DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY! 14” vs 16” M1 Pro MacBook Pro

Should you buy the 14 or the 16” MacBook Pro? Should you go with the M1 Pro or the M1 Max? What if I told you that even though the 14 and the 16” can be spec’ed out with the same chip, there is an actual difference in how they manage sustained performance?

Ever since I published my first video about these two laptops, I have been getting the same questions over and over again - should I get the 14 or the 16? Is the 16 too big? Are they worth the money? What’s the right combination of specs? And those are all good questions.

There was one unexpected result when I tested performance; I have the base models of both for right now, I also have the fully spec’d-out versions on the way, so you’ll see some comparisons very soon.

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[MarbsMusic]

I have the base 16" and I'm very happy thus far... I chose it over the 14" for the screen and battery but hoped for better thermals for longevity and slightly better sound, both of which turned out to be correct based upon your reviews (I've watched all of them). What I have to say is that your content on these new models has been phenomenal! Some of the reviewers are spending 30+ min with less information than what you are packing into 12 to 13, thank you for that and keep up the great work!

[sweettalkinghippie]

I got the 16" for the simple fact that my eyes aren't getting any younger.

[Drones]

Excellent video man! I went with the 14”. Excited to start my Mac journey! (My last Mac was the Macintosh Classic in 1992!)

[simonchen]

Wow, this was a really good review. Love the pacing and tone of the presentation. One thing I'd like to see, though, is the video segments split and labeled into the different sections you're talking about. Other Youtubers have started to do this, and have been extremely helpful. Otherwise, fantastic reviews!

[markg]

Good review. A huge chunk of deciding 14" vs 16 "is very dependent on what kind of work you do and how you do it. If you're a freelance animator or motion graphics artist who travels a lot then a 16" screen will be an absolute god send. I've spent the last 6 years travelling and working with a 2015 13" Retina Pro, which got the jobs done but having to work on C4D and AfterEffects, and using plug-ins, drives you absolutely bananas on a small screen.

[JaYoeNation]

I totally over bought the 16 M1 Max... 32 core.... 64gb ram.... 4tb ssd... I am thinking I overbought... but I also think i future proofed it. Cant wait for it to arrive.

[Eric_In_SF]

I had a 14 and a 16. My personal was a 16 inch but then my job gave me a 14 inch. I ended up using a 14 inch all the time and every time I went back to the 16 it just felt weird and awkward and just too big. Interesting. The bigger speakers are nicer and the microphone array much better but at the end of the day when I left my previous job and gave my laptop back I ended up trading my 16 for a 14.

[mpassosbr]

Getting a 16" M1 Max with 32 GB tomorrow. Waiting to put my hands in it. Thanks for all your videos!

[danhiggins]

Good insights. Thanks. Personally I am going with the 14". I have had the "larger" size (a 2019 15" model) for the past couple of years. It is just large enough that I tend not to unplug it and use it as a "laptop" very often. 95% of the time it just sits connected to my 5K display. I am a landscape photographer and am often in the field but unless I am going on an extended trip I don't take the computer. Instead I make do with an 11" iPad Pro. My belief is that with the smaller model I will still get the additional performance and battery life while having a more portable model. With the 14" I am more likely to unplug it and take it into the field, to a coffee shop or even into other rooms in our home. Before I would get another larger (in this case the 16") I would probably get the next gen Mac Mini since I essentially use my current 15" in that fashion. So for me, portability is key. But I have had many years of working with both MacBook Airs (when I was constantly traveling for business) and larger 17" or 16" models. That said, videos like yours are always helpful. They show how Apple has accommodated the varying needs of a lot of people. Nothing is perfect. Because I will be using this often as a portable computer in the field and around the house I prefer NOT to have a lot of cables plugged in. I love having a docking station and simply plugging in one cable. I don't use HDMI and the SD card slot won't work with the Sony Type A cards that are in my cameras. I would have preferred that Apple give us the flexibility of choosing docking stations that have the ports that we need rather than taking up internal space that could have been used for larger batteries, more airflow or even making it smaller and lighter. But, again, you can't make everyone happy all the time. ;-)

[JustTheilogs]

Bought the 14" MacBook Pro 2021 with 10 core cpu and 16 core gpu. The 16" screen was a monster and didn't see how I could take it anywhere. Another idea was if I needed a bigger screen for a particular task then I could connect it to a larger screen I already have at home, instant decision from there!

[iraklimzhavanadze]

I just sit and watch your videos. They are really relaxing and informative at the same time. 👏🏻

[ShredzZ]

I've got 16" for programming, I dont use external displays so its the best choice for me. This machine is beast.

[JoeRussellProductions]

I have one of both. I love my 14-in whenever I'm traveling or just taking it around. But the 16 is a great option for working from home or having on set when I'm producing something.

[hellboy]

I have to sell both kidney. Ohh god, any rich person do give me a laptop.

[ADVTRV]

I got the 16 inch, M1 Pro Base Version as it I believe it’s the best bag for buck.

BIGGER SCREEN 💻 BIGGER BATTERY 🔋
BETTER SPEAKERS 🔊 CHARGING BRICK HAS MORE JUICE 🧃

Nonetheless … I am sure it suits my individual needs and may differ from person to person.

❤️ My MacBook Pro 💻

[nevvanclarke]

I just had purchased my MacBook Pro 2021 in a 16 inch. I was very lucky because when I went to the store to get a 14 inch they didn’t have any 14 inch in the one terabyte. So the guy said to me we can do the 16 inch at the same price. That was $500 off. I felt like the luckiest guy. Four days into my journey with MacBook and I’m absolutely loving it

[hbuckner]

Thanks for the great video. I have been trying to decide between 14” and 16” Mac Pro’s. My current laptop is a 10 year old 15” Dell latitude. Overall dimensions is 15”x 10.25” and weighs almost 7lbs. So with the 16” screen, overall it still is smaller and lighter and I get a bigger screen. So a win win. 🤣

[alkenstein]

I bought the 14" as an upgrade from my old 15" intel MacBook Pro. I love the speed and portability of the laptop, but frustratingly, after a month I just can't get used to the smaller screen size. I didn't think 1" would make a difference but it does. So I'm returning it and getting the 16" instead!

[ellie-tkjy]

I think this depends on whether or not this is your main machine. For those who have desktops they would obviously opt for the smaller one as they would only use it when travelling or using it in another location. For me, I got rid of my desktop years ago to save space. I don't like having to see any technology when I'm not using it. As it's my sole machine, I want a bigger laptop. If I'm in another location I'll just use an ipad or tablet for reading and/or my phone.

[MiketheNerdRanger]

I'd go for the 16" just for the real estate. I like to be immersed in my projects as much as possible. As for portability, the 16" is actually a bit smaller than my current 15.6" laptop (weird, right?), and I have *no* problems carrying that around.