It’s hard to be a windows laptop guy - MacBook Pro M5

About this video

• Video Title: It’s hard to be a windows laptop guy - MacBook Pro M5
• Channel: ShortCircuit
• Speakers: [Not specified in the transcript]
• Duration: 00:09:43

Overview

This video reviews the new MacBook Pro with the M5 processor, highlighting its features, performance, and comparing it to Windows laptops. The reviewer discusses the design, ports, macOS updates, display quality, battery life, AI capabilities, and overall value proposition of the MacBook Pro M5.

Key takeaways

• Design and Ports: The MacBook Pro M5 retains appreciated features like MagSafe, a power brick, an SD card reader, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an audio jack.
• macOS Tahoe: New features include "liquid glass" for UI translucency, improved Spotlight for quick actions and notes, and live translations in iMessage and FaceTime.
• Performance: While AI performance is significantly improved over the M1, the reviewer found improvements in CPU and GPU performance more impressive, particularly in efficiency for tasks like Blender rendering.
• Display and Battery: The display is bright and color-accurate, though the default HDR profile needs adjustment. Battery life exceeded 9 hours in demanding tests, offering all-day usability.
• Value Proposition: Despite a high starting price, the MacBook Pro M5 is presented as a strong competitor to premium Windows workstations due to its thinner profile, comparable or better battery life, and superior display.