How MKBHD RUINED Tech Videos - From Quality to Copycats

How Marques Brownlee RUINED Tech Videos
For over a decade, MKBHD has been the leading tech channel. From quality to copycats, here's how Marques Brownlee ruined YouTube tech videos.

[kohakkanuva]

We came with pitchforked. We left with warm smiles

[JerryRigEverything]

I remember all those phones. Good times.

[shivam_nagar]

MKBHD watching this quietly feeling proud but won't comment so that no one knows he watched this😂😂

[Lily-uikk]

One of the reasons Mr. Whosetheboss became so popular is because he is different from MKBHD. He has his own personality, and not a bad copy of MKHBD

[OfentseMwaseFilms]

A True Legend. His videos are very simple but very clinical. They are not overwhelming like the current trend of copying MrBeast’s pacing.

[ZAKtalksTECH]

I can't blame most of us for emulating parts or most of what Marques does... if we go outside that box then the audience (for the most part) isn't very receptive. He's set a standard and expectation for a tech video. Breaking the mold can be tough.

[mtalhaawais]

Marques is one of the best to ever do it. Nothing but respect for him.

[jonlakers]

Love this, He's the best to ever do it.

[dgpsf]

Wow, I only discovered him when he was already on top, it is so cool to see how even as a literal kid he already had that passion, not to mention the drive to learn the many diverse skills required to get to where he is today. Showmanship, writing, filming, editing and effects, all these were things he learned on his own so he could improve himself. I am glad kids who are interested in tech or the video medium have him to look up to!

[daryld]

Feels all too rare to click on a video that shows nothing but respect, admiration, appreciation, and overall positivity. Great to see it’s still out there. Thanks!!

[Variant]

"You don't care about what everyone else says about the product, you care about what Marques says about the product" very real

[Homiechris]

I’ve been watching YouTube for over 10 years. MKBHD has always been consistent with high quality content while others have given up or seem less into the product they are reviewing

[kido_]

This is one of those titles that initially seem click-baity but is really insightful. The title isn't even a lie, MKBHD did ""Ruin"" tech videos, because his are so great! Others who want to make videos like him now have a standard to beat, and it shuns away smaller creators who are just starting.

I like the advice you gave: "Baby steps"

[ghost_lukh]

MKBHB is definitely a legend. What I like about him is that he's also collaborating with other product reviewers and often mention them which tell one a lot about him. When he's with his crew it's not about him but a team effort

[SLcompany_watch]

doing anything consistently for a longggg time is so difficult. so much respect for him

[moderndiscourse]

Videos like this are usually made after someone special like MKBHD dies…

So it’s nice to finally see praise given to someone like MKBHD while he’s alive and kicking. Props to John and the FPT team for this.

[Garrettdx]

Dude's a legend. MKBHD, LTT, FPT, and occasionally D2D are the only OG tech channels I watch on the regular. They all have their own style. Like Jon said though, everybody else trying to copy MKBHD has ruined tech YouTube. They all seem to care mostly about getting the prettiest shot and editing as opposed to the product or the actual review itself. I think even Marques has realized this and lately has cut back on the overly stylized videos, which I think is a great move.

[adityareds]

Marques is the only creator who's video I watch in it's entirety. No matter what the video is about I watch it. His obbession with tech is what makes him special. Be it his main channel, or the studio channel or the auto channel or the waveform podcast. I watch it all. That's the brand that he has build.

[Demorthus]

What I've always loved and still do are those unexpected videos where the intro music is so good and the entire set-up/animation/composition (not just the film/editing portion; but the things that are there *intentionally*) it's always so satisfying & makes you feel hyped because it's a dose of something no one else has effectively lol

[alexandregb]

I'm not a content producer, but if I were, I really would study Mark's videos. I don't know if you realized it, but Mark put a lot of colorful stuff on his videos in order to fill the environment with life. He puts books, objects, pencils, etc., and he puts all those things in color harmony. He matches the color of the environment with the color of the smartphones he is reviewing. It's a lot of detail. I appreciate it.