@NE1L279
You might want a MacBook, but you need a Windows laptop.
@lowdermilk89
I really cant wait till the snapdragon Elite X to see hwo Windows can compete then (especially with battery life). My only issue with most YouTube reviews is that they focus on photo and video editing workflows rather than data workflows which is generally where Windows wins out.
@RowanGontier
I have a Macbook pro 16" for work, and wanted a light travel/on the go laptop. I bought the Zenbook 14, and am happy with the choice. The only real issue with it is that it doesn't have "Instant on" like Mac, so when I haven't used it in a few hours, it takes about 20s to turn on. But battery life good (about 7 hours), display very good, got my 16GB ram that I need for software dev. Trackpad and sound good. Nice and light. It is actually a nicer consumption device than my iPad, especially in bed. If I was going to buy a Macbook Air/Pro, I would keep looking to move up the pricing ladder to get the spec I actually wanted, and would end up spending about 3 times as much. Go Asus.
@miles_tails0511
With intel unison, my iphone can finally “airdrop” into my downloads folder! - from iphone app: stable, but max 100 photos at a time - from windows app: needs couple minutes to sync up large album changes, but can pull hundreds of photos directly from iphone. Also has albums view, sort & delete ur iphone photos on your windows laptop! Not enough people are talking about this fantastic windows / iphone marriage, so I am.
@ChewyTurtle
I used to be an Apple die hard, even worked for them for 6 years. The reason I don't use them anymore is because of their 'warm, comfy, cozy Prison." Love that you said Prison! There is some truth to that. I'm too much of a tech enthusiast to be limited with what devices I get and don't want to lose out on features just because I thought a phone with a fingerprint scanner is a better use case for me. Apple has a tendency to decide what is best for it's users, and any amount of customizability you want to do either costs you more money, or features on the product you own. I started to get tired of that trade off, so embraced Android/Windows because they do play nice together. At least as nicely as they can given the huge variety of both. Currently Using-: Work - Dell Lattitude 7970 i7 1260P 32GB Memory Personal -Acer Swift X (Ryzen 5800U/ Nvidia 3050ti), Custom Built Desktop PC (Ryzen 5900X, Radeon 7900XT), S23 Ultra, Tab S9, Galaxy Watch 6.
@akin242002
Team Windows PC. - Adjustable RAM & SSD - Better price - Best for split screen. - OLED screen option - Better for 3D design and ML with Nvidia external GPU. - Better software optimization for gaming, non-software engineering, finance, and data analytical work. - Option to use Linux OS. - Better for C# and C++ software engineers. I do want to acknowledge the amazing features/traits of MacBooks. They just aren't part of my workflow or priorities. These are: - Best battery life. - iPhone synchronization. - Best for photo & video editors. - Amazing for DJs. - For software engineers/developers using Java or JavaScript, works near flawlessly. - Less likely to break down in less than 3 years. Usually, MacBooks last 10 years with 16GB of RAM and good maintenance. - Best single core performance for simple tasks. Very important for those getting a MacBook Air or Imac.
@Geekvangelist
I have an Alienware desktop PC and a Dell G15 gaming laptop, which go perfectly well with my Galaxy phone. I use Office apps a lot both for my personal and professional life, along with OneDrive to save and share files and a bunch of other programs; I love the amount of programs / apps there are available for Windows. As Tom says, I use my gear to work by day and game by night.
@UltraFighter18
The Zen Book is hands down better valuable, it's not much of a competition to be honest, the OLED display alone is more than enough for me. I currently have a Vivobook Pro 15 OLED and every time I use it I think "man this screen is so nice".
@stefano78
As a business productivity (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) focused user, I would never again go with Mac. I tried once in 2008 and again in 2022 (with a M1 Pro 14" Macbook Pro) and both times, my Mac laptop became a glorified table ornament used almost only for web browsing, music/video streaming and video chatting. Windows is a MUCH better platform for anyone who wants to use their PC for office productivity work. With that said, I fully acknowledge that my experience does not reflect that of creative type users. I will also readily acknowledge that Apple always has best in class hardware (which you pay a significant premium for) and their machines are very durable, but if you get a high quality Windows laptop, the same is true. It's just that yes there are $500 budget Windows laptops out there and so when those stop working after two years, that should be expected. If you spend $1000-1500 for a high quality Windows laptop, it will generally last you many years just like a Macbook Air. I'm not trying to knock Apple as they do make great laptops, but MacOS is not for everyone and to buy into the marketing shpiel that Macs are just better is a fallacy.
@demirarkman
I am using Macbook pro 14 with m1 pro, and also an Hp Omen with rtx 2070 as a windows laptop. I think windows is a little bit user friendly, start menu and screen using without a menu bar on top is a better experience. MS Office is better in Windows. Also as a software business user, I have to user some apps dont like using arm based chips such as MSSQL. And there is some screen hz issue that i can not describe. MacOS is not native 144, I think you have to develop your app using high refresh rates. You can test using Edge and Safari while making full screen. You can see the difference while they are getting bigger or smaller. I see the same issue in my LG 144 hz 34 inch display, so it is not about monitor, it is about OS. And also you can not see the copying speed while you copy files :) each time i have a little smile when i see that :)
@wlcrutch
“…top notch” as you open the laptop with the notch glaring at me…
@Ibrahimhoodk-ni1pg
It would be nice if you'd put visual points or something to show which one is better in specific categories.
@KiddingMartin
I switched from my first ever laptop (a Celeron HP) to a 12’ MacBook Air 2015 at university, and then to the M1 MacBook Air a year after it launched. Absolute game-changer. I do miss Windows’ file management and window management system but that’s about it. I’m now looking to upgrade to a 14-inch M3 Pro since I made the mistake of going with an 8GB M1 Air, which isn’t enough for light work with lots of Chrome tabs, light photo editing, and Slack. Avoid 8GB MacBooks if you can - they are still awesome and super smooth but 16GB gives you headroom in case your workflow becomes a bit more demanding. And you aren’t really overpaying since when you sell it down the road, you’d get a bit more money if it has more RAM.
@prateekphobia
Had a Mac Pro from 2011. 2 years later the screen died. Mac store said needed to spend £450 for a new motherboard and wouldn't let me backup my drive even though it's a separate drive. Sent it to a aftermarket store, they backed up the drive for £20. Sold the device for £100. Buyer said they replaced the display ribbon cable for £15 and worked fine. Decided never to go back to Mac
@JosiasLJ1991
I recently tried switching from a Macbook Air M1 to a Dell XPS 15 9510. The XPS had a wonderful display, great build quality and a very large and comfy trackpad. I was fully expecting a bump in performance, but to my surprise, for the tasks I do for a living it didn't offer more performance and had horrible battery life in comparison (tasks like graphic design, simple motion graphics etc.) I would often be slightly bothered by the fan noise of the XPS where the MBA is basically silent. Another issue for me is that the experience of using a trackpad in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is far better on Mac than on Windows, which is sad because its honestly just a software issue, an issue I didn't experience in other apps. I really wanted to keep the XPS but it didn't make sense for my needs. I think its always just a matter of finding the tool that you like the best.
@dzr23
just got a refurbished m2 air and I love it. Feels like brand new could never tell the difference.
@Thetechchap
Hey Chaps! Are you team Mac or Windows?
@2short99
I grew up using PCs and then I bought a macbook pro in 2015 and havent gone back since. This macbook from almost 10 years ago still runs really well. Every laptop PC I used to use would maybe last 3-4 years tops before I noticed a downhill in performance and battery life.
@DaneReidVoiceOver
Once Windows laptops offer arm chips, this will be a more interesting conversation. Longer battery and the same power without being plugged in is the biggest advantage Apple has. But for most users, that's huge.
@techbuyer