Reddit · r/mac · Feb 24, 2024 · summarized
PositiveOwns both the 14 inch M1 Pro and the 13 inch M2 and prefers the 14 for extra ports, SD reader, bigger screen, speed and audio, but notes it is heavier and more PWM prone.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro/Max) Reviews
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Real owner experiences (20)
Add your reviewReddit · r/macbookpro · Dec 3, 2023 · summarized
PositiveUpgraded from a 2015 13-inch MacBook Pro to an M1 Pro 14-inch and is impressed by both performance and battery life.
Reddit · r/mac · May 2, 2023 · summarized
PositiveJust moved from an Intel 13 inch MacBook Pro to the 14 inch and is more than happy, especially with the much better display.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 18, 2023 · summarized
PositiveOver a year with a 14-inch M1 Pro; praises the XDR display, HDR video, speakers and gaming ability, and expects it to last for years.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 17, 2023 · summarized
PositiveReplaced a 15-inch with the 14-inch in 2021 and never looked back; portability is much better, though battery life is shorter on the Max.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 17, 2023 · summarized
PositiveBought the 14-inch M1 Max at launch and calls it their best laptop purchase, praising the XDR screen.
Reddit · r/macbookair · Apr 10, 2025 · summarized
PositiveBought a 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro and uses it only for YouTube, finding that its display and sound make it a good fit.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 28, 2025 · summarized
PositiveBase 14-inch M1 Pro nearly three years old still operates like new.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 27, 2025 · summarized
PositiveBought the 14-inch M1 Pro in 2022 and sees no need to upgrade; battery shows only 36 cycles and 98% capacity.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Sep 17, 2024 · summarized
PositiveUses a 14 inch M1 Pro for video editing, colour grading and photography and has never had a massive issue with it.
Reddit · r/mac · Feb 23, 2024 · summarized
PositiveOwns a 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro with 16GB and is very happy; it converted them into a fan of 13-14 inch laptops after years of preferring 15 inch and up.
Reddit · r/mac · Oct 25, 2023 · summarized
PositiveBought the 14 inch M1 Pro three weeks earlier and has no regrets.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 17, 2023 · summarized
PositiveBought the base 14-inch in December and expects it to last years; has never heard the fan spin up.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 17, 2023 · summarized
PositiveOwns a 14-inch M1 Pro and calls it the best laptop they have ever owned.
Reddit · r/mac · Jan 17, 2023 · summarized
PositiveBought the 14-inch M1 Pro two months earlier and is completely content with it.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jan 17, 2023 · summarized
PositiveBought the base 14-inch M1 Pro recently with almost no regrets, coming from an older i7 XPS.
Reddit · r/macbookpro · Sep 17, 2024 · summarized
PositiveOwns a 14 inch M1 MacBook Pro and describes it as a beast that handles anything thrown at it.
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Is Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro/Max) worth it?
Of the 20 reviews with a clear verdict, 85% are positive, 5% mixed and 10% negative.
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