Will a 13-in. retina MacBook Pro be good for video editing?

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Hi, I am looking to buy a MacBook Pro, for general day to day use, and occasional video editing (FCP or avid). I can't really afford to go for the 15inch, so was wondering if the 13inch (retina display) will do the job too? Obviously I know there is less RAm, and apple have recommended the 15 inch, but if the 13 can be used for it (maybe once a month?) would you recommend that?

 

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Hi, I am looking to buy a MacBook Pro, for general day to day use, and occasional video editing (FCP or avid). I can't really afford to go for the 15inch, so was wondering if the 13inch (retina display) will do the job too? Obviously I know there is less RAm, and apple have recommended the 15 inch, but if the 13 can be used for it (maybe once a month?) would you recommend that?

If the video editing is occasional and not related it should be fine.

If the video editing is for work, I would really try the 15inch.