I’m Not Upgrading to M2 

🚨 *BREAKING NEWS:* Every tech RU-vidr ever discovers they don’t need the latest and greatest because it’s a minor spec bump.

The expectation that consumers should be looking to upgrading their computer every year is reinforced by tech RU-vidrs. People can get really upset by year spec bumps. I don’t get upset because I want to keep my computer for at least 5 years. If they increase the speed b y 20% year over year that is just fine for me.

Honestly as an average user, I haven’t hit the limits of M1 MacBook Air yet. Had some heating instances/battery drain with M1 IPad Air but under some extreme circumstances. IE I use the M1 IPad Air as a main driver now. Like 10 apps open, 4 slide over apps and a RU-vid video PiP -> no issues. Ironically the heating instances came from having a RU-vid in PiP and using Apple Pencil in GoodNotes. Or heating up when playing Apple Music while marking up photos in the photos app. M1 in any form is pretty muscle for the average user.

Was overdue for a laptop upgrade. I opted out and purchased the M1 MacBook Pro 14 inch instead of the M2. It was $400 off at Best Buy! Very happy with my decision.

I think they got the explanation of HDMI ARC a bit confused. From what I know. ARC stands for Audio Return Channel. This has been on HDMI and TVs for a while. I been using ARC since 2016. Not sure what version of HDMI was back then. But the purpose of ARC was to simplify HDMi connections by having all HDMI devices connected to TV and TV would be connected to Sound System via ARC HDMi port on TV to ARC port on HDMI ARC port (very useful on Sound Bars with few HMDI in ports). This mean all HDMi audio gets passed to the TV and the TV then passes it to the ARC port to Sound System The benefits are devices like DVD players or Streaming devices can be controlled by TV remote. Switching device being displayed can also be done by TV remote. This is different than connecting all devices to Sound System and having the Video Passed to the TV . If the sound system is an older sound bar like mine. Its able to pass through 4K video but not HDR. Basically all of my HDR device MUST be connected directly to TV. All HDMI control and device switching is done via Sound System Remote for devices connected to Sound System not TV. I believe eARC is Enhanced Audio Return Channel. It basically does everything ARC does but supports Audio formats that ARC doesn’t. eARC TVs support regular ARC mode on the eARC port and can be manually set eARC on or off. Off being old school ARC.

Loved the banter and nerd talk between everyone on this episode!

Doesn't matter if this guy upgrades or not. He has it all 😂

I usually upgrade every 3 to 4. I currently have a 2021 iMac 27" 5k intel w/ Radeon card. I'll start looking to upgrade around M3 to M4. Hopefully by then they'll have released an "affordable" mini led (or oled) 120 hz monitor.

loving the stereo chat, would love to see more of that from you

For video creators, cameras in the past year haven’t changed too much. We aren’t seeing 8K60 and 6K120 being pushed at all in the market. Codecs have stayed relatively the same.

I have a base spec 14” MacBook Pro M1 Pro and I’m still blown away by how good it is. I have no intention of upgrading for at least a few years.

5:51 so this has actually existed for a while, like the better part of a decade while, in the form of standard ARC. eARC is exclusive to HDMI 2.1, yes but it effectively just adds a ton of bandwidth which can support any high end audio codec like Dolby Atmos, DTSX, etc. that requires the additional bandwidth to return audio to your external speakers.

I binged through so many podcast clips and decided on getting an M1 Air. Got it on sale for $690 thanks for all the help guys!

With my effect heavy editing the m1 max mac studio really comes to its limits, excited for the new m2 max

I did professional videography and photography using my M1 Pro MacBook w 16gb ram. It handled 4K 10 bit raw editing in Premiere like butter, without even heating up. Made the right decision not springing for a M1 Max

I’m still rocking my mid 2012 MacBook Pro 😆😆

After working on Macs for 4 years finally have a decent Mac, used to have a cheap low end iMac, but never used it, was gifted a Mini and loving it

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the most important part of HDMI 2.1: it might not have _any_ of those capabilities, because the HDMI implementers decided that you don’t have to implement all of the 2.1 spec to be allowed to label something “2.1”.

ARC (audio return channel) supports the bi-directional audio, but only a lossy signal. EARC allows for a lossless signal.

As a PhD in Computer Engineering, last year I acquired the 16 “ M1Max 32 GB for high performance computing on the go. I have no intention of upgrading my laptop until 3-4 years from now. This month I built a new pc to replace my 7 yr old pc. New pc specs: i9-13900k oc’ed to 5.8ghz, MSI z790 mobo, 32 GB DDR5 oc’ed to 6Ghz, 4GB internal nvme, cooler master H500p, RTX 4090 gpu, Corsair AIO (3 fans pulling cool air through the radiator on top), and 4 Noctura fans: 2 200mm front fans pulling air in from the front and 2 120mm fans pushing air out from the rear , W11, and a bluetooth keyboard and bluetooth mouse. I’m content with my stationary and portable gear for at least 4-5 years. I use both machines for productivity and gaming (pc mainly). As a side note, I turned my older pc into a server...

So actually ARC has existed forever, what is added with e-ARC is "enhanced” arc with higher bandwidth, which now allows those audio return channels to carry enhanced surround sound formats like DTS:X and Atmos as opposed to the old standard of 5.1 only, with arc

I think that it was a decent bump but I have an M1 Pro MacBook Pro 16 and a base Mac Studio and these two machines meet my requirements. They both have enough RAM (32 GB), storage and far more CPU than I require. They are both a pleasure to use. Would M2 be nice? Sure. But I don't need them. 3 nm would be nice too but I don't think that I will need it. I could see using my current hardware for several years. I'm glad to see Apple adding features with every release, and, when there are enough of them, I'll upgrade.

The M2 is only worth it if you’re upgrading from the intel macs or older windows pc but 96gb of ram damn that’s a lot.

Marquez is so humble for his achievements. Good on you bro

I’m upgrading from a 2015 MacBook Pro to the m2 pro. Excited.

The best way I have found to check a video input fast on windows is the camera app.

I currently have an M1 Pro Macbook Pro 14" (my first Mac!). I don't feel the need to update any time soon.

That mispronunciation of "chassis" 😅

I saw a video where they discovered that the speakers in the M2 Pro 14 sound worse than the last gen model, don't know if that also applies to the 16 inch model. I hope that's just a software issue rather than a hidden downgrade, just like what they did with storage speeds. I don't understand why Apple can get 2 things right without completely ruining 1 again.

I’m recording music and use a ton of virtual instruments and plugins. Started hitting the limits of my M1 MacBook Air. Any suggestions for an upgrade. I don’t do any video editing just music recording with a lot of plugins and virtual instruments.

Need to ask a question: I just ordered a 14” MacBook Pro M2 with upgraded ram 32 and hard drive to 1T. I’m a musician and need to have enough to run plug-ins and virtual instruments. The extra ports seem handy too. That said, is the Air enough? Any comments appreciated. Thx

I’m upgrading. But that’s only because I have finally lost my patience with the slow af rainbow wheel of death on my 2012 MBP.

I'm still running on my 2019 Intel Macbook Pro, don't see a reason to upgrade unless my computer slows down or just stops working completely one day.

My Macbook Pro is 5 years old and is using the old Intel chipset. I'll be upgrading this year.

I've used the m1 MacBook pro with 8 cpu and 8 GPU cores since launch. I don't think I'll be upgrading for a very long time.

Some of these specs are so crazy. Nobody normal needs any of this. My wife recently upgraded to an M1 Macbook Pro for a good price, and given how fast it is, I doubt she'll need to replace it for a very long time. My PC has 64 GB of RAM, 16 GB of which is being used up as a RAM Disk (for Chrome cache and speeding up lightroom). So really it's 48 GB. I've literally never seen less than 20 GB of free memory even photo and video editing. Most of the time I have 35+ free. 96 gigs of memory as a base option is just nuts.

Might be a little late but I just picked up am M1 Pro 16" with 1TB of storage at Best Buy and I love it already. The M2 models ar like the polar opposite of what the M1 Pro/Max devices did. The M1 devices represented a massive shift in technology that turned a product that was unjustifiably expensive for what it brought to the table, finally giving it a reason to not only to exist, but to be probably the best option for many people. The M2 went back to a slight spec bump with a few new features. It came out as the economy was tanking, and it doesn't make the most sense for anybody but the most demanding of power users because you could (and still can) find the older model that isn't that much slower at a significantly reduced price, like the 14" base model for $1599, and the 16" base model for $1999.

Brownlee is on a roooooooll witrh that channel marketing! Well done mate!

He Siri, do I look good today? Siri: I found 5 gyms in your local area.

Just bought a Mac Mini with M2. I was using a 2018 MBP which worked great for light video creation until it died last week. I expect the new MM will last just fine for years to come.

Still have an intel macbook(bought in 2021), no plan on upgrading for years still. But I do think they should continue releasing new models yearly/bi-yearly

im on the fence about getting a mac mini m2 (becos stores and apple in my country r no longer selling m1 mini, not even refurbed stock) becos the 1tb version is v affordable however would it be better to just get an m1 macbook pro instead?

My M1 Mac Mini is still running my business lol… I might do some sort of M3 Max or something … but this thing is awesome. (I have the 16 gb ram/256 ssd. I do app and web development)

Maybe they already have the face id hardware in this one but they'll introduce the feature with a software update 😂

My house outlets are all white. A white charger helps it disappear and the dark color cable doesn’t show dirt. Works for me!

Normally I don't hit the limits of my 16GB M1 MacBook Pro. But for app development, when I have to implement UIs and check their compatibility for different screen sizes, my macbook cannot handle 4 simultaneous iOS simulators. It's lacking RAM and CPU power for that. And now I'm also testing for android, so I would want my macbook to open 4 android emulators and 4 iOS simulator simultaneously. I think RAM upgrade(new macbook with more ram) would do, but thinking about CPU upgrade too.

HDMI 2.0 can handle up to 240 Hz when using 1080p resolution, 144 Hz when using 1440p resolution, and 60 Hz when using 4K resolution. HDMI 2.1 cables can handle up to 120 Hz when using 4K resolution and 60 Hz when using 8K resolution. Lower resolutions than 4K can all handle up to 240 Hz when using an HDMI 2.1 cable.

That HDMI thing sound similar to ARC function on my 2015 Onkyo receiver , is this the same or a new thing ?

This is a great new channel. Love having all you guys together just chatting away. Almost like ASMR.

Ive recently come across an issue with Intel core I3, I5, I7, I9 processors, I got a message that these are no longer supported and therefore there will be no more OS updates passed Catalina, and now my apps won't update until I update the OS that can't be updated as not supported with hardware. Is this likely to be an issue going forward with the M series processors, or is this less likely as the M series are built by Apple for Apple where as Intel was not built by Apple?

That's not fair to Windows... Check out the camera preview on the teams icon in Windows 11!

Guys I need some advice. I have some issues with my laptop of 4 years so I'm going to switch. I am a lifelong windows user but I want to try out the macbook. At the moment there are the M1 Air, M2 Air, M2 Pro (these 2 M2 i heard are not good) and then the new M2 Pro chips with the M3 chips on the way. Can you please give me advice on which macbook to purchase? I am leaning to getting the 16 GB, 1TB 14 inch M2pro chip but it is a lot of money. I heard a lot of good things about the 14 inch M1 pro but i cannot find that anywhere online. What would you guys do?

I am using 2013 MacBook air just fine, replaced battery 2 years back that is it. LR use, Web browsing works absolutely fine!

Nice and good content as always!!! But despite from the topic you are talking about here... what I'm wondering all the time is, why are you guys waring headphones? I mean... you are sitting next to each other... what is the reason for this?

I always thought the let down for Mac was them cooking your lap, why they don't have better cooling with the aluminium chassis.

I like all the different brains in one video. Awesome!!!

1:29 his witty little comment blew back in his face immediately

Regarding Windows Webcam --> Just pull the camera app out. Its fast and gives you a good view from your webcam. :)

Marquez why the big boy mic ? I know those go for $1,000 but those $400 Shure work fine. Just a curiosity question

please help, i'm deciding between: - MBP M2 8 GB + 512 SSD - MBP M2 16 GB + 256 SSD (+ external hard drive) i'll mainly use it for note taking and video watching, some gaming from time to time (Sims 4, Minecraft, Stardew Valley). i'm switching from Windows (Lenovo Ideapad 5): i've never had a mac

I’ve still got my 9” 2018 iPad Pro and is doing just fine. 64 gigs even.

i want the lighted apple logo back , would be dope. classic!

When does the dynamic island come to the Mac?

In my area I can’t get a new M1 Pro 14inch model… only refurbished, just extra few hundreds more for m2 pros .

After watching all of the announcements about M2 Pro and Max it sounds like a solid improvement over M1 Pro and Max. There is nothing wrong with an iterative update to the product. That’s much better than stagnation. If you have an M1 Pro or Max, then it’s not worth upgrading. If you are using an intel powered Mac, then it is time to upgrade. If you bought a 16” Pro in 2019, buy an M2 16” MacBook Pro. You really should upgrade.

I got the 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro 16GB - 1TB and it's overkill for me. I just like the good screen, amazing speakers. I use it to do things like develop Roblox games using my iPad as a second screen to follow along tutorial videos. Love listening to music right out of the speakers. Light image creation with affinity designer. Great machine! Should easily last 5 years.

I have 4 laptops in this house right now. All are macs. 3 13in and 1 15 in. They are all 10 years old and still do the job I need them to do...

Windows has a default app called camera works fine imo?

A week later: "Why I upgraded to M2" 😂

I use my mac mini M1 for professional colorgrading on davinci resolve and besides the export times being kinda high, the performance is great and i'm not planning on switching it. Even with 6k, 8k and 12k raw, the m1 handles super well on DR18

That there is no Mac Pro on the M2* makes this chip sort of a stop gap and I expect some major design work being done with M3 to address short comings, the M series is still very weak compared to dedicate GPU solutions so either ramp that up or find a way to allow for offloading to one

Im so happy with my M1 mac mini. It does everything I need. So if you're still using a intel chip mac then the upgrade would be great for you. Or if you never owned a mac before. Other than that, M1 to M2 is not worth the upgrade. Unless you ran out of storage on your M1 and you want to trade up.

i currently use a 2017 i7 macbook air and it isnt bad at all. i mostly just send emails and browse.

I got my 14 inch M1 Pro for $1599 2 weeks ago and I love it!

most windows os i've seen these days has a camera app if the hardware is detected

I’ll bet the refresh of the iMac uses design ques of an iPad (maybe even on a bubble base with a not cdrom)

Regarding the colour matched magsafe cable, the white colour of the usb plug is intentional and by design. It matches the typical white colour of an Apple power adapter which the USB plug is inserted in.

well im coming from an i5 8259U 2.3 ghz quad core 13” MBP 2018 with 8gb ddr3 memory. Would it benefit me to upgrade to the new 14” MBP with that 19 core GPU?

good to hear as I had to get a M1 like a couple months before M2 MBP dropped lol

Macs are notorious for lasting several years to a decade on average. Nowadays, they're likely rated to last longer maybe given the advancement in tech over the years. 3 weeks ago, I upgraded from a 2015 Air to an M1 Pro MBP (massive upgrade indeed) and I do semi heavy work on it still having yet to come close to maxing out the chip's potential. If ultra tech savvy RU-vidrs said there's really just no need to jump for small spec bumps, that should say a lot. That's not even limited to Macs but applies to most tech in general. They said it best when they mentioned M2 is for those coming from much older devices, but really it just depends on which gives the better deal. In my case, Apple basically gave away the M1 MBP and I couldn't pass up.

If and when a so called M4 comes out I'll be anticipating the M6 instead, because by then, the design might actually be pure minimalist design. Where I'll get all screen, without the noise of an unsightly notch with no functionality to justify its ginormous presence. I want to use superior external capture devices. I love four USB C ports, I really don't mind dongles. First world problems don't affect me like most people. I wanna use my wired headphones and wired speakers, I love options rather than restricted by unnecessary tech inside my ultra thin and light, desktops replacement. Why would I want so many ports and so much battery capacity if it's my desktop replacement? When I travel with it, I'm going to adjust my use according to need not as if I'm always gonna be using it out as though I'm at home. I just want a beautiful design, like the current M2 Airs, but with all screen, no web cam no mic, no speakers. All keyboard like those big square arrow keys and shallow key travel, because i never eat or drink while working. I even Loved the touch bar, I have no desire for function keys, eww. I don't need face ID I don't need a fingerprint reader. I'm not CIA. I want the future. I don't want tiny upgrades. Don't tease me don't patronize me. LoL ! Right ?

I'm still using the 2014 13 inch MBP

I think incremental updates are not justified when the price to functionality ratio gets smaller each year. M5 will be a good one.

What is the mic u se here?

Got one M1 Pro 14’ 16gb ram for 400$ off from best buy a few weeks ago. Pretty happy about it. I code for work.

Question is: do I get the M1 Pro or the m2 pro ? Currently I have neither….

Neither did I. I got instead 16 inch m2 pro chip MacBook Pro with Touch ID and advise use thumb when doing it since everyone thumb print is different. Note avoid arcade from App Store high res. Games like tomb raider or 2k sports since they run battery done faster then it would if playing farming simulator game like township or game of solitaire. Above all 3rd party application games like Plarium play. Where you need 4k res and max frame and refresh rate you can do be sure connected to power source or have fully charged battery.

Incremental yearly hardware updates is such an e-waste problem

Framework, nice!

I wish Apple would provide a version of the Macbook, that has the minimum processor (Like a base M1 or M2), and a larger screen, (like a 15"/16"). I would have loved something like a Macbook Air 15"/16". I'm a designer. The M1 chip is way more than good enough for most of the design work I do. So it would have been nice if I didnt have to have a more budget friendly large screen option.

I have the studio ultra and it's great, but I feel like there's no point in an M2 Mac Pro, they should just wait for the M3, do the ultra thing at 3nm.

What the heck is the point of the notch without the Face Id????? It makes NO Sense!!

I am nowhere near hitting the limits of my machine and my machine was very, very expensive. Plus I'm done with my CS Master this year (fingers crossed) so no student rate in the Apple Store anymore. I'm good, thanks Apple. Keep going though I'll be back in a few years for a new machine. Can't wait for what they come up with.

E-arc is just low latency arc and arc has been around for a while on hdmi 2.0

I want to see a notch on the Mac mini and Mac Studio ! 😅

Any coffee recs Andrew?

as a Comic artist i use the M2 iPad more than anything; drawing on the M2 there is no comparison to anything else i’ve used. it is way ahead of the M1. it’s simply amazing.

Because of Cost Factor to Upgrade?

the only people who should realistically be upgrading to m2 are people who still have intel computers. heck, I’d even just tell them to get a cheaper M1 device just because the M1 chips are still really good today. I currently have an M1 Macbook Pro (the 13” with a touchbar). I’m not upgrading until 2026 at the earliest. even still, I think I’ll be fine by then

I literally watch these clips for the outro