This M1 MacBook Pro is Blowing My Mind

This new MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is an amazing machine. Apple traveled back in time to when MacBooks were good, and basically gave us an updated 2015 MacBook Pro - we've got ports (3x USC-B T4, SDXC reader, HDMI, and MagSafe), we've got a superb keyboard, and this display is next level. This laptop cost roughly $2900 after NYC tax. And it's a very capable beast.

Leave a comment if you bought one and your experience with it so far.

[Kylefassbinderful]

I’m glad you bought the baseline model. Makes me feel better about not going all in. I might go 32GB with 1TB but I’ll probably just go baseline 14”. I like my devices as small as possible. Thanks for another fantastic upload!

[whynotanything]

I bought the same build from the Apple store when the wait times were long last year. It’s crazy what only 16gb of ram can do in an M1

[GuerillaRadio]

It’s crazy how Apple managed to get so much wrong with the touch bar editions, the keyboard, the touch bar, the ports, the removal of MagSafe - they could have released this new version without their own silicon and it would have still been a home run. I’ve been holding on to a 2013 MBP just because I hate the touch bar editions so much, but will definitely be upgrading to one of these relatively soon.

[buttibuli]

Using the same machine right now for all my storyboarding and animation work. Can work on legacy adobe apps on parallels with any issues. This machine is too cool.

[DANILYT]

I'm already 2 weeks with the 8-core version I'm so happy with it!
Battery life is crazy, performance is butter smooth, this is the DREAM laptop!

[nelsn]

As someone who’s still rocking a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 13 inch non retina since 2013, I’m long overdue for one of these new M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro’s.

[joesalyers]

I bought the highest end Macbook Pro every year from 2015 onward and every year I was disappointed. From the i9 with Vega graphics to the last intel model with a 5600M and HBM2 I always felt like I need more. I even bought a eGPU box and stuck a RX5700XT in it. But when the M1 came out last year I bought a Mac Mini M1 to test the waters. I was pleasantly surprised. It was beating my i9 5600M 16 inch macbook pro unless I used my eGPU for video editing. So when the new M1 Pro/Max Macbooks came out I was once again skeptical. But in my first test with an M1 Max Macbook Pro my 2019 16 inch was destroyed in video editing even with a eGPU & rx5700xt. So I'm excited to see what kind of desktops Apple can bring to market this year with this amazing ARM architecture.

[StephenMcFadden]

Finally, a review where someone says "yes, a base model can handle 4k". Thanks for the review.

[BenjaminRoethig]

I bought the baseline 14" and a 15.6" 4k external display to go with it. My old Mac Mini setup with a cable nightmare with twin displays, a Radeon rx5500xt through a Thunderbolt enclosure, my mic and speakers through my focusrite Scarlett solo, and my Logitech brio Webcam.

It's got way more power than the 8th Gen i5 6 core, the graphics rival the desktop Navi card, the Webcam/ mic/ speaker quality blew me away, and the rig is completely portable and quiet.

I have concerns about how well Apple's SoC architecture scales up past the M1 Max, but this is the laptop I've wanted for decades.

[KetanSahney]

I subscribe to so many TechTubers but it's just Mkbhd & you that I don't use double tap to skip forward.

Well done Sam. Your relatively less frequent videos, makes the heart go fonder.

Cheers from India

[bradderousse]

I just got my first Macbook (switching from a Dell Inspiron), and I got the latest M1 MacBook Air, and I absolutely love it.

[JustZG]

The scary thing about these macbook pros is that alot of the software is not even properly optimized for the macs yet- even if some says they are *cough*adobe premier* cough.
Like seriously, even with the newest "optimized for m1" adobe premier, the performance difference in real time editing and exporting compared to like say Final Cut or Davinci resolve is like and day. New and harder codecs like my fujifilm x-t4 h265 video files or my canon r5 hq 4k and 8k footage still struggle to preview properly on premier on these macs... but on final cut/davinci it didnt skip a beat. Cant wait until things are better optimized- these macs will be even better.

[Shaggy]

I've got this but the 1TB version, for programming, light photo editing, office, adobe suite, which is VERY overkill for what I need, but I'm planning on keeping this for about 5 years so it's well wroth the money

[Harvester]

I got the 14 inch, my video editing prowess is nowhere near this but I loaded up resolve on it and had an 11 minute clip of a game video I'm working on. Processed it in 13 mins, on battery, while I'm laying in bed being a bum. This is awesome.

[ChrisCataluna]

While I didn't get the new MBP M1 Pro, I'm excited for the MacMini M1 16GB Ram. Expecting it to ship in next Wednesday!
Definitely, next purchase is the MBP M1.

[CarlosCampuzano]

Excited for my MacBook Pro with the M1 max. If I ever get it, ordered it after thanksgiving and I still haven’t received it. 🤦🏽

[vamonosgeek]

I have to say that this Apple product is the first that every youtube video review is all about happiness and joy. Isn't that great? all those ports, the battery life, magsafe is back and the performance....I have the M1 Max 64gb and 32gpu cores with 2tb SSD. It's top gun. And I take it unplugged and it keeps pushing like a champ. I'm so happy with this work machine beast. Thanks for the review.

[cristiandiaz]

Most laptop makers (including Apple) got into their minds that consumers just wanted lighter, smaller, and lighter devices (laptops). As a result, they began to shrink them by eliminating ports and so on. I think that the public can carry a few extra ounces if the laptop has everything they need. I personally think that sizes 14, 15, 16, and 17 inches in screen size is the way to go in years to go. The 13 inch screen size is just too small and at the expense of many of the ports we need.

[SebsTech]

Great vid, can hear the excitement in your voice for these. I got a 14inch a month ago and it’s incredible, I also had a 2015 15inch and was happy to upgrade. Also nice Rolex man, great choice!

[kevs]

I just got the 14” mid tier option. This is the best computer I’ve ever had, especially now that many programs are being optimized for Apple silicon. I don’t do content creations but I do a lot of business with pdf’s and web apps. Both Adobe pro and chrome are super snappy. I’ve mostly been an Apple user over the years but have held off upgrading over the years. This is the one to upgrade to.