M4 MacBook Pro Review: Why You Should (Or Shouldn't) Upgrade!

In 2021, I splurged on a 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage—by far my most expensive tech purchase, but totally worth it. It's been an absolute powerhouse for my business. Now, I'm testing the 14-inch base model M4 MacBook Pro which has some notable changes, but is it worth upgrading if you’re already using an M-series MacBook?

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DISCLOSURE ‣ M4 MacBook Pro was loaned by Apple Canada. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the developing company, and/ or its affiliates, in any way. Some links provided above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Honesty is key on my channel, thank you for supporting me!

[thao]

✌Thanks for watching! Did you upgrade to the M4? What are you coming from?

[ak_hoops]

Wish more reviews were like this. Not too high, not too low, but honest. Also not too long for the sake of making a longer video. I especially appreciate what you said at the end about upgrading. Great video!!

[goatmaster]

So my takeaway is that I shouldn't regret my M3 Pro Max purchase last year and shouldn't rush to upgrade. Thanks for another great video.

[Joyboy.]

This review is the best m4 pro review yet I've seen!!
Everything is on point, there's no time wasting on repeating the same things. Your completely honest and actually useful views on the laptop are just really great. Thank you and very much appreciate your video. You answered most of my usage and experience with macbook questions in minutes compared to other videos that don't tell anyone even in 20 mins.
Thanks again and good luck to you and tour family 🙌🏻🌟

[ObikenobiHD]

I traded in my m2 15 inch air to the Base M4 Pro MacBook Pro and I freaking love it and I don’t regret it

[jeinnerabdel]

"Hey hey... no fake crying". I learned something new to tell my wife! Thanks, @thao, I learn even from your interaction with your kid!

[Testimony]

Missed ur videos Thao💜 it’s been a while, glad you’re back. 💜💯

[vtjcx]

Thank you for the good advice of not upgrading till it becomes absolutely necessary for work.

[sridharans]

Good review. I got an M1 Pro 16” earlier this year, and this is my first Mac which I absolutely love!

[silverxbladeX]

I'm still just looking to upgrade to the M1 from my 2017 MB pro

[jrami]

I got a MacBook Air M2 for $400 after my surface laptop. I do a lot of 3D printing etc. And this MacBook Air it's pretty good, especially for $400

[humantoruspodcast]

One of the every best reviews on this laptop and subject matter. Thankyou! Brilliant 🙂 🙏🏽

[Flamingdragongaminglives]

as this is my first ever M series Apple Silicon Macbook I bought the 16 inch M4 Max Macbok pro and my gosh its fast and fluid best 3.5 grand I've spent in 2024

[GAZMAN]

I couldn't agree more buy what you need and use it till it is no longer fit for purpose and give it to someone less fortunate who could still make use of it

[newseagull]

Great review!!! My Macbook Pro16'' M4 Pro just arrived today... but now I have to study, I only had an iPad before this Apple computer and it's not the same, I know! Eugene G.

[_EP]

hope you feel better you sound you have a cold.

[katzcassim]

Awesome video thank you so much for sharing this excellent video 👍😍❤️

[navidhp]

Hey Thao :D suggestion: improve the audio of the video. Somehow the max volume of your videos are very low compared to other tech youtubers!

[GearsToStreet]

I still have the MacBook pro 2017, It's still good to this day, however, I still have the touch bar, I wish they stayed with that, I'm hesitant to upgrade for that reason😥 for me not a deal breaker but it's convenient.

[oh-yeah]

Shoot, I must be on drugs or getting old. Well, I am . I had surgery ( prescription) and told doc - not gonna retire ( but old enough to ).
That brings me to this video . About changing gears . With my knowledge of work, and trying to mix tech to transition to a more mental / less physical work load. Father time is undefeated. But can he be out smarted...? Merry Christmas blessings to your family .