16 Inch MacBook Pro 3 Months of Experience

Introduction

After waiting for it for a while, two months ago, I finally got my 16 Inch MacBook Pro. Although I kept some work on my old one, I used the device daily for that period. Аnd now, I have some conclusions to share as a content creator.

Writing

Starting with writing in Grammarly, I have absolutely no remarks about the keyboard of this 16 Inch MacBook Pro; it is flawless. The keys feel much better than my 2012 MacBook Pro, which I adored and used to. Now, I type faster, really enjoying the sound and feel. It’s almost as if the keys find my fingers, not the other way around. Very eye-friendly, the gorgeous liquid retina XDR of this 16 Inch MacBook Pro is thoroughly appreciated by my eyes. It really allows me to see each letter with crystal clarity. It also makes the white background far less taxing, which is quite impressive when not using F.Lux.

Coding 

I cannot skip mentioning how ‘pleasant’ coding is with the new keys and retina display. The vibrant colors of the liquid Retina XDR display make each line of the code stand out. The space grey chassis contribute to a less distracting environment and a more focused experience. That also applies to the work I do in the Adobe apps.

Video Editing

As a content creator, I am delighted with Premiere and After Effects timeline performance of this 16″ MacBook Pro. Everything is snappy in Premiere, and there’s no lag or frame-skipping. The Warp Stabilizer stabilizes a clip just in just a few seconds. And color grading hasn’t been more pleasant since I started Youtube.

Dynamic Link

In terms of Dynamic Link workflow, the main reason for 32GB RAM and the 24-Core GPU, this 16 Inch MacBook Pro also does excellent for what I do. Once in a while, though, I have to downgrade the playback quality to half to keep compositions playing smoothly in ‘real-time.’ To secure things and preserve RAM, I like exporting those comps, thus mainly working with their clips in Premiere. Now all that is a breeze.

Export Times

As expected, the export times are very rapid on this 16″ MacBook Pro. It takes about 5 minutes to export a 5 minute 4K clip. It also took around 22 minutes to render my Supreme Invoking Ritual of The Pentagram video, which is that long and about 70% Dynamic Link. If you are into practical occultism, you can watch this video here…   

Before I had this device…

Previously, I had to forget about my laptop when exporting, which could take up to 8 hours, depending on the case. For this, I usually did my exports while sleeping. Now, I take a cold shower, brew myself some tea or Tribulus, and the export is done.

No Anxiety

Apparently, that eliminates tremendous anxiety related to potential mistakes in editing. It’s one thing to know that fixing such issues would inevitably mean another multiple-hour export. It’s utterly different to fix anything in a couple of minutes. And then export in another 20, getting ready to upload. Needless to say, that is just as priceless as the smooth timeline performance.

Multitasking

I can also get serious work done while exporting a project. Or multitask efficiently by switching between different Adobe apps, Chrome, VS code, and Grammarly. The fans seldom kick in, which is how often the machine raises its temperature.

Graphic Design

All Adobe Apps I use open almost as quick as Figma. Everything is very snappy, and there’s no lag when using effects and masks. Although, I rarely do complex stuff in photoshop. 

Speakers and Sound

The sound of this 16 Inch MacBook Pro is pretty unreal for a laptop; it includes very clean, deep, and rich low-end. This makes me want to install FL and VSTs and finish a whole track on the device. Not that I won’t use other speakers and headphones, but I’d definitely take advantage of those for reference.

Battery Life

Freed from carrying the power supply wherever I go, I am pleased with the battery life of this device. Although I didn’t push it to its limits, I might conclude that this 16″ Mac Book Pro battery would last me about 7 hours of hardcore editing and nearly a day of purely writing, researching, and coding.

Not the 14 But The 16 Inch MacBook Pro 

I am so grateful I opted for the 16″. Being 6.4 with large palms, I find the laptop exceptionally comfortable. I planned to buy an external screen and Logitech’s MX master keys and mouse. Now, I kinda still do. But frankly , that’s not as urgent as I thought it was.

The Dream Work/Creative Space

The ideal creative space is one making you extra comfortable and inspired to do deep work. While I enjoy buying more tech and eventually having a studio similar to my favorite tech reviewers, using my new Mac daily made me realize something fundamental. Sitting on my sofa with a few pillows, a cup of hot spring water, or green tea, and the device on my lap is more than enough.

What I’ve Learned and What this 16 Inch MacBook Pro Showed Me

I darken my room with external rollers; I put some micro-house or deep techno as a background. And I forget how time flies. Writing, editing… You name it… I am just in there. The screen is plenty, the trackpad and keys excellent, yet the laptop feels very light. And while some people claim the 16 Inch MacBook Pro is way too big, I’d say it’s just perfect for a 6’4 guy. And I don’t recognize a real need to use peripherals. There are no dongles, cables, or anything. Just me, my Mac, the music, and the room’s darkness.

Any Regrets?

I mainly bought this configuration to do my occult videos in AE. And perhaps, in that sense, such specs are likely overkill, considering the genre’s overall quality, top uploaders, and audience. On the contrary, I’m delighted with this device. Everything I do on it is a pleasure. And there’s nothing I dislike like about it.

Future-proofing My Work and… Sanity (Final Words)

Now filming with the iPhone 14 Pro, I also made a wise investment, futureproofing my work, well-being, and sanity. Therefore I have no regrets about purchasing this 16″ MacBook Pro. Not even now, when Apple’s new line is around the corner. The machine took my productivity to unseen levels. And now I’m used to that.