Why I Picked The M3 16' MacBook Pro Over the 14'

For the past two years I have been using the 14 inch MacBook Pro and its combination of size, portability, power, and battery life has personally made it the best laptop that I have ever used... but this time I decided to go for the bigger 16 inch MacBook Pro and the reasons may surprise you on why I decided to ditch my smaller laptop for a bigger one.

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[justinavila]

I love ALL these people saying "But on an airplane tray the 14" is better" First - most you are NOT traveling enough to make this be the soul part of your decision. 2) of this group a GOOD number of you are so busy during your TRAVEL, that the 2 to 6 your flight you are NOT editing on the airplane food tray" so please STOP

[REJ]

After being hesitant I returned my 14 for the 16 and man has that been the best decision ever.

[aycangonenc]

I just ditched my 16" for 14"... After using 16 for a year, I realized that we should decide what to expect from which device... Now a laptop is a laptop... Not a replacement for a desktop. If you are craving for a larger display than even 16" is not big enough for many people and that's why I hava a 27" display. Now, how many times in my life would I need a larger display while ı am not home or in the office? Answer is not much... Having said that, carrying a bulky 16" all around more or less feels like carrying a cow to drink milk!? Now, I have a LAPTOP which is 14" and portable and a DESKTOP when I plug it to my 27" ext. display... Done.

[johnarborio]

I had the M1 Max 16" and it never left my desk unless I was traveling and then I would need to bring an iPad to use on the plane. Before that I had a M1 Ultra Max Studio and a 14" M1 Pro combo for desk and traveling respectively. I sold all of that and got the 14" M3 Max as main machine. Of course the 16" is better to have at your destination but I'm much happier with the 14 for portability.

[adeyalbader]

Could not live with anything smaller. 😊
You will definitely appreciate the screen size upgrade.

[toocoolforu]

The 16 is too big for me. So awkward to open it on the go and for bags. The 14 is perfect for that and i have an external display for my desk.

[th]

I've had the Macbook Pro 16 inch M1 since it was released and I'm very happy with it. I had it with me in Thailand and apart from the flight and bus I was able to use it on the trip without any problems. You don't really feel the weight in the backpack. My buddy switched from the 14 inch to the 16 inch and is now very happy with it. In stationary terms, the 16 inch is better in all areas. Nevertheless, I have now bought the 13 inch M2 Macbook Air for traveling and it is the perfect combination.
- Perfect for home and rare travel: MP 16 inches
- Perfect for travel and couch: MA 13 inches
- Perfect for traveling a lot with performance (content creator): MP 14 inches

[WWEFAN]

Am I the only one who keeps wondering, what is this fancy lobby or coffee shop looking place that Greg goes to often? 😅

[KC-bijw]

I've had a maxed M1 max 16" and now I want the 14". The 16" is too big for airplane trays, cafes, or using on the couch. I usually carry a m1 air with me for that reason lol.

[MrDcrules]

the sound in that MacBook Pro 16in is stunning!

[JackedtheTs]

I’m not even through the video, but as someone who travels globally with a 40L backpack and 8L sling bag, I don’t get what the big deal is between a 14” or 16”…. I can’t tell ANY difference in convenience. And if the extra weight is the “back breaker”, because you’ll be on your feet with it often, then probably time to upgrade to a bag with some kind of hip belt support.

[iphoneographypdx]

Great video review! I upgraded from my 2019 Intel 15 inch MacBook Pro to the new M3 Pro 16 inch MacBook Pro and it is light years ahead of that 2019 model!

[KamalSangam-qs]

Better battery, larger display, better airflow, more ports, more speaker holes, list goes on really

[crelliseng]

As someone who has been all about the 16" MB Pro and 12.9" iPad Pro... I've recently traded in my iPad to pick up the 11" iPad Pro and have been considering the same with my laptop. However, this video helped me realize that the screen size and weight aren't that big of a deal. I have a fairly large desk and a lot of the other people who I see make videos about the 14" being superior for travel... fly constantly. Meanwhile, my travel is to the coffee shop and back. Maybe from my desk to the couch. Using a 16" laptop on my lap on the couch is fine. Meanwhile the size and weight difference with trading in my iPad was substantial enough that I'm actually using the iPad a lot more for reading that I use to do.

[i.o.]

I don't really believe in 13-14 inch displays as sufficient for prolonged usage. If you work seriously on your laptop, you should really start with 15 inches.

[wyald]

In the heavy weight category of the 16" laptops, the MBP 16" (2.1kg, 4.7 lbs) is actually one of the lightest machine, even if you bring along the 140W gan power adapter. Whereas the razor blade 16" is 2.45kg, 5.4 lbs, even more so with its massive 280W gan power brick, Legion lenovo pro is also 2.45kg, ASUS Strix G16 is 2.5kg (5.51 lb). There are other two light (2.1kg, 4.7lbs) 16" laptops worth to mention, the Legion Slim 5 or 7 16" and ASUS Zephyrus M16.

[jimtipton]

My office often looks alot like the front seat of a Ram pickup. When home I'm connected to a couple of display. Had the 16", currently LOVING the 14".

[Jimmyfly]

i'd love a 16 inch macbook, but i end up using an external monitor or two to where the 14 inch has been a solid purchase for 2 years now. 14 inch M1 Pro is such a sweet spot in my day to day.

[Mmacrossfirekenai]

I went with the 16-inch too Greg but M3 Max 16-core CPU 40-core GPU 64 GB 1 TB SSD. I feel like Lion-O with the Sword of Omens whenever I fire up this beast

[jomomma]

as a student, i upgraded my 2016 macbook to the m3 pro 16in macbook pro and use it as my home computer while i take my ipad 11 with a magic keyboard to school for notes and most things i’d need a computer for at school. Its lighter than a laptop and works just as well for a physics major. Any coding i have to do i can just do at home or school computers in class so i dont NEED to bring my laptop with me. That said, i also didnt want a permanent (what i mean by this is i cant just move it or take it off my desk easily) monitor and keyboard on my desk taking up space as i also like to use my desk to draw, solve math problems on paper or just be creative. so having a big screen on the 16in is so good as i can have my notes, hw, and textbook on the screen without it looking crowded and once im done i shut my laptop, move it aside, and make a little clay statue in my free time. its perfect.