MacBook M4 Air vs M1 Pro for Video Editing — SHOCKING Results!

Editors Keys April 23, 2025
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Thinking of upgrading to the new M4 MacBook Air? In this video, I compare it head-to-head with the 2021 M1 Pro MacBook Pro, testing video editing performance, export times and real-world usage. I'm a video creator and business owner working remotely — so this is the most honest MacBook comparison you’ll find. ✅ Chapters: 00:00 - M4 MacBook Air vs M1 Pro MacBook Pro 00:40 - Why I Switched 05:15 - Speed Test Opening Apps 06:11 - Final Cut Pro playback and Export Test 10:05 - Gold or Blue MacBook Air? 11:27 - Should You Upgrade? ----- LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE USE! ►► Download my live gear list, which features all the cameras 📷 , microphones 🎤 and tripods we use: https://videogear.myflodesk.com/marksvideogear ► Want to EDIT even FASTER! Grab an editing keyboard for your editor, there are also skins for MacBook Pros! https://www.editorskeys.com/ ► NEED MUSIC for your videos? http://share.epidemicsound.com/N2RWN Artlist: https://artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=Editorskeys_651&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=Editorskeys_651&utm_campaign=Editorskeys_651 ► STOCK FOOTAGE: https://artgrid.io/Artgrid-114820/?artlist_aid=Editorskeys_651&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=Editorskeys_651&utm_campaign=Editorskeys_651 ► MAKE MONEY - BECOME AN EDITORS KEYS PARTNER https://www.editorskeys.com/pages/partner

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