Macbook Pro M1 vs the Best Windows Laptop I Found

With the Macbook Pro M1 release in early 2021, there's been a lot of talk about this being the best laptop for creators and professionals you can buy. I mean its got amazing performance, battery life and an beautiful screen. Thanks to Video Sponsors Western Digital & NZXT! But how does it do versus one of the best professional Windows laptops I could find right now?

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0:00 - PC vs Mac Laptop Intro
0:24 - Which should I Choose?
1:36 - Design & Build Quality
3:36 - The Best for Portability
4:40 - MagSafe & Keyboards Comparison
6:01 - TouchID & Trackpads
7:14 - The ASUS Dial MATTERS
7:36 - Ports on PC vs Mac
8:24 - The Best Display - XDR vs OLED
9:38 - Upgrade Options
10:32 - SPONSOR: Western Digital
11:46 - Speakers & Webcam Comparison
12:36 - The Creative Workflow
13:18 - Rendering Benchmarks
14:31 - Photo Editing
15:00 - Mac vs PC Video Editing
15:35 - Battery Life & Performance on Battery
16:30 - Power, Noise & Temperatures
17:16 - Competition is GREAT!

Review unit provided free of charge by Apple Canada and ASUS. This video is sponsored by NZXT & Western Digital. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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[redspade]

Weird how there's a lot of excuses for the shortcomings of the mac.

[OdiumTV]

The Studio Book doesn't just support styluses, it specifically supports Surface Pens so it's not exactly Asus proprietary which is nice

[Doug-muev]

The dial is also really useful for 3D apps that use the middle mouse button/scrolling a ton! Kudos to Asus for creating a laptop that is actually useful for 3D design!

[jellyscape]

5:55 you say there’s no manual control on the macbook to adjust keyboard backlight brightness. while apple did remove the function key for it & replaced it with a different system function, you can still adjust manually via the action center with software controls. small inaccuracy, but great video overall!

[Mainyehc]

Correction: I believe the MacBook Pro’s keyboard backlight is still adjustable, except they did indeed do away with the dedicated buttons and it’s now done in software, in the Control Centre.

[zaq]

Why not get a similarly priced MacBook to the Asus? The $600 difference is really significant imo

[Shaggy]

1:58 "There are no signs of keyboard flex". *literally bends the entire keyboard like its made of rubber*

[metallixro]

Seriously thou the Windows laptop has a freaking 3070 inside that's value right there..

[Grady_Oconnell]

I am a film production/animation student and I use a 16" MacBook Pro with a top spec M1 max. while it is still a lot slower for animation render than a windows laptop of the same price it is still fast enough in blender for previews which is all I would use a laptop for and has wicked speed for calculating simulations and video exports. the trackpad does not need the middle click in blender as I can orbit the viewport just by dragging two fingers around the trackpad which is nice

[DJpiya]

That inside of the Mac, its like alien tech, not something from earth 😂😂😀

[KevinFuggi]

One important thing he left out in this comparison was if he did his initial tests at 100 battery plugged in or not. PC laptops with discrete GPU tend to drop off the table when unplugged. If you compare them unplugged, like how most people would use a laptop, it's hard to compete with the new M1 chips. I've always been a PC/Android person, but I did get the new 16 in M1 Pro MacBook, and I have to say, between the build quality, battery life, and performance, it's a beast, and I don't regret buying it one bit.

[hajime]

My main issue with going with Apple is that I don't have a Apple ecosystem. I love my Android and Windows setup and whenever I try to send files from or to Mac it always gives me issues

[paolaanimator]

As a 3D artist and animator who also likes gaming on the side, if I had to pick one I would pick the ProArt laptop one. Although I love Apple's design and battery life. The price is also more affordable with ProArt compared to Apple.

[MarbsMusic]

I have the 16" base with 1TB. I got it the day it came out and I'm still in love. I'm old tech wise, was programming as a kid in the 70s, have been building PCs since the 80s and used every type of system and OS around. I hadn't had a Mac since the late 90s and MacOS plus these new chips makes them hands down the best personal computers, laptop or no, that I have ever used. Now if they would just game a little better I could get rid of my gaming desktop.... however I have a feeling it will be quite sometime, if ever, before we get to that point.

[DConstructing]

Being in the 3k+ price range and talking about workstations you should really consider including HP-Z, ThinkPads and Precision laptops while doing these comparisons. At this price range we are not talking about regular consumer or gaming products anymore. Nice review regardless 👍🏻

[ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

I have a Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen 9 and purchased the MBP14 and dude... the MBP surprised me, even above the Zephyrus. Totally recommended for everything that doesn't involve hardcore gaming

[faheempotter]

I just watched the whole video and guess what ! I can't resist myself to subscribe you channel. The presentation is remarkable. Thankyou.

[michaeledward]

Omo I love ur it's not loud and not too low, it's soft but commanding enough to make me listen, not so fast but fast enough to make me not feel bored and it's so clear plus you speak so well

[jayibakumarra]

"MacOS games" 🤦🏽‍♂️....

For normal guys like me, who are gamers, and do photography or are creators, it's a no contest. I'd rather have the gaming laptop and save $$.

No hate on Apple. It's a beautiful machine.

[EricParker]

Anecdotally, from an editing POV, my timeline is way smoother in Premiere on macOS even if the render speeds aren't higher.