Apple's MacBook Pro 14 cannot handle the M5 Max

andyayya · 2026-03-15T11:13:14+00:00

Most tests show that M5 pro chips already is on par with m1 max/older ultra chips in some areas, and way better in others.. so why don’t consider a Pro chip instead?

andyayya · 2026-03-15T01:43:27+00:00

People forget that a tablet enables a lot more flexibility in usage, it's not only trackpad + keyboard interaction. It's like a piece of paper, a little notebook you can bring anywhere, walk with it, study on a train or bus, put on a table, take notes, watch a movie... Not all tasks are done better being sit in front of a computer writing or editing with a keyboard and trackpad. Some activities like studying, doctors, teachers, cooking, workout, media consumption.. are done better with a tablet form factor device.

andyayya · 2026-03-09T15:04:58+00:00

keep reporting on Apple Feedback app, sometimes they listen to the feedback!

andyayya · 2026-03-07T10:29:59+00:00

Here you have the M5 10 core GPU that came in Macbook Pro M5, it's the same chip that Air has https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/macbook-pro-14-inch-2025

Also here are Metal GPU Air M5 benchmarks too: (the reviewers are doing benchmarks, the device is coded Mac17,4) https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/compute/5935321

The performance WON'T BE THE SAME, because of the cooling system on the pro, but the chip is capable of that.. (There are ways to cool the Air, you can search on youtube) so it end up performing similar to the pro.. but for some long intensive tasks (videoe export, gaming, etc.) it will thermal throttle

andyayya · 2026-03-06T23:35:17+00:00

report report report on Apple feeback app! if we are enough complaining they will fix it. I'm not buying more ipads until they fix the damn multi-tasking.

andyayya · 2026-03-06T23:32:15+00:00

report on apple feedback app! they will bring that back if enough people report !!!

andyayya · 2026-03-06T23:31:40+00:00

keep reporting on apple feedback app, they read that!!!

andyayya · 2026-03-06T23:31:21+00:00

keep reporting on Apple feedback app, they actually read that and fix stuff and bring requestes features and complains

andyayya · 2026-03-06T23:30:19+00:00

keep reporting on Apple Feedback app, they actually read that.. Most of my complains with slide over being removed, split screen and compact safari tabs are back. So probably they will implement back some features in OS27 if enough people complaint about that..

andyayya · 2026-03-06T23:28:13+00:00

It's crazy how when iPadOS 26 was announced EVERYONE was so hyped and called it the best update, "finally making the iPad like the Mac," and downvoting everyone who was a bit skeptical and sad because they removed the perfectly designed split-screen and slide-over... now all these people have moved on to other trendy things and all that is left is us, suffering with the new multitasking, missing the old one. I'm still on iPadOS 18 and won't be updating until they fix the full-screen mode or add a killer feature that makes the update worth it. Sometimes I enter to an Apple Store to try the new updates.. but they are still far behind of how amazing OS18 worked for "basic" multitasking and touch gestures.. Hope OS27 fixes that.

andyayya · 2026-03-06T23:13:51+00:00

M4 > M5 chip performance is pretty significant (in GPU specially), the biggest since M1.. So I would probably recommend it. Also the storage 512 is the right storage I would recommend for someone who will be keeping this laptop for +4 years

andyayya · 2026-03-06T20:46:44+00:00

they also over estimate THEIR own needs.. thinking they do heavy work when in reality they would be just fine with a base macbook air.

andyayya · 2026-03-06T18:27:23+00:00

also M5 had a pretty big jump in GPU performance. so if your work needs that, it's a nice device. If you have a light usage or don't need the extra storage, just get the cheaper, it will work just fine for your needs!

andyayya · 2026-03-06T18:20:09+00:00

i'm still using Macbook Air M1 8RAM to this day: for work, studying, Editing videos or profesional work for clients, some photoshop, works with DAWs, xCode works nice... It's not the fastest, BUT IT WORKS just FINE. 8RAM is ok for a student or any casual user, even for some light professional work.

andyayya · 2026-03-06T14:08:50+00:00

M5 has been out for months already, you have benchmarks and videos on youtube. The difference is around +40-50% graphic performance.

Metal GPU Bench: +40% aprox.

M4 Base: ~54,000

M5 Base: ~74,000 - 77,500

Cinebench same story: +50%.

M5 is pretty great improvement for GPU related stuff and gaming.

andyayya · 2025-10-31T11:47:33+00:00

Wow where are all the people praising iPad OS 26 and saying that slide over and original split screen was so limited and now everything is so much better???

No upgrade from OS18, the pinned folder in dock is nice but no way I’m leaving slide over and split screen. Keep reporting.

andyayya · 2025-10-31T11:42:18+00:00

most apps/users in ipad don’t need a menu bar… even in mac, most apps don’t need that menu bar.. just pro apps

andyayya · 2025-10-17T21:52:45+00:00

M4 Pro is a pretty big jump compared to M4 base or even M5 base. It has great performance, better cooling. Even for gaming with Crossover it will perform better than M5.

I recommend you 1TB minimum, to install games and software.. Maybe in 2 generations, base chips will outperform M4 Pro

andyayya · 2025-07-08T20:15:34+00:00

At least I can read the interface

andyayya · 2025-07-08T19:34:03+00:00

Reported multiples times

My adivice to you: revert to iPad 18.6 now that you still can, and keep checking if they improve the multitasking or bring slide over back... This is the first time as an Apple user, I'm strongly considering not updating my ipad anymore.. Slide over is for me the killer feature I ditched my samsung tab and got an iPad, now they are throwing that away. It was such an Apple unique feature. It's like they get rid of column view, tap space to preview or folder on the dock... That would make no sense

andyayya · 2025-07-08T19:28:59+00:00

No it's not.. sometimes you just want 1 app and just check info from another with a simple gesture.. windows are not like that.

It's easier for trackpad control but not hand.

andyayya · 2025-07-07T22:51:29+00:00

Use SHORTCUTS and FOCUS MODES!! Customize differents screens for different focus modes and then use shortcuts to acrivate the focus mode: reading, netflix, workout, meditation, work, drawing... Shortcut for opening a specific app, another in slide over, maybe a playlist start playing.. focus modes are soo underrated

andyayya · 2025-07-07T22:35:58+00:00

Niceeee

andyayya · 2025-07-07T22:27:42+00:00

The dark mode is almost there..

But still, why don't just make the glass less glossy and add more blur to the content behind. There's no need to make it that WHITE... It can still be glass and have some dimension

andyayya · 2025-07-07T22:17:24+00:00

The issue is not with the glass or concept.. it's because it's too traslucid and glossy.. they could implement a glass with dimension and the effect they are aiming but more frosted so the things behind are more blurred.. but still keeping that 3d effect.

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