I use a mid 2012 MBP and I do video editing with Final Cut Pro X and my laptop handles everything like a charm ever since I upgraded.Īlso, the reason why I recommend going the 2012/2013 route is because by upgrading yourself, you're extending your laptop's longevity, and you won't have to buy another Mac for a quite a long time. Then you can slap some RAM and a SSD in there for like $200 max and your laptop will be crisp. I believe the 2012/2013 models were the last MBP's that could be upgraded, and if you do plan on going that route, you should be able to find some refurbished ones online for a fair price. The newer models have the components soldered, making repairs a pain, and user upgradability pretty much impossible. I would suggest getting an older Mac (2012-2013), preferably one that can be user upgraded at a fraction of what Apple would charge with their newer models. You would need at least 8, but I still suggest maxing out at 16GB. So you need to look for other free video editing software for Mac (macOS 10.14 Mojave included) as alternative solution. iMovie is no longer free for Mac users to edit videos. The best bet is a MBPro if the plan is to stick with a laptop. This is why the best iMac for video editing will offer optimal value for your unique video editing tasks.
