16" is barely heavier than the 14"

[jinnyman]

It might be fine for people 5 ft. tall and don't rotate their display past 90 degrees. But most adults will have trouble.

See how awkward a 15-inch is just by Googling for photos. Can't imagine how most adults would use a 16-inch.

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Well you know, the problem can be solved if you go business

 

[NdTonks]

Well you know, the problem can be solved if you go business

Or if you absolutely have to work constantly ON a plane, get an Air. Most of us travel with our machine in a carry on bag and work on arrival and have no issues

 

[throAU]

Nope. I still struggle to see why everyone has so much trouble, guys it isnt THAT big...relax.

The 15-16" machines can't be opened properly on an economy tray table. Especially if the person in from has their seat anywhere other than totally vertical.

 

[throAU]

Well you know, the problem can be solved if you go business

Lol. the cost of a business flight here where I live to anywhere significant is likely the cost of a new MacBook by itself.

 

[kToni73]

Don’t buy the 16” MBP. I just came from the doctor and the discs in my back are pulverized by the weight of the 16” MBP.

Don’t do what I did and buy the 14” MBP instead.

Also don’t drop the 16” MBP on the ground. I dropped it by accident and that is how the Grand Canyon was created.

I’m afraid if I drop the 16” MBP again, the earthquake will be so big that California might disappear in the ocean

Genuinely funny ?

 

[jerryk]

This is a ridiculous argument. You can damage your body in extreme situations, such as if you carry heavy loads in a poorly designed or adjusted backpack for decades. However, as long as we are talking about 5 kg or 10 kg day packs, sitting in front of your computer is more harmful than carrying the backpack.

Read for yourself. Why Our Bags Are Wrecking Our Backs (nbcnews.com)

And I do agree sitting in front of a computer all day is bad. I try to get up from my desk and go for a walk at least 2 or 3 times an hour even though I use pretty nice Herman Miller chairs and adjustable standing desks.

 

[JouniS]

Read for yourself. Why Our Bags Are Wrecking Our Backs (nbcnews.com)

That article recommends limiting backpack weight to 10-15% of body weight, which coincides with my 5-10 kg rule of thumb for adults. The problems it mentions arise when kids carry 20-30% of body weight in low-quality backpacks that have not been packed and adjusted properly. And when adults use shoulder bags, briefcases etc. instead of backpacks.

Even that 20-30% of body weight is easily manageable if you have a good backpack and know how to use it. Human body is resilient as long as you don't abuse it.

 

[Tagbert]

There's also the perception of volume. The 16" being bigger may give you the illusion that it's not as heavy than it actually is because the density of both laptops may be similar. The more accurate test may be doing blind test of lifting both.

I would not be surprised if the 16” is slightly less dense. It has a larger cooling system with larger air channels than the 14”. Not sure how much difference that would be but you could measure it.

Still, while the 1.2 pounds difference doesn’t seem like a lot, it does add up if you have to carry it for a longer time.

 

[Bandaman]

Still, while the 1.2 pounds difference doesn’t seem like a lot, it does add up if you have to carry it for a longer time.

Again ... guys ... if 4.8 pounds is too much for you ... even for extended periods of time ... please purchase a gym membership to go along with your new MacBook.

 

[JPack]

Again ... guys ... if 4.8 pounds is too much for you ... even for extended periods of time ... please purchase a gym membership to go along with your new MacBook.

You’ve confused ability with comfort. Apple doesn’t make MacBook Air because people can’t carry 3 lbs. Nike doesn’t make shoes using carbon fiber for people who need to visit a gym.