Apple M1 Max 16' MacBook Pro Review - Beast Mode

Test driving Apple's fastest silicon, the M1 Max.

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Timestamps
0:00-1:24 - Intro
1:25-3:04 - Chonky exterior
3:05-4:02 - Touchbar, notch, keyboard
4:03-4:39 - Ports!
4:40-6:42 - 120Hz Mini LED display
6:43-12:46 - Performance
12:47-14:11 - Closing thoughts

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[optimumtech]

Might try gaming on this thing next lol.

[rcarter]

So nice to see a content creator that understands blender outside the synthetic benchmarks. Hoping metal support will come out on an update soon. 🤞

[samueltriplett]

This model is the first time I've ever been interested in a Macbook. My previous mobile-editing and after effects rigs were always gaming/mobile workstation behemoths that could never really get where I needed to compared to my desktop.

This looks like it would actually improve my workflow when I'm on set prepping dailies or need playback before I get home.

[nemezzyyzz]

I bought a 14 inch base model, pretty good so far, first MacBook since core 2 duo times

[spicywaffles]

I can definitely see this new macbook being a gamechanger for you and your workflow. Keep up the great videos, Ali!

[EdwinPohan]

I like the way you put up the benchmark scores with the percentages of battery used. Especially here, it really gives the perspectives of what each device is capable of with each of their energy consumption for the specific tasks mentioned so we get a better idea of just how much effective and efficient the new M1 Max in the MacBook Pro really is.

[Dionyzos]

As someone who uses a M1 Macbook exclusively because availability of GPUs is so bad atm I would love a video about Cloud Gaming from you, especially with the new 3080 tier from GeForce Now. The way you test latency is the best on YouTube so that would be very interesting. I've had very good experiences with Cloud gaming so far and it's getting better and better.

[quickscopingbob]

Love how the Davinci benchmark graphic just has time taken as infinity 💀

[justinryoji]

The rs3 makes me love this guy even more

[ScamperSoul]

Is that your RS3? Would love to see more of that ;)

[Workmusic]

Love your videos man, please never change the tone of the videos! Side note, the speed tests + bat life used is really interesting. I've not seen that in another review yet, really interesting!

[jimmyx]

watching this on my M1 pro 14".. love this thing.

[frogtantrum]

After all the problems with the previous generation such as flexgate and the butterfly keyboard issues (I had both) there's no way I would buy another premium macbook. With help from this channel I've made the shift to a Dan A4 and couldn't be happier. I still use my old 2017 MBP from time-to-time but there's no way I would depend on it anymore for daily work.

[janiewiemstary]

thank you, your videos always make my day better.

[arkon]

Currently not supported by many games. The M1 series are not for games, but they are very energy efficient. Battery replacement is very easy in most high-end windows laptops and is no longer a problem. When tested for games you have to actually play the games and not only running the cut-scene videos.

[damiadeniji]

The notch is that wide because it houses the webcam, the ambience sensor (for auto-brightness) and the TrueTone sensor.

[steffdia]

Oled 100%
1 year later - oled losing 5% brightness
2 years later - 90% brightness
3 years later - 85% brightness
4 years later - 80% brightness
5 years later - 75% brightness

Mini Led MacBook M1 you can go full brightness without needing to worry.

[enmooned]

Awesome cinematic shots! Every time you make them, I take screen shots)

[peterd]

Very compelling argument for M1, definitely going to be looking into them more seriously. Thanks for the insight!

[JellyLancelot]

Best combo, the tech wombo combo. MacBook Pro and a custom built beast desktop. Best of both worlds.