I tested 3 local AI models. The smallest one won.

The #1 AI models are all locked behind APIs. So I tested the best ones you can actually run locally — on a Mac Mini, no cloud, no data leaving your machine.

I compared Llama, Qwen, and Gemma across three tests: logic, technical knowledge, and a real-world question. The smallest model won.

Here's how to pick the right local AI model for your hardware and use case.

00:00 The problem with top AI models
00:23 Filter #1: Open weights only
01:01 Filter #2: What size model can you run?
01:39 Filter #3: Quantization & quality tradeoffs
02:08 The models I picked (Llama, Qwen, Gemma)
02:54 Setup with Ollama
03:18 Test 1: Logic puzzle
04:20 Test 2: Technical explanation
04:57 Test 3: Real-world question
06:09 Results: Speed
06:30 Results: Accuracy
06:43 Results: Effort to get a useful answer
07:04 The verdict
07:36 The F1 analogy — how to think about local models

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