryceKoebel]

I love my Maxbook Pro 16". I NEVER buy things when they come out, but I actually did it because I was editing on a 15" 2015 MBP. Only thing I wish I did was get more than 1tb of storage, but it was already so expensive at the time 😕

[@bobbylove7568]

You could just buy portable storage with very decent price nowadays.