Great video. There are four reasons why I greatly prefer the 16” over the 14”: larger screen, larger trackpad, longer battery life, better speakers.

Great video. In store the 16" looks massive compared to the 14" even though the specs are identical. I always use a wireless keyboard and mouse when I am not connected to my edit bay to avoid the trackpad issue. I want my workflow to stay identical wherever I edit. I usually pack a collapsable mac stand to have the MBP at eye level.

I completely understand your decision I made the same choice as you and got the same model as you with no regrets!!

Your video was good and honest. Thanks. I brought the M1 Pr 16 16 w/ 1TB

Wow- The first few comments you received on this video were rough… Your experience with these machines is valuable to me.

You are a good story teller Jordan. Keep up the good work. Love from India ✌🏼

At first I thought the 16" was big!!! But it just took a. While I love it wouldn't change mine for nothing!!!! It's perfect for me

Yes absolutely this video helped me to go on with my decision of getting d M1 Pro 16” Thanx

I watched this video before getting a 14" and felt EXACTLY the same before AND after and it's hard to believe because I was so dead set. Coming back to say thanks I should have listened lol.

Pretty much the reasons i was going instantly for the 16" (as well because of the sound), the 14" looked already in the shop like a bigger netbook and i hated since ever the thin speaker grills, the 15 and 16" models always looked (and sounded) better. But battery and screen size were the main reasons for 16". I even got away with the base model 16/512, with a Sabrent TB4 external drive its basically as fast as the internal SSD. I have mostly between 200-300GB free space on the internal SSD and this is enough for shorter videos as well, for bigger stuff i need the 2TB sabrent drive which is also handy with about 2500-2700MB/s. Also, since i have to share sometimes hundreds of GB astrophotography data with a windows Desktop to stack/process with my preffered program (Deep Sky Stacker, Windows exclusive) i have to rely anyways very much on external drives.

Absolutely! If you don’t need the portability of the 14, the 16” is a no brainer. Plus the fans are massive on the 16 which results in less fan noise, critical for recording audio.

This video summed up exactly how I felt about the 14 vs 16. I went with the 16 because I wanted the laptop to actually be a laptop and it is a side to my main windows desktop. But I want the ability to edit on the laptop or just use it on the couch or just not be forced to sit at the desk. I can use my laptop laying down. But I can’t lay down and use my desktop lol. I was going to order the 512 gig and do the same thing as you with a 2tb nvme USB C external enclosure. But then I changed my mind and actually got the one terabyte because if I install a bunch of applications I know I will have at least 300 gigs free on the internal. Then if I record a lot on a weekend trip. I can just use that internal drive to hold 300 gigs of projects it’s enough.

That's a great decision! You chose the one that would be more beneficial with your lifestyle and line of work. This video will definitely help people who are struggling to decide which one to pick! 😅

Love my 16" M1 Max but for what my day job (lots of different locations, 4 wheel office) it is just too big. Ended up keeping it as my in home computer and added the M2 13 Air, with which I am totally impressed. Best of both worlds set up.

the reasons why am sticking to my 16 inch are THE SPEAKERS AND THE BATTERY . the battery of the 16 inch is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD ! I top up the battery every morning , spend the entire day in office on battery and finish a day of work with 60-65% battery left ! That's insane !

Just canceled my order because/thanks to you... i am huge trackpad fan, it's a big part of my workflow as a music producer, i have even bought the magic trackpad to get the same feeling...

Thanks for the video, keep up the good work!

Thanks for sharing and thanks for feeding Apple Outlet of returned laptops ... :)

Great video, I start to feeling the same of the 14, I'm thinking switch to the 16.

Love it!, Looking to get rid of my Macbook pro 13 inch 2018 and my PC for the 16inch Pro and have it as my only machine... decisions decisions!

I just ordered a 16" max with 64gb ram and 32 gpu with 2 tb storage. My situation is different. It's replacing my 27" iMac and will be my main machine for video/photo editing and will live on my office desk connected to a monitor most of the time. Probably still overkill but I keep my computers for 7-8yrs and I feel it will be future proof for me. Also I shoot with a Canon r5 and have never touched 8k that it's capable but maybe in years to come that will be a thing so...

Great video. You got the big boy! Love your channel

Helped a lot to make my own decision. Thanks :)

Love my 16” M1 Pro 1tb ssd. Screen size is perfect.

Great decision. As a student and no video editing work flow, I decide to pick base model that with 512 gb is enough for me. And since portability is not an issue, then why not bigger screen real estate~

only reason id give up my 14 inch is for the battery life that the 16 gets. still In the return window and I am going back and forth between the idea of doing so but damn I just love the size of the 14.

Bro can you please review the chair your sitting on! Please let us know what kinda mesh chair you’re on.

Finally broke down and got one with Best Buys deal right now and also opted for the extra tb for $200. I know external can be had for half that but it is nice upfront to have the wiggle room. I edit in 1080 and convert so im not worried about 32gb or Max. My OG m1 mini does fine in braw 6k converted. Also, bought this bad boy with credit card points,.

How come you went with the m1 pro ? Is that enough for you in terms of productivity ? If you decide to upgrade your m1 Pro to 32 gb ram and 1 TB then you will almost spend just as much as you would spend on m1 max

Thanks for this. Do you use both screens at once ?

the thing is that once you get use to the 16inch screen, any size smaller than 16inch is too small for mobile working

Good video…well done!! 👏

Here I am after just ordering the 14 inch m2 max debating did I make the right choice thinking of that bigger screen

Has your opinion changed at all, especially with the M3 chips that fix a lot of the problems with the 14"?

Awesome video @jordanPulmano you think this year there will be a new 16inch model launch?

I’m a medical student and incidentally got the same laptop as Jordan. I’m just wondering if I should upgrade to 32 GB RAM

I am curious how much your main PC cost so we can compare your PC monster to a similar spec 16 inch M1. I suspect that a 16 inch m1 max plus a Studio display is cheaper that two full systems.

The one thing I don't like about the 16" is actually funny enough the trackpad. Because of the large size I notice the palms of my hands are on the trackpad when I'm writing I wish they would make a 15" just to get the weight and size a bit down. But as usual for me what I really would want is never an option 😂. So the best compromise has to be the 14"

I agree. Bought 16” last year, I travel a lot and work remote. My work flow at work needs 4 different chrome tabs open which means the change from 14 to 16 was a game changer. Also during the summer I travel a lot and also work and the 500 nit to 1000 mit difference made a lot of difference when working at the beach. Sometimes it does get annoying the lack of portability but there’s always a inverse relation between portability vs productivity. I think the best set up for me is just the mac with a case not cover or pouch, and no mouse or track pad

Need help choosing between the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro 10-core CPU (same price). Hi everyone, I'm a computer science student looking for a new laptop. I'm torn between the two models: the MacBook Pro 16-inch and the MacBook Pro 14-inch. Both laptops share the same specs: 1 TB storage and 16 GB RAM. The only difference is the screen size and portability. The price difference is negligible (the 16-inch is $22.73 cheaper). I mainly use my laptop for coding, web browsing, and entertainment. I don't care much about battery life since I always have access to power outlets. However, I do travel a lot between my hometown and the university town (twice a week, two hours by bus each way), and I also commute by bus to the university every weekday (20-30 minutes each way). I'm not sure if I should use my laptop on the bus or not because I'm afraid it might get damaged or stolen. Is this a reasonable concern? So, which one would you recommend? The 14-inch or the 16-inch? I appreciate any advice or feedback. Thanks!

Thinking about returning my 14inch for the 16inch. by the way, do you have a link to the wallpaper?

Maybe for content creators or software developers, the 16-inch is a better fit. I think for anyone else 14-inch is the perfect laptop. It's so portable and yet powerful.

I love that Wall paper where can I get it?

Great video and probably just the one that could help me decide! I bought both, the 14 and 16 ( base model of each ) and cannot decide which to keep. I have noticed that the 16" runs a tad bit warmer ( mid 40s C vs low 40s on the 14" ) and wondering if that is indeed normal. Been watching a lot of videos and reading on MR ( MacRumors ) and the general consensus appears to favor the 16" over the 14", especially in terms of operating temps!

How you get the wallpaper is looks nices

Hi bro, Working with the silver one outside, with the son, do you notice some type of lack of focus because of the britghness of the chasis, because sun reflects more in the silver one? What about that? I like both??

Hey Jordan, what brand is your desk chair?

what wallpaper ur using its very nice

Where can I get that wallpaper for my 16”?

Im mostly at home, and dont travel a lot. And will often be connected to a monitor. BUT i want to move around in my apartment as well. On the couch for example. And when i am other places than my home. I still want to be able to make music and video edit. And im scared that the 14" maybe just will feel to little to do that. The 14" inch is the nicest laptop. But the screen size and the performance and benefits of the 16 inch.. yea. So this is what im struggling with deciding😩

Ugh I can’t wait to get my 16” MBP. I’m just waiting for one to come in stock lol (wanna do that 0% Apple Card financing). Also I gotta say… a very good lookin guy + with good style + tech? I’m so glad I found your channel recently. :)

Great video. Sums up why I will buy the 16-inch. I got curious: Do the resting palm/s on the big trackpad not accidentally trigger anything, when one is typing? 😊 (EDIT: I have a 2014 15-inch MBP. It has a much smaller trackpad and neither of my palm is on it when I type. ☺)

Ive always gotten the 13 inch because I am a computer Science major. I wanted something portable. But recently when the new pros came out I got the 14 and then a couple days later decided to get the 16 also. At first the 16 was very big but I got use to it. Now I am having issues deciding. I like both computers for different reasons... ugh

The base 14” model is on sale for 1,800, so it made the decision for me.

Which is better Max or Pro

How did you return the 14" after unboxing and using it? Does the store take it back in that condition? Does it have a penalty?

His wallpaper is on fire, anyone know the Link of the photo?

Can you share where can we get the wallpaper ?? Thank you 😂🎉

Wallpaper?

Wallpaper link ?

I finally decided to order one. Space grey 16 (top spec pro chip) whatever it’s called. 2tb 32 gb. After 21 years of life I’m going to get a new in box apple laptop 😅

Will 16 RAM be enough for 4-5 years for normal usage without video editing or rendering at all? Also , my friend is using Macbook Pro 14 Base Model and when he opens 5-6 tabs or 7 in safari and nothing running in the background RAM usage is between 10-12.30 GB. Do you think it is normal or Macbook works like this .

I use gaming laptop 15.6 inch now going back to evo models which r tiny is impossible they r tiny they maybe light weight but won't be as good as gaming ones

I was offered a second hand 14 and 16 inch m1 macbook pro 16 gb memory and 1 TB SSD for 1500$ and 1600$ and they look both like new really, no scratch at all ! I couldnt decide which one to keep and as they are both at such good price and state i kept them both … 😅 What do you think ? A bit crazy ? The 14 inch is more portable and i love the screen of the 16 inch !

So, size does matter after all...

nice video

Love your videos!!! I have the option of getting a 14" , 1TB, 10CPU, 16GPU, 32 unified, 16 neural engine (10/16/32/16) new in box and sealed, or a base 16", 512GB, 10/16/16/16 from the actual Apple store for roughly the same price. I am a bit confused about the throttle, thermos, and battery life implications. I want good battery, and I do love a smoother photo/video editing workflow, but I am not a professional (i.e., it's not my main income). I am not sure if I go with the 14" from a private seller, or the Apple store. What would you do?

I'm confused between Macbook pro m1 pro 14 inc 16gb 1tb ssd ( 10 CPU_16GPU ) 1910 $ OR Macbook pro m1 pro 16 inc 16gb 512ss ( 10 CPU _16 GPU ) 1960 $ can you help

What is your height? I think it has a lot do in regards liking or disliking a 16 inch

I sent my 14 inch back and got the 16 inch

Wait, you returned it after using it hard for 3 whole weeks?

You can do this coz you are lucky you have this return option from Apple in your country. Thay is why you can do these experiments. You can waste as many units as you can, in the name of impulse buy mistake, size issue etc..

For someone who have dozens of chrome tabs open, watching twitch streams, video editing, and maybe 1-2 more resource intensive app all open simultaneously, do you think 16gb would work or better to go for 32?

what do you do for work?

The benefits of editing video on the internal SSD is unnoticeable over external SSDs, which is easily 10 to 50 times the playback speed of most 4K video. The bottleneck is processing power and RAM.

Was this guy brigaded because the first few comments on this video sound disgusting. Sometimes having conversational content like this is good - it sounds personal. Not every review or comparison has to be a well written video essay with solidly rooted argumentation and 100 cited references.

I went with the 14" because I already have a desktop computer and only need something for portability, and 14" is big enough.

Battery is king.

A month ago I commented about how you saved me. I always wondered if I made the wrong choice doing the 16. The M2 came out and I got a 14” yesterday on release and I fucked up…😂 It’s going back and I’m going back to the 16” god damnit. I can deal with all the “worse” things on the 14 but no matter what the flow just isn’t there for the screen. It’s worth using a bigger heavier machine no matter the case unless you travel via plane a lot. No way around it just being straight up the best. I hate the weight, the size, and feel, the shape but my god it’s the best damn laptop on the market hands down and the king of the jungle. Honestly docked at my desk being used as an additional display the 14” can’t compete, on the table, on my lap on the couch, anywhere that I am the 16 is just so much better performing where it matters. I was using my 14” all day then watched a Netflix movie on my 16” and it kinda just solidified my thought. Though again the 16” is annoyingly large once you start using it you just can’t go back.. you just can’t. I will forget my love of the 14” size and feel and succumb to the 16” death and enjoy it everytime I remember how poor the screen real estate is on the 14 for workflow.

I forecast than in a few days we will have the video: why I returned my Macbook 16", sold my Custom PC and bought a Mac Studio...

Can’t decide whether to get 512 or 1TB of m1 pro 16”

What is your battery health in % ?

Earthquake ☺️

I use only blender and brush and I want to render, screen I not important to me when rendering 14 inch will struggle? even thous exact same spec as 16 inch forexample m2 max 14 inch 38 gpu 32 gb 1tb and same spec 16 inch .

I want the picture in your screen 😅

I did the exact same thing today 😂😂😂

I get it, we really are nitpicking, there are people with bigger problems in the world, but when you spend so much money on a computer, over 5,000 in some models, you need it to be perfect, and spending that much money can make you regret and worry if you got the right model.

All these KZfaqr are buying and returning all these MacBooks yet I’m waiting months for 1 and it just got delayed for another month smh

Now I regret selling my 16” MacBook Pro Give me back my 16” MacBook Pro please

Is it just me or is the 14inch same width size as the 13 inch?

i bought 14 inch few months ago, and tbh i wish i went for 16 i dont know what to do now

damn all that just to say its bigger , so I thought id waste the rest of the video to tell ya. lol lets collaborate on something

more screen estate over everything

Go big or go home . 16 “ m1 max user here

FFS!?? Scooby Doo is less confused than you.

Super. Buy 16 pro )))

I returned my m3 max 16 inch for the 14 lol

1st world problems

Here i am trying to convince myself that i made a smart decision buying the 16 inch😩

5:32 who the fuck uses a keyboard and trackpad like that lmfao