M3 Pro MacBook Pro after 3 Months - Why EVERYONE Was Wrong! 

It’s nice to see a video of you just saying something that you noticed in a calm slow voice instead of the usual omg this and omg that.

First off, I really like your style in this video. The usual hyperactive tone of so many presenters is really tiring and annoying to have to endure. Thanks for this really well presented video. Now for the review. Yes, you're right. For most people this MBP is a good choice. The lower transistor count is irrelevant; Apple are not selling numbers. The prime focus is efficiency; longer battery life. This means that the battery will last at least 20% longer for the same number of hours of use. Sure, the memory bandwidth of the old machine was 33% greater than with the M3, but few people will really notice the difference in a portable computer which is so fast in the first place. The smaller form factor is superb if you're travelling, and it's no problem at all if you're doing presentations, because it can be hooked to a larger external monitor or projector. In all, if you want Apple quality and versatility, it's a very good choice for many people. If you really do need something bigger, then the 16" model might be better. Or you could opt for a 24" iMac for a lower-priced, faster but somewhat less portable computer. Horses for courses.

I know you get a commission from Amazon sales, but I want to know if there are downsides to Amazon vs buying from Apple directly?

@@seaweed88 only one I can think of is you can’t configure the exact spec like 48gb of ram and 4tb of storage like apple but you can return it for 30 days on Amazon compared to 7.

@@Hi-how-are-you-today. the guy at the apple store said there was 14 day return window

Yeah, but it's too slow IMHO. I had to speed it up.

finally, otherwise I wouldn't stay more than 30sec on his videos. No offense but it is like I said

What’s mumbo jumbo 😂

yes, i hate this american shows with the energy like they are on steroids

had to turn the speed to x1.5 😂

​@@adonisstorryup same here

Same ❤

yh its so calm and relaxing

Yes . . love the relaxed, professional tone. Engaging without being hyped up.

I just came to say the same thing. He seems so sad that makes me wanna cry :)

You’re probably just used to the adrenaline kick from the usual frantic style. Nice delivery on this one 👍🏼

Love it

I am with this comment. I was in the market for a new machine, and just purchased my m3 pro before watching this video. I think Apple is understanding that throwing more power at this point in the game, hardly makes a noticeable difference to the consumer. Anything near the top of the spectrum is going to give plenty of power to the typical and super-users. Now it's about balancing the other characteristics of the machines and making an ultimate platform that pleases the lions share of consumers. We have just come so far in computing and engineering that more computational power doesn't necessarily make for a better machine.

@@MCminus2I agree with you. Enjoy your new Mac! The M3 Pro is a beast!

About to upgrade fro my 15” touchbar to the 14” M3 pro. Fingers crossed that it’s the right choice for me. So far most of the reviews I’ve seen are leaning to the 14.

Agree, coming from Macbook 2020 intel i5, it is worth the upgrade. The 14 inch is bull eyes for me almost like Apple read my mind. If anyone is planning to buy one Best Buy usually has them for a $200-$300 discount.

maybe he smoked something......

The first thing I immediately noticed. Max projects a more calm, professional tone. More of this, Max. Please!

he sounds like he is sad to me... maybe cause I'm not used to him talking like that (?)

Lol I thought it was someone else

@@p.m.8316he smoked apples coo(c)k

Hi, how is the fan noise on your 14” m3 max? And if they become audible, what type of tasks are u running? I'm a software dev too, so that's why I'm asking, looking for a smaller mbpro with bit more power. Thanks

@@timothyvanvliet7802I’ve got the 30core model and I’ve never heard the fans spin up doing dev work, even in a Linux vm using utm. Only thing that ramps them up so far is baldrs gate 3 lol

@@timothyvanvliet7802noise is very low still, unless you enable high power mode then it’s a screamer. Don’t see any difference really so I’m staying quiet on automatic!

@@kalafalas246 Very good to know. Thanks for the reply! Tho I wonder why you removed your other reply, haha 🤫😄

@@timothyvanvliet7802 I didn’t intend to! Not sure where it went *shrug*

How much ram did you get with your M3 pro ?

I can't even think of having a smaller screen size I have a really and addiction with iMacs, I had a 21.5 inch now a 24 inch, I don't know If I would be able to use an actual laptop anytime soon.

@@4fgaming925 I've had a couple of the 27" iMacs and loved them both. When I'm home my 14"MBP is hooked up to a 46" Samsung TV and and LG Ultrafine 24". Only problem with iMac is they are fairly stationary. The 14" replaced a 12.9 iPad I was using for work so the 14" was an upgrade in my mobile screen size.

@jimtipton8888 what configuration did you get?

The dark side comment took me out lmao

I would love to see a comparison between the 14max 30 and 40 core, I like to think going with the 30 core I get a quieter package

How much did you pay in the end and in what country are you?

Because right now I’m right in the exact same question if I should buy M1 Max or m3 pro and if m3 pro (which I’m now considering way more) which config

@@danielkaminski4150 I’m in the US, paid a hair under $3000 with education discount for the 30c 14” m3 max with 1tb and 36gb

I did the same thing even with the initial bad initial reviews and this thing has been a workhorse for me. I was in a 4 hour meeting and to see all the Windows users scrambling to find a plug while I finished the meeting with 60%…priceless.

I just ordered this. Returning the 16/1TB 15” M2 Air I had on order. For another $200 it’s a no brainer…

Lmao

Based on A17 pro

AK47 Max

Exactly! Or Dual M4 Ultra!

That's already out of date.

Hey man, would you recommend me to buy a MacBook M3 Pro if I specialize in architecture like using Paralles and 3D software like Revit?

@@oth3b Happy Memorial Day Weekend. First, brief background: 71 yrs old, retired from DaimlerChrysler (now Stellantis) as a Corporate Powertrain Engineer. I worked on CATIA CAD/CAM workstations and had Autodesk products installed on my home Mac Systems and I have MicroStation 95 CAD software up and running on my Intel based Mac home systems. (I even have our MacK Avenue Engine Plant complete floorpan layout files designed to be used on a MicroStation 95 CAD/CAM workstation. By the way, ANY modern PC or Mac can run 2D CAD software exceptionally and, as far as 3D graphics and ray tracing software goes-I would have lusted after my Apple Silicon M3 Pro MacBook Pro sitting on my desk now. Anyway - to answer your question regarding Autodesk Revit software running on Apple Silicon. I wish it could. But .. even Autodesk does not support Windows 11 Pro on ARM which is the version that can only be used on Apple Silicon via Parallels Desktop 19. So, no, currently Revit can NOT be used on Apple Silicon - even installed in a Parallels Desktop VM. Besides, a yearly subscription license to Revit is close to $3,000 US dollars a year. And I would doubt seriously if a person or company paying that much a year to use Revit would do so under emulation. However, AutoCad runs natively on Apple Silicon since 2023 - and it runs GREAT. The only problem is that additional supporting engineering packages designed to work with Autodesk products REQUIRE x86 chipset CPU support so one must still use a Windows based machine (not Windows on ARM) to run those programs. With the release of Windows PCs equipped with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite ARM chips -- PERHAPS -- someday Autodesk and their ecosystem of 3rd party engineering support software firms will code their work to run natively on ARM based hardware. Personally, I think the days of Intel x86 based machines available to mainstream consumers are numbered and within five years or so, trying to purchase a mainstream top tier computer based upon a CISC x86 compatible CPU will be an impossibility - outside of legacy home built machines intended for gaming purposes - but by then even gamers will be coding their products primarily to run on ARM - and that means Apple Silicon by definition. Just my opiinion.

@@michaelbabiuk8758 Welcome, may God prolong your life. Question: When do you think Revit will be supported directly on the Apple Silicon platform? Do you have an idea or what is the expected duration?

When they’re the ones who said it to begin with.

How much did you get for your old computer? What was his condition? I just have the same thing.

@@alexk3866Mine was in pristine condition - no scratches anywhere & didn’t even have wear marks on the keyboard since I used it like a desktop and have a full sized Bluetooth keyboard. I took it to Best Buy and they gave me $800 for it. I turned that $800 around toward a new one.

hahhahahahhahah

Unless you got a screaming deal that's no longer available, it looks like the $1,529 refurb model is with the M3, not the M3 Pro

There is no MBP 14 M3 withi 16 GB ram dude, is only 18 GB

Agreed, you sound great dude keep it up!

also wanted to add since you are so thorough with your reviews, would also wondering if you fill one your 256GB Macs to over 80% capacity and see if it effects read and write performance so your subscribers would have a trusted review on if they should avoid 256GB Macs or use a external ssd and never fill it beyond 80% capacity thanks again

I got M2 Air 13in 16/512 in December '23. I really love it. I use it for the same reasons except the data analysis part. I should have gotten the 15in, but I really love what I got anyway. It costs like $1700 bucks (apple care too). I've been very pleased with the purchase. My laptop from 2014 died, so this was a big upgrade which is probably why I love it soo much. I should have gotten a Macbook sooner. You may want the M3 Air if you don't need it asap.

This is best for you in all ways when compared to m2 15 air. And if you on low power mode it still gets generational performance over m2 and gets a lot more battery life. And the speakers and display are unimaginable good and are amazing in real world. This mac in video would suit you

M3 Air is coming out in March

You can do all that on a phone. So I’d say get the cheaper option since any laptop can do that

bruuhhhh, who said that, I also tested my M1 Mac, on metal API it said it was equivalent to GTX 1080 Ti , but using OpenCL , it was a completely different story. I think there is something fishy going on here. So, I tried playing csgo, which turned out to be ok (100 fps standing still and 60 fps while shooting, running etc.), but definitely not as good as the GTX 1080 Ti.

@@4fgaming925I think you missed the metaphor

@@LB-yg2br Damn, I just realised I typed all that nonsense just cuz of not reading your whole comment. Sorry lol