STOP WASTING MONEY! 14” vs 16” M2 Pro MacBook Pro 

Too often people think they want the 13“ Air or 14“ Pro, then they also get a 12,9“ iPad Pro and ask themself later why their notebook is too small for serious stuff and why their 12,9“ tablet is so unusable as tablet… I was going thru 15,4“ and 17“ MacBook Pros, tried a 14“ windows convertible with pen (as 2in1 for university), and with a 10 year old MacBook Pro i just upgraded to the 16“ M1 Pro. Just the fact that a 2021 16“ MBP is smaller and lighter than 15,4“ models should be enough to realize that 15-16“ is still the king in universal usage (not too small like 13-14“, yet not too big as well like 17“+)

Yea the video wasn’t helpful at all

Recommend: 16’’ - 32ram and -512ssd ???

I made same mistake last year with M1 Max, I will be definitely fine with M1 Pro even with 16GB ram, but I think its also future proof, I think I will change M1 Max for M4 or even M5.

Glad someone finally said it I got the M2 16 and it is definitely not as heavy as everyone claims it to be to carry. I love mine! I also bought a 15 inch air and that went back to the store.

@@seanminser-wg3hbits 2.1 kilos. That is a heavy laptop by all measures and account. When is a laptop not heavy? 5 kg? 10kg? Lol

@@DipSet85get in they gym my guy

I’m jealous.. I bought the 13” M1 but now.. I def want the 16” m2.

@@WarrenKirkpatrick just replace your air with a 16“ M1 Pro

Thanks Bryan! It's such a good laptop. If you can find a good deal on the M1 Pro - it's an exceptional value.

@@TechGearTalk I agree. Best Buy has the base M1 on sale. VERY tempting.

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you for being part of the channel!

ive got a 2018 macbook pro i bought from a friend years ago on the cheap, I cant wait to get rid of this over heating pile of garbage, but it got me through some tough times

Thanks so much for being part of the channel!

Been looking to upgrade to a 16” M2 Max model for 4k video editing and motion graphics. But a part of me wants to consider the M1 Max 16. Any recommendations?

@@pocholofelix there is a %20 percent upgrade approximately, if the render taking 10 minutes on M1 Max it will take 8 minutes on the M2 Max. If you don’t have both you can go for the M2 Max but if you have the M1 Max upgrading is useless.

Hi! I know the question isn't directed at me but I hope you don't mind my input. There's absolutely nothing wrong with getting properly refurbished devices and it opens opportunity to those who may not be able to purchase the device brand new. All refurbished means is that it was previously owned, repaired and tested to a certain standard. It has been used to a certain degree, therefore, the manufacturer has to label it as such and cannot charge full retail value. The fact you got it certified from Apple means you can rest assured it will be in top condition. I personally will always buy from a brand store or outlet for similar return/warranty policies. Because that's what you're concerned about, you made the right call. Apple will also be able to help you easier because you purchased directly from them.

@@JT-oc2dn I don't live in USA

@@JT-oc2dn why

Thank you kindly! Super appreciate you!

I went with the 14" it's perfect between portability and functionality.

So glad it was helpful!! Hope you love your 16!

I'm using 14" m2 pro 16gb 1tb for davinci and it's brilliant.

CONGRATS on the new MacBook. I'm super glad to hear that you're happy with the size and portability! Thanks for being part of the channel!

Depends on what you play. In general - I wouldn't get a MacBook for gaming though.

If you don't do anything heavy, you'll be fine with 16GB for a long time. CONGRATS!!!

@@TechGearTalk I don’t do anything too crazy other than make some home movies editing those videos a little. Probably as heavy as it’ll get and maybe some light gaming like league or legends or RuneScape. The 15 inch MacBook Air m2 with 24ram 1TB ssd is $700 less than my 16 inch MacBook Pro 16ram 1TB. Did I overspend just to get the pro motion display? Or do you think the 15 Air with more ram is better?

@@vladcodeThe air is plenty it’s can keep up until u start doing the heavy intensive apps like logic & blender 20 minute videos etc.. The air is more then capable & 24gb of ram on the air is a waste it’s already bottleneck at 16gb lol

@@ralph6164 I decided to keep the pro. Specing up the air to 16/1TB it’s only $90 less than a 16/512 pro 14 which is more than enough for most people. I just liked the bigger micro led. Pro motion display and speakers

@@vladcode I had the 14 M1 Pro traded it in eventually got the air m2 base decided that wasn’t going cut we all did see what Apple did in order to have good Air you already in Pro territory some would call it good marketing but it’s just Apple greed to make the all the m2 ssd slower than last year like come on that’s an automatic $200 upgrade & most not going be able to deal with the small 8gb so that’s two must have upgrades that’s just greed 😩

I had to 😂🤣

If just music production, then yes. But for me, I also edit videos with Final Cut Pro and make motion graphics with Motion. That’s why I’m looking to get the 16 inch MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

@@ResoluteMujigae I might end up doing a bit of editing for my covers and such so I think 16 gb will be more enough. Still debating if I want the M1 Pro or m2 pro..

@@nerdpunk8922 I think M1 Pro will be great for that, check videos about Logic Pro or other music production software. But if you dont use external monitor I recommend 16 inch.

​@@ResoluteMujigae what if is forex trading

Thank you

Built in SSD capacity doesn’t really matter if you get an external SSD.

same freakin question bro I wanna know if 512 is enough for such machine

16“ M1 Max, especially since you cant really use the 14“. I had similar issues once…. 14“ model with 1TB SSD or 16“ base model with „just“ 16/512. As much i only would have needed a base M1, but 16/512 at least for a bit futureproofing the Air were not even considered (beside missing SD card slot etc) I was going for the 16“. In my experience you only begin to miss some things the 14“ wont give you as well: touch, pen support, real mobility as with the netbooks called MacBook Air M1/M2. What really proved me right about the 16“ decision (for serious work, multitasking etc) was the fact that with an iPad (prefferable the 11“ Air or Pro) you get just the „perfect“ laptop and the „perfect“ tablet, no need for an oversized tablet or a undersized notebook/laptop.

I personally will suggest 16 inch, and about the performance, will suggest the M1 Pro or m2 pro. About the Size of it, as you are mostly work at home, let's say if you are on desk, then of course 16 inch will works better, unless you have a really small desk. And for on the lap, unless it is really uncomfortable, the height of 16 inch will comfort your neck. But there are also another perspective, if you are the person mostly work on desk, you may want to get an external screen, which will give you 24-27 inch screen size, in that case, 14 inch can save you money and weight, this really depends on your personal need. Oh, and by the way, if you really want a lightweight laptop, unless you really need m1/2 pro power, the m1 MacBook Air or m2 MacBook Air can be really sweet. And the rumors seems to indicate apple is working on a 15 inch MacBook Air, so if you don't need the power and can wait for a while, that one can also be really interesting to look at. I personally had used 2015 MacBook Pro 15 inch and m1 MacBook Air, my next Mac will lean towards to 16 inch, as when I went back to my old 15 inch, even though that's a slow machine, but I quite enjoy the screen size. Specification wise, as you mentioned, you don't need that much performance, so I would suggest you can wait for some good deals for M1 Pro 16 inch if you can wait, as there are a lot of chance those Macs will be on sale, even though it is not such a good price, but overall you will spend less money. So overall it depends on if you have some emergency task to start work on right away (can you still wait for a while), how will you use it, they are both good machines. Good luck and enjoy your life~

Here’s how i look at it. if you need something now, get it now. If you can wait, always wait. You’ll end up getting something better for the same price or the same thing for a lower price. Hope that helps.

how old are you?

Depends on what you plan to do. Coding? 16 is good. Heavy video editing? 32 for sure.

If you can reorder, I would get the 32. Otherwise, 16 is fine.

I am looking to get the 16 inch MacBook Pro with 32 GB of RAM with the M2 Pro (12-core CPU and 19-core GPU), along with 1 TB of SSD storage. Apps I am reliant on: Final Cut Pro Motion Logic Pro Ableton Live 11 Plenty of external software plugins Finder

why? tell me the reasons please.

Where can you buy it? I can’t see anywhere official to buy a new one in the UK

Definitely worth looking into!

@@tjgriffiths6856 in the US, places like Best Buy are still purging their inventory of M1s. Maybe there’s a similar store in the UK? Sorry I couldn’t help more, I’m v much an ignorant American 😂😅

@@shenanigans96 haha, no worries, thank you!

It's still very expensive in the UK. Only £100 less than m2 pro

WE WERE ON A BREAK!!! 🤣😂 Thanks for watching.

Bigger and heavier more performance (M1 as well M2 Pro) better screen (noticable!) worse battery runtime I would just go for a 16“, if you have ever used a compact 15,4“ notebook, the 16“ M1/M2 Pro is basically smaller and lighter, best form factor without compromising too much on screen size and even the thermals are better than on 14“ models

And can you work from/edit on an external hard drive?

​@@tc7486 just buy 16 inch 1 tb + 32 ram and you will not need external hard drive and will work fast and easily.

​@@tc7486 if for photos only, not videos just buy 16 ram + 1tb 16 inch

@@10000ilia Thank you.

@@tc7486 no problem brother.

For the vast majority of users - it comes down to size. The performance difference is less likely to make a huge difference (again, for most users).

@TechGearTalk I'm a videographer, I have at the moment the m1 pro 16gb and it's really short I'm between the 16 m1 max or the 14 m2 max.... that's my doubt

Coming soon!

and/or elevating the laptop a little. I put mine on 4 plastic bottle caps to get air flowing underneath, too.

We’ll see what happens with the M3

why would you need it

@@Optimistas777 I decided not to get it, but instead bought the 12.9” ipad with a tier of storage cause I then get 16 gigs of unified memory and also bought the Magic Keyboard and a trackpad. I also ordered a HP 15.6” with 1 tier of storage and 32 gigs of memory and it is the two in one, it can be a laptop or tablet and comes with a pen and Window 11, this will work much better and on sale at Costco for just under a $1,000 About 1/5 the price of a apple laptop. Also will be buying a DJI pro 4 drone and plan on starting up a RU-vid channel, I go to different places almost every weekend and plan to fly it and film the area. The iPad now has Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro available , I guess I will see how it goes.

So good!

@@TechGearTalk it is good. I was so impressed by it.

Only at very very specific things.

It depends on whether you need more storage or more processing power. Personally I always have to use external storage - but most people don’t. I don’t know what you’ll be using it for so it’s hard to give more specific advice. Hope that helps.

@@TechGearTalk I’m photographer and starting on video shooting and editing. I said the storage of the to macs because I saw, more storage more faster. But I don’t know that. I have m2 13” and I going to sell it. The 16” M1 Pro and 14” m2 pro is only $300 usd difference. M1 Pro cheaper. I want the most faster or powerful machine. In some videos M1 Pro is better than m2 pro on some performances and vice versa.

go for MacBook Air m2 which is worth the money

@@skillsthrillschills803 not really, only: - M1 Air base model, probably a refurbised one with 16GB Ram - M1 Pro 16“ or 14“ if thats really enough display for you - M2 Pro Mac Mini, base model only sadly, if you just need „cheap“ performance and have a desktop setup already and dont need mobility at all Just the 16“ Mini LED screen, noticable better speakers and the 100Wh battery is amazing, in combination with M1/M2 Pro its one of a kind (performance and battery runtime). My 16“ M1 Pro replaced ALL of my computers except the gaming rig. Just a single USB-C connector and i can either connect and use the MacBook Pro or iPad Air as desktop PC and they are also pretty perfect standalone solutions (iPad is perfect in 11“ and MacBook Pro for more serious stuff better fitted in 16“)

@@skillsthrillschills803 I would even see the M2 MacBook Air as one of the worst values: 8/256 are somewhat „affordable“, but too limiting and upgrading to 16/512 is expensive Only 2 USB-C Ports, thats BAD for a 1400$+ notebook battery runtime. The M2 Air is not that amazing under permanent load, the M1 Air is! Screen in general all non HDR/Mini LED screens… once you got used to a perfect contrast and the glorious 14/16“ screen, there is no way back. Probably you even begin to love the 120Hz refresh rate!

I’m using my m1 max 16 in plane without issue, its not that big as most ppl think and screen is much better if you are “in the go” also coding and on 16 inch is much comfortable than on 13 or 14

@@ShredzZ did I mention it is just too expensive also? I have handled them i the shop and find them too heavy. 14 or 13, please.

That’s a great setup.

I appreciate the kind words, Barron 🙏🏻

IKR!!! They are bonkers.

More like M1.2, but you are right :D I dont get the M2 Pro/Max hype. The base M2 is pretty good for content creators on a budget, but thats also just the media engine added only the M1 Pro/Max had before. M1 Pro/Max are just incredible value now considering you get 1TB SSD and partially 32GB or even M1 Max „affordable“. I would prefer a 32GB/1TB M1 Max always over a 16/512 M2 Pro base model!

Run what you have until it annoys you or falls apart. Then get the absolute best you can afford, and run it until it also annoys you or falls apart. Give or take it being a target of theft, I would concentrate on screen and keyboard and touchpad quality over CPU. After 12 hours of staring at a screen, a bigger better one will prevent a lot of headaches, and that is worth more than CPU speed. For real speed applications, you'll be logging into a mainframe or cluster, anyway.

Is that Ventura vs. Ventura? I’ve noticed Ventura is a particularly shit version so far

Great deal! Do you love it?!

@@TechGearTalk For my needs it’s perfect, and coming from a late 2013 MacBook Pro 13”…I definitely love the upgrade. Thanks for all of your concise, and informative videos - they definitely helped 👍🏼

Thank you for the kind words - congrats on the great MacBook Pro!

Wow...didn't realize that. But me, I would never pay apple that much money for increase in SSD size....highway robbery. If I was content creator/editor I would get base model with higher ram and external SSD and just live with it.

Base model for 16” is 512GB not 1TB ssd

It depends on your situation. If you do heavy workloads, then yes, do the 16 inch MacBook Pro with 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD.

It’s noticeably better than the iPad Magic Keyboard (which might still be my favorite keyboard case)

@@TechGearTalk I got the Brydge Max+ for my 12.9” iPad Pro today and I really like it.