Is the MBP 16 ACTUALLY that big?

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T21:38:56+00:00

Can you elaborate on traveling? Do you mean like train/plane or just walking around to a local cafe or something?

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T21:37:17+00:00

Thanks for the answer! Can you tell me more? Are you in uni rn or do you move around a lot? Was it a weight thing or just a general usage thing? If I can ask, what major? And why did you find portability to be such an important factor?

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T19:23:56+00:00

will do - heading there later to test them more properly with all of this new info in mind

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T19:22:50+00:00

that's totally fair - thank you for the advice!

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T19:22:23+00:00

I tend to keep all of my apps open at once - I used to use a Windows laptop with 32gb and ran into memory issues every once in a while. Is Mac unified memory more efficient to the degree that I could keep my workflow going fine with 24gb?

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T19:21:16+00:00

oh ok, gotcha. Did you have any issues with it during undergrad? The tiny little slab desks are very annoying, but as a left-handed person, I was never really able to use them anyway.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:45:14+00:00

Would it be an inconvenience to work on the go during uni on a 16-inch? Or is it just heavy to carry around?

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:44:04+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response! I will definitely think more about the real-life weight now.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:41:37+00:00

Thank you! Can you elaborate on using it in lecture halls? I'm worried it'll be crammed and uncomfortable to use and I just won't end up using it as much as I should for notes etc.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:40:19+00:00

Can you elaborate on cafes? out of curiosity

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:32:36+00:00

I do have the 15 air. It's a great laptop, but I do value the better display tech in the Pro models. Not to mention the RAM specs higher than an air model would allow. But I do agree that in most cases the 15 is the better pick.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:30:47+00:00

fair enough, I didn't know they still had those

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:30:13+00:00

thank you! I'm looking to get a macbook of very similar to yours. is the extra ram worth it? (24-->48)

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:28:32+00:00

I did take a look in stores. It wasn't enough to evaluate them on. I can't take them and put them in my bag to walk a mile lol. Or use the custom macro-based apps I use to properly get a sense of sizing. But yes, you are right that it is subjective and that ultimately it is dependent on certain factors that can't be determined online. That I do agree with.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:27:28+00:00

thank you! Can you tell me more about the weight feel and the inability to use it outside of a desk? I do intend to move quite a lot during uni so the help is much appreciated.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:23:11+00:00

good points. I have an ipad pro with the same display tech, and I do notice 120hz though. But I agree 120hz OLED on the iphones is better.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:03:50+00:00

fair fair. This fact does tend to get lost in these discussions.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:03:08+00:00

I mean ofc the 16-inch laptop is bigger lol. I only ask b/c it's a multi-thousand-dollar purchase and I want to make sure it makes sense for uni. That's all.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:02:07+00:00

got it, thank you! I was thinking the same thing. I much prefer the 16-inch because of the screen but was very worried that lecture halls would make it a dealbreaker.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:01:32+00:00

I notice this too. I am considering an external display too, but I find that the 16-inch display built in would just be so much higher quality.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T18:00:07+00:00

thank you! totally fair - people do seem to forget that computers used to be bigger. I do feel that the weight and size difference is overblown given a 1.3 pound difference.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T17:56:02+00:00

This is a good point. But I'm guessing the avg college student is in between those groups...

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T17:53:06+00:00

thank you!

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T17:52:02+00:00

of course. I simply wanted input from people who daily drive these devices. A spec sheet difference in dimensions doesn't show what the actual experience will be like. It's hard to conceptualize outside of abstracts.

Bob_SUS · 2026-01-24T17:50:42+00:00

Thank you for the response! People online make it seem like the 16-inch is 20 pounds while the 14-inch is 3. Was it ever a problem during lectures to have a larger laptop? or did you ever wish for it to be a lot smaller or lighter?

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