Should you upgrade from M1 Pro to M3 Pro? Honest review.

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In this video, I dive deep into my experience of upgrading from the 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook to the 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook. I'll explore whether this upgrade is worth it, especially for those contemplating a similar switch.
🔸 Key Highlights:
M1 Pro vs. M3 Pro: How do they really compare? From the CPU, GPU to battery life, I cover it all.
Performance Tests: See how the M3 Pro stands out in Cinebench scores.
Battery Life: My real-world experience with the new M3 Pro’s battery.
Aesthetic Factor: Why the Space Black color played a role in my decision.
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@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check out my test of the new space black finish here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrh5gLqExs_Iqp8.htmlsi=kjUdtvFjzYwGaE-C

@brucekennedy5274 6 ай бұрын

I like these honest discussions. For most folks screen size and battery life and convenient port selection etc are much more important in real life than crazy performance peaks you rarely call upon day to day.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Agreed. It’s the things that you KNOW you will use that are of highest relevance. For many. Performance is occasional. Battery. Display. Trackpad. Keyboard. Finish. Thats used every single time. Sometimes pros KNOW they will use performance every time. Not most people though. The understanding here is mutual for sure! Thanks for stopping by.

@Stash_Studio 6 ай бұрын

Excellent review, great camera presence - not sure why this video doesn't have 50k+ views. Most top creators just reel off the same benchmarks and rinse the same b-roll from the Apple event.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

I wanted to immediately respond when I read this, but have had a whirlwind of a day and couldn’t catch a break. What you said might not feel like much to you, but I actually smiled reading this, and I don’t smile often. I might not have 50k views. So for now this is just my corner of the internet, I’m glad that you stopped by. And even more glad that you said something I apparently needed to hear. I do appreciate you. I sincerely do. Thank you for that compliment, it really made my day. And I mean that.

@jimtipton8888 6 ай бұрын

Hi Alec, enjoyed the video. You'll enjoy that larger size. My journey is taking me in a completely different direction. Current have the M1 Max 16 10/24/32GB/2TB. Been using a M1 12.9 iPad for work and decided I wanted to go all Mac. Bought a M2 Air 13 and really like the form factor for on the go, but if I did any photo editing it struggled. Decided to take the Air back and trade in the M1 Max 16 and get the base M3 MBP Pro and upgraded the storage to 1 TB and the RAM to 36 GB. Hoping that hits my sweet spot of portability and performance. Subscribed. Hope to see more videos. Cheers and thanks for letting me ramble!

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

From what I read the value of the base m3 is huge compared to the m2. Only complaints people had were with ram. Which you are clearly mitigating! Been loving this laptop. It’s the best one I’ve ever owned. Hope you love yours equally. Always loved the computation density of the 14 inch form factor. Such a powerhouse.

@mikep7744 6 ай бұрын

Very informative, well-done video. And the cute dog is a bonus!

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Let be real, Marty (my golden) is the star of the show. I’m just a co host.

@frantisekfurstenceller9453 6 ай бұрын

Fair points,,,, Currently I have a 16" M1pro 16gb ram 1tb SSD,,,and I'm thinking of upgrading, but not because of the new color or the new chips,,,,my main reason is RAM,,,Back then when I bought mine, that was the machine I could afford, ,but now I know that I should have bought the 32gb ram upgrade,,,, absolutely no problems with the M1pro chip, , would be enough for what I do, but the ram isn't enough unfortunately....I work in Photoshop & illustrator 10h a day,,pretty big files with tons of layers and the 16gb is just not enough,,,,sure the m3pro with 36gb ram would be enough, but think that I pay extra £400 for the base m3max and call it a day,,,,,hello from the UK

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

I did the same. Given that I was totally content with the M1 Pro. And knew that keeping it long term was totally viable. I actually bought the 32gb upgrade this time around, knowing I’m in it for the long haul. I’ve never felt 100% like that. The color, screen, ports, battery, performance is perfect. I’ve never had a machine this adequate. Maybe I’m getting old, or maybe tech is getting that good. M3 max is the one this year. Always wanted to visit the UK. Drank with some fellas in Italy that were from the UK. They were a hoot! Had a great time. Hope you’re having a good one!

@JimKanaris 6 ай бұрын

💯! Still on the 16" M1 Pro base and will be for as long as it takes to recover from the addiction (an acute problem of the so-called first world) to upgrade devices.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

If I would have bought the 16 right off the bat, I probably wouldn’t have upgraded. Does it all. Battery, ports, power, display, software.

@helldotsin 4 ай бұрын

Great vid!

@alec.js_ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Thanks for watching!

@JustineCooksVegan Ай бұрын

Just watched a few of your videos on m3 pro and really appreciate the reviews!! I'm looking to get a new MacBook Pro and have been leaning towards the m3 pro. Like yourself, I want a good investment that will last for years to come. Mainly looking to be doing a lot of long form YT video editing with some photoshop and multitasking. I know you got the 12 cpu/18 gpu option with the 16 in- was curious if getting the 14 in., would you recommend your same configuration with 36gb memory or do you think 11cpu/14gpu is sufficient? Also wondering if you could link the camera for this video :) thanks!

@alec.js_ Ай бұрын

You would totally be okay with the lower m3 pro processor. 36 gb of ram is pretty good for video editing, I would recommend that. Also, you’d probably want to do at least a terabyte of storage. I’m pretty good about moving my files around. But if you don’t want to be vigilant. The tb is a nice touch. Love the 14 inch. It’s what I recommend for most people. Nice portability and screen size. Ultimately the base model of the m3 pro is still totally able to edit videos. 18gb is fine, 512 is fine, it’s just how long is that going to work for you. iPhone 15 pro max, cinematic mode is the camera for this particular video.

@JustineCooksVegan Ай бұрын

@@alec.js_ thanks for your reply! Yeah I think you’re right and I’m definitely going to go with 36 gb ram and probably 2 tb of storage just so I have it even though it bumps price a bit…since I’d like to have this one for a while. Apple really gets you with those upsells because once I’m there I’m like “should I just do the better processor too?” Haha but I appreciate your feedback! Your video looks really good on the 15 pro! I shoot with my 14 pro and been doing more cinematic for b roll type stuff. I think I need a better light set up for talking head videos if you have a rec there too. :) Appreciate your videos and hope you keep making them 🙌🏼

@lance3318 3 ай бұрын

It's crazy, so my Mac was fully charged this morning. I watched 2 of your videos (roughly 30 mins), at max screen brightness, with multiple programs open, and i didnt notice that my battery was STILL at 100% until you mentioned the battery life. This machine is seriously scary! You were definietely spot on with that!

@alec.js_ 3 ай бұрын

This was like super early too! Before anyone knew about the battery. I spotted it right off the bat you have to WORK to kill the battery.

@angelicajasmin5917 3 ай бұрын

m1 or m3? 14 inch?

@lance3318 2 ай бұрын

@@angelicajasmin5917 M3, 16"

@thorium9190 6 ай бұрын

I had a space grey M1 Pro 16” MacBook Pro with 32GB of ram which I got as an amazing deal which was blazing fast. However I used it docked quite a lot and realised how evident the scuffs appear on the ports as the plugging and unplugging removed the anodised layer, I can’t imagine how bad that would be on space black. Now a few months later I sold that laptop and managed to somehow buy an M2 Pro 16” MacBook Pro with the same 32GB ram for less than the M1 Pro! Haha, that aside this one is silver and scuffs/fingerprints are far less apparent! Silver to me also suits the contrast from the keyboard deck being black.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

I had some chipping on the thunderbolt ports on my m1. Really at this price. That shouldn’t be an issue. I have noticed the ports are more rounded on the m3. Hopefully that will prevent the chipping. Time will tell!

@Aquve 26 күн бұрын

maybe it’s just me but why would you even roll your head to look at the port. Who cares if it’s scratched? I thought people bought laptops to actually use them

@playerx3868 6 ай бұрын

I am a bit confused about what to buy. In my country, the price for base model m2 pro (10 core cpu\14 gpu\16 ram\512 gb ), m1 pro (10 cpu\14 gpu\16 ram\512 gb ), m1 max (10 cpu\24 gpu\32 ram\512 memory) are almost the same, at around 1900$. Are m1 series still worth to buy? I am switching from intel based windows notebook.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Hard to beat the m2 pro. For general compute and performance. Unless you have a very specific use case, it’s probably the better option. The M1 Max has a better gpu and memory bandwidth I think.

@VincentGilligan 3 ай бұрын

I was far too distracted by the Dog lol

@alec.js_ 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha. Marty has a tendency to not share attention. Doesn’t matter when or where. He will steal the show.

@nathanreedy4380 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the down to earth review. I will be coming over from a VERY OLD windows PC to an M3 Pro but the 14" machine. The 16" is just too big & too heavy to carry around.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

The M3 pro is certainly for you then. 16 is for sure cumbersome. Not for the faint of heart. Really dig the computational density of the 14 inch form factor. Always felts like a powerhouse, or a sleeper build, ya know?

@nathanreedy4380 6 ай бұрын

@@alec.js_ One question that I missed in your video did you get the Binned 11 Core CPU, 14 Core GPU or the Unbinned 12 Core CPU & 18 Core GPU Model? I know that I am not a Heavy GPU user or even a CPU intense usage, but I do tend to keep my machines for as long as possible, so I am not sure how I feel about 'losing' that one performance core in the binned m2 pro chip (in the long haul)

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

@@nathanreedy4380 the 16 inch only has the top binned chip as the option. If you aren’t consistently taxing the system. And you’re coming from an old pc. The base chip will be more than adequate. Which is probably an understatement. It’s still a “pro” chip in both configs, there’s no taking away from that. Ram is typically the thing you want to ensure you get enough of upfront.

@nathanreedy4380 6 ай бұрын

@@alec.js_ Ahh I missed that & didn't realize that the 16" only comes with the unbinned M3 Pro. Wise advice & yes I am going to increase the RAM for sure to help with longevity. Thank you.

@tracystamatakis 4 ай бұрын

Great video!!! I think upgrading your computer is the same as upgrading anything in your life, phone, car, house… I think in the end, you should upgrade if you can afford it.

@alec.js_ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Agreed.

@Richardm1981 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Question. Does it make sense to get a brand new mbp M1 Pro 16 inch for 1899 (16g/1000tb) or the brand new mbp m3 pro 14 inch for 1799 18gb/500gb?

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

I’d say the m3 pro would be a better buy. The performance is technically higher, depending on your workflow if it’s noticeable. And you’re getting a few more niceties like HDMI 2.1. Really depends on how much you value the larger screen. You should be able to get the M1 Pro refurbished for much less.

@Richardm1981 5 ай бұрын

@@alec.js_thanks for replying. I’m leaning towards the m3 pro mb pro 14 inch. I don’t buy new laptops very often and as silly as it might sound, I don’t want to start with a laptop that’s already almost 3 years old if I’m planning to have it for 5-7 years.

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

@@Richardm1981 always the m2 pro option. Is has some benefits too! You could maybe get that 16 inch form factor too! It’s not too old. It came it early 2023.

@Alex-es3fd 5 ай бұрын

Subscribed brother.

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by my corner of the internet, means more than you know.

@Alex-es3fd 5 ай бұрын

@@alec.js_ Anytime man. Starting a channel myself (not this one). Channel will be Alex Sheppe. Will be about tech careers and education. Trying to support lessee known youtubers when they come across my feed. Was debating buying a M3 Pro 12/18 Space Black. Currently have a M1 Mac Mini. How well does it edit video for you? And what program do you use? Thanks!

@user-di6dh8zy7o 6 ай бұрын

If doing the same task would the m3 pro be expected to have better battery life compared to the m3 max?

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Yes. Both have the same battery size. But More performance cores in the max, which would drain battery more often. The m3 pro so far has the craziest battery in a laptop I’ve owned. To be expected though. I value that more than performance, as it’s more than enough for my daily workload.

@user-di6dh8zy7o 6 ай бұрын

Your answer was very helpful. I was planning to buy one of the 36GB/1TB m3 pro and the base m3 max, but I think the m3 pro is a good option because my GPU usage is relatively low and battery efficiency is important.

@nevilledeabreu2716 6 ай бұрын

Hi I was using windows so wanted to switch to mac, should I buy macbook m3 pro 14in. My work is photoshop and light room

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Yes. That would be ample power for your workload. Especially coming from windows.

@IMexican4ever 6 ай бұрын

$2079 is a good price for the 16” m1 Pro 1tb refurbished?

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Hmm. Honestly at $2049, you can get a refurbished m2 pro 16 direct from Apple. It won’t be 1tb. But I’d buy an external drive and the m2 pro if I was going to pay $2079. That’s if you wanted to buy from a trusted source, and wanted to maximize that money. eBay has a M1 Pro 16 1tb for 1449, right now.

@user-qe2ow7ok6n 5 ай бұрын

lol that dog made this video way better!! I literally cant EVER decide which MacBook to buy... what is wrong with me?!

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

He’s the talent. His house, I’m just living in it!

@HenrikoMagnifico 5 ай бұрын

I'm planning on getting an M1 Pro or M3 Pro (30% more expensive to get the M3 Pro where I live), would it be worth it?

@OllieConnorsFilms 5 ай бұрын

Go with m1 it’s still a beast

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

Depends on your workflow. If you need hdmi 2.1 or are gambling on Mac gaming, go with the m3 pro. If you need a general computer and do some slightly resource intensive work, go with the m1. If you’re spending a lot. Get what you want and need, that’s always my philosophy.

@Fycstion 6 ай бұрын

Can you test a 2013 Macbook? Most of us run intel macs anyways.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

4k 60 for older intel based Macs. The 2019 will work with no sound I believe.

@Thinkaboutit803 6 ай бұрын

Great analysis! M1 pro is still the game changer.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Definitely one of the best laptops ever made. It checks every box. Battery. Performance. Ports. Portability. Software. Security. Display (refresh rate + quality). Thanks for watching!

@videofrat3115 5 ай бұрын

I'd like to get an m3 max 14 inch, but 1 thing is stopping me, downgrading battery vs my m1 pro (max chips always use more battery). I really wish i could use low power mode for the 90% of time when i really do not need the extra cores. But then it is not possible to keep the 120hz display running. I really hope apple would make a low power mode only for CPUs and let the display work separately.

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

I’m sure there are battery tests. The max is still built on a 3nm process. So I’d assume you’d get some uplift. Also, I think the max chip is best suited on the 16 inch, because there are some throttling issues. That’s a win win for you, because the larger laptop has a larger battery as well. Though I do love the computational density of the 14 inch MacBook pros.

@videofrat3115 5 ай бұрын

@@alec.js_ that sounds nice but portability is a huge factor for me, that's why i would rather stick with 14 inch. The laptop lives in my backpack most of the time.

@geraxho 6 ай бұрын

I wonder if buying a 16 inch macbook pro m1 instead, from apple which has good discounts.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

Honestly. I traded my 14 inch M1 Pro in. (Which was in very good condition). There will probably be pretty good deals on the M1 Pro coming up. Pro motion. Performance. Battery. It’s just a great laptop. It really is. Arguably, that would have been the best move, if I wasn’t a sucker for space black. Haha.

@geraxho 6 ай бұрын

@@alec.js_ yeah cause I got a tiny pro m1 13 inch, but I feel cramped the whole time, and the 14 is about the same size, and the 15 air lack of ports feels 😑, even if the 16 is heavy I don't feel the weight, outweighs everything it offers.

@alec.js_ 6 ай бұрын

@@geraxhoand that, my friend, is how apple forces you into more laptop. By carefully crafting each offering in its product lineup. It’s why the M3 Max makes more sense this year than the M2 Max did last year. Regardless, good luck in your search for the machine that fits you!

@uberfu 5 ай бұрын

BEST PART > Golden Retriever Sitting on the Couch Licking Himself The Whole Video !!!!

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

It’s Marty’s house, I’m just living in it.

@dawgcanjumphigh 3 ай бұрын

I'd stay with the M "Pro." Its plenty of powerful for what I do with it. Maybe I should have upgraded the RAM when I bought that M1 Pro 14" one. I have the 10 core CPU, 16 core GPU. I was editing C4K60. Had trouble playing back videos in premeire pro and even on final cut pro in 60fps when I edit those. I have 16GB of RAM in that machine, 32GB of RAM would have been better for that kind of workflow. These editing softwares love to use up as much RAM as possible. 1080p60 was not the problem though on the Mac I have.

@alec.js_ 2 ай бұрын

For sure, agree 100%!

@jonathanalcala2222 4 ай бұрын

How do I get a m3 pro with 32gb of memory

@alec.js_ 4 ай бұрын

I have 36 gb of memory. Did I say 32?

@jonathanalcala2222 4 ай бұрын

Yes at the 1 minute time stamp you said 32gb instead of 36gb, I’m just teasing though, great video and keep up the good content. 👍

@alec.js_ 4 ай бұрын

@@jonathanalcala2222 no I appreciate it. I’ll have to correct it! Thanks!

@melphillips1608 4 ай бұрын

I clicked like bc of your dog in the background. Oops. 🎉

@alec.js_ 4 ай бұрын

I’ll tell him he got a like when I get home (I really will) I’m sure it will make him very happy. As a golden. He will gladly take any and all attention he can get, even if it’s digital.

@razorr1981 5 ай бұрын

Omg, stop with this type of content. I upgrade from a m2 MacBook Air 15 inch with just 8gb ram to m3 pro 14 inch 18 gb ram. Financially is not so easy but after over a month I do not regret. The performance is not comparable. M3 pro just flies. These are not only for content creators, but also for day to day users that like some gaming on the side. And for gaming, m3 pro starts to make a real impact. The performance is real, the xdr screen is gorgeous, sound etc. so people should upgrade depending on the budget.

@alec.js_ 5 ай бұрын

Totally a worthwhile upgrade! I was mostly referencing the other pro chips - which the m2 pro is perfectly fine and people shouldn’t feel the need to upgrade. But remember, I did. The m2 air isn’t nearly as powerful. It is very efficient though. There’s great case for that upgrade. My most recent video goes into what makes the m3 pro so good and why it’s great for many users! You should check it out!

@razorr1981 5 ай бұрын

@@alec.js_ I agree in comparison with the m2 pro lineup.

@emilsecker7881 4 ай бұрын

You’re not forced to watch it 🙄

@WidePhotographs 3 ай бұрын

I bought the M2 15” 16/512 but after 10 days, the Xcode app had crashed twice from light task. I have only installed Xcode, OneNote and Playgrounds. Maybe the M2 i had was a defect but decided to go with the M3 Pro 14”. I really do miss the 15” but main reason i went for the m3 pro was because Best Buy has it on sale for $1,749 brand new.

@GTR3535 3 ай бұрын

Question. Your depth of field looks kinda fake. Is it from iPhone ? Or from a camera with lens ? Thanks.

@alec.js_ 3 ай бұрын

Yeah. Drives me nuts looking at this now. In hindsight. The iPhone 15 pro max’s depth of field is pretty high (or low) in cinematic mode. I could have turned it down a bit to mitigate that. You can see the mic popping in and out. Can’t stand synthetic bokeh when it’s too strong. Also the face smoothing is excessive. Good eye. It’s the 15 pro’s cinematic mode. Ive learned a lot more about videography since this one.

@alec.js_ 3 ай бұрын