10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying the New MacBooks

💻The performance of the new MacBooks is excellent, but the encoding speed is the same as the lower-priced M1 MacBook Air.

🔋Battery life is slightly shorter in the M3 Max model due to its powerful hardware.

🌡️The new MacBooks can get hot and loud, especially the M3 Max model, but the 14-inch M3 performs well due to its large battery.

⚡The 14-inch model of the M3 Max performs slower than the 16-inch model due to overheating issues.

🔌The $1,600 M3 model is missing a Thunderbolt port, so keep that in mind when connecting accessories.

Do the new MacBooks support external displays?

—Yes, but the $1,600 M3 machine can only support one external display.

Is 8GB of RAM sufficient for regular use?

—No, the 8GB version of the new MacBooks tends to slow down, particularly when using multiple programs.

Are the new MacBooks quieter than previous models?

—No, the M3 Max models can be loud and get hot quickly, especially the 14-inch version.

Can I upgrade the storage on the new MacBooks?

—Yes, but only the Max models allow for higher storage capacity.

Are the new MacBooks worth the price increase?

—It depends on your needs. The $4,000 M3 Pro model offers better value for the money, but the prices have gone up overall.

00:00Introduction to the video and the purpose of providing important information about the new MacBooks.

02:27The performance of the new MacBooks is excellent, but the encoding speed is the same as the lower-priced M1 MacBook Air.

04:52Battery life is slightly shorter in the M3 Max model due to its powerful hardware.

06:38The new MacBooks can get hot and loud, especially the M3 Max model, but the 14-inch M3 performs well due to its large battery.

08:26The 14-inch model of the M3 Max performs slower than the 16-inch model due to overheating issues.

09:00The $1,600 M3 model is missing a Thunderbolt port, so keep that in mind when connecting accessories.

09:48The new MacBooks can only support one external display, even with multiple ports.

10:44The 8GB version of the new MacBooks tends to slow down, particularly when using multiple programs.

11:17The M3 Max models can be loud and get hot quickly, especially the 14-inch version.

11:49Only the Max models allow for higher storage capacity. Consider upgrading for more storage.

12:47The $4,000 M3 Pro model offers better value for the money, but the prices have gone up overall.

14:05Conclusion of the video, thanking viewers for watching and encouraging them to check out more content and comparisons.