16" M3 MacBook Pro - One Month Later... HOW!? 

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Proud of you man, i thought for sure you'd be on the same train of returning the 16 again for the 14. A new leaf has been turned as you got it right once you force yourself to use the 16 form factor in daily use and finally get over the true size and weight you become one with the system and it cannot be beat. It took me many returned machines since the original m1 14" and this is the first year i didnt return the 16 because its god tier it just doesn't get better and the size and weight can be overlooked. They are irrelevant to the productivity you can achieve while fully immersed with the 16.

I own a m1 max already but I'm going to upgrade not necessarily for the improved performances but because I miscalculated the amount of RAM and storage I was going to need in the first place. It's these two areas I'm gonna upgrade the most. And it comes in space black besides :D

Thanks for good the video Greg ! For better cpu performance specifically for music production ( many plugins ) would you choose an M1 max 64gb or the m2 max with 32gb ?

Hey Greg great video! I watched you years ago when I was buying my Mac, glad you're still making great, informative videos. Might check out these M3 Macs.

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day!

that lg ergo stand is one of the best monitor arms out there because of its range of motion. BenQ must have either licensed LGS ergo stand or just copied it because its looks identical to LGs. Love that ergo stand. I modded one to use with my Imac 24".

Any thoughts as to why Apple nerfed the memory bus speed on the M3 Pro units compared to the M2 Pro units from 200gb/s to 150gb/s?

i am coming from an intel mac book pro from 2015 and I am thinking about buying a new mac book. I don't know which one would be the best. I study graphic design and a laptop is pretty much necessary for me. do you think the mac book pro m3 max would be a good option? Or would the mac book pro m2 be enough?

I have an M1 Max with 64 GB for music production. I went with more RAM in case I would later want to create orchestral compositions with lots of tracks and huge sample libraries. But if you are not planning to produce this type of music, CPU performance may be a more important consideration. M1 and M2 Max both have 8 performance cores, but M2 has 4 efficiency cores vs 2 for the M1. This, and the increased single-core performance may make the M2 able to handle more tracks with CPU-intensive effects (such as reverbs) and virtual instruments (especially complex synthesizers). The GPU cores don't matter much unless you also produce videos, though some music software makers are starting to work on using these wasted cores for audio processing. Maybe someday the neural engine cores can be used for upcoming AI features in audio software. An important factor for audio software performance is recording latency, where setting your DAW to a lower buffer size works the CPU harder, but reduces the annoying delay between recorded input, such as vocals or played instruments and the output you are listening to, such as backing tracks. If your CPU can't keep up, you get pops and clicks. There are workarounds for this, such as increasing the buffer size when you aren't recording, and "freezing" tracks with their effects, but the more processing power you have, the less you need to deal with such hassles.

First timer here. Love the video. I felt like you were talking to me personally 😂 Subbed super fast! 👌

How much noise does the 16" M3 MacBook Pro make when you load it and when does it start when opening a program or during editing or exporting?

The reason the M1 worked so well was it was based on A series SOC's installed on iPhones over the years. Know that Apple had Mac's with A series/M prototypes being used well before the M1 first came out. This is why this normal had no hesitation in purchasing the very first M1 series MacBook Air. For content creators I feel you should max out the latest MacBook Pro M series Pro or MAX that best fits you needs over the next few years. Then use the best external monitor and other accessories that meets your needs. I know for this normal to replace my iMac 27-inch 5K Late 2014 almost came down to flip of a coin M1 Mac mini, or M1 MacBook Air back in March 2022. Thing is with the M1 MacBook Air, and an external monitor something like the Studio Monitor I can set these up in a two screen configuration if I want to. Also the M1 MacBook Air gives me the option to take it with me, and use remotely if I have the need as I have no other laptop.

Do you think the 128GB outperforms the 48GB? Is it a limiting factor?

I have zero need for the power of this PC, but I am obsessed with wanting it. I have a M1 Air that works just fine for my use. LOL. I just want a super nice PC that will last years that I don't ever have to worry about outgrowing. I do basic blender, basic video stuff, and use it a ton for reading, research, writing, and entertainment. Would be nice to be able to do a bit of gaming on it...I'd play LOL and some WOW as well, probably. I have a 13 inch m1 Air right now and it works, but its so and its so tiny, I am drooling over the idea of a 16 inch screen. Was gonna go for the smaller base M3 Max, but I've seen a lot of people complain about the temps and fan sounds in the base one, which don't happen in the bigger one due to a bigger chassis, so that bumped me up to wanting the 40 core in the 16 inch. I have tried to talk myself out of buying the M3 Max for like four months. It's not working and I'm very close to just going out and buying the stupid thing to stop the torture. It's NOT helping to see you rave about how much you love it. Send help.

I'm an interior architecture student, this year is ending and I'm looking for a new laptop, I'm using Intel, some people suggested M3 Pro. I can buy the one with 16gb ram and 1tb ssd. (my budget). How can I use 3dsmax and will I experience poor performance while using it? Should I turn to blender? Where and how can I get the render? Or should I stick with Intel? I'm waiting for your suggestions, thank you in advance.

Question. Would I be able to livestream and potentially play a game. I’ve got an external camera I’d want plugged in as well. Asking because I’d love to have a Mac I could travel with

I ditched my 16" for M2 14" Macbook Pro, and I am so happy. As you said, at the end of the day, I plug it to a 27" external monitor anyway. And why should I carry a 16" laptop all around when I am actually doing my "desktop work" on in my desktop :) Not to mention that I can always extend my 14" monitor via sidecar with my iPad and that set up is more convenient to carry around.

You forgot one thing which is battery life, which is improved over m2 Macs and is really noticeable

Appreciate your reviews, Greg! You give an honest appreciation of the user experience. I'll be purchasing a 14 inch with 96gb memory.

I love the part where you stay apps open slightly faster on the 16" ... But the 14" opened it faster lol.

I’ve noticed in several videos that the apple logo on the lid of computer no longer lights up. Is there a setting on the be M3 chip ?

Excellent review as always! Thank you.

is it still available to purchase the Apple Macbook M1 Pro Max?? Or where do I get them? I've been to apple stores and they only have M3 Macbook available

how are you happy with battery performance?? When editing/rendering, how much hours do you get??

Base spec US$1,600 M3 MBP is vastly different from a full-spec’d, maxed-out Ram & SSD US$7,200 M3 Max MBP at nearly 5 times the price, obviously.

Hi Greg, I truly enjoyed watching your re-view of the16" M3 MacBook Pro - One Month Later... HOW, so much so that I have subscribed to your channel for all future videos. Will you be re-viewing the M4 when it is released to you to do your re-view hope so amazing channel Greg, looking forward to your re-view

Yep when I got my M1 Max 16, I deadass ditched my monitor, speakers. It felt too redundant.

Is it better if I get the 16 inch m3 max base model but at 512gb or the base model of the 14 inch m3 max? I’m worried about the fan noise. Will 512gb affect the performance of the m3 max?

Love your videos! Best tech reviewer ever👍🏻

Did you also spend more for the AppleCare extended warranty?

im using m1 imac with 16gb ram and within half year i hit the limit it has to offer well it is still 3-4 year old after all but i wanted a desktop setup, now i want to go into macbook pro setup since it has the more value and power for the price and it also has more options, right now im considering a 14.2 macbook pro base or upg chip and ram by selling imac, i dont think a 16.2 will fit on my desk even if i know it is worth it im not 100% sure but i dont like things sticking out and if the laptop is too big it will be on the corner of the desk, ideally i want to get max chip but i feel like im being pushed to make the call and move on, i also do not know how many gpu cores i need, for ram i know i need atleast 36gb ram since i use by desktop 16gb im not even abusing my imac btw it can run most things i throw at it but also struggles to do many basic things because it is so loaded and lacks power to do so, im also a gamer during my free time, unless i watch netflix i play games, right now my list is dying light, stacraft, warcraft, hades, tomb raider, and i intend to buy crossover since it can run games on steam and it works well, idk how many of them since red alert 2 failed to do so or maybe i lack power to run it but ideally i want to run dying light 2 atleast well only one way to know, i buy game and try.

Overkill is underrated.

Hey, Greg! Who’s your camera man?))

Don't use your MacBook Pro outdoors in direct sunlight in the subtropics during midday because it will overheat. Sure, you can still see the screen very well but that's irrelevant at that point.

It only cost $1000000! What a deal!

Hi. What about fan noise when you push the boundaries?

The Mac studio memory bandwidth is 800GB/s and 400GB/s on the 16" Macbook Pro. So the Mac studio is still faster in that department

Thank for video 🧨🧨🧨❤️❤️❤️

I'm still using The Intel i5 iMac 5k 2017 and desperately need an upgrade because I'm doing better at my video skill and some ideas can't be executed.😅 M3 Max all sold out everywhere here in my country.

Apple sucks everyone into unnecessary upgrades. I have a 16” M1 pro with 2tb+32gb and a m2 ma studio with 2tb+64gb. If Apple allowed me to I would trade in both to get the M3 max. Only issue is they are not accepting M2 Max studios- yet! Regardless, this forces me to be happy with what I have and NOT get sucked into buying something I don’t need.

Alright the coffee slap got me good lol

I've heard the M3 Max have very loud fans and run extremely hot, HUGE pet peeve potential for me. I'd love to get the max, but this could be a deal breaker for me. Wondering your thoughts on that. Having it be mobile, I also value being able to have longer battery life which the max does NOT have.

Didn't you say that it was a M3 Max when the video started?

I do music production, train AI models, 3d modeling and CAD and 18gb ram for me is fine What are all of you doing out there with these beast machines?

omg that coffee cup didn't deserve your power house front hand 🤣

Great video

if they say that the m4 was needed to redesign the m4 to be thinner with oled then i expect the macbook pro to look thinner.

But can it play Crysis?

If MKBHD, who shoots RU-vid videos with 8k Red cameras, canceled his M3 Macbook Max order after testing a review unit and decided to keep his M1 Max Macbook, I assume most Apple Silicon Macbook owners don't need to upgrade to the latest Apple silicon.

Greg, you featured a Benq 4k monitor in this video; what resolution setting on your Mac works best for you?

It is a mac studio in your backpack, Beats the m2 ultra

I'm too lazy to comment or appreciate contents... but damn! I ejoyed every frame of this. Keep up such great work of art!

Why so much emphasis on the Max editions when this video is about the M3 Pro?

I have no need for a desktop Mac. I will go for a Macbook Pro M3 16".

My only gripe with Macbooks right now is that they don't offer any matt coatings. I'm so sick of my screen getting dirty.

Fingerprints … are a temporary, EASILY REMEDIED "problem." Some room temperature distilled water, a clean microfiber cloth (dampened, not even moistened; that means wring the excess OUT), some gentle wiping, and your done. Keyboard greasy? A very small amount of Dr Bronner's liquid Castile soap, diluted 1:20 with distilled water (or more so if you use their unscented Sal Suds variety), on a separate clean microfiber cloth (again, not soaked, just mildly damp), followed by the other clean-clean damp cloth, and it should be good. Turn off before doing this. Should go without saying, but I know the Internet - some will do this with the MB on and logged in. 🤦🏼‍♂

Do Meteor Lake/Core Ultra 7 vs the M3 pls

you need a haircut more than you need 128GB of memory

hows the battery life on it

Caught the plug for Resident Evil: Village at 10:40. Directions unclear. This is an iPhone app?

It’s still missing a 10 key, if they slap in Thinkpad logo this would be PC laptop

How does that M3 Max chip compares to a rtx 4090 laptop...which is still probably cheaper?

I AM Ready for M3-Max just like yours.

Why not just put ya studio display on the vesa mount and attached it that way 🥴

I swear your graphs are more vague than Apple's. Why show no actual figures and how is the M3 Max in your graph at 6:07 saying 54% increase ? Judging by the graph, shouldn't it be nearer 100% ? What am I missing?

Well that wad interesting to say 😎😎

The video title should put "M3 Max", not "M3".

I think what a machine like that is all about, for the most part, is being able to play games to entice gamers and thus users to come over to Apple. If they can get more titles they will get gamers to not necessarily buy a $4k-$5k mac but to dip their toes in on a very capable $2k Mac. There really aren’t that many professionals that need anything like this. Any M series with a bit of extra Ram will do the job for most users out there.

You really probably only needed the SSD upgrade more than anything vs your M1 Max machine. As far as these videos on your channel go, I don't see M3 Max being a necessary upgrade for your workflow. Then again just buying the machine provides you with more content to make videos about. $7200 is bonkers for a laptop...

in few days you'll tell you prefer the 14 inch.. as usual

I'm currently using a Mac Studio M1 Max at home and carry m2 MacBook Air. I just like the lightest laptop possible for travel

Is 18g enough for video editing and simulator games like Xplane?

RIP Starbucks

An rtx 4080 still destroys this MacBooks gpu

I keep hearing great things about the BenQ line and I’d love to be able to consider one, but at 350 nits sustained, it’s just not bright enough for me. This does bum me out, as more people sing it’s praises.

I’m tired of those perfect nothing wrong with highest price apple product video

So basically a waste of money.

I love the M1...........I use Ubuntu.

Great video, I'm tired of all these whiney RU-vidrs, this is nice.

Notch is a deal breaker in it.

No such thing as overkill.

Space Grey > Space Black

It must be great but for the price!!! I don't think so....

The 14-inch M3 Max MacBooks also have high-power mode now. The fans move air so much better than my M1 Pro. Even with the significantly higher horsepower, it stays just as cool. Could be related to nanometre size? Don’t sleep on the 14-inch.

M1 or M2 still as good as M3 don’t have to buy the newest toy lol 😂

Ape needs to revamp Max Studios and make SoC with 20 core 2 efficiency and 18 high performance cores and all high performance GPU cores. Apple Desktop do not need efficiency cores except for a few for idling or watching video.

What the fuck does 40 core gpu even mean. Compare it to AmD or NVIDIA with thousands of cores why does everyone make a big deal over 40 core gpu. It literally means nothing, teraflops that’s something you can measure.

Use better background music.

Is 18gb good enough for gaming?

Starbucks? Really man?

Yurrr

Will it stop working after a year of minimal use…like my m1. Awaiting the techs bad news but im starting to question apples engineering now and $. I think im done with apple since tim has turned it into something it never used to be. Money wasters now.

On the lack of noticeable performance difference between M1 and M3, I'm currently using a desktop with a 3rd generation, high-end i7 that still pulls it's weight. If I were to put a PCIe ssd in my machine you probably couldn't tell that the motherboard was from 2011 or the cpu from 2013 in most daily tasks. I imagine many older macs would be that way too, if Apple and software devs didn't cut support for them.

10:26 we have a lot games on mac, it apple that keep updating Mac OS X every breaking those games. This one reason I’m staying with Intel Macs , i can run my 32 and 64 bit games apps. Windows allow pc users to run old school dos, 32 and 64bit games and apps. With apple their dick move killed a lot of AAA developers from making games for Mac. We lost Paradox with skylines, blizarrad with Diablo, zenimax ESO. Total of 15 games just came out for Intel Mac at end of 2023. 11:32 so immersive with crosshairs on screen what newbie at gaming. Oh came you have mods nope not with silcon

It's never over kill. 6 months later it is not good enough anymore. Just like the PC world.

Motherboard failure will brick it in a nanosecond

A space black Macbook looks like a cheap windows laptop.

great laptop with a great price. even if you pay enough you will get the parents also with great performance..I saw also poor billionaires who donated every single money and went to join simple life as monks who never get peace of mind with billions.

great laptop at a great price even if you pay enough you will get the parents also with great performance.. what do people do to get that laptop? only a few people on the planet can own itI saw also poor billionaires who donated every single money and went to join simple life as monks who never get peace of mind with billions.