Re: it might he a hipster thing to do
I'd largely agree that Macs are not that much more expensive than similarly specc'd Lenovo's or Dells, which are just as full of solder or glue. Many of those who use them do so because we find them easier to use. That said, the inability to upgrade or replace memory, storage or battery is a serious downer and it does allowe the manufacturers to gouge, there's no other way to describe, for the options. But I think it will take government regulation to change this.
For me. personally, a 16" notebook is not on my list of priorities. If you need a bigger screen most of the time then an external monitor and keyboard is the better and more ergonomic investment.