MacBook Neo Review

[BSDnostalgia]

To do the same operation on the CPU of the M4 mini [H265 MKV 1080p30 preset]: 42 minutes and counting, 30 fps or so encode rate - call it 1/10th the speed. With CPU at 100% the entire time, fan screaming.

Thank you for pointing out the hardware encoding option! I haven't used HandBrake in a long time. But, I have to ask you, is the M4 Mini fan actually that loud? I haven't used a Mini in the newer, small enclosure. The previous enclosure is silent, even with the CPU at 100% for 10 minutes straight.

 

[foo2]

Thank you for pointing out the hardware encoding option! I haven't used HandBrake in a long time. But, I have to ask you, is the M4 Mini fan actually that loud? I haven't used a Mini in the newer, small enclosure. The previous enclosure is silent, even with the CPU at 100% for 10 minutes straight.

I too thought the mini was silent, but get it going at 100% for minutes at a time and it'll make some noise. I'll check out the M2P mini sometime too.

 

[foo2]

M4 Mac mini
4m10s for h265 AppleToolBox 1080P - 637MB
work: average encoding speed for job is 384.528320 fps
30% CPU used

To do the same operation on the CPU of the M4 mini [H265 MKV 1080p30 preset]: 42 minutes and counting, 30 fps or so encode rate - call it 1/10th the speed. With CPU at 100% the entire time, fan screaming.

6m15s for an M2 Ultra Studio to do the same file using CPU; 3m10s using VTB.

>> 6m10s for Macbook Neo using VTB - call it half the speed of the Studio, 2/3 the speed of the M4 Mini, using VTB. Won't even attempt using CPU. 🙂

 

[turbineseaplane]

The big problem is the physical press of the trackpad. Going back to that is like going back to Windows.

I agree this is one of the more notable regressions.

I don't mind how it feels, but did miss the ability to adjust it.