Marques Brownlee facts for kids
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| Born | Marques Keith Brownlee December 3, 1993 Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Stevens Institute of Technology (BS) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Subscribers | 20 million (main channel) 23.68 million (combined) |
| Total views | 4.56 billion (main channel) 5.27 billion (combined) |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of June 15, 2025. | |
Marques Keith Brownlee (born December 3, 1993), also known as MKBHD, is a famous American YouTuber and influencer. He is best known for his videos where he reviews different technology devices. As of November 2024, he has over 19 million subscribers across all his channels and more than 4.95 billion total video views. In 2013, Vic Gundotra, a former senior vice president at Google, called Brownlee "the best technology reviewer on the planet." In 2018, he was named "Creator of the Decade" at the 10th Shorty Awards. The name of his YouTube channel, MKBHD, comes from his initials (MKB) and "HD" (which stands for high definition). Marques Brownlee is also a professional ultimate frisbee player. With the team New York PoNY, he won the 2022 WFDF World Championship in ultimate frisbee.
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Marques Brownlee's Online Journey
Marques Brownlee started his YouTube channel on March 21, 2008. He began uploading videos in January 2009, while he was still in high school. His first videos were about new products or reviews of gadgets he already owned. He made these early videos by recording his computer screen.
Early Success and Viral Videos
Brownlee's reviews quickly gained attention from other review websites. For example, Engadget featured his video in January 2012. This video showed a tour of a new online storage service called Insync. In November 2013, one of his most popular videos was about the LG G Flex phone. In this video, he showed how the phone's back could heal itself from scratches. In December 2013, Brownlee even interviewed Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside.
A video he uploaded on July 7, 2014, became very popular. It was a review and scratch test of a rumored sapphire display for the iPhone 6. This video was featured on major websites like The Verge, HuffPost, CNET, and Time Magazine. As of November 2024, this video has over 9.2 million views on YouTube.
Interviews and Awards
In December 2015, Brownlee interviewed professional NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant. He also asked a question during a 2016 Democratic presidential debate. He asked the candidates if tech companies and the government could find a balance between privacy and national security when it comes to encryption.
In April 2018, Brownlee won the Shorty Awards "Creator of the Decade." In August 2019, he started co-hosting a technology podcast called Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast. This podcast focuses on product reviews and interviews with important people in the tech world.
YouTube Originals and Milestones
Retro Tech is a YouTube Original series that stars Brownlee. It was released on December 2, 2019. In this series, Brownlee talks with other YouTubers and celebrity guests. They discuss old technology that has greatly influenced modern life and culture.
Brownlee reached 10 million subscribers on December 18, 2019. This made MKBHD one of the most-subscribed technology channels on YouTube. As of November 2024, his main channel has over 19.6 million subscribers and 4.561 billion total views. His other channels, like WVFRM Podcast, Auto Focus, The Studio, Waveform Clips, and MKBHD Shorts, add millions more subscribers and views.
In December 2020, he was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for social media. In April 2023, Brownlee worked with the shoe brand Atoms to create a special sneaker called Sneaker 251. The number 251 comes from the length of his very first YouTube video. In February 2024, he joined the everyday accessories company Ridge as a board member and chief creative partner.
In May 2024, Brownlee gave a speech at his old college, Stevens Institute of Technology. He was also given an honorary doctorate degree in business administration.
Marques Brownlee's YouTube Channels
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Marques Brownlee has several YouTube channels, each with a different focus:
- Marques Brownlee – This is his main channel, where he posts most of his tech reviews.
- The Studio – This channel shows what happens behind the scenes of his main videos.
- WVFRM Podcast – This is his technology podcast.
- Waveform Clips – This channel features short highlights from the Waveform podcast discussions.
- Auto Focus – This channel is all about cars.
- MKBHD Shorts – This channel features short, quick videos.
Marques Brownlee's Personal Life
Marques Keith Brownlee was born on December 3, 1993, and grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey. He went to Columbia High School and graduated in 2011. He then studied business and information technology at the Howe School at Stevens Institute of Technology. Brownlee finished college in May 2015 and became a full-time YouTuber. He used to make his videos in his apartment, but since 2016, he works from a studio in Kearny, New Jersey.
Ultimate Frisbee Career
Brownlee is also a professional ultimate frisbee player. He plays for the New York Empire team in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA). His team won the UFA championships in 2019, 2022, and 2023. Before joining the New York Empire, Brownlee played for the Philadelphia Phoenix (in 2017) and Garden State Ultimate (from 2015 to 2017). He also played for other teams like the New Jersey Hammerheads and the New York Rumble.
On July 31, 2022, Brownlee won the WFDF World Ultimate Club Championship with his team, New York PoNY.
See also
In Spanish: Marques Brownlee para niños
- List of YouTubers
