The video discusses the new M2 Max MacBook Pro, highlighting its incremental improvements over its predecessor. The laptop's design and exterior remain largely unchanged, but it features the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, providing 20% more CPU performance and 30% better GPU performance. The reviewer notes that the laptop's capabilities have increased by 20-30%, making it suitable for demanding tasks. Other improvements include a claimed extra hour of battery life, a color-matching MagSafe cable, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and HDMI 2.1. The reviewer concludes that the laptop is ideal for those upgrading from older devices, but not necessarily for those with the previous M1 Pro and M1 Max laptops.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Apple updated the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with a press release and an 18-minute YouTube video.
2. The new MacBook Pros have M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, replacing the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips.
3. The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips offer 20% more CPU performance and 30% better GPU performance.
4. The new MacBook Pros have the same design and sizes as the previous models.
5. The M2 Max chip has a 38-core GPU and a maximum of 96 gigs of shared memory.
6. The new MacBook Pros have a new second-gen 5-nanometer process and added cores, including two more high-efficiency CPU cores and three more GPU cores on the Pro.
7. The neural engine and media engine are improved for machine learning and media playback and transcoding.
8. The new MacBook Pros have Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and HDMI 2.1 capabilities.
9. The battery life of the new MacBook Pros is still really good, with a claimed extra hour on both the 14-inch and 16-inch models.
10. The new MacBook Pros fast charge, and there's also a color-matching MagSafe cable.
11. The Apple Silicon transition has come a long way since the first M1 Max, with more well-optimized apps and obvious benefits.
12. The iMac is still stuck with the M1 chip, and there is no Mac Pro yet with the M2 chip.
13. The M2 Pro is recommended for those who prioritize battery life, while the M2 Max is recommended for those who need maximum power.
14. The new MacBook Pros are not recommended for those who already have the M1 Pro and M1 Max laptops, but rather for those who have older laptops that need an upgrade.
15. Rumors suggest that the first M3 laptops may be released later this calendar year on a three-nanometer process.
16. The reviewer believes that waiting for the next generation of laptops is not worth it, as new technology will always be on the horizon.