Do I REGRET The Base 16” M1 Pro MacBook 6 MONTHS LATER? | Long-term Review 

as usual with ur channel the quality is absolutely stunning ur explaining everything greatly and the video is really detailed! keep up the work u will easily be a very big tech youtuber one day !

The actual design of this Macbook is one of the best Apple has released. I am hoping they stick around with this design for a while

The advantage you have with MagSafe, is that you can fast charge the laptop (140W for the 16”). I don’t know if you get more power, the chips seems not to draw so much power.

Greatly made review! To the point and crisp🙌

I bought a Mac Studio Max this summer...and picked up the MacBook Pro 14 Max for travel. I'm not a creative, well...I'm a copy editor and writer, but I love both items. Money is no object for the best.

I came from a 15" 2018 MacBook Pro. I purchased the same configuration as you not long after these new models were released. This new MacBook is a world of difference and most definitely well worth the upgrade. I wasn't a huge fan of the butterfly keyboard, but I got used to it over time. However I couldn't go back after using the magic keyboard for the past several months. Also, I can't go back to a standard screen after being spoiled with this mini led screen with pro motion.

It took awhile for me to purchase this laptop, I used to be the one going for the newest but I have learned my lesson. I purchased the 16" Intel based one and learned pretty quick that the chip was totally crap in it (heat, performance not up to par). I sold it and got back what I paid, which was a blessing. I went back to the 13" M1 that had just arrived, 16Gb of memory and it was a very nice laptop to use. But... 13" is not enough, especially if you have eyes as bad as mine. So I sold that and purchased a DELL XPS 17 which was the biggest mistake of my life, first of all the i9 chip and the Windows OS were things I could not get used to. I have been a Windows user until 3 years ago so some of the muscle memory was still there. The screen was great, until it just stopped working, warranty claim took two weeks, this was after I owned it two weeks, so 4 weeks in I had a refurbished laptop back (Dell claimed it was repaired that is all). The lid of the screen had two significant scratches and if you know me.... never a scratch on any of my gear. It took two months to sell that laptop and I took quite the loss but Apple had just released this MacBook and in February of this year I purchased it. Never looked back, never had one ounce of regret. I know the M2 chips are coming out, but if you see the improvements to the iPad Pro they announced today it is going to be a skip for me. So people are saying this is maybe the best laptop Apple every build, to those I say: Nay, Nay. The 2015, 15 inch laptop was the best in its time and this 16" is a very valid replacement. It is not lots better, it is better because the technology developed the past years. Hopefully we will see an OLED screen in the future, but this will do just nicely.

I LOOOOOOOOVE my M1 Pro 16-inch 2021 MacBook Pro. As an artist and visual person the big screen is great. I came from a 2012 non-Retina 15-inch MBP so the difference his HUGE. Also it's super quick, and audio is fantastic, I love the keyboard, and actual a whole 1 pond lighter than my old Mac!

Nice video and great review! I went back and forth for weeks thinking of with MacBook to upgrade to. I ended up going with a refurbished 14" M1 Max and it's an absolute beast. I love working on this thing and The only time I ever hear the fans kick in is when I'm exporting videos

Hi! Concerning the display: In HDR it has up to 1600 nits peak and up to 1000 nits sustained brightness. On non-HDR content it only pushes 500 nits. But there’s a workaround via third-party apps to get 1000nits also for non-HDR use.

this is great info! I didn't even know you could work on a Mac in clam shell mode! looking for a new set up and your info is invaluable!

Happy to just get a refurb 16 inch w/ M1 Max - previous Mac is Macbook Pro 2012 still working fine. Hope the 16 inch will be useful for the next 10 years.

I bought an M1 MacBook pro 13" 3 months ago and I am very happy with it. Therefore I don't even think about upgrading to the m1 pro or max MacBooks. Still enjoyed this video a lot. Great quality and very interesting.

this was very comprehensive Cole, great job

Awesome review. Thanks again, Cole! 😃✨✌🏻

BANGER VIDEO MY MAN 🔥🔥🔥

This is a great video, I recently got rid of my 2019 MacBook Pro 16 inch base because I wanna upgrade and this really helped me make my decision 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Great review, I just ordered this to replace my 2019 mbp 16 i9,32ram, 5500 8gb, 2tb. Which is great computer but I can’t resist the new chip and screen.

Excellent review Cole. I’m loving my 16” m1.

Great review!

Great review, this really helped me a lot. I just upgraded from a 2016 i7 2.6 quad so this is a nice bump for me

Can't decide to buy 14 or 16 for 1 - daily usage and also for instances when i need to bring it to any other place, or cafe or hotel.... ?? 2 - also for my work i usually will need to open 10 or 15 Separate browsers at the same time , like not tabs but full explorers .... So i think i am gonna take 32gb of ram, but also was thinking maybe to pick 16 inch , because i think the size of the chase would prevent it from heating much... and to rest arms on keyboard , a i right?

Any drop frames experienced when using Fusion (DaVinci resolve)?

Is the base model 16 inch macbook pro good for Mixing engineers?

Very useful! Thank you

Thank you for this.

I wonder if you would get the air m2 16 go 512 over this base16 inch model?

I recently got the base 512 16 inch for a really good price and I love it, it is way faster then my old 2016 13 inch and I just can't believe that a laptop could be so good

Yeah after watching this I think I need to get this for content creation and working on the go because I travel quite abit! Sick video as always bro🙌🏾🔥🔥

you can customize when the fan will kick in to help with the thermal using something like iStat Menu. I use mine mostly in docking mode too and have set the fan to 2000rpm(essentially silent) when the battery >25Cº to extend the longevity of the battery. Without it my battery temp frequently goes above 30º. Also using the 32GB version of 16" model and I don't regret my decision :) cheers

You say MBP M1 16” display is not good for color editing/correcting because it is not consistent?? There is a YT Channel called ArtIsRight, where he shows you how to adjust/calibrate the white point, and the end result leaves you VERY close to a benQ monitor, hard to tell the difference

Great video homie 🙌 My mum had the mackbook ever since it came out and she loves it (she uses an iphone, ipad and airpods so it makes sense for her to get it). She had the macbook from 2014, and it's definitely a huge upgrade, especially with the fans. They don't get anywhere as loud as her old mac, and that's one of the things I noticed straight away. I also love how satisfying the trackpad and keyboard sounds. Like I said before, it feels so much better than any laptop I've used before. I still wouldn't get it as I'm using a Samsung galaxy and watch, though I still stand by what I said about the trackpad and keyboard. They're unlike any keyboard and trackpad I've ever seen and heard in any other laptop.

I just got the same spec (except a 500 mb drive) on Amazon Renewed for about $1,330, and am very pleased with it. As I only do coding on it (no video & photos), the 500gb drive will be plenty. This is my first Mac, as a life long Windows user. But I'll still be using both. :) Thanks for the great long term review!

To match colors between displays just select non hdr color profile while editing

Subbed, great video bro

What’s the song that was playing as you were advertising the speakers?

Do you use usb c to displayport cable for external monitor connection? I also connect my macbook pro 16 m1 pro to 34inch ultrawide via HDMI port on both. The font size is so small and there is no display scaling option like it does on built-in macbook display. You know to increase or decrease font size

Great review.. can you share how o u manage your storage for video editing on MBPro?

Great review

Good video ..do you get speaker poping issues maybe ? I saw a thread on macrumors

is space grey good or silver

I just piked up 16 size with 1TB for fb and youtube

Macbook Camera is really *genius* It would take you back in time like those cam recorder in 2010-2012

Don't you have an issue with your RAM on 16GB? Mine with the exact same configuration always is on Yellow pressure

Hey man, how often do you use it and has the matte layer on the keyboard worn off? I heard that the new macbook keyboard matte layer wears off fast which causes an oily look.

What is your blue liquid wallpaper please I love it

be careful carrying your laptop in a camera bag if it's a tight fight; i carried my previous model 15" MBP in my LowePro camera backpack ... ending up bending my MBP chassis; noticed it when it no longer sat level when placed on a flat surface. otherwise, thanks for the review

1y ago I got my 1st MacBook - 16 inch M1 Pro 512gb base model. I preferred to extend the storage with sd card, and I regret this. I bought the official one recomended from apple - transcend jet drive 512g. I was thinking for air 13 m2, 16 m2 pro, or to wait for air 15. 13 is small for me, 16 m2 pro was 500euro more, and 15 air is little more cheap, so I went for the last year model 16. As no pro user this is ultimate pc for me! 10+h battery, really loud and clear sound, display that I had never imagined. CPU and GPU Speeds - more than needed for me. Used with Apple TV and iPhone - this is all you will need for everything. ps. For 1y use - almost everyday, the battery is 97% health. I trusted apple support recommendation to charge and use on battery, not to leave it plugged in the charger all the time, and when possible not to use the device when charging. At the same time I got iPhone 13 Pro Max on which I didn't took care of those recommendations. The phone now is at 83% battery. Is this correct to charge the device when not used and not to use it when charging?

Can you please share justcreate wallpaper that you used in your dual monitor? The blue one?

is the 14 inch and 13 inch one to small? i have concerned the Photoshop and Illustrator Ui would eat up workspace as im want to work on the go. And macbook 16 is too expensive for my budget

Hey bro love the vids, I actually had a macbook pro m1max 16in almost speced out that ended up getting stolen :(((( I wanted to ask you do you think 512gb is enough or is it worth it for me to get 1tb. Basically i can get a base model with 512 off my friend for 1800 or end up paying 2600 for a terabite model. Appreciate this video btw. Also for some context i edit 4k 10 bit videos in FCPX and will use this machine to stream, Thanks bro

So im cs student would you recommend me the 14-inch base model with 512GB storage or upgrade the storage or buy an external SSD I need this laptop for a long investment I need it to last with me for at least 5 years

When you say the only difference performance wise is the bigger battery and screen that’s actually inaccurate. The cooling solution is also bigger and therefore better.

Very nice video Cole, you gained a new suscriber :) That 16 M1 Pro is really nice, I have a m1 13 8/512 ssd, for general use and its really fast. I cant imagine the M1 Pro or the Max must be a real beast.

I need help deciding, I’m a college kid who will appreciate portability but I absolutely hate fan noises. Do you think I should shoot for the 16” or go with the 14” base model in hopes that the fans don’t kick on for basic use like doing research and everyday college use.

What is that wallpaper? I love it!!

Can i ask where ya got the dock for the macbook

That wallpaper though 😩🥺

I've had a MacBook Pro for 10 years with the SD card slot and it's never had issues, I would bring it to an apple store and have them replace it while you still have a warrantee

this is such a great laptop. ive had mine since december. its been great.

great videography bud

amazing video man!!!! really inspiring

6:24 dude that sounds like you forgot to turn off true tone, i suggest that you just turn it on and off again

where did u get that wallpaper?

can you share the wallpaper ?

First off : i am a mac book pro 15 inch mid 2014 owner and an Iphone XR owner and i love them ! BUT : Apple needs to be taught a lesson and that lesson needs to be taught soon !!! People need to stop buying demonic Apple products for 1 year or maybe 2. Straight , no macs , iphones , heck , no adapters nothing!!!! Let me Explain : i love using logic pro BUT!!! they soldered the SSD onto the motherboard ever since 2016. I recently went to an apple certified repair shop and asked them : what if i get a m1pro macbook pro and as soon as the warranty expires , the ssd fails me . How do u go about repairing it ? They said it ll cost me a hefty sum cause they replace the whole board . I was like WhAT ? Like dayum , replace 5-6-7 parts just cause one don’t work , there ain’t nuthin logical about that . Another point is : on windows : 1tb ssd --> roughly 110$/€ . 2 tb --> roughly 2x 110 $/€ . @demonic-apple --> 2tb costs 800$ …?!?! What ? And you can t even replace it . I have a dream : :” that for 1 year straight up nobody buys any apple products , not even an adapter . Let s see those execs shit their pants and start asking questions like : oh my … what are we doing wrong ? To me they seem like money hungry apes that can not quench their thirst for money . It walks along the lines of unethical . There s isn’t even any real advantage to having the ssd soldered. I ve heard people say that it s faster . No it s not . We have the internet . Anybody can check the numbers and the speeds of different ssd s out there. Oh and just to put the cherry on top : iphone 13 : amazing processor and hardware but it s rocking the lightning port 🤣 usb 2.0 speeds . Apple 🍎 i really hope u get yours and the EU puts you in place with regulations on ports and on right to repair . They got hundreds of billions offshore like liquidities …. This got outta pocket a long time ago … out of their consumers pockets to be exact. They answer to no one and lack moral discernment . Take care y’all 😃🙏🏻🤗. But the processors are amazing and I respect the integration of the cpu and gpu and RAM 🐏 . Cause that actually wields a big boost in performance. I hope somebody serves them good .. money hungry apes 🦧 And now they ship different iPhones with different chips. oh my God bruh... let's start this movement ... i m begging y'all let us all stop buying their products for 1 Year :)))))) it would be amazing

how is portability compare to 14?

Dual ultrawide monitors?? Really Cole?? Subscribed!!!!

Is this silver or space grey?

what wallpaper is that

Can it run games like Fortnite, LoL, etc smoothly?

I do exactly the same except I use the MacBook for school in engineering and had no software issue so far, my big pc Alienware 3080gtx is only gaming now !

Bought one for $1999 512gb 16gb ram , was that a good deal or did I get ripped off lol ?

I don't need any external monitor, 16 is enough!

but I need that wallpaper tho

Is it better than m2 pro?

3 displays are too little?

I would like to have this wallpaper =[

I regret buying mine. I should have gone for 32GB Ram and 2 TB of storage. 16GB/1TB is just too little for what I do.

Bro you got ripped off...I paid $1,300 for the same MBP 16" M1 Pro at Micro Center and it was Apple refurbished. You seriously got ripped off

Use woman make up big brush (black colour) for cleaning dust on screen. Buy both. One for screen and one for keyboard.

Mac/ lian li shill smh my head 🤦‍♂️ must’ve been paid Seriously tho Sick shots brotha your quality is always nuts gotta love it I’ve thought bout getting the 14 inch but since I just got the m1 2020 yeahhhh I’m not gonna upgrade for a fat minute

I dont know the answer to the question in the title, but I know the answer to "Did I make a click-bait video"?... please dont pay apple for 2TB storage. For that money or very close to that, you can get a thunderbolt RAID or just a NVME enclosure with a Samsung 980 Pro inside that you get to keep with you even if the Mac were to fail or you upgrade to next CPU in a year or so.

Bro, your video is too dark sometimes

You can't have a "base" model with 1TB. The base model has 512gb. Either you have the base model or you don't. The 1TB model has a much better performance due to faster SSD write/read speeds, so you cannot consider your experience to be the same for someone else wanting to know about the actual base model.

Kid has to much money?

Thanks for the review. I recommend CleanMyMacX for your storage issues, saved my when I was in college.

Hey there, I’ve seen Reddit forums that 16 gb with virtual machines choke? I’m thinking of upgrading to 32gb but man, it’s $400 considering I’m buying from the education store. I’m caught in a loop and I need this mbp soon prolly end of May. I’ll use the vm’s for my Windows related work like Chrome, Adobe Acrobat PDF, Microsoft teams and Outlook, and when I’m not, I’ll use it with Adobe Premier apps: LR, AP, Ae and Photoshop. Any suggestion? Thanks I’d really appreciate it, I don’t want to make bad decisions. 🥹