Which is the Best MacBook for video editing

Advantages of a Mac desktop

When we talk about a Mac desktop, we mean iMac. An iMac is an all-in-one machine with the display and the CPU in one slim, sleek body. It also packs a lot of power inside, perfect for video editing. On the other hand, their screens are ultra-high-definition. All above 4K are available in iMac 24 inch and iMac 27 inch.

24" iMac: The 24" iMac is perfect for most people who edit video. It features Apple's M1 Chip and has an incredible screen. We recommend the 512GB hard drive model with 16GB RAM for smooth video editing. You will have to configure the RAM separately, as it comes with 8GB as standard. You can configure it on any of the models, because yes, this iMac is available in various colours to look great in your workspace.
27" iMac: The 27" iMac model is the most powerful of them all, and that's saying something because the 24" iMac is a real head-turner. The 27" iMac especially stands out for its graphics. So it's the best choice if you're going to work in 3D graphics generation and After Effects a lot. It comes with 8GB of RAM, and you can configure it with 16GB or even 32GB.

Advantages of a Mac laptop

When we say a Mac laptop, we mean a MacBook. The term MacBook includes MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. As we're looking for the best Mac for video editing, we'll overlook the Air and focus on the MacBook Pro. The advantage of carrying a MacBook Pro with you is that you can work anywhere and at any time, and depending on the way you work, its portability can make all the difference.

13" MacBook Pro: The 13” MacBook Pro model has the M1 Chip inside, just like the 24” iMac. In this model, we recommend choosing the 512GB hard drive and configuring it, especially with 16GB of RAM, to do everything smoothly and quickly.
14" and 16" MacBook Pro: While it may seem like only the screen size changes, the 14" MacBook Pro and 16" MacBook Pro are the most professional Macs of them all. A pure black screen, Apple's most powerful processors.

Also read more on everything you need to know on the MacBook Pro 13" and the MacBook Pro 14", here. In short, they're the most powerful Macs of all with the best graphics , thanks to the M1 Pro and M1 Max Chip, so if you work ultra-intensively, we recommend getting either of them, either the 14" MacBook Pro or the 16" MacBook Pro.

Also read more on the all-new M1 chip processor- M1 Chip, M1 Max Chip & M1 Pro Chip here.

Best Mac for video editing

Best Mac for video editing: which processor should you choose?

We have already spoken about the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max and Intel Chip. And if you are looking for a comparison between the M1, the M1 Pro and the M1 Max Chip. Below, we will tell you a little more about the differences between the different processors so that you can make an even better choice.

Features	M1 Chip	M1 Pro Chip	M1 Max Chip	Intel Chip
Total CPU cores	8	8 or 10 (configurable)	10	6, 8 or 10 (configurable)
High-performanc e cores	6	6 or 8 (depending on configuration)	8	No differentiation
High efficiency cores	2	2	2	No differentiation
Neural engine cores	16	16	16	0
Graphic cores	8	14 or 16 (configurable)	24 or 32 (configurable)	24, 36 or 40 (configurable)
RAM	Up to 16GB	Up to 32GB	Up to 64GB	Up to 128GB
Mac where it is located	24" iMac and 13" MacBook Pro	14” and 16” MacBook Pro	14” and 16” MacBook Pro	27" iMac

As we've seen, the 27 " Mac has the most powerful processors and the most graphics cores. Keep in mind that these are far superior data and settings for extreme and professional graphics work at the highest level.

To answer your question of which is the best Mac for video editing, our recommendation would be between a 24" iMac or one of the 14" and 16" MacBook Pros. They are super powerful processors, and in our experience, 90% of video editors don't get the full potential out of them. We recommend you get at least 16GB of RAM and 512GB or even 1TB of storage.

Any questions? Compare all the MacBook Models, here. If you are looking for any personal assistance, we recommend booking an appointment at any of our iSTYLE stores and letting our professionals take care of the rest.