How much storage for an M1 Mac? | Everything you need to know! | Mark Ellis Reviews
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Күн бұрынStuck on which storage option to choose for your new M1 MacBook Pro, M1 MacBook Air or M1 Mac mini? The choice is actually pretty straightforward... it's just a shame Apple makes it so hard! So, let's dive in and work out which one is best for you!
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Initial considerations
02:58 - External storage options
04:57 - Speed matters
06:15 - Cloud storage
08:28 - Why pay Apple’s prices?
09:44 - SSD wear on the M1
11:08 - My storage strategy
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@gowind2762 3 жыл бұрын
You know what I love about you? You are direct and straight to the point ❤
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
You are very kind 🙏
@jasonbeaman3775 3 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on your videos while researching the M1 Macs. Great videos! Love the way you present the information.
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jason!
@hittjett 3 жыл бұрын
I find myself watching a lot of Mac videos in recent times simply because, as a 30 year Mac user, the advent of the M1 and what it may mean for my future workflow is very concerning. It is so refreshing to watch your very informative, low-key, sensible explanation of pertinent topics. No hyperbole, no animated theatrics. I never hesitate to click on your videos, even if I am not particularly interested in the topic. With some of the other guys--most in fact--I see a new video and immediately ask myself, "Do I have the energy to listen to this bozo right now?" It's often like inviting a used car salesman into my studio. Thanks for a great job!
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that means so much, Jett - genuinely. Thank you.
@alandiegovillalobos 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. (but without noise "!!!!")
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@alandiegovillalobos Thanks, Alan!
@waynebeamer 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews Mark: Couldn’t agree more. You and @theverydaydad are my go-to experts. I’ve got a question that has been concerning me, however. I’ve been an iMac junkie for nearly two decades and looking to replace by 2015 model with an M1. I’m afraid, based on the listed prices for the 24-inch iMac, the bigger next model will be out of my price range (above $3000 based on my 2TB needs). Is that a reasonable concern? Again, please keep up the great work! Thanks! Wayne
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@waynebeamer Nice to be named alongside him - thanks! It's so hard to say regarding the next big iMac. You're probably not far off, to be honest, but I'd certainly base your guesses on current iMac prices, because it's unlikely to be that different, given Apple's history with this.
@christianerudition 2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thank you!
@adamthorpe1 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video 👍 what you just showed us about your own setup has cemented exactly what i had in mind for myself...as i have been re-thinking my entire setup for the next decade going forward now we have so much reliable new tech at our fingertips. For me your video made perfect sense...and came just at the right time...so thanks, and again...great work 🤘
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Well, that was well timed, eh? Thanks, Adam!
@lionel27272 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Practical and to the point. Keep up the good work
@MarkEllisReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lionel.
@lordmarcell 3 жыл бұрын
You make some really interesting and great videos!🙂
@mikes6844 3 жыл бұрын
Extremely useful and common sense approach, very informative from a professional user. This series is a real help👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thanks
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mike! That's very kind of you.
@barelyready9134 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your videos now I know what to buy for my needs! Thank you very much!
@MarkEllisReviews 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@rubyannobsioma Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advise.. Godbless
@ArchangelTyrael 3 жыл бұрын
Prioritize RAM, storage specially for Desktop(Mac Mini, iMac)can be compensated with an external ssd. Macbook wise it is more of as hassle but still doable(upgrade when in doubt, can’t do it afterwards). The extra storage is just way too expensive. Most of the files you won’t need most of the time. For most users the speed difference is not that noticeable except in like booting. Finally upgrading the storage won’t add much to the resell value. So if you plan on selling after a few years the value will be quite similar to the 256GB ones. Tip: be sure to keep about 10% of your drive free for optimal performance.
@deanmeixner 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Mark. I bought my Intel 2020 Mac mini with 512gb, and I only use 45gb of that, the rest is external SSD storage, it's fast enough for my type of workflow, page layout and a bit of photo editing. I think I'll go with just 256gb for my M1 Mac mini but get 16gb ram option. I use iCloud quite a lot, I tend to keep "current" work on there and off-load to an external once the project is finished, large photos are kept on an external drive, but the actual page layout file is normally kept on iCloud, it's a great option for me, as I can take an iPad, go to a client and discuss their project, get their feedback and if need be, make minor adjustments and edits right there and then, get back home and finish it up without having to transfer files from one device to another.
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dean, and that's a solid strategy!
@neilbissett1240 3 жыл бұрын
Great review mate waiting to see your external hub review
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@madness8556 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. I'm looking forward to setting up a new Mac Mini M1 with 16gb ram and 1tb SSD for my project music studio.
@alanwillingale1622 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark - love these videos. Have you got any content or planning content on your backup and archiving process and what systems and hardware you use? I appreciate it’s a potentially dry topic but I think your presentation style will keep it interesting Just the basics of your workflow would be really helpful You must have to deal with TB of data and I am sure you have some great tips for us normal people Keep up the great work !
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alan! And yes, I'm mulling this over at the moment ;)
@MarkPowerPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Always good videos, Mark. And I also like your Last Exit to Nowhere purchase choice 🙂
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark. And you know what? I didn't buy the t-shirt from there, but having read your comment immediately headed to their website and bought a couple 😂
@MarkPowerPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews Look forward to seeing your choices! 😁
@MightyRob1 2 жыл бұрын
For me personally I stick with the 1TB; historically it has been the best compromise of onboard storage and space for new things. There are many times when you want to use your laptop without things hanging off the USB port and when internet connectivity isn't reliable, fast, or available. I had a 512 Macbook few years ago and was constantly bumping up against the storage wall, so I upgraded the SSD (back when you could) to a 1TB. Very $$$ at the time but was worth it (and it still works).
@videoben1363 2 жыл бұрын
It's disgusting you can't upgrade the internal SSD. Just the fact that it limits the number of applications you can use is ridiculous, external SSDs are fine for files, but not apps. I'm sick of Apple getting greedy not allowing people to upgrade their products. They basically are a monopoly bc PC is a freaking mess.
@FarzanasLaw 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!!
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gracelee6326 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! It was really easy to understand, especially for a tech novice like me. In case you or any other techie ever sees this comment, I wanted to ask: what counts as "hammering" a computer? I've heard a lot of these reviews talking about pushing laptops to the limit, or something along these lines, and I'm wondering if I'm actually doing this and need a more robust laptop. I primarily use laptops for academic research and document work, to watch and download movies/music, and web surfing - sometimes simultaneously for hours. No video editing or photo storing, though. Do I need a laptop with more than 8GB RAM/256GB SSD storage? (Oh yeah, I also have no money and hope I don't have to buy a new laptop every few years.)
@hajerm 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!
@soyelpresi7023 3 жыл бұрын
Super insightful! But I'm still undecided on what to go for. I work with music and audio and starting to get into the streaming and video editing side of things. My current poll of choice is whether to go for an iMac or a Mac Mini (both M1). I have an MSI monitor, and it's one of the reasons I'm leaning towards the mac mini but also when it comes to portability, the mac mini would also be on the advantage. By portability, I mean the ease of carrying it, in which case, I would have to move or travel somewhere. As for working on the go, I'm always using my Macbook Pro. I'm 70% onto getting a mac mini, but for some reason, I'm not fully decided to go for it. Help? lol
@AndrewJamesFilms 3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are awesome! New subscriber here.
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BobD68 3 жыл бұрын
Good video, answers questions for many. I think you need to explain the t shirts you wear in your videos for us :-)) and provide a link. As always, enjoy your videos.
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I will at some stage - thanks for the lovely comments.
@Laszlomtl Жыл бұрын
A very cool and logical explanation of the subject !! One question, Mark. Why do you prefer the Sandisk Extreme Pro over the Samsung SSD T7 ? Thanks. Laszlo Montreal Photog.
@putthasangkla5697 2 жыл бұрын
great video marks, about to buy m1 mini and this help me a lot, i’m a bit like your mac mini case, i’m teaching video editor and after effect for uni, occasionally do video editing for my business and about to jump into the world of live streaming and streamyard stuff. So i wandering if i instead go for 256gb + external ssd (my local shop cause me around 320 usd for 2tb samsung ssd) is a good idea? I used to store everthing local and backup the files every like 3 month or if the local storage is nearly full. I working with 512 mac book pro for longtime so not sure if change to 256 life will be big different not not. I hope it make sense. Anyway, cheers.
@tuckertech 3 жыл бұрын
I got the M1 air with 16gb with 512 gb. I used OneCloud and bought a T5 from Samsung. I like flexibility.
@thegooddoctor6719 2 жыл бұрын
It is interesting to know that SSDs of larger capacity have longer service life than those offering less space. Get the 512 GB or greater if you can afford it.
@Igotacode 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video reinforcing the route I have taken. I bought a Samsung 870 500 gig Sata drive to go in my hub as well as a T7 & T5 USB drive to plug into a lightning port should I need more. I've always been a fan of both Dropbox and Google Drive. That recently saved years of work when my iMac hard drive died. Cloud storage is the way to go for photographers. My new M1 Mac Mini is a base unit but is lightning fast using Photoshop or Lightroom. I love it!
@HarrisonSD03 3 жыл бұрын
Good to know about lightroom and Photoshop. I want a 16gb Mac Air for thos two as well as music production and Final Cut. You still liking it?
@jonc8302 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video .. It is nice to see videos for us "everyday users" and not geared towards content creators only .. ( you now have a new subscriber ) .. I am currently using an Mac mini ( 2018 ) intel I3 3.0ghz. with 8 gig of ram and 256gb hard drive and a Samsung Evo 2tb external drive housed in a dock that sits nicely under the Mac mini... I would consider myself a basic user mostly .. but I spend a fair bit of time in Fusion 360 ( cad) creating models for 3d printing.. I am interested in the new iMacs that appear to be on the horizon especially the possibility of a 32 inch version and M1X or possibly an M2 chipset.. I am thinking of getting the basic M1 Mac mini with 8gb of ram and 256gb of storage to bridge the time until the iMacs come out next year.. My current Mac mini struggles in Fusion 360 now ( in 4k ) .. so I have to drop down to 1440p to make everything smooth and not clunky .. I believe this to be graphics related and not really CPU related.. With that limited amount of use information what would your advise be ?
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jon! If you can wait, I'd hold on, because there's going to be some pretty exciting stuff on the way, Mac-wise over the next few months. Grabbing a base level M1 Mac mini isn't a bad idea, though (although be prepared to wonder what else you'd need beyond that!).
@awvandijke 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. First of all great video as always, but you didn’t mention one option for the non professional user; the family plan from e.g.Apple. Buying the 2TB option from Apple in a family plan gives you the opportunity to share the storage and the costs between max 6 people. This might be a good option for some and it is much cheaper, each member will get 333 Gb for 1 pound 16 instead of 50 Gb for 0,79
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thank you for filling in that gap!
@CTZNGIRL 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I’ve been trying to decide whether to get 1TB or 2TB on my MBP M1. I’ve already got two external Samsung SSDS which are 3TB combined, so think I’ll be okay with 1TB. Quick question, unrelated, what wireless keyboard are you using? I’ve got a wired mechanical keyboard but really like the wireless ones!
@Roustermiller 3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up MacBook Air M1 512 and I'm loving it
@johnnychaijialin7753 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Thanks for your sharing. if the system Operating system and other apps such adobe suite or video editing software upgrading new version in future will be 256GB enough to use ? Thanks.
@dianemaher3538 2 жыл бұрын
Love your shirt!
@MarkEllisReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Chrissy4605 3 жыл бұрын
I chose 16 GB RAM and 256GB Storage. Being a photographer I have a great many photos from years of photography. I also have interests in many other subjects. As such I have external storage, 12.6 TB of external storage. So I am not too worried about running out of space. But I will say this, my next Mac will have more than 256GB Storage.
@bobsac6201 3 жыл бұрын
Hhh
@kusumainc2349 2 жыл бұрын
I think 16/512 storage is sweet spot for long term use, especially for mobility and performances wise. But if the budget concern i will take MBP 13" M1 8/512 CPO. It have what i need in terms of the battery life, performances, buffer storages, mobility, and portability. I'm not worried about SSD wear and tear because it have 512gb SSD for much long usage. (If budget concerning) Also i like the touchbar. :)
@rorywalters1614 3 жыл бұрын
I have a little trick for using MacBooks with external storage: get a case for your MacBook (which you always should, MacBooks dent and chip like crazy), stick Command strips onto the SSD and the lid part of the case, so you can attach the SSD onto the back of your laptop lid when it's in use, and detach it when you want to. In this way when the SSD is in use, you can move your MacBook just like there's no external SSD connected, it won't be dangling around. Just don't stick Command strips directly onto your MacBook lid, so if you change your mind you wouldn't risk scratching it when you remove those strips.
@harrisontu264 3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, that’s amazing. I think I’m going to do that. I already bought a case for my MacBook, but I’m really struggling with how I’m gonna deal with my SSD when I start traveling again. For about $260, I bought an nvme.two enclosure, and a fast internal SSD. I basically get speeds comparable to the SanDisk extreme pro, but for the price of just a standard SanDisk extreme.
@alandiegovillalobos 3 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to get a picture or a movie of how you do this. Sorry, I have 10 tumbs... Jeje
@alandiegovillalobos 3 жыл бұрын
@Alvin Isaac . Can't hace a real relationship without trust.
@Ohhhsopeachy 2 жыл бұрын
Yesss that’s what I used to do on my MacBook !😍
@leaningtower73 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Mark! I have one question: what are your thoughts on a NAS for backup/storage like a Synology or Qnap?
@ernieme101 3 жыл бұрын
assuming you need to save files to a central drive and have multiple computers access them a NAS is a great solution . i haven't used either of the ones you mention but Qnap says it's optimized for Mac . you might want to check if they're compatible with Big Sur (it seems likely but i didn't see that info during a quick look at their website)
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Haven't got into that realm yet, but intend to at some stage this year.
@Juanncla 2 жыл бұрын
I am having a lot of trouble deciding on which storage size to get, I am an art college student that can afford the 512 gb but I'm not sure if it will be necessary as I also have an iPad that stores some of my work too. I will be using the Base MBP for some photoshop, some music creation and some minor gaming. What do you suggest I do?
@megapangolin1093 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Please can you tell me if I can keep my files on my Mac hard drive and have a copy in icloud that updates when I add a new file to my hard drive. I just cant work out if this is possible. I am going for an M1 Mac Mini with USB/Lightning external hard drive that I want to use day to day, but share my files via icloud to my MacBook air if that is possible Thank you.
@RoyceChristyn 3 жыл бұрын
So I paid to have the 2TB, 16GB M1 MacBook Pro shipped a few weeks ago (it took almost a month - I live in LA and the only option was ordering via the site/app)... My husband got the 8GB, 512GB M1 MacBook Pro and I bought my mom an M1 MacBook Air 256GB....Overall, after spending time w all three of the M1 macs in my orbit which each have different ram and memory (mine, my hubby’s, and my mom’s M1 air when she comes over)... the MacBook Air is my favorite. I can’t believe I’m saying a MacBook Air is my favorite anything, but the M1 air is really amazing. The thinking for me getting the fully tricked out MacBook Pro M1 was more “planning for the future” as more programs use the M1, and I want my MacBook to be able to handle video if for some reason our normal setup were to fail. All of that said, fantastic videos, great information and thank you! And if you’re reading this and aren’t planning on truly extreme/insane heavy duty work on your MacBook, I would go for the MacBook Air M1 :)
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@pocahontas5145 3 жыл бұрын
Will the Macbook Air 8gb with 512 gb SSD render longer videos and keep working for the next four years? That is what I am trying to find out. Because I like the Air better, but ended up buying an open box Pro with that same storage, but I think I made a mistake. Do you edit videos? Is the touch bar like a huge deal?
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@pocahontas5145 I can't see why it wouldn't work beyond four years. And the Touch Bar is totally pointless, so don't let that sway you. This might help: markellisreviews.com/m1-macbook-air-4-month-review/
@pocahontas5145 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews Thank you so much, Mark! Yes, that does help!
@gemmahassan7761 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark your videos are so helpful thankyou! I am a graphic designer - use adobe programmes on icloud. Looking at the base M1 MacBk Air 8GB Ram/256SSD for about £670(just a refurbd one). Just using this for portable use as i have an imac at home which is incredibly slow due to it being old. Want to be mobile and get out and about with this. Do you think i should pay more for more RAM/SSD memory? Or will it be fine for a few hours every other day? I have a 1TB external drive which works great. Its more so to make sure the applications run smoothly and quickly. Thanks in advance! Gemma
@vivekbharti3815 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about using a internal nvme pcie ssd with an enclosure as they have faster transfer speeds than any external SSDs.. What is your thought about this and can you suggest a good nvme ssd and a enclosure
@karelbroda8877 3 жыл бұрын
Great reviews for normal people! Thanks.
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like! Thank you, Karel.
@robineur 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this helpful video, Mark! Now... Do you have any suggestions about good virus/malware protections for these new Macs?
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robin. Not personally (I'm embarrassingly bad on that front). Hopefully someone can chip in!
@ernieme101 3 жыл бұрын
i like Sophos , there's a free version and a Premium with a few added features
@monara97 3 жыл бұрын
hey mark. great video. I'm a pretty light-weight user but I experienced high amount of data writes under 5mins few weeks back. never happened again. I think there might be some memory leak issues. probably cuz the entire software env in quite new. so I'm keeping my eye on the data writes till apple or any other software vendors acknowledge this and provide a fix. would have been the most durable machines in the world if these had a modular SSD slot.
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And you make some great points there.
@monara97 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews You're welcome. Cheers!!
@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo 2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend 14 inch M1 Pro 16c , 32GB RAM and 1TB for video editing using premiere pro and after effects? Also maybe use fcp and davanci resolve too.
@alandiegovillalobos 3 жыл бұрын
Have MacBook Air 8gb - 256gb. 3 users, windows parallels and no problem. All my big files are on one drive, either my personal or the companies. Also have access to company servers. Export a movie and move it to onedrive. No problem.
@pocahontas5145 3 жыл бұрын
I need to talk to you! I went to buy an Air, even with 512 gb SSD, but they sold me on an open box pro with the same amount (still 8gb)... I don't know if I made a mistake! I want to get into video editing, and ALL I want to know is can I edit longer videos for the next four years?? From what I hear, the Pro isn't worth it. I mean, how is editing without the touch bar??
@alandiegovillalobos 3 жыл бұрын
@@pocahontas5145 the 16 gb exports a bit faster than the 8gb. But both can handle the work for the next 4 years. If ts your job, go for the 16 gb pro, if it's your hobby, 8 gb air.
@pocahontas5145 3 жыл бұрын
@@alandiegovillalobos Ah, cool! Thank you! Definitely a hobby! I guess if I start making money, I can upgrade!
@JerryMacHomes Жыл бұрын
Great video again. So after watching both of your videos if you had to make a choice would you go for 16GB ram or 512 SSD? I’m thinking 16GB and get an external SSD. In saying that, if I’m using an external ssd to hold video files etc… will that help the internal SSD last longer? 😳 Thanks for letting me bother your brain.
@IshaqAhmedQuadri2 2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how will more SSD storage affect the battery? How much will 2 TB SSD affect the battery compared to 4 TB SSD ?
@davi_brt 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Mark! Currently there is a huge offer for the Mac Pro 256 GB, 280 euro discount! Do you think the standard version of this Mac could become obsolete in very short time? I would like to buy it and keep It for 5/7 years. I mainly use capture One for photo editing, and i am currently storing all my photos on an external HD. Hoping to get some useful suggestions! Thanks
@HailToTheMeep 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this. I consider myself a casual user but 8G RAM has always been too little eventually. I learned that after 15 years! Storage wise, I also found that it depends on your comfort with using cloud based storage system with regular bill maintenance and less control over them in some ways. Since I am a control freak, I have ordered the 1T, for the first time in my life! Thanks again!
@MarkEllisReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@conny8023 Жыл бұрын
Are there usecases in which an externel Samsung 990Pro connected via thunderbolt have noticeable disadvantages over the internal SSD? Thank you, Conny
@jasondhindsa6774 2 жыл бұрын
Is a 256 gb ssd big enough to just store several applications though? I use DropBox to store files, so I don’t need the SSD for file storage. I’m just wondering if I need to install XCode and other development applications, will I run too low on space?
@ericdraven7857 3 жыл бұрын
I maxed out the MBP with 2TB SSD and 16GB memory. Still not that bad on price.
@LordBagdanoff 8 ай бұрын
Why so much . What storage do you use?
@JosephMyLife 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a Mac mini and am having storage anxiety, it's actually stopping me from using the Mini. I ordered an external 2tb and am worried about that. 2tb is a very small amount to me.
@philjmorris 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. Great video. Thanks. I have a question and would be grateful for your view. I am making tutorial videos where I make presentations with keynote. I use this because it allows me to create animations. I want to screen record this presentation and later add an overlay video of myself doing a voice over commentary. All together there may be a total of 30 videos each between 5min and 20min long. The big question is which MacBook do I need. Air vs pro, 8Gb ram vs 16Gb, 256Gb drive vs 512Gb. Thanks in advance for your help.
@FarasZameel 3 жыл бұрын
I want to buy it for Final cut Pro what storeage I want to go
@enicnarflefebvre1 Жыл бұрын
I have an old MacBook Pro with 2 TO of storage which is 3/4 full. Unless I do some cleanup, I don’t have the choice but to choose a 2 TO for my new MacBook Air M1 that I intend to buy. I have lots of photos in it. And I also have many apps. But my iPad Pro has 512 GO of storage space. I also use iCloud and I pay for 200 GO a month.
@ishwarjindal 2 жыл бұрын
Two questions if you can help with 1. If we go for 256 GB storage of M1 and use an external SSD for data storage, will 256 GB be sufficient for needs like Mac OS upgrades, the apps like office for mac etc, storage used my macOS mail app etc. Is 256 GB sufficient for next 2-3 years for stuff which has to be on mac storage? 2. I got 1TB Samsumg EVO 850 2.5” SATA III installed in my existing intel MacBook myself 3-4 years ago. Is this SSD good enough if convert it into a external SSD using the casing available in market or are there any new generation SSD which one should buy for M1?
@smitpatel5517 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Software Engineer. My regular work is coding and some light work of photo editing. Which Macbook should I buy?
@pccr2425 2 жыл бұрын
If I want 1tb ssd and 16g RAM, which would be a better choice m1 or m2 mba??! I love the air and the light weight so pro is not an option for me but I always need more storage and i hate having something hanging off my laptop. I hear some concerns of heating up on M2 and I'm just not sure if its worth getting m2 vs m1 mba for the specs i want Is the performance difference worth $200 difference?
@Michael-h1i Жыл бұрын
Can we take 8/256gb varient to use for editing vlogs video along with external Ssd?would that work fine?please can any tech pioneer share thier valuable thought on this one
@TITAOSTEIN 3 жыл бұрын
I opted for the apple refurbished MacBook Air 16GB 512GB.
@QuantumQuibbles 3 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about your decision to go with the 16/512?
@nemanjalazic7383 2 жыл бұрын
@@QuantumQuibbles Hello, I just got the MBA with 16gb/512gb in Gold and I am so curious how it will serve me. I am a long-time windows (PC/Selfbuild) user and gonna made now the switch to the apple world, but just for my side-business and as a professional.
@21tangtang72 2 жыл бұрын
@@nemanjalazic7383 how has it been??
@nemanjalazic7383 2 жыл бұрын
@@21tangtang72 Great, for my first Laptop the best what I had gotten, had bought a Dell Inspirion 16 Plus before, but it was not the yellow from the egg.
@jandvorak9339 3 жыл бұрын
Great t-shirt!
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@eyeof27 3 жыл бұрын
I thought so too.
@MKTEKGURU93 3 жыл бұрын
Hey mark great video even as a KZfaqr myself I’m really stuck on the m1 Mac in general I owned the m1 MacBook Pro for a short while but encountered the ssd swap issue, at this point I’m tempted by a refurb m1 mini as the chip is the same as the pro my decision is even harder right now considering the mini at the moment for 759 for the 16gb option refurbished :) any thoughts ?
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Get yourself the Mini with 16GB, it's brilliant for video editing. What issue did you encounter with the swapping, just out of interest?
@MKTEKGURU93 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews hi mark thanks 😊 eill see what the refurb store has, so when I was using it I experienced notifications from final cut saying please plug in SSD or free up ram by closing final cut I think 🤔 or another message saying Final Cut Pro cannot continue task ram or SSD usage message. Confusing 😆
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@MKTEKGURU93 Hmm, interesting. I've never experienced that on the 8GB M1...
@PandaTechnology 3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get a macbook air - I'm a journalist and I tend to store lots of audio from interviews on my desktop for easy access. I also do some light video and audio editing as well as some graphic design. I'm thinking of getting 8gb RAM and 512 gb of storage. (My current 2015 macbook which is falling apart is 8GB of RAM, and 256 GB storage. Still works pretty fast but storage is all but maxed out.) Wondering if 8GB RAM and 512 storage makes sense for my use case? Thanks!
@andrewward7042 Жыл бұрын
Love the teeshirt, Red One...
@thomraller5323 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to "upgrade" my old iMac 27" (Late 2013) by connecting it somehow to an M1 Mac Mini?
@jessecouch6502 3 жыл бұрын
Great info here, Mark. Quick question in regards to your Sandisk Extreme external. One reviewer on Amazon writes: "(The M1 Macbook ports which are) Thunderbolt / USB 4.0, which should run at 40 Gb/s, but in reality it only operates at 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt 3 devices, under USB it actually runs at USB 3.1 Gen 2 specs, which operates at 10 Gb/s." Just wondering if you've noticed read/write speed reduction from using your Sandisk Extreme, which I believe is only USB 3.1 and if you think a buyer should invest in a Thunderbolt 3 external. Thanks.
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jesse! So many numbers there! But that’s the thing I always take issue with; if you dive too deeply into them, you’ll miss the best purchases. Trust me, mate, this drive is superb - I edit all my videos from it with zero issues.
@jessecouch6502 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews Amazing. Thank you so much for your time and info!
@chrishalle1982 2 жыл бұрын
onedrive is also available for mac os also google drive.
@scottrobinson9370 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, I'm in, you got me, with your comfortable, non-pushy relaxed videos ;-) Now I just need to decide whether to spec up with bigger internal hard drive storage. Definitely going for extra RAM (coz why not), but I'm concerned about the lack of ports for consumables, drives and charging cables, so thinking maybe I should spend the extra to get 1TB built in storage. I am a freelance graphic / motion GFX designer working on external SSDs for clients, then there are the backup drives I need to plugin every week, so I need to be aware of the ports issue - i already need to look out for a hub, I don't want to max that out as well (as I am now)! Also my go-to-guy - thanks for your easy going language in your videos!
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And just spend as much as you can comfortably. Focus on the RAM, as you suggest, and upgrade the storage as far as you can go - there's always external :)
@scottrobinson9370 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews thanks Mark. I have been working on external files all the time recently, under the impression that was best practice. Would you say that is still a good idea, or work on local files where possible? I could always have current projects on the iMac and archive to external 🤔
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@scottrobinson9370 With a decent, fast external drive, it's a great idea. It's just what I do :)
@scottrobinson9370 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews Thanks Mark - I went all in after all, it has been 10 years since an upgrade for me, who knows, this new one might last me 10 more. Now I need to solve my port issue - got anything on hubs? ;-)
@Timjacks01 3 жыл бұрын
The Mark Ellis drinking game, take a shot everytime he says 'I completely understand' 😉
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Remember "If I'm honest", too. Although I don't think I said that too much in this one.
@sbconsult 3 жыл бұрын
After watching this video I completely understand why I should and will now Subscribe to his channel. I completely understand how much storage I should get. Brilliant job my Friend! Cheers!
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@sbconsult Ah, thanks!
@martinbasil6316 3 жыл бұрын
@@sbconsult If I'm honest I could do the same by looking at the Apple website
@martinbasil6316 3 жыл бұрын
MBAM1 needs at least 512Gb to get 8 x GPU instead 7 x GPU in the base model.
@dennisud 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for clarifying so much. I'll be ordering an M1-mac Mini with 16 gigs of ram and a 256 Gig SSD. I'm not a huge user of those mid to high-end apps so that alone and I also have 1TB(Time machine) & 5 TB external HD's for backups I hope to have my new daily driver up soon. On the Time Machine App, how do I configure it to transfer my Apps to my new Mac from my old iMac???
@harrisontu264 3 жыл бұрын
If you have a current time machine back up, you should be able to take whatever drive that’s on, plug that into your new Mac, click restore from Time Machine, and be good as new.
@dennisud 3 жыл бұрын
@@harrisontu264 My plan exactly, but with the backup being a 1TB ,HD and the M1-Mac-Mini having 356Gig SSD, will it just add the Apps I have and upgrade them to Big Sur as I have Catalins on the iMac? Thanks for any answer here.
@harrisontu264 3 жыл бұрын
@@dennisud I believe so, I’m not positive on that, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t. Apologies, this is my first ever Mac, I’ve been learning as I go.
@dennisud 3 жыл бұрын
@@harrisontu264 Thanks I'll see how it goes and let you all know.
@totonicho1055 3 жыл бұрын
i want to buy the macbook pro 13 inch but my only problem is im worried it wouldnt last long and i dont want to spend extra just to upgrade the ssd to 512 so im worried 256gb is not enough for my macbook pro because im doing alot of online school work such as word, powerpoint, etc along with a few games im sure id enjoy since the macbook pro has an m1 chip such as minecraft and a some video editing for an assignment. So i dont know if i should buy a base model macbook pro 13 inch or the macbook air 13 inch with the upgraded ssd to 512 gb since it is still cheaper than the macbook pro.
@enesars 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a speed difference between 256 and 512 gb?
@charlescash6841 11 ай бұрын
I am a person that only stores photos and enjoys bringing them up instantly in my photo app……less than 10000 photos….. is the m1 air base model enough storage for me or should I have 512gb so as to not interfering with normal browsing and checking email and Facebook and messages
@KeithHutchinsonYT Жыл бұрын
May i ask some advice please. I've used a mac tower for years in South Africa, I left 3 years ago bringing a 2011 MacBookPro with me and all my music productions on ext drives. 15 months ago I bought a 2014 MacMini from OWC and installed a 4TBSSD, I purchased 2x5TBHDD Seagate drives on which are stored the majority of my Music Software Library, such as Spitfire, BBC, 8Dio, Arturia etc etc. In August I acquired BBC Symphony Orch from Spitfire Audio, and incredible library but sadly my Mac Mini just doesn't have the balls to run it let alone all the other orchestral and band plugins that i need to run for my productions. So, I explored Apples new offerings, i cried at the $6500 starting price for a tower...OUCH! Let me point out that some music software requires/demands space on my internal drive, I have presently 800 GB left of my 4TB, this is yet another worrying factor. OK....I need either 64gb or 128gb of Ram so I'm considering a 2018 or late MacMini that can have 64gb or more of Ram. It has 128GBSSD Storage, yep the one that's soldered and cannot be changed. It can be used for the basic Apple Apps etc and I'm thinking.... put my 4TBSSD in an external box and teach the machine where every item is stored. My 2x5TB's remain untouched, no problem there. Soooo, a iMAC PRO has also been suggested, seen a few with 64gb ram or more, I could have my 4TBSSD installed. Any suggestions? Many thx. Keith (thx for reading my request)
@StelmachsWorld 4 ай бұрын
Do you think 512 with a essd is still viable for learning to edit in 2024? Deciding whether to return my m3 pro 512gb for a 1tb model
@shubham_srt Ай бұрын
hey after installing all the editing softwares how much space is left?
@LordBagdanoff 8 ай бұрын
Is it worth t upgrade to 2tb or get an external?
@arpitadas188 2 жыл бұрын
Can you suggest me which storage to choose? .. I deal with a lot of data's n research papers n I want it all handy ...
@MarkEllisReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Dropbox.
@thinkingaboutreality4469 2 жыл бұрын
If you recommend 512GB for a MacBook, would you also recommend 512GB for an iPad Pro? Maybe iPad apps use less storage than a Mac? Also, iPads don’t support multiple users so does that matter? Thanks!
@deedeedugan7950 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen your video on 16 vs 8 GB RAM and now I just saw this one. I still don’t have an answer. I’m not an intensive user. I don’t do gaming or video/sound editing. I do photo editing and just use the computer for light work. So on the surface 8GB RAM and 256 GB storage appears to be appropriate for me. But I’ve bought windows PCs in the past and when buying the base models, I’ve had to add RAM over the years and have had my computers get bogged down and not be able to do updates. I’ve had to do factory resets and get rid of all but necessary files. I have one desktop which I’m looking to replace. That one has 2TB storage and I’ve added RAM to it. It works wonderfully. I do keep my computers for a lot longer than most people (somewhere in the 10 yr range) so I’m afraid that the base model Mac Mini might not be enough RAM and storage. Again, I’m coming from Windows PCs so I don’t know if I’m comparing apples to apples or not. I can always buy external storage as you pointed out but will 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM be enough to run the machine well into the future or should I upgrade?
@MarkEllisReviews 2 жыл бұрын
If you have any doubt whatsoever, spend as much as you can afford and get that upgrade. That way, no remorse.
@kamertonaudiophileplayer847 3 жыл бұрын
Any is fine as long as your memory option is 16Gb.
@sueskiing 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. I am looking at getting a mac mini M1 16gb ram, 512gb storage. I currently have a mac mini 1tb fusion drive and have over the years burn't all my CD's on it, I'm after some advice on how I get this music off my old mac mini and put them on an external hard drive to use with the new M1 mac mini rather than paying Apple for the extra storage. Any help would be gladly received. Thanks
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Depends very much on whether you’ve added the music to iTunes. If you have, have a Google of the solution - there are lots of really useful guides out there which will explain it far better than me. If you’ve just got a bunch of MP3s on your old mini, it’ll just be a case of attaching the new drive and copying them across :)
@markjetrocabug-os7781 2 жыл бұрын
Hi sir Mark, You mentioned that you edit your videos from sandisk extreme pro external. Is that mean, your software editing is installed and running at your sandisk external? Can I install many apps and run it in my external? (If I use M1 mini)
@MarkEllisReviews 2 жыл бұрын
No - I just keep the video files on the external SSD - the apps are all installed locally on the laptop 👍
@markjetrocabug-os7781 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews Thanks sir Mark. Also to your great video!
@ANDEVILGEL04 3 жыл бұрын
I am new to photography and planning to get the 16gb ram and 512gb of storage because I am planning to use the device in the next 3 or 4 yrs. I will buy an external soon when it is needed. Should I buy as well the 3yr apple care? Which cost 12k Philippine Peso or 200 usd in conversion. Is that worth the price?
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
If you can afford Apple Care, it's a good idea. If you can't, don't sweat it - these things are pretty bullet-proof.
@ANDEVILGEL04 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
@Phoenix-qh2of 3 жыл бұрын
So close too 10k 🤪
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Crazy, right?!
@Phoenix-qh2of 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews i know! Keep going your doing great 👍
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@Phoenix-qh2of 🙏
@bagundoldanenielm.9614 3 жыл бұрын
He sounds like Jony Ive in every Apple product intros😆
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
We have the same haircut, too.
@uchichaitachi2183 3 жыл бұрын
Yo Jason Statham why you reviewing tech😂!!! Just kidding love your videos and your thumbnail made you look like JS
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I'm not quite Mr Statham, but I'll definitely take that as a compliment!
@PhiLiaSF 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! Thx for your advices! I have a question: I do music production and I'd like to know if with 512GB would be fine for that purpose. I mean, I will use an external SSD to store all my projects, but you would need to store the plugins and VSTs in the main hard drive too. What do you think? Thank u! :)
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Unless you’re running hundreds of plugins, I think 512gb would be fine if you’re keeping everything else on an external SSD.
@PhiLiaSF 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkEllisReviews Thx! :)
@PortugalCarp 3 жыл бұрын
Get the MPA with the 8 core GPU, it's base model comes with the 512 GB SSD and it's still cheaper than the base model MBP. In regards to the SSD/RAM usage, I have to laugh. At least with a SSD you have some notion that your storage is on it's way out, the same can't always be said about HDD! All going well when one day, pooof, and there goes 2 or 3 TB of data.
@billbuss7542 3 жыл бұрын
Where is your video on how much ram you recommend?
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
There's a link in the video description :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZOAiduQ0bK2fGw.html
@guyonkeys 3 жыл бұрын
I use quite large sample libraries (Spitfire Audio). They are all kept on an external SSD so space isn’t an issue. However, my current intel (i7 2.9ghz) MBP has 16Gb of memory because any less would really slow the machine down. Is anyone using a M1 Mac with 8gb ram and running into any problems with sample libraries? My head is saying go for a 16Gb machine but this is because I have been conditioned to the fact more memory is better. Can anyone offer any advice? Cheers.
@DaveSchulze 2 жыл бұрын
Did you get a 16GB? How is it working for you? Did you get a bigger internal SSD?
@guyonkeys 2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveSchulze I got a 14” M1 Pro 16Gb with 512Gb SSD (Base spec). It’s fantastic and not missed a beat. If I could change anything, I would have gone for a 1TB SSD. 16Gb is enough memory for most people. It works completely different to the Intel machines. I got my 14” MBP brand new (9 months ago) for £1500 so too good miss.
@DaveSchulze 2 жыл бұрын
@@guyonkeys Thanks. I’m going 16” Pro/16GB/1TB. I’d love more SSD but $$ plus 4-6 wks delivery.
@datniggabayer1 3 жыл бұрын
I'd note that choosing the lowest storage has it's faults. Everytime you update the OS it takes up a vast and amount of storage And can cause issues later on down the line. Minimum of 1tb is preferred. If you don't believe me you'll shoot yourself in the foot 5 years down the line. If your using external drive be sure to use professional ssd drive like those from owc or glyph. If glyph, the Glyph atom is awesome! If you have sessions that will be "heavy" go for the 16gb version of the Mac mini. The power needed is subjective and it sounds like on this video he's saying 8gb of ram is ok, but if you're serious about your music production 16gb would be a huge difference.
@kunwarmanishsingh2323 2 жыл бұрын
M confused with 256 vs 520 gb ...price difference in my country 250$...m going to edit video and use adobe to design some caricatures occasionally for my social media ..I use video from drone and camera...Planning to buy ssd 1 tb with MacBook m1 air 256.......any recommendations....? Suggestions
@kunwarmanishsingh2323 2 жыл бұрын
Still confuse ...520 or 256 ... m not a very heavy user .....but hope adobe , photoshop and video editing software don't take too much space for me not to work with ....help plz
@Abobakr_ras 5 ай бұрын
Yeah but what if the external storage crashed 😢?
@swimm3r137 6 ай бұрын
what you didn't address is the 128gb ssd option. what do you think about this vs the 256 option? can you get away with it, or is a recipe for disaster?
@DJAG97 3 жыл бұрын
I am having a hard time making the decision between the 256 GB 16 GB RAM 7 GPU and the 512 GB 8GB RAM 8 GPU MB Air. Which setup would support a better workflow for photo/video editing ?
@MarkEllisReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Both would work fine; but if I were to pick one upgrade it’d be 16GB. Forget the 7 core thing - it makes no difference.
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