14'' vs 16'' MacBook Pro - Which one to get? 

Absolutely! It definitely offers more as a machine! 💪 However, it also comes with a $300 higher price tag and a loss in portability.

That's a unique perspective! Although the matter extends beyond the display size, it's tied to the bigger battery, more metal, larger speakers, trackpad, and the convenience of having it all in a portable laptop. But you're right, the price difference is substantial enough to make you reevaluate the overall benefits. And the alternative you brought out is spot-on, worthy of consideration!

@@SpotlightToday yeah another persepective, like having a external ssd coz storage upgrade is expensive af, and many ssd are discounted right now

Thanks for the feedback! 🙌 Fantastic pick! Would be interesting to know what are the main factors that made you decide on the 14-inch model?

You welcome! 😉

That's interesting insight. The Max tends to be power-hungry and unfortunately can have some battery-draining issues because of it. Seems to be a general thing.

In general, the matter isn't severe enough to consider them 'heat problems'. While the 14'' model can run about 10-20% hotter than the 16'', it has a minimal impact on its performance. Whether the slightly increased temperatures will become problematic later, as components wear down and newer software demands increase, is another question, but so far, it doesn't seem to be an issue. Regarding fan noise, when comparing the same tasks, the 14'' model's fans usually start working earlier, and sometimes in situations where the 16'' model doesn't need to ramp up the fans at all. Thus, the 14'' model operates with increased and maximum fan speeds much more often, resulting in louder operation. On a positive note, people usually prefer the higher-pitched noise of the 14'' model over the 16'' when comparing the noise impact itself. For us, fan noise is not a significant distraction, so we are fine with it. However, if it is an important factor for you, you might consider the 16'' model.

@@SpotlightToday Thanks for your insights. It helps me to decide.

Awesome! Happy we could help! 🙌

Seems like the 14 inch was designed for You! 🙌

@@SpotlightToday Yep. To be honest the 13" M1 MBP was a little small, but just a little. The work that I do at home, I need a LARGE(32" BenQ DesignColor) monitor to do, but the work I do on the road, a light, small, powerful laptop fits the bill nicely, and can drive my monitor at home.

Feel ya! Pretty much the same here, except we daily drive a 16'' for in-office video editing and a 14'' for on the road hustle. 💪

Much agreed! 🙌 We use the 16'' for editing, while the 14'' is our go-to for everyday use and travelling-just so much more convenient.

That's a wise decision! 🙌 Did you get the M3 model or one of the previous ones?

@@SpotlightToday Thanks, M3.

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16“ all day long!

The compact form factor and ease of portability for the win! 🙌