In pervious versions I would see performance differences (from my Windows based laptops) of anywhere from 40% to as high as 60%. The Macbook Pro has 100% stepped its game up with the M1 Max chip and it honestly made me take a second look at the system. I was wrong though in my pre-trial assessments. I honestly didn’t expect the Macbook Pro to perform as well as it did solely based on past experiences with the previous Macbook Pro systems. This was the main reason for testing the systems. The M1 Max performed better than I expected, from past experience with MacBook systems. Overall both screens are lovely and users will enjoy the quality of the viewing experience. Because of this you can see a stark difference in the playback color of the monitors, whereas the Macbook Pro added a tint of yellow to the screen and the Precision looked properly white balanced. With the Dell Precision on the other hand, I was easily able to connect my Datacolor Spyder X Pro color calibrator and in about 2 minutes I had my screen calibrated and confirmed calibrated by the hardware. During my test however it became apparent that there was no way to really calibrate the Macbook Pro monitor and because of that it gives me doubts that it’s properly calibrated or might become less calibrated in the future. They both look stunning when viewing and playing back 4k content and each produces lovely rich tones. My first impression of both screens is that they are gorgeous. You want to ensure that the color you’re seeing is the color that will be going to the client if you’re delivering content when away from the office/studio. Everything is just centrally located on both systems and they both just work.Īs a cinematographer and editor, finding a screen that can be color calibrated on the go can be a challenge. It also means I don’t have to bring a lot of extra dongles with me on the road. What I do love (about both systems) is that they offer a ton of port options, including the SD card reader which makes transferring photos on the go a dream. The new Macbook Pro isn’t terrible (design wise) by any means, but it is a bit bulkier and less elegant than its previous versions. One of the main reasons I like it so much is just how portable it is (on top of being super powerful). The precision however looks/feels much more modern and even though it’s a 17 inch laptop, it fits perfectly into a 16” case with ease. While Design and form factor don’t necessarily come in to play for me (since I only care about power) I will say that the new MacBook Pro’s design is pretty boring and almost identical to how it looked 10 years ago. Image credit: Drew Geraci My Initial thoughts on both systems If anything, I think both of these systems will hopefully unite users in understanding that you’ll actually get what you pay for now and everyone is a winner. Without spoiling anything from my review, that just isn’t the case anymore. There’s always been this kind of back and forth (almost hate culture) with Windows and Apple users mainly because one side always thought the other side was better or faster. I tried hard not to be bias towards either laptop and I think the results in the video speak for themselves. I should stipulate that I am a brand partner with Dell, however I made my assessment of both systems at face value. With the introduction of the new M1 Max chips though, there is a clear increase in performance over previous Macbook Pro systems, even from a year ago and thus I decided I would give the Macbook Pro another try and see how well it compared to my professionally oriented Dell Precision 5760. Apple just didn’t offer the type of power I was looking for back then or even up until October of this year. As a cinematographer and timelapse photographer having a system that can handle and process boatloads of data, including ultra-high resolution clips like that of the Sony Alpha 1 or RED 8k Helium is a necessity for me, and I hate poor playback of files, especially if a director or client is viewing them in real-time with you. Ever since 2013 when the Macbook Pro trashcan launched I decided to make the full switch to Windows based computers so I could get the performance I paid for and not just a paperweight with an Apple logo on it. My main reason for wanting to see how the new Macbook Pro M1 Max compares to the Dell Precision 5760 is because long ago I use to be an Apple user, that was before they lost me due to poor performance. Why I compared these two models of computers keyboard_arrow_rightCameras of the Year.keyboard_arrow_rightGear Guides by Type.keyboard_arrow_rightGear Guides by Budget.
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