I took a long look at elements like speed, color correction, audio and text handling and checked with Engadget’s video producer Chris Schodt - here’s what I discovered. To that end, I wanted to see if the benefits of replacing Premiere Pro with Resolve would outweigh the drawbacks. For many editors, it could disrupt their workflow enough to be a dealbreaker. And Adobe Premiere integrates tightly with other apps, like Photoshop, that are less easy to replace. Still, switching apps for something as complex as video editing can be terrifying. It also has a deep set of tools for HDR, color, FX and audio, along with fast exports and other benefits. And while Premiere Pro CC seems to get slower and buggier with every release, Resolve 16 has become cleaner and snappier.

Resolve 16 is quite an improvement over the last version, especially when it comes to ease-of-use. To start with, Resolve 16 is free, and even the $300 Studio version costs less over time than Premiere Pro’s obligatory monthly plans.

Since Blackmagic Design’s Resolve 16 came out last year, a lot of video editors may have been tempted to ditch Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

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