My impressions of the MacBook Pro M4
a day ago
- The author switched from a MacBook Air M1 to a MacBook Pro M4 to get the nano-texture display, despite preferring the Air's form factor.
- The nano-texture display significantly reduces reflections without a major loss in vibrancy, making it ideal for bright environments.
- The M4 chip was chosen over the M4 Pro to keep the fan off; the fan rarely spins, maintaining a quiet experience.
- Battery life is excellent, with 3 hours of video playback consuming only 10% charge, often eliminating the need to carry a charger.
- The 120 Hz display can make non-animated tasks like page loads feel faster due to reduced frame-to-frame delay.
- The author still prefers Linux but finds macOS tolerable since the laptop is not used for serious work.