M4 Pro seemed like the most substantial update since M1, M5 won't be a huge leap. Answer from juicysound on reddit.com
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reddit.com › r/macbook › the macbook purchasing megathread - january, 2025
r/macbook on Reddit: The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - January, 2025
January 1, 2025 -

Welcome to the monthly Macbook Purchasing Megathread

Have a question?

Wondering what model you should go for? Ask here!

  • Do make your submission on point while adding as much detail as possible.

  • Mention your intended uses (i.e. video editing, graphic designing, photography, audio editing, gaming, casual browsing, etc).

That's pretty much it! :)

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reddit.com › r/macbookpro › buy macbook pro 2024 or wait for 2025/26 release ?
r/macbookpro on Reddit: Buy Macbook Pro 2024 or wait for 2025/26 release ?
August 5, 2025 -

Hi Everyone,

I want to know that should I purchase Macbook pro 2024 version with 24 GB Unified Memory + 512 GB SSD or wait for 2025/26 Macbook version

About me, Security Engineer role and i want to use macbook pro for personal use like learning and practising for cloud security , docker, kubernetes, bug bounty, AI Security, devsecops , python + golang automation and even making youtube video in future and Red Teaming as well

So Please suggest me

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reddit.com › r/macbook › the macbook purchasing megathread - february, 2025
r/macbook on Reddit: The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - February, 2025
February 1, 2025 -

Welcome to the monthly Macbook Purchasing Megathread

Have a question?

Wondering what model you should go for? Ask here!

  • Do make your submission on point while adding as much detail as possible.

  • Mention your intended uses (i.e. video editing, graphic designing, photography, audio editing, gaming, casual browsing, etc).

That's pretty much it! :)

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reddit.com › r/macbook › the macbook purchasing megathread - august, 2025
r/macbook on Reddit: The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - August, 2025
August 1, 2025 -

Welcome to the monthly Macbook Purchasing Megathread

Have a question?

Wondering what model you should go for? Ask here!

  • Do make your submission on point while adding as much detail as possible.

  • Mention your intended uses (i.e. video editing, graphic designing, photography, audio editing, gaming, casual browsing, etc).

That's pretty much it! :)

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I'm a CS Student heading into my 3rd out of 5th year of school. I'm currently running out of a Dell XPS 9300 512/16. It has served me well, but the battery isn't as good anymore, and I am already into the ecosystem. With the education plan savings, I am looking to get an M4 MBA as my new machine of choice, but am struggling to decide which iteration to go for. My priorities would be to run and compile fast, I will usually have browsers, discord, docker, IDE, etc. This machine would be used for schoolwork and personal projects, as well as playing Football Manager. I already have a laptop for my work development, so I don't need to worry about that. When I do (hopefully) graduate and (hopefully) have a job, the machine will probably only be used for browsing and some side projects. My primary priority would be future proofing the laptop. I know the M4 is a good chip and will be supported until 2031-32, but I am looking to figure out the config I want. Originally 16/256 was my choice, as I can always get an external SSD, but am wondering if it's worth it to get 24gb RAM for an extra $250 CAD, which makes my total $1750 tax in. I know Mac is great at managing RAM, but as it isn't upgradable, I am considering it. I also know I wouldn’t get the extra read/write speed with 256 gb ssd, but I don’t see myself dealing with monstrous files like that either. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Hello, I want to buy a MacBook but I have no idea which one… my only needs are that it needs to be lightweight, not bigger than 13.3 inches, has adequate battery since I only want to have it for movies, searches and document editing and writing😅 but I’m not sure if the latest one would be the best or should I go for an older version? Thank you! 🙏 I’m also trying to figure out if apple has any discounts or a specific day of the year that they have sales? Any info is appreciated
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reddit.com › r/mac › 2021 macbook pro in 2025?
r/mac on Reddit: 2021 MacBook Pro in 2025?
November 5, 2024 -

So I’ve been eying up a used 2021 14” MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for around £700 give or take. I’m wondering if that price is worth it or if I should get something else.

I’ll mostly use it for uni work (research, writing), browsing, and photo and video editing. I’m planning to use it for the next 4-5 years minimum, maybe longer.

My current one is a MacBook Pro from 2017 and it’s kinda struggling, especially when it comes to the battery, so I’m looking for a good upgrade.

Would you recommend I buy the Pro for that price and my use case?

Thanks in advance!

Edit: Here are the specs: MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) - Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB

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reddit.com › r/macbook › the macbook purchasing megathread - may, 2025
r/macbook on Reddit: The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - May, 2025
May 1, 2025 -

Welcome to the monthly Macbook Purchasing Megathread

Have a question?

Wondering what model you should go for? Ask here!

  • Do make your submission on point while adding as much detail as possible.

  • Mention your intended uses (i.e. video editing, graphic designing, photography, audio editing, gaming, casual browsing, etc).

That's pretty much it! :)

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reddit.com › r/macbookpro › should i buy a new macbook pro now (july 2025) or wait? how reliable is mark gurman's prediction of 2026 release?
r/macbookpro on Reddit: Should I buy a new Macbook Pro now (July 2025) or wait? How reliable is Mark Gurman's prediction of 2026 release?
July 26, 2025 -

I need to upgrade my 2018 intel Macbook Pro. If a new model was to be released in October-ish, I would regret updating at this point of the year. If Apple aren't releasing a new model until early 2026 though, I would prefer to upgrade now rather than wait. Are Mark Gurman's predictions usually accurate? Are most rumours still favouring an early 2026 release now for the M5 Macbook Pro's? Thanks.

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reddit.com › r/macbook › looking to purchase macbook pro 16 inch (2025) how is for those who have it
Looking to purchase MacBook Pro 16 inch (2025) how is for those who have it : r/macbook
October 29, 2025 - I am not sure if the price difference is going to be that massive in the States compared to Europe. Hence I think, you must wait for a good deal if you really need that spec. $3800 is crazy in 2025 for this. Good luck and have fun! ... You don't need a MacBook Pro.
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reddit.com › r/macbookpro › is the macbook m1 pro still worth ir in 2025?
r/macbookpro on Reddit: is the macbook m1 pro still worth ir in 2025?
August 11, 2025 -

I’m a heavy Logic Pro user and I’m already hitting the limits of my MacBook Pro M1 with 8GB RAM. I found an EXCELLENT deal on a MacBook Pro M1 Pro with 16GB RAM. Is it still worth it in 2025? Or should I save more money and go straight for the M4.

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reddit.com › r/macbook › the macbook purchasing megathread - november, 2025
r/macbook on Reddit: The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - November, 2025
November 1, 2025 -

Welcome to the monthly Macbook Purchasing Megathread

Have a question?

Wondering what model you should go for? Ask here!

  • Do make your submission on point while adding as much detail as possible.

  • Mention your intended uses (i.e. video editing, graphic designing, photography, audio editing, gaming, casual browsing, etc).

That's pretty much it! :)

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reddit.com › r/macbookpro › buy 2025 macbook pro or wait for 2026?
r/macbookpro on Reddit: Buy 2025 MacBook Pro or wait for 2026?
April 21, 2025 -

I'm a computer science student who does software/AI work in university. I currently use a 13" 2020 Intel MacBook Pro. It's getting a bit sluggish for doing the AI training and software work I do. I want to get a new MacBook Pro, so I'm considering get one after WWDC in June this year when they update it. However, I've seen the rumors saying 2026 will be a big year and they'll make the laptop thinner and get rid of the notch. That's very tempting, and I think I might be able to wait one more year for it.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/30/redesigned-macbook-pro-2026-upgrades/

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reddit.com › r/macbook › the macbook purchasing megathread - march, 2025
r/macbook on Reddit: The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - March, 2025
January 10, 2025 -

Welcome to the monthly Macbook Purchasing Megathread

Have a question?

Wondering what model you should go for? Ask here!

  • Do make your submission on point while adding as much detail as possible.

  • Mention your intended uses (i.e. video editing, graphic designing, photography, audio editing, gaming, casual browsing, etc).

That's pretty much it! :)

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Not sure if anyone will answer, but here I go. I have a Surface Book 13" i5 which is now 6 years old and is failing. Being a fanless PC, it often overheats and performance is bad. I was a Mac user since Mac OS 6, but switched in 2016 to Windows because most apps were universal anyway and Macbooks got shitty back then. But now Windows 11 is working on my nerves with all of their ads and unwanted features shoved into our faces, while Apple got their shit together and finally makes good computers again. The Macbook is for business use. I'm a business consultant using a lot of office and videocalling. I don't code, except maybe Jupyter (Python) Notebooks on some data. In my free time and sometimes as part of my job I do photo editing and I will also sometimes be video editing in the future (4k 60p, something my current laptop really cannot do). I expect also, on rare occasions, to do some deepsky astrophotography which requires image stacking of hundreds of RAW images. But the photo editing will probably be the core requirement. On my current laptop, image editing is a chore. Exporting a RAW to JPEG while using denoise takes 5 minutes per image, and the laptop overheats. Editing 100s of images is impossible. As for hard drives: I have a NAS and can also make use of external drives. I expect my laptop to last 4-5 years, because it's a business expense I can regularly revise my needs. I'm considering Macbook Air M4 24Gb/512Gb (10 core CPU 10 core GPU) MacBook Pro M4 pro 24Gb/512Gb (12 core CPU 16 core GPU) I'm edging towards the MacBook pro, but I'm not sure the extra 500EUR is worth it. Everyone says the M chips are so amazing and the MacBook Airs perform so well. I do very often use the SD card slot and I also often need an HDMI port. But I also have dongles laying around if necessary. I'm worried about the overheating of fanless computers. The M4 pro model is now reduced in price and only 50EUR more than the normal M4 MacBook pro. Thanks!
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Hi everyone, I need some advice on which Apple product to get. I’m torn between a Mac laptop and the iPad. Here’s some context: I want to finally pursue my interest in fashion design and want a new device to help me with that. I’ve seen Procreate in action on the iPad and that is intriguing to me. But I’m also open to using other design software like Adobe Illustrator on a regular laptop so the iPad isn’t a necessity. Other than that I see myself casually browsing the internet, maybe doing some content creation, and photo/video editing. Which product/model of the product should I get? Tbh all the chips M2,M3,M4 is confusing to me. Ultimately, I’d like something that would last me for at least 5 years. Thanks in advance!
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reddit.com › r/macbook › how worth it is a macbook pro 2015 13' in 2025? (170 usd)
r/macbook on Reddit: How worth it is a Macbook Pro 2015 13' in 2025? (170 USD)
January 30, 2025 -

And no, i will not be listening to the "just spend over double on the m1" cause yes, i know the m1 is much better in basically everything but then again it is over double most of the time,

How usable is this laptop for:

1: Day to day performance (Chrome, Powerpoint)

2: How is battery life

3: any cons if any are present

I would only ever use it for super basic tasks, I'd also have a year of warranty on it if thats important.

(I'd be getting the i5 5tth gen 2.7 ghz 8gb 256gb variant)

thank you to the answers if there are any!

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I don’t have any personal experience with one, however from what I’ve heard they’re ok for what you need. Battery life and performance are definitely a far cry from M1, but you should still get totally usable results given you temper your expectations. Assuming you get a brand new battery, I’d expect around 6-8 hours of battery on a charge, however if you’re buying one used and not replacing it this can vary. The screen will still be amazing and will look great, speakers will be decent but not as good as modern offerings. Still better than most other laptops on the market. As I said, performance should be usable however the 8gb of ram is becoming a limiting factor, though that model of MacBook has upgradable RAM so you can just throw another 8gb stick in there. nope! Overall this Mac should still be decent in 2025, but don’t expect it to last for more than a couple years. At the end of the day, these specs are dated.
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I bought a 15” 2015 model recently for 120 euros and I love it. It has 16gb of RAM, I lucked out with a decent battery and the screen is in excellent condition. I’d go up to the 15” if you see any available. It’ll get you quad-core processing and 16gb of ram which go a long way in making it feel modern. You can also easily swap out the SSD for a much faster nvme with the help of a $10 adapter. I use this computer every day for web-based work and mild photo editing in Lightroom as well as watching movies. I have it running on Sequoia 15.2. Just definitely make sure you open the bottom case and clean out any dust, and swap out the thermal paste. Mine was unbelievably filthy and its runs way cooler, faster and quieter now.
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reddit.com › r/macbookpro › is a used m2 max macbook pro still worth buying in 2025?
r/macbookpro on Reddit: Is a Used M2 Max MacBook Pro Still Worth Buying in 2025?
3 weeks ago -

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about buying a used MacBook Pro 16'' with the M2 Max chip (38 core GPU, 32GB Ram, 1TB), and I found one at a really good price. I’m not completely sure whether it is still worth buying, especially now that newer models are available.

I’d like to hear your thoughts on two things.

First, is the M2 Max still a good choice in 2025? Do you think it’s powerful enough for professional work such as video editing, 3D work, or development, or would it make more sense to wait or invest in something newer?

Second, how many years of macOS updates should I realistically expect if I buy it now? I’m trying to understand how long it will be supported so I can decide if it’s a good long-term purchase.

Any opinions or experiences with the M2 Max would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!