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Apple MacBook Pro

(!) While the 8 GB version will do just fine, the 16 GB is highly preferred as RAM is one of the most important resources doing video work that quickly runs out.

SpecsUpdate

GPUApple M1 8 core

RAM8/16GB

Weight3.02lbs

Screen size13.3inch / 15.4inch

Ports2/4 Thunderbolt 3 Ports, Headphone jack

Display13.3 in 2560x1600 IPS

Wireless802.11 a/b/g/n/ac & Bluetooth 4.0

Webcam720p

Aspect Ratio16:10

TrackpointNo

Display Resolution2880x1800 for the 15" version, 2560x1600 for the 13" version

Pros

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Accurate HiDPI screen

MBP has a high quality 15.4" IPS 2880x1800 display.

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Very light and thin

It's 0.71" thin and weighs just 4.46 pounds.

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Power connector is hard to accidentally damage

All Macbooks use a MagSafe power connector that is held in place via a magnet. It means that if the power cord is accidentally pulled, it doesn't damage the laptop or the power connector, but instead simply disconnects.

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Great battery life

Battery lasts up to 9 hours.

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PCI-E flash storage makes loading/saving quicker

MBP comes with 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of SSD storage. SSD storage is faster than HDD storage. Additionally, PCI-E SSD storage is faster than typical SATA SSD storage.

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Can run up to 2 external monitors

With 2 Thunderbolt (DisplayPort) plugs and 1 HDMI, it can feed up to 2 external monitors.

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Thunderbolt 2 is faster than USB 3.1

Thunderbolt 2 has a bandwidth capacity of up to 2500 MB/s, while USB 3.1 can reach 1250 MB/s.

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4K output

It's possible to stream 4K via HDMI.

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Cons

Con
No Ethernet port

Ethernet requires an adapter.

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Glossy screen

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