MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - Apple M1 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray

I was a Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15 inch) user that needed a new laptop and tried the Surface Laptop Studio as an upgrade. I had a ton of issues with that laptop and had to return it even if I liked the 2 in 1 functionalities of the laptop. Since I had to return the laptop and already was using mostly Apple Products (Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad) I decided to bite the bullet and fully invest into the Apple Ecosystem by buying this laptop. I don't regret it. For starters, while the Surface Laptop Studio had a beautiful display, this MacBook still manages to beat it in colors. Plus MacOS takes better advantage of the 120hz display than Windows does with system animations so it is more noticeable that the screen is more nimble than the standard 60hz displays. The colors are extremely accurate and the mini LEDs in this display make it so you have near OLED levels of true blacks when displaying dark/contrasty images. The only gripe I have with the display is I still am not the biggest fan of the notch but it is something that you get used to pretty quickly. The performance of this laptop is another thing that is a sight to behold. While Apple silicon is still having some hiccups it does really work way more efficiently than the outgoing Intel processors. The processor in this MacBook stays impressively cool and doesn't get no where near as hot as the previous laptops I have had along with the fans seemingly never really having to kick in. Along with that, for the first time I have a laptop that doesn't have to throttle its processing power to make sure that the battery can last a decent amount. This makes it so I don't have to carry a laptop charger with me at all times even if I am doing something more intense than a word document or web browsing. Other notable things about this laptop is the impressive quality of sound and even bass coming from the built in speakers. The build quality is phenomenal especially when you compare it to the Surface Laptop Studio that I had before this (that laptop had a squeaky hinge and some flex to the laptop which was unsettling). The keyboard on this laptop is one of the best and on the same level as Microsoft's Surface line, but the track pad on this MacBook is something that still has to be beat. I do wish this had something of 2 in 1 capabilities and even just a touch screen because sometimes its just easier to touch it on the screen instead of moving the cursor around to get it where you want. Otherwise this is an impressive laptop that is great if you are productivity focused. It can run some games extremely well but due to not being compatible with the vast majority of PC games, gaming is one of the things that makes up this laptop's archille's heal.

This is literally THE BEST MacBook ever created by Apple. I saw that it went on sale for $1799 and I snagged one immediately. Finally....Apple listened to their customers in the photography field and put that SD card slot on the right side. Dongles are annoying beyond annoying. Plus the HDMI port on the side, allowing you to easily connect it to a large screen for presentations, etc. Oh, and as a bonus they kept the 3,5mm headphone jack! Yes!! Onward...the screen....XDR Liquid Retina? Wow. Just wow. MagSafe charger? Blacked out keyboard? I mean it's literally PERFECT. The sound that comes out of those four speakers is truly amazing, as well...no need to connect to a bluetooth speaker. They sounds REALLY good. Plenty of bass and treble, too. And 14" is just the perfect size. 13" maybe can be too small...and many complain that 16" is just too big and heavy for many people. So I am super happy with this laptop. I had just purchased the M1 Air recently, and went ahead and exchanged it (I have 60 days since I am TotalTech), and it was def worth paying the difference. Note: There's a rugged case (Amazon) on the MacBook in these photos. I would not use this beautiful laptop for 2 seconds without a hard case on it. Hope to have this baby for at least ten years...

Unboxing experience: 5/5 Display right out of the box: 5/5 ProMotion: 5/5 smoothness Braided MagSafe cable: 5/5 Keyboard typing quality: 5/5 Trackpad: 5/5 Fingerprint sensor: 5/5 fast and larger than previous iterations Notch: dont care honestly (neutral) and most of the times you dont see it, and its hidden when u fullscreen content Function keys: fullsize 5/5 Build quality: 5/5 excellent and as expected from a premium apple product Bluetooth and wifi connections works perfectly fine Apple stickers are black: 5/5 MacOS: 4/5 so far; not 100% sure yet as its my first Mac Performance: 5/5 has been flawless so far (didnt test games yet and not sure i will) Battery: 5/5 excellent and way better than most premium laptops out there Cooling: 5/5 fans didnt even turn on yet no matter what i did, it only gets just a tad bit warm after about an hour of use No complaints so far. I definitely recommend this laptop for those who are able to get it. It should last many years before it starts begging to be put to rest. And please dont say this is for pros only, having a good computer shouldnt be gatekeeped from anyone able to get one, and getting one is better for longevity and resale value.

I notice that this MacBook Pro 14" had gone on sale via TotalTech for $1699, and I could not pass it up. At $1999, I'd say the price is a little steep, but this laptop is lightyears ahead of other MacBooks, and worth every penny at that sale price. The speakers? Wow. The Liquid Retina XDR Display? Double Wow. All those ports? Icing on the cake... The sound that comes out of the speakers is so good, that you really don't need headphones, unless you are trying to be quiet around others, etc. The keyboard is just.....perfect. This is also great for photographers with that SD card slot (thank you for listening, Apple). I had tried to go cheap and buy an old 2015 MacBook Pro 15", but it was nothing but problems for me. Just spend the extra $1,000 and make it "future-proof". Very, very impressed. Thank you, Apple and BestBuy!!

This is my first Mac book and it is really great the ability to work along with my other apple products is great and the speeds in my case are great even being able to unlock with my apple watch is great thanks to the good advice from Gregsgadgets from YouTube I was able to make an informed decision and I am loving it,and when using application's the notch disappears so that it doesn't effect anything.

A very good laptop. The Macbook can last all day. I originally wanted to try the Windows 11 but their battery life does not last as long at the Macbook. I thought the notch was going to be a bother, but as I am writing this review on my new Macbook, the notch disappears. Very happy with this purchase. The Audio speakers are the best in the game, no other PC manufacturer can even come close to the quality of these speakers.

If you’re thinking about it, just buy it. Probably the best laptop I’ve ever owned. Coming from someone who has used windows and a touchscreen laptop prior, I’m glad I got it! I thought having just the iPad would be enough, the MacBook was a game changer for school and work.

Great laptop, runs fast and fan never turns on during normal use. Fantastic Screen and keyboard. Trade in on my old Mac for purchase credit was quick and easy. I use it connected to a 4k monitor, DAC & Headphone Amp, Speakers at home, and just unplug one cable to take with me on the road.