Whether the MacBook Pro is fast enough can be answered in different ways – so I looked at all of them, plus examined where desktops fit into this whole equation: NOTE: Based on this research and additional conversations with knowledgeable engineers, I’ve written an article outlining my recommendations on how to configure the 2016 MacBook Pro for video editing while still saving money. I was surprised many times during my research for this article and I think you will be, too. In this report, you’ll find answers to key questions like: How much speed do I need? And what really loads down the computer? Whether you use Avid, Adobe, Apple – or any other Mac-based video editing software – video editing is one of the hardest tasks we can do on a computer because it taxes the entire system. So, I’ve spent the last two weeks working with one and thinking about how to best answer this question. I’ve been fascinated by the ongoing discussion about whether the new MacBook Pro laptop is fast enough for serious video editing.
