
Stepping up to the M1 Max gives you these benefits: So changing how I used the physical device seemed a poor choice. The 16-inch offered no significant change in form factor or weight. The larger screen size is due in part to nominal growth and a reduced top bezel. The form factor of the 15-inch is virtually the same.

The extra screen real estate will set you back $200 more. I was sorely tempted to go smaller, as the lighter weight has its appeal. I currently work cross-platform and use a 15-inch MacBook Pro (2019 model) and a 16-inch Dell mobile workstation. This new direction is genuinely appreciated. Kudos to Apple for understanding that bigger shouldn’t always mean better. This is just like the new iPhone’s where you don’t need to choose the Max size to get the best camera tech. Apple lets you configure the chips and inside tech the same on both models. The most challenging choice to make is laptop size. Better airflow. The fans won’t need to go on as much, which means a quieter machine and longer battery life.Plus, in a pinch, you can still charge with one of the USB-C ports.

I already use an aftermarket USB-C breakaway cable as I’ve seen laptops pulled off tables by clumsy feet tripping on cords.

The Fast-charge means you can go from 0 to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes. The M1 Max comes with this automatically, or you can upgrade at checkout.
