M1 MacBook Pro 14' Review: The One to Buy!

The M1 MacBook Pro 14 Two Week Review: small in size but not in features. In this review I talk about how awesome this entry level (base spec) MacBook M1 Pro is!

The 2021 M1 Pro includes a brighter screen, new ports, better battery and incredible power! Plus why I think the M1 Pro 14 is probably the best value for money model to buy this year.

I’ve exclusively used the 14 to edit photos in Lightroom and create videos in Final Cut Pro over the last week, and can safely say it’s more than enough for most tasks. I’ll also compare it to the 16 M1 Max (exporting speed and screen size) as well as going over the pros and cons of the 14.

Thanks for watching, Chris.

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00:00 | Intro
00:53 | Inside the Box
01:23 | Design
01:55 | Portability
02:51 | Screen Size
06:31 | Power and Speed
08:50 | Ports are Back!
09:57 | Keys and Track Pad
11:12 | Speakers
12:05 | Battery and Charging
12:51 | Spec and Prices
13:23 | Which MacBook Pro?

[SpawnPoiint]

Thank you for the continued support everyone 🙏

[ivanoghene]

The fact that you shoot all these on just an iPhone is mind blowing, love all your videos ❤️

[LonelySpeck]

I've been using the OG 15" MaBook Pro Retina for nearly 10 years now and as my decade closes, I upgraded to the 14" M1 Max MacBook Pro. I've always been envious of the portability of the 13" MBP models of past years, but could never sacrifice the dedicated GPU in the larger model. The new 14" is almost exactly what I dreamed of in terms of fulfilling the desires of a more portable machine, while being as massively powerful as the larger model. In terms of screen real estate, it's super easy to choose a slightly smaller scaling setting in the MacOS display preferences to digitally make up for the reduced physical space and I think that provide enough utility for me to not feel like I'm missing anything by not going with the 16" model.

[leagolekganyane]

I love that your reviews are based on personal experiences - like what you said about the LG TV being the best TV you've ever owned - or how the bigger macbook and iphone screens suit your workflow better. I appreciate the fact that you don't make it about specs and geekbench scores but about your personal experience with the product

[MiniRunnera]

Watching this on the 14" Macbook Pro... This is my first ever MacBook and wow this device is beautiful and just amazing, and every time I book it up the screen blows me away each time

[ChrisWilmshurst]

Great review mate as always! I wouldn't mind the 14" as its a great size, but the extra screen boosted power mode and longer battery life would draw me more to the 16"

[andrewc]

Still love how your reviews always show real life practicality. Along with depth and anything we could think of, you took care of in the review. Still think you’re super underrated! Keep it up! ❤️

[litebkt]

I went for the 14. It has all the power I need and a nice display for travel. I’ll keep it docked at home.

[Dampealx]

That was a cute touch, having your Missus help you with the sound/speaker demonstration. Great vid as usual 😉

[JCourtsk]

I went with the base model 14 inch, no regrets, very happy with it

[justsaybobby]

I tried the 14” first, but that 16” is just, wow. I LOVE it!!! Going from the 13” to the 14” wasn’t enough for me. Felt cramped.

[zoltanzerohero]

I checked 30-40 videos about macbook pro 14 and I can tell you this is the best. Congratulations. (Especially 00:2:08 Thx)

[BrianJones-wkcx]

Love the screen size on the 16”, but ultimately went 14” for myself. I think either way, I wouldn’t have any regrets. And super impressed to know you shot this on your iPhone, great work!

[RunningInSuits]

I bought the 14" base model, but over the last couple of weeks of owning it can't help but to think that I should have gotten a bigger screen. It's an amazing laptop all-around, but the 16" seems like a better value all-around considering that even spec for spec it is still higher performing, stays cooler and the screen is just superb. Granted this is my primary editing screen as I don't like to rely on external displays

[Samar]

14" M1 Pro MBP, 10c/16g, 16GB/1TB!! 🙌🏼

[barbpeters]

I have been trying to decide which MacBook Pro to purchase and almost every single video is about creating videos which I do not do but your video is only the second one that I have actually been able to partially comprehend since I do not create videos. After watching this video I believe the MacBook Pro for me is the 14” MacBook Pro. Thank you for making this video and using simpler wording so someone at my level can get at least some idea of whether the specs of the M1 MacBook Pro are for me! Thank you, SpawnPoiint.

[finishers]

If I had a choice, I would definitely pick up the 14 inch version solely for the portability aspect.

[lorestar]

Your reviews are always the cleanest! Subscribed

[gsamsa]

I’m usually connected to a monitor when I’m working and the 16in isn’t portable imo which defeats the purpose of having a portable PC.

[joebloggs]

I got the 14", but in System Preferences you can change the aspect ratio to make more items fit on the screen... I find that helps a lot to make the laptop screen more usable. Scaled --> More Space