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Aleksei Aleinikov
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πŸ’» M4 Pro vs. M4 Max vs. M3 Pro: Which MacBook Should You Buy in 2025?

New chips. Better screens. Faster ports. But… which MacBook is actually worth it? πŸ€”

In my new article, I break down everything you need to know before buying a MacBook in 2025:

  • 🧠 M4 Pro vs. M4 Max vs. M3/M2: real CPU, GPU & Neural Engine benchmarks
  • 🎨 New quantum-dot display tech β€” is it a game changer?
  • πŸ”‹ Battery life & thermal throttling: who wins in real-world use
  • πŸ’Ύ SSD speed tips, accessory must-haves & nano-texture pros/cons
  • πŸŽ₯ Final Cut, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve β€” which chip renders best?

Whether you're a dev, designer, editor or power user β€” there's data, advice, and some unexpected insights in there.

πŸ‘‰ Read the full comparison here (with all the charts and buying advice):
πŸ”— Which MacBook to Choose in 2025: M4 Pro, M4 Max, or Something Else?

If you're still on an M1 or (gasp) an Intel Mac β€” yes, the jump will feel massive. But if you're already on an M2 or M3… is the M4 upgrade really worth it?
I’ve got answers (and some surprising results πŸ‘€)

πŸ’¬ Got your own benchmarks or experience with these machines? Drop a comment β€” always curious how others are using theirs.

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