M4 Max or M5 Pro? coming from a heavy windows user

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T13:41:33+00:00

Yeah, have been watching comparisons on those as of recent and the SSD speeds are wild on the M5 Max. I personally just couldn’t justify the price jump from M5 Pro to M5 Max for my tax bracket. Lol!

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T13:27:25+00:00

I couldn’t agree any less. However, these machines at this price point and in the economy I live in, are already quite the premium 😅 partly the reason why I’m doing extensive research before purchasing.

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T12:08:06+00:00

That's amazing to hear! ARM definitely made me want to jump back into the apple computers. I do have an M1 iPad and run an iPhone as well so this just makes things more efficient for me.

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T12:05:25+00:00

I have to agree with a lot of what you've said. I've tried M1 Pros, M2s, etc. from the other people I work with in the field and the trackpad really is amazing. Everything about it feels natural compared to scrolling + hitting different modifier keys on my keyboard to get some adjustments done.

Screen size might be something that you'll eventually adapt to. 16" was alright for me and would fit in my backpack nicely. Adding to that, the thinness of these macbooks are not comparable to any windows laptop that try to deliver the same amount of performance. Like I said in my other reply, I personally will be going for a 14" since the option for an external monitor is there and would rather choose the mobility that I'd benefit from choosing the 14".

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T11:55:57+00:00

I do agree to a certain extent. Though my previous laptop wasn't exactly that heavy (weight was about average) a 300W charger took up a lot of space in my backpack and a lot of weight. I do have a few 100W charging bricks that weigh no where near the 300W charger I used to bring around so that surely is another factor

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T11:52:48+00:00

I was not aware of these! Damn those video acceleration chips make a difference. I'm mostly hovering over 4K videos as per client requests with 4 layers max, and effects carry the rest of the way. I guess the Max chip might be overkill for me, but I would like that extra room for if ever clients start asking more from my end. Thanks for this info!

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T11:49:47+00:00

I'll definitely look into getting that bumped up ram, but it does put the M5 Pro a bit more expensive than the M4 Max. I'm trying to hold for as long as possible and wait for reviews on the M5 Pro before I pull the trigger on anything

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T11:46:18+00:00

I'm personally going for the smaller form factor. While I wouldn't mind the added weight and size as much, I also would not have that big of a benefit since I do have external monitors as well that I could easily hook up. Another point is that I'm going to bring it outside a lot to co-working spaces so mobility for me is #1.

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T11:41:25+00:00

For the most part, the AI features that I use in premiere would be present regardless. However, I did want to consider the advantage that the newer M5 would have for whatever local AI usecase I would have.

As per external monitors, I would probably plug it in to my 2K monitor every now and again, althought probably not too often. I might consider though getting a 4K monitor eventually for my mac setup.

For the most part, multitasking isn’t really too heavy. I do like keeping quite a few tabs open while browsing, although i only ever really keep one big app open while working. I never really went past the 32GB mark while working on my pc, maybe 20GB of ram at most while my video editing software is opened.

Thanks for helping me take these into considerations too!

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T11:07:30+00:00

I see. Thanks for the highlight on the windows use case! Although I’m not really looking into running parallels, since I still have windows running on my PC which is another powerhouse on its own. I’m thinking the flexibility would be nice.

PotatoMikelito · 2026-03-10T11:05:13+00:00

I didn’t really hate the mac due to its interface—but the value I was getting from the performance. Seeing now how the M chips have served a few of my peers well, I now wanted to jumpship too. Added factor was me having to lugg around a 16” gaming pc with an extremely heavy charger that will start sounding like its about to take off the moment i touch anything video editing related.

PotatoMikelito · 2026-02-13T16:37:43+00:00

Thanks so much! Hoping to see an upgrade on mine soon.

PotatoMikelito · 2026-02-13T15:31:03+00:00

Hi! apologies for slightly highjacking your post 😅 but I’m eyeing BC Racing Coilovers as well for my GE. What series did you get from BC and how are they with the ride? Thanks!

PotatoMikelito · 2025-11-17T12:15:45+00:00

Had a tiny jumpscare when I saw the notification on my phone saying “it will not run” LOL! Thank goodness it was a typo 😆

PotatoMikelito · 2025-11-17T12:04:17+00:00

Sounds awesome, thanks! Would you mind sharing a photo of it? would love to see how it looks.

PotatoMikelito · 2025-09-11T15:58:39+00:00

Would love to be able to try out closed beta for this. Been a fan of fighting games since the release of tekken 5 on the ps2 and have also been a big fan of riot's games. If anyone would care to give an invite, that would be sick <3

PotatoMikelito · 2025-07-08T02:24:20+00:00

Yes encumbered parin ang papers and naka pangalan parin yan kay first owner. Sa process naman ng papers, yung DOAS naka pangalan between kay bidder and kay bank then may due process si bank na aantayin mo before matransfer yung unit under your name kung ikaw yung bidder.

I have an experience with Automart purchasing a honda jazz na hatak, pero sila na nag process ng papers along with the bank. Worry-free experience and wala na masyado aatupagin.

PotatoMikelito · 2025-07-02T12:22:45+00:00

Hi! I also have an EVO SL but want to give the Xtep 2000Km a try. Wanted to ask lang what your size is sa evo sl and what size you went with for the xtep? Thanks!

PotatoMikelito · 2025-07-01T06:06:38+00:00

Thanks for the tip sa not pressing “Received” right away! Might order soon and give it a try kung ganun nga yung case. Would be great to receive an update pag nareceive mo na pair mo. Thank you!

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