I have external display and always plug the charger in14" + external display. Problem solved
Fair to guess that your 14 will charge faster from your monitor than the 16? That is another benefit -- lighter/smaller chargers and portable battery banks, better charging compatibility given the lower wattage.
It all comes down to Lower Power Mode and confirming how much more battery life one can get though I know that is hard to precisely identify given the varied use cases. If the increase is substantial, I will happily buy the 14.
I share the same thoughts but I can‘t get over the inferior battery life of the 14. I understand there’s a considerable jump in multi-core and GPU performance from the M1 13, but it also means a 40-50% reduction in battery. I am reading complaints from people who are only getting 5-8 hours of mixed use. That is terrible when compared to the Pro 16 and M1 13. It’s trash.
You already have a 12.9" iPad Pro, of course the 14" will feel cramped. It's not much bigger than your iPad.
The 14" is much bigger and heavier than the recent 13" MBPs including the M1 version still on sale. For me a 14" screen is just too small for MacOS or Windows. It's closer to the size of my iPad screen.4.7 is still more than 4.5. Sure, it's not different but again, the 16" is still heavier. Dimensions are also similar between the 2 but you have to admit the 16" is... once again, bigger.
The slab sides make the 16" significantly thicker, yeah, but the most damning evidence of the thickness is in how the 16" bottom deck is raised by a good amount compared to the same bottom deck on the 15". This isn't just an "illusion" but the 16" is indeed just thicker than the 15".
I'm not saying this is bad in general, but it means the 16" just isn't for me. I'm not looking forward to a device that has worse thickness and weight compared to something made so far back. The difference in weight between the 16" and one of the more recent 15" MacBook is even more pronounced because these machines are just about 4lbs:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
support.apple.com
Yes, the 14" screen is small. But so is the 16". Yes, the 16" is bigger than the 14", but they are both small. One can see a bit more on the 16", but functionally they are in the same usage category. To make a really significant difference to the usage, it needs to be way bigger, like 24" plus, i.e., a desktop monitor.
It's heavier, yes. Bigger, no. The footprint is nearly the same as the 2016-current 13" MBP, and the thickness is the same. Put one down on the other, then slide the up next to each other, at an Apple store. The curved edges of the 13" create an illusion that it's thinner, but that's all it is.
You are comparing with the 2015 13", and yes the 14" is about the same size. The current 13" MBP is thinner and lighter.You sure?
MacBook Pro 13" 2015:
MacBook Pro 14" 2021:
- Height: 0.71 inch (1.8 cm)
- Width: 12.35 inches (31.4 cm)
- Depth: 8.62 inches (21.9 cm)
- Weight: 3.48 pounds (1.58 kg)
MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
I rest my case.
- Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm)
- Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm)
- Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)
- Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)
It is also almost half a pound heavier which I think is the most important measure. The difference you will feel when carrying it. The weight delta is even more with the 16" vs the last 15" of course but people buying a 15" or 16" laptop are not typically prioritizing weight. Someone picking a smaller laptop presumably is.Well, the delta is not as much as the 16" vs 15", though:
Versus the 14":
- Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)
- Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
- Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
- Weight: 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)
The 14" is actually slightly thinner, even. It's just bigger in width and length (depth) in order to house the bigger display. Overall, it still does have a bigger display than the 13" and splits the difference between the 13" and 15", so it's somewhat acceptable like that. If the 14" MacBook Pro was the same footprint as the 13", it would undoubtedly be about the same weight or lighter.
- Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm)
- Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm)
- Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)
- Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)
In comparison, the 16" is 17% heavier than the most recent 15" device. The 14" is only 12% heavier than the most recent 13".
If you are going to run in clamshell mode (which I did before switching back to a desktop), the 16" will have better cooling.
same m8 ! but...after we use internal display ,wont we be pissed to look at our monitor ? like mbp display is 4k120hz with terrific contrast and blacks ,as well as 1600nits...while our monitor is 4k60 or 1440p144 at best right? and with ips/va at best .perhaps would it be a better idea to use only the 16 ,cuz after u use such displays it is hard to get back? but only the laptop display for hours can be terrible for your neck..