Is M1 Max worth $400 extra?

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Apple Silicon has left a lasting impression for both its CPU and GPU power, but could a 14 inch laptop really do the M1 Max SoC justice, or is this MacBook too specialized for its own good?

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:05 M1 Max
1:50 Specs
2:50 Comparison
3:29 Benchmarks
5:16 Davinci Resolve
5:51 Cinema4D Redshift
7:07 Gaming Benchmarks
8:50 CPU Discussion
10:41 Thermals
11:22 Battery Life .