💻 Thinking about upgrading your MacBook for AI? I tested DeepSeek R1’s open-source models on a $5000 M4 Max (128GB) vs a $1000 M1 Air (16GB) – the results will shock you. 🔍 In this 30-minute tutorial and comparison: • Step-by-step guide to running AI models locally with LM Studio • Real-time speed tests: 635% faster on M4 Max? • Can a budget M1 handle 14B parameter models? • Surprising failures (and wins) across Quinn/Llama architectures 👇 Timestamped chapters below 👇 ✨ Hit subscribe for more AI hardware deep dives! Chapters: 00:00 DeepSeek R1 Disrupts Silicon Valley 00:48 How to install run DeepSeek R1 locally, free, private, offline, unlimited (LM Studio) 01:07 How to download and install DeepSeek R1 in LM Studio for Mac 01:50 What DeepSeek R1 models can you run on MacBook Pro M4 Max 128GB and MacBook Air M1 16GB 03:31 How to test a reasoning AI model: The Reasoning Prompt 06:22 The Reasoning Prompt Solution 07:42 Test 01 - M1 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 09:52 Test 02 - M4 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 12:50 Test 03 - M1 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B 14:45 Test 04 - M4 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B 15:48 Test 05 - M1 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B 18:05 Test 06 - M4 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B 19:42 Test 07 - M1 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B 21:40 Test 08 - M4 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B 22:51 Test 09 - M1 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B 23:51 Test 10 - M4 - DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B 25:39 The Test Results: What We Learned 28:55 Conclusion Hashtags: #AI #MacBook #TechComparison #DeepSeekR1 #ProductivityHacks #DigitalNomad #TechReview #AITutorial For more incredible FREE AI Apps, check out my playlist! My Gear*: 💻 MacBook Pro: 📹 AI-Powered Webcam: 💡 Ulanzi Lights: 💡 Ulanzi Tripod: 🎬 Capcut Pro (7 days FREE) ⚡ 120W Travel Charger: 🖱 Logitech MX Mouse: ⚡ Ugreen Uno Hub: ⚔️ Multi-Tool Card (Unboxing Knife): 📹 Tiniest AI-Powered Webcam 📸 Dual Vlog and Web Cam: 👨🏻‍💻 Moft Laptop Stand: 📱 Moft Phone Stand: 🎤 Microphones : 💡 Fill Lights (Larger Front Lights) ⚡ USBC Cables: 📱 Samsung S24 Ultra (Main Phone): Additional Gear*: 🔴 Screen Recorder: 🎬 Capcut Pro: (7 days FREE) 🔍 Perplexity Pro AI Search: (Get $10 off) 📱 eSim: (Save $ ) 💳 WISE Card for Travel: (Free transfer up to $800) 🧠 Notion App: 🗣 Epic AI Voice Cloning Let’s connect 👋 @nomaditsu @nomaditsu ☕ Enjoying the content? Buy me a coffee to keep the caffeine flowing and more videos coming! Thank you! Support the channel with Bitcoin (BTC) 3D7HdssuGQYLsKeqer5UJq2CN7LMXBzGiC Thanks for watching! 🙌 *Some links in this description are affiliate links. That means if you decide to buy something through them, I might earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). It's a free and easy way for you to get a discount while supporting this channel. ** This video was not sponsored