Which MacBook Pro is better for 4K video editing with FCPX on a budget?

Cleverwolf4 wrote:

Thank you BobTheFisherman,

My apps are basically FCPX. And yes I agree with as much RAM as I can get, but the two options I am looking at is that i9 with 64 GB of RAM vs. the M4 with 24. Very confusing when trying to compare.

I would not buy the older i9 due to its age. Mac computers are no longer supported after about 5 years. Third party app developers no longer support older computers. Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support

I am not familiar with your app requirements wrt RAM. Personally I would not buy any computer today with less than 32GB RAM and 1TB storage.

There are too many unknowns for us us users to advise you which Mac to buy. One is an intel Mac and one is a silicon Mac. We have no idea if your apps are compatible with these options. And, how old is the intel Mac? I think these were last available 4 or 5 years ago which means support may be soon lacking.

Whichever you buy, get as much storage and RAM you can afford. And make sure you buy from an authorized Apple dealer not the black market.

As a Final Cut Pro user myself, using a 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro with 32GB RAM & 1TB Drive), I will also recommend and echo the wisdom from BobTheFisherman. 👍🏼

All the best! 👋🏼😉