M3 Max MacBook Pro 14" vs 16" The REAL Differences! 

I've been a digital nomad 6 years and love the 16 inch. It's about 1 lbs heavier but so much easier to do real work on. I use my 12.9 inch iPad as 2nd display and I'm golden.

Great comparison, you went into details! Thanks ✌️

Great comparison. Exactly the info I was looking for.

Developer Mode causes less down throttle on the 14inch but makes the fans of the 16inch loud. Both have their special unique powers.

I decided to go with the 14" M3 MAX and will buy a larger screen for working at home, love the smaller one even thou I did try the 16" for some weeks but ended up returning it

I always laugh when I hear people say the 16in MBP is a desktop replacement. Having used many PC Desktop Replacement laptops that weigh upwards of 9Lbs not including the charger, the 16MBP is an ultra light in comparison lol. Great video!

The fact that the max m3 powerhouse doesn't throttle on the 14" model is quite amazing and is really telling about the efficiency of these new M processors. I went through several windows computers in the last few years, and there is just nothing that beats the MacBook Pro at the moment for this amount of performance in a small form factor, while maintaining great battery life. I agree with you that portability is just fantastic on the 14" model, particularly for airplane travel. (written from my M3 Max 14")

Great video. Thanks so much

Very clear and detail comparison, thanks bro!

Great quality video.

Nice review

Thanks for helping us decide! I feel I've made the right move with the 14in.

I have also tossed up the decision between 14 & 16. In the end I chose the 16 for the simple reason: the 14 **_needs_** an external monitor for anything serious. With the 16 I can go to the beach, a cafe, even sit on a clifftop, and not affect productivity in a huge way. With the 14 it's too small to really be busy, unless your demands are relatively simple - in which case why are you buying the Pro or Max? If you only travel between locations where you definitely always have external displays to connect to, then the 14 is the better bet. The 16 however is the winner if you are sometimes without that luxury.

Given that you have both M3 pro and M3 max, which should I go for ? I do productivity tasks (photoshop, lightroom, video editing). Is there major difference between the pro and max chip ? Has pro or max ever throttled on you ?

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Good insights on things spec sheets can't cover. But I can't help but notice, did you manage to typo EVERY reference of Multi-core performance except for the first one @ 1:29? I had to re-watch just to make sure you weren't comparing apples to oranges. Script was solid tho - and thank goodness for that!

I know you know you're video quality is on point.

Great video, thank you! I've always been a fan of the smaller MacBook models. Currently, I own the 13-inch MacBook 2018 model, and it's about time for an upgrade. I'm considering upgrading to the latest MacBook Max 14-inch model with semi-maxed-out specs. I carry my laptop with me everywhere I go, and I think the 14-inch size would be a better fit for me. However, the heating issue you mentioned is making me somewhat doubtful if this is the right choice, especially since my current MacBook suffers from overheating even during basic tasks. Do you think I should reconsider the size choice? I will primarily use the m3 max laptop for coding and web browsing, nothing too demanding at the moment. However, I might use it for more heavy-duty tasks in the future, such as machine learning. Hence, I am leaning towards a more maxed-out setup.

Finally a great review comparing 14 vs 16. Totally agree on the 14 inch MBP portability. I will sacrifice a little screen real estate, battery life, a little performance for the ease of carry my setup around. I travel from studio to studio and also on planes so the 14 inch made the most sense for me.

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As someone that has experienced both, I prefer the 14". It's usually plugged to a couple monitors at home base and away it is just much easier to haul around and work with in tight spaces like the front seat of a pickup. I get the appeal of the 16", but for me, the 14" was the mama bear.

Definitely happy I picked the 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max-it's just so much more portable. The 14-inch size is already a step up from my old M1 Air, and anything bigger like my old 15.6-inch Intel MacBook Pro from 2019 just kills the portability for me. If I ever need a bigger screen, I just hook it up to an external monitor. The 14 or 13-inch models are perfect for mobility; I can easily get work done in cafes or on train rides without any hassle. I never really hit any performance limits with real-life tasks; my CPUs hardly ever max out. This 14-inch M3 Max is like a small miracle of technology-a portable laptop that packs a serious punch. Plus, I can always switch it to low power mode when I'm on the move, and it becomes as quiet and efficient as a MacBook Air. Basically, the 14-inch MBP is a transformer: it's a MacBook Air when I want cool, quiet, and long battery life, and it turns into a beastly M3 Max when I need to power through heavy tasks that would drag on forever on an Air. When you go for the 16-inch, you lose this transformer ability. It just won’t fit in your sports bag or a typical backpack. How do you even bike around the city with a 16-inch? With the 14-inch, I can always have it with me and use any 15-minute break to chip away at my projects. I bet the 16-inch owners just end up leaving it at home. And if you consider a MacBook Air, sure, it stays cool and portable, but it starts to throttle under heavy loads because it doesn’t have a fan. And then there’s the 16-inch MacBook Pro Max-much heavier, bulkier, and a pain to carry around, especially if you put it in a protective case (which you have to, if you don’t want it to break). And what are you really gaining over the 14-inch? Just a bit of extra theoretical performance? Which, in real life, hardly makes a difference. The M3 Max 14-inch remains the most versatile option. You get high power when you need it, low power when you don’t, and you can always connect to a bigger screen at home. You get the best of both worlds-a powerful device that’s still super portable.

I'm debating to get the 14 over 16. Also not entirely sure which chip is suitable for video editing. Need minimum 18gb ram and 2tb SSD storage.

Nice Video. keep it up

Great video. Did you decide which one you are going to keep the 14 inch or 16 inch for your daily laptop?

Bro 37 flights in a year is 2 flights every 3 weeks, that must be exhausting 😅 Great video, helped me decide to go for the 14. Keep up, thanks

Very cool.

I wish there was more of a side by side comparison related to media consumption. Nobody seems to focus on this aspect.

Which model should I get? ( 1st time thinking of a macbook pro, I do visual communications ( student for now ). 14 or 16? Also which version would be ideal? I would have access to the apple education discount as well. Im clueless seeking advice / help / tips greatly appreciated ! sooooo context is that I currently own a Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 , 4060, 32ram, 1tb space , 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900HX. However it is heavy af .... because its a 16 laptop if im not wrong? but ofcos its legion so its meant to be heavy.... the issue is that my battery life is not so high when I do some school work and I have to be plugged in to better use my laptop performance otherwise it will cause some lag ?? I have changed some settings which helps with battery life but Im just wondering if getting a macbook pro is worth it at all? and like would it be better than my current specs as of now? and how much battery life am i expecting. Basically in short, the macbook is meant for bringing to school so its easier on my back ache and I can bring it out to cafe etc to study at the same time while leaving my legion at home as the main work desk etc i guess ? Im open to hear all kinds of replies so do hit me with your reasons and suggestions :) thank you !

I just got the 16” and it’s so big and heavy 32gb 512ttb. I am switching from a 15” Microsoft surface which is much lighter but only 8gb. I use it primarily for day trading. So I thought the 16 would be better but I’m almost thinking to get the 14 and an iPad for an extra screen. What are your thoughts?

so what m3 max macbook could i run the sims flawlessly on?

Mark, did you keep your M3 Pro or did you make the switch to the M3 Max after these reviews? 😛

Only reason I got a M3 Max 16” MacBook Pro is its battery efficiency. I got a 4090 custom build PC for gaming so I don’t need a windows laptop with a 4080 with 2 hours battery life. I need a laptop that can last 8 hours of moderate work, and the M3 Max fits perfectly. I only got the 1 TB SSD version, now I’m beginning to doubt that decision.

i like the bigger size screen but will be fine without it since I am connecting to a monitor, I don't care that it's heavier (i currently carry a much heavier laptop) for me the decision is going to be the price difference between what I want. $2879 (16"MBP , 12core, 1tb, 36gb) VS 2,559 (14" MBP, 12core,1tb, 36gb) are those $320 worth it or better off throwing it at a docking station. 🤷‍♂

I decided to get the 14”, in term of display even 16” is not enough if that’s the concern

I have the 14" M1 MBP and love it but.... I don't travel much and it sits on my desk 90% of the time. I am considering the 16"M3 as it will just be a nicer computer on my desk.

I want to get the macbook pro 14 but the fanless idea of the Air really interest me, how often do your hear the fans if you dont do any of the creator stuff by pushing the Laptops CPU/GPU and if so how loud do they get?

How heavy is the MacBook m3 max 16"?

Why no numpad on the 16 inches ?

What model PSP is that at 2:08? Did you jailbreak it?!

I edit 4k Canon R5C clips (heavy codecs) and use a good amount of effects/grading + Lightroom Personally. I don’t like fan noise. You think the 14inch or 16inch would make loud audible noise? And would either handle it well? I’m tossed between M3 max and M2 Max, also tossed on which size.

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I just got the 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro. I prefer bigger screens, I had the 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro. I think the mistake was that I didn't put enough memory when I bought it. I should have ordered one and got 32GB of RAM. I put 36GB of RAM on the 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro this time around.

What happens if you keep buying and returning laptops from apple?

4:01 - I don't understand something... why compare _"Single Core in Max" vs "Multi Core in Pro"?_ What's the comparison? _"Aspect (A) of Processor (1)" vs "Aspect (B) of Processor (2)"?_ Why? That's like comparing the door of an apartment to the window of a house. Like... Whatt?? And the headline above says "16 M3 Max"? 4:56 - Same... _Feature (A) of Processor (1) vs Feature (B) of Processor (2)_ with a headline of _"14 M3 Max"_ 🫤 This hurts my brain and makes me need to take notes so I can compare and still not be sure if you accidentally made a mistake in labelling the sub-titles of the bars.

Did you use low power mode? For the 14 inch

With Vision Pro, the 14” is perfect!

what was the fan noise like when playing RE?

Hack you can put a hollow box etc under 14 inch to get same sound 😂

0:30, 60 core GPU? Doesn’t m3 max only come with 30 and 40 core GPU?

16” is still smaller and lighter than the typical Windows laptop. Plus, who actually uses a laptop on an airplane? That’s where the iPad shines. At work, my MacBook sits in a stand and functions as a fifth monitor, so I appreciate the larger screen daily. But when I travel, I’d much rather have the larger screen since I’m relegated to a single screen plus my iPad as an extension.

I have a mac studio desktop setup as my main computer. So the 14 inch M3 max is prefect for me.

14's compactness-to-power ratio is just unmatched, you can just buy a monitor but those times that you don't want people to see your business in public spaces outweighs the bigger display and battery of the 16'

I have huge hands. I barely make it on my 15 inch MacBook Pro. 16 is the only way I would go.

I’ve got the 16inch. I’m an AI developer I need the bigger screen. M3 max processor.

How loud is the noise on the 14''? Is it very annoying ?

14" with a bigger display at home to plug into. ❤

I dont travel, im a windows user, this gonna be my 3rd laptop. First Apple. I hate upgrading. I think for future proofing, I guess maxing out the specs. So no more upgrading in the future?

I got the 14. Perfect for on the move

So almost no difference between them. What about compared to then m3 pro. Aside from gaming I didn’t see a use case for using the m3 max in your examples.

Thanks for doing this review! Though...5k for a laptop is laughable. A comparable desktop could have so much more. People that want a larger screen should also consider why they actually need it. These laptops especially the Pro and Max can drive 2-3 ultrawide 4k monitors. Also if you just need another portable screen consider getting an external screen or casting to a ipad or similar tablet. Also curious what the tradeoffs are for video editing over thunderbolt (40gbps) to a large storage media device vs on device. With a solution like that you can spend the extra $2000 on a high end NAS with a thunderbolt connection + solid state drives.

With no good deals on M3 pro, M2 pro 14 (16/1tb) or 16 inch (16/512) at 2099 is more worth it.

16" > 14" no matter what.

I ended up swapping out the 14 inch MacBook Pro for the 16 inch pro

16 inch for ever and I pad pro for travel

think I will keep my base 14 inch 2021 Pro. not much a gamer or do rendering.

The Space Black definitely looks like dump, especially in the overhead music demo shots.

That price though, if I want M3 Pro, and want a 16”, it’s like $1k more 😢

16 is not that big. 14 is quite small. no brainer really

Kids today think a 5lb laptop with the computational power of the Space Station is heavy. Sheesh! Get off the couch and start lifting weights or take vitamins ;-)

WhyTF would you not overlay the Geek Bench results so we ca see the 16 and the 14 numbers next to each other? Your benchmarks are barely the bare minimum and you can't even get that right.

You need to smile more

I'll never understand why someone would be willing to be that much money for a 14 inch screen. Also, your tests don't mean a damn thing unless people know that the numbers mean.

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6:51 16 inch MacBook Pro M3 Max has one and half more hour battery life than 14 inch MacBook Pro M3 Max.

Please no killing games. Please do not play games that destroy flying saucers and spaceships.