128 people, in their own words
Replies people sent back after I helped them pick a Mac or iPad, plus what they say under my videos.
“I only caught the deal because I tuned into the last five minutes of your launch day stream when you read a comment about Micro Center’s pricing—which saved me a five-hour drive to the nearest location.”
RobertBought the M5 Max Mac Studio after my recommendation and stream
“Thank you for creating and publishing this MAGNIFICENT YT comparison Video. As an almost 80 years of age Canadian, you have made clear that I ought to purchase the 16″ Pro and NOT the Max. … I am in AWE of your knowledge and your AWESOME communication capability.”
@SheamusjOn YouTube · Don’t Buy the Wrong MacBook Pro: M5 vs M5 Pro vs M5 Max Fully Tested
“Thanks so much for this, I for sure would’ve bought an Ultra! Much appreciated and I love the videos—great work and super informative!”
ChrisM5 Mac Studio 64GB for photo work instead of an Ultra
“I saw your videos and decided to get the M5 15 inch with 24GB of RAM. It is steadily at a very low green flat line and never really moves. … Thanks again!!”
@Deep_FreedomOn YouTube · How much RAM Should You Get on your Mac in 2026?
“First, I want to say I really appreciate your videos. Your straightforward approach and direct advice are much better than many other reviews on YouTube. I am amazed by your simplicity in explaining comparison.”
AdityaM5 Pro Mac mini 24GB for Claude Code and Codex
“Thank you so much for replying! I was watching your video about the Mac lineup mess and got so confused 😵💫. So I was very happy seeing this email.”
Yaritza15″ M5 MacBook Air for travel agent work
“Great video. Thank you. Best explanation I’ve heard on this topic ever and really helped me.”
@halosoundandvision924On YouTube · M6 Mac Mini (32GB) vs M5 Pro (24GB): Which is Actually Better?
“Thank you! Your input really did change my approach”
JCM5 Max Mac Studio for Pro Tools instead of a laptop
“Great explanation. The kitchen/counter top/chefs analogy was a brilliant way to describe this subject and had me going “ah, now I get it!””
@HarryR1On YouTube · M6 Mac Mini (32GB) vs M5 Pro (24GB): Which is Actually Better?
“Thank you for your help. I’m happy to say my MacBook Pro arrived this weekend! I did watch your video on the docks.”
WilliamMacBook Pro for Resolve, plus dock advice
“Thanks Adam! Very helpful! Ordered the Studio M5 with a November delivery date!”
MarkM5 Max Mac Studio 48GB/1TB for Final Cut
“I glad i decided on m6 24/512.Thanks Adam I find your videos interesting and informative.”
@TucsonkidElPasoOn YouTube · M6 Mac mini vs M5 MacBook Air: Real World Tests & Comparison
“After watching your video comparing the M4 to the M5pro I started to get a little M5pro envy. … This little M4 is impressive but your test comparing the two was even more impressive.”
MarkM5 Pro Mac mini for Photoshop and Lightroom
“Just watched your video on the MX Anywhere 3S video from 3 years ago and your channel has come a long way since then! Love your channel and appreciate your videos!”
@Painfulwhale360On YouTube · Logitech MX Master 4 vs MX Anywhere 3S: Which to Buy?
“Thanks so much for your advice. … I really enjoy your videos, and thanks again for your advice.”
LizAdvised to keep her M4 Mac mini instead of buying the M6
“Thanks for getting back to me! And thanks for the useful video content.”
MatthewMac Studio over a $3,500 Mac mini for sample libraries
“Thank you, your advice has been far clearer than some others.”
@nathanwolf5547On YouTube · M6 Mac Mini (32GB) vs M5 Pro (24GB): Which is Actually Better?
“Thank you so much for your help. … Thanks again for your professional help.”
Lanre15″ M5 MacBook Air 512GB
“Great video bro, thanks for your effort. I ordered the ACASIS for my M5 Mac Mini.”
@ThexBorgOn YouTube · Best M4 Mac Mini Hubs
“Thanks for that. I just switched my order from an M6 with 32GB to an M5 Pro with 64GB. … Looking forward to more content!”
JohnM5 Pro Mac mini with more RAM for heavy Chrome use
“Thank you Adam! That’s what I decided to order. Thanks for all the info!”
Tomoko13″ M5 MacBook Air 24GB for music production
“Thank you for the honest review and not only hyping up the positives.”
@BrandonJoshuaMusicOn YouTube · Should you buy the Amaran P60C RGB Panel Light?
“Thank you Adam so much, really appreciate you took the time to respond!”
JesusMac RAM configuration advice
“Thank you for your video. i knew some of the options but you make things easy and demonstrate how to use an external hard drive in the correct way.”
@GlynthepinOn YouTube · Most People Don’t Know Half of What Their External SSD Can Do
“Thank you for the recommendation and quick response, Adam! I really appreciate it!”
TomMac for local AI models
“Thank you so much for responding, you will not believe it but your email arrived as I was about to buy the m5 pro with 24 gb of ram.”
AgustinM6 Mac mini 32GB for Lightroom
“Just ordered my M6 32gb today! Thank you for the post!”
@Kizy71On YouTube · M6 vs M5 Pro Mac mini: Real World Tests and Benchmarks
“Thanks I ordered a Mac Studio 18/40 with 48 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD. … Now it’s just to wait for delivery in October 😇”
ChristianMac Studio for Lightroom and Final Cut
“Great! I ordered the base M5 Max on launch day and have been enjoying it ever since. Liked and subscribed!”
@godspeed19866On YouTube · M4 Max vs M5 Max Mac Studio: Real-World Tests and Is It Worth Upgrading?
“Adam, thank you so much for your reply!”
JimWhether to upgrade from an M2 Ultra Mac Studio
“Thanks for the recommendation. … BTW, I’ll purchase the recommended Logitech mouse over the Apple one and use your link. Thanks for all the videos and such you keep adding.”
TimM5 Pro Mac mini over the M6 at a $2,000 budget
“Thank you so much to do this comparison, it’s amazing now I know where I stand with my mac”
@jaymusik1235On YouTube · I Tested the M6 Mac mini Against My M4: What’s Actually Faster
“Thanks for confirming. Much appreciated”
Neal14″ M5 MacBook plan confirmed
“Hey Adam, great job on this video, enough that you earned a Sub!”
@VANDYKEDANOn YouTube · M5 Pro Mac mini vs M5 Max Mac Studio: Same Price, Big Difference
“Thank you Adam for your recommendation.”
JacksonMac recommendation
“Love your channel and honest advice. I appreciate people who are well versed in their craft.”
RobMac Studio recommendations
“Really appreciate your excellent & succinct reviews! I’m hooked.”
@Penul15On YouTube · OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub Review: 80Gbps & 140W Charging for Mac!
“Thanks for the feedback. You confirmed my inclination as to the type of computer I will need.”
Sanjay14″ MacBook Pro recommendation
“Great concise & very considered insights. Subscribed because of the sound advice!”
@microbroadcastOn YouTube · M6 Mac mini vs M5 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
“Many thanks for your advice Adam and for giving up your time to reply. Much appreciated.”
ColinMac recommendation
“Thank you for your response! I truly appreciate your help!”
Vincent13″ iPad Air M4
“Thanks for the summary! Excellent intel & I preordered the “base” Studio.”
@robertylagan9870On YouTube · Apple’s New Mac Lineup is a Mess (Here’s What to Buy)
“First of all, I would like to thank you for the informative and useful information on your YouTube channel.”
HamzaChoosing an Anker power bank
“Thank you so so so much!!! I’ve been insane over this choice. I have no Mac friends so the internet it has been. … Again I really appreciate that you answered me! Sooo cool. I’ve been watching your videos all afternoon trying to figure out what I should do.”
ErinKeeping the M5 Pro Mac she had picked
“EXCELLENT!!! Totally real-world assessment which is extremely helpful. … the Mac mini M5 Pro is more suitable than the M5 Max Mac Studio and your video has really helped my decision. … Thankyou again, I am now Subscribed.”
@ThirdEyePixOn YouTube · M5 Pro Mac Mini vs M5 Max Mac Studio: DON’T BE FOOLED!
“Thank you so much Adam,….you saved me 5000,- NOK (537,- USD) 😊”
StianM6 Mac mini 24GB/512GB for Lightroom and Photoshop
“Please keep going with your YouTube channel. I really enjoy your hardware reviews, and I like the good mix of real-world use and benchmark comparisons. That’s exactly what helps when it’s time to make a decision.”
DavidM5 Max Mac Studio 64GB/1TB upgrade from M1 Max
“Thank you so much! I am not technically inclined, but I have been using Apple mac since 2011, as I utilize music creation apps and Apple Music for my work. I really appreciate this – I now know which macbook to replace my 2020 M1 with!”
@nickiknoxOn YouTube · I Tested Every MacBook in 2026—Don’t Buy the Wrong One!
“Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! Loved your video for someone like me who is not a tech person!”
Debby13″ M5 MacBook Air with 24GB/1TB for photos
“That is the most well thought out advice I have heard in years. Intelligent, clear,and concise. Well done Adam.”
@robski4236On YouTube · What Size SSD to Get on Your Mac and When to Go External
“Thanks for that Adam. Really helps out. … I’m enjoying the YouTube channel. Very informative and in plain English! lol. Hope it builds for you.”
Paul48GB M5 Max Mac Studio for astro workloads
“After your feedback and additional research, I’m pulling the trigger on the Ultra. Had a great time on your YT stream today too!”
SteveMac Studio Ultra for AI text-to-video in ComfyUI
“Honestly what I needed!! Tempted to buy a 13 but cant justify the cost (using it for studying), and seeing the width comparison just convinced me to stick to 11!”
@Msmith_18On YouTube · iPad Pro 11″ vs 13″ for Multitasking
“Thanks a lot for your quick response and recommendations, really appreciate it. I will definitely go towards your choice and specs with the Mac Studio, I trust your selection.”
JasonM5 Mac Studio 64GB/1TB for music production with VSTs
“thanks again Adam!!! i just ordered my M6 with 32gb and 1tb!!!!!!!! cant wait!!! truly appreciate ur videos.”
@jlomein4634On YouTube · M6 vs M5 Pro Mac mini: Real World Tests and Benchmarks
“Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to me! You’re quite the busy guy these days with all the excellent videos you’re producing. It is much appreciated!”
RussellM5 Pro Mac mini for Lightroom and Resolve
“Thanks Adam for the quick response! I’ve subscribed to your YouTube channel. You have lots of great content!”
Todd13″ M5 MacBook Air 24GB for Lightroom
“Thanks man, great video. No messing around and very clearly explained.”
@petemorrisrocks4922On YouTube · Which Format to use for an External SSD For your Mac? APFS vs MacOS Extended & ExFat
“Thank you for you advice ! I have seen your movie of your desk setup and you’re very good well-equipped !”
LucM5 Max Mac Studio with 64GB
“Thanks for your reviews. I got the Ivanky 26 port doohicky. It’s fantastic. I even can run 4 UA Apollo units through it.”
@absinha6209On YouTube · I Tested Almost Every Thunderbolt 5 Dock. Buy These
“Thanks so much for your helpful advice, I will then go with the Studio Max, it will be an investment but surely worth it.”
JuanBase M5 Max Mac Studio for local AI
“Adam, This was perfect. Thank you for the advice and tips.”
LaurieM5 Pro Mac mini for photo editing
“Your mac mini videos have been very helpful! It was wild go to the comments and see SO MANY REPLIES! So I decided to subscribe after that.”
@PaperCiaoOn YouTube · M6 vs M5 Pro Mac mini: Real World Tests and Benchmarks
“Thanks for your suggestion. I thought you would recommend the M5 Pro, so i have ordered it now. Thanks again.”
ClaesOrdered the M5 Pro Mac mini
“Concise, clear, excellent points, good video, not longer than it needs to be- appreciated”
@TheDEL07On YouTube · Why I’m Not Buying the iPhone Duo
“Thanks, I’ll prioritize the RAM and stick with the 512GB for storage. I appreciate the help, Adam!”
Travis24GB Mac mini, RAM over storage
“Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate you taking the time to help me decide.”
JobyM4 mini vs M6 mini for Lightroom
“Great review, thanks Adam. All the information I needed, and done so quickly I didn’t have to jump forward at all!”
@MarkKermode-z8oOn YouTube · What’s New in the M5 Mac Studio and is it for you?
“Thanks for the advice. That makes sense. … I appreciate your help!”
MukundM5 Max 128GB vs M5 Ultra Mac Studio for local models
“Really great video. Best comparison I’ve seen.”
@kristophernoteboomOn YouTube · M5 Max Mac Studio vs M5 Pro Mac mini: Real World Tests
“Thanks for the recommendation. I bought a Mac mini M5 Pro with 64 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD.”
MariuszM5 Pro Mac mini
“Thanks for super fast reply, highly appreciated. … Will take your advise!”
WillemienMac Studio for InDesign and Illustrator
“Thanks for the video, will def get one thanks to this one”
@Mr.BlondeOn YouTube · Logitech MX Ergo S Bluetooth Trackball Mouse Review
“Thank you so much. I appreciate the help”
JordanM6 Mac mini 24GB/512GB
“Thank you! I ordered Mac mini M5 Pro/18/20 (CPU/GPU) 64GB/2TB for Video Editing work. Can’t wait to test myself!”
@illikoneo8578On YouTube · M5 Max Mac Studio vs M5 Pro Mac mini: Real World Tests
“Thank you, Adam! Truly appreciated”
MarinaM5 Pro Mac mini over M6 for Final Cut and Logic
“Thanks for confirming my choice.”
Roy24GB/512GB M6 Mac mini
“thank you so much for doing this job Adam, you’re doing incredibly great!”
@meylisannagurbanow3455On YouTube · M5 Max 128GB vs M5 Ultra 96GB Mac Studio
“Thanks Adam. I did pull the trigger and went for the M5 Pro 24 GB 1T 🙏🏻 Different planet, yes!”
Anna14″ M5 Pro MacBook Pro upgrade from a 2019 Intel machine
“This helped me out so much for school thx”
@dominiquetimmermans3501On YouTube · How to Pair Bluetooth Magic Keyboard to an iPad
“I recently started watching your videos and you are a real lifesaver especially when it comes to apple ecosystem (how to expand it by looking outside too!).”
TanmayKeyboard for an iPad Air M3
“Thanks in advance and the great content you put out, recently just found your YT channel and it great, you deliver the message well.”
HugoM5 MacBook Air upgrade from an 8GB M2
“Great analysis … pre-ordered my first MacMini M5 Pro 48GB to run local AI models at a modest level … already have Beelink Dock with 4TB expandable to 16TB … just subscribed!”
@michaelsnelling2918On YouTube · M6 Mac mini vs M5 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
“Thanks for your channel – good info and detail – specifically for Apple products.”
EdMac Studio setup for a new YouTube channel
“Hi Adam, thank you for opinions and assessment of the ESR Shift keyboard case. I just bought one for my M5 iPad Pro.”
@davidmontgomery874On YouTube · The Most Versatile iPad Keyboard Case? ESR Shift Review
“Ok awesome thanks for the your help!”
TaylorMacBook Pro for school and photo editing
“Thanks a lot Adam, this really helps a lot, since Ai does give the advice but getting it from a real person who know his stuff and knows what he is doing really Reassures the choice of purchase.”
FayazStudent choosing 14″ MacBook Pro over 15″ Air
“Hi Adam, I just realised that I never came back to thank you properly for this. … You legitimately saved me a lot of money. Thanks a lot for that early warning video about SSD prices (yours was the first video I saw about it), and thanks as well for the feedback via email.”
EmmanuelExternal SSD enclosure for his MacBook Pro studio setup
“Adam, honestly you have the best tech channel out there, your videos are so nice and technical, so pleasant to watch and straight to the subject. Thank you and keep up the good work mate!”
@highslaOn YouTube · What Size SSD to Get on Your Mac and When to Go External
“Appreciate the quick response, and btw, you earned a new sub. I came across your videos like today and absolutely love the deep dives and comparisons across all the generations; to my surprise, no one else is doing it as thoroughly.”
SherAdvice to save for a 14″ M5 Pro MacBook Pro for Xcode
“Excellent reviews! No fluff… straightforward and appreciate your summary. This is most helpful online review I’ve encountered. Thank you.”
@AngusMoose1On YouTube · M5 MacBook Air vs MacBook Neo: Real World Tests & Comparison
“Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I really appreciate all that you do on your channel to help others, and this reply is a perfect example of that!”
AbdulahMac Studio M5 Max vs Ultra for Final Cut
“Thanks a lot; that’s exactly the kind of guidance I was looking for. … Really appreciate you taking the time to point me in the right direction!”
RobM5 Max Mac Studio 128GB over the Ultra for local AI models
“Whenever I have a Apple related hardware question Adam talks tech always pops up in my search! Thanks for the very helpful video once again!”
@SamCambetisOn YouTube · The Best Apple Magic Keyboard? Compact vs. Full-Size with Touch ID
“Thank you again for your help in selecting my new Mac. I ended up purchasing the M5 Pro Mac Mini with 48GB of unified memory.”
AnthonyDesktop for law office work, bought M5 Pro Mac mini
“Great breakdown. This comparison really helped me decide which iPad to choose”
@gambrelcarmela1910On YouTube · What iPad should You Buy in 2026?
“Many thanks for the response and I have been watching your videos and they are super super useful. Thanks a lot for that and keep making them.”
VishalM5 Pro Mac mini for Premiere and learning local AI
“I see your channel is really getting some traction! Keep up the good work. Proud of you, bro!”
AramAdvised to keep his M3 Ultra for Premiere and Photoshop
“Man I love your videos! Straight to the point, excellent graphics, always factual!”
@musicman0024On YouTube · I Tested the M6 Mac mini Against My M4: What’s Actually Faster
“Thanks for your reply, advice and content you provide, you reinforced my choice”
Grégoire48GB/1TB Mac for coding workloads
“Super helpful video thank you. Appreciate the comparison too”
@ripgirl9000On YouTube · Sonnet Echo 21 SuperDock Review: Best Thunderbolt 5 Dock?
“Thanks for your reply really appreciate your advice, and enjoy your channel on YouTube.”
AdamMac Studio vs Mac mini for Final Cut and Lightroom
“Excellent!!! Thank you for the advice and all your expertise on this matter. I appreciate it!!”
ElijahM5 Pro MacBook Pro for 4K and 6K video editing
“Congrats on getting to 50k subs. Your channel helped me get into using my Mac more”
@imperialdodongo6054On YouTube · Community post: 50K subscriber milestone
“Great! Thanks, I was afraid getting the mini would hurt long term.”
MarvenM5 Max Mac Studio 64GB/1TB over the Mac mini for local models
“Thanks man! Super helpful! For my first Mac, I think I am going to go with the M4!”
@JosephTavera-k7gOn YouTube · Apple M4 vs M5 MacBook Air: Real World Tests and Comparison
“Thanks Adam, I appreciate the quick feedback. I think I will go with the MacBook Pro recommendation since I want to make sure the photo processing handles my Nikon files smoothly for the long haul.”
JimM5 Pro MacBook Pro for photo editing
“That makes sense, and I appreciate the clarity. … I will go with the Studio and spec it up to 1TB as you suggested. Thanks for the help!”
KaartikeyBase M5 Max Mac Studio for After Effects
“Wow, this was so helpful, never knew “Use stacks” was there. AMAZING, thank you.”
@MsJudeAnneOn YouTube · How to Screen Record on Your Mac (No Apps Needed)
“Thank you for taking time and responding to me. Appreciate it. I plan to buy an Apple Mac Mini M6 soon.”
SuryakiranMac mini M6
“Thanks for your great work. Always a pleasure to listen to your clean takes on tech.”
@MasteringvoiceoverOn YouTube · Satechi DotDisk: Great TB5 Speeds, But There’s a Catch
“Thanks for the recommendation. I appreciate your help with this.”
SudharM5 MacBook Air 24GB or MacBook Pro
“Thank you! I just got the Mac mini M6 delivered.”
MarkMac mini M6 plus setup and data transfer help
“Excellent video !! Straight to the point ! Everything is relevant ! I subscribed immediately !”
@OoZe1911On YouTube · M6 vs M5 Pro Mac mini: Real World Tests and Benchmarks
“Makes sense. Thanks again Adam. Appreciate it!”
Jean-Pierre24GB for 1080p video editing
“Thanks for another immensely helpful video. You’re really easing my Analysis Paralysis.”
@jm-ks4pvOn YouTube · I Tested the M6 Mac mini Against My M4: What’s Actually Faster
“Thanks brother. Have a great weekend!”
Bret13″ M5 MacBook Air with 24GB for editing
“Hey Adam, thanks for the recommendation. That makes sense, I’ll look into the 13″ M5 Air with 24GB.”
Edgar13″ M5 MacBook Air with 24GB
“Very good and honest video. Loved it.”
@BOSCVN75On YouTube · How much RAM Should You Get on your Mac in 2026?
“Dear Adam, thanks a lot for the recommendation!”
NikosM5 Mac for Mathematica, MATLAB and LaTeX
“Thank you for this! … Now that you have broken it down, I don’t have a compelling reason to get an XDR for $3K.”
@patshozo9158On YouTube · Don’t Buy the XDR! Studio Display 2 vs. Studio Display XDR
“I wanted to thank you for your recent content that compares M4 macs. They were helpful with shaping my buying decision. Really appreciate it and I hope you continue with your content.”
RobertAfter the M4 Mac comparison videos
“Keep up the great work … we all appreciate you!”
RochelleOrdered a Mac mini M6
“Great explanation put in simple terms even for me”
@WThaynewOn YouTube · M6 Mac Mini (32GB) vs M5 Pro (24GB): Which is Actually Better?
“…always interested in your take on Apple tech and really enjoy all your honest content. It’s incredible.”
RichardContact form message
“thanks for a very informative, simple yet comprehensive video.”
@dinofmjOn YouTube · Most People Don’t Know Half of What Their External SSD Can Do
“No need to reply to this email, I appreciate the effort and commitment”
Abhinav13″ M5 MacBook Air for school
“New subscriber, and I like the channel a lot (for being fast and to-the-point)!”
CameronQuestion about his desk setup
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