An m2 macbook air or a refurbished macbook pro 14 m1 pro?

[dapa0s]

Comparing base specs for both - 8gb, 256gb ssd on air; and 16gb, 512gb ssd on mbp.

Which would be a better deal right now? If the price difference is "only" 600 euros?

Does the m2 match the performance of the 8 core m1 pro? Should I just wait and get the air?

Can anyone with a mbp 14 shine some light on this?

 

[Apple_Robert]

It would help if you would state your day to day workflow and product budget.

 

[dapa0s]

Oh, sorry, forgot.

Yeah, I would mostly just use it as an on the go machine, but would sometimes maybe do some light work in logic pro x.

 

[planteater]

It sounds like either one would work for you given no specific performance needs. I think it comes down to which one appeals to you. Personally, I'd get the new machine over a refurb, but that's just me. Many people buy refurbs and have excellent success with them.

 

[dapa0s]

I‘ve only seen positive feedback on refurbs, and usually I‘d get a new machine, but the waiting times now are kinda crazy.

 

[jav6454]

Comparing base specs for both - 8gb, 256gb ssd on air; and 16gb, 512gb ssd on mbp.

Which would be a better deal right now? If the price difference is "only" 600 euros?

Does the m2 match the performance of the 8 core m1 pro? Should I just wait and get the air?

Can anyone with a mbp 14 shine some light on this?

For 600 Euro you'll get a default 16GB of memory and higher storage option by default. Not to mention the XDR screen with ProMotion.

Is that worth it for you given your tasks and potential usage?

 

[mnsportsgeek]

If you'd be happy with a base m2 air I'd go with that. The upgrade to the M1 Pro MBP becomes a no brainer once you start pouring money into upgrades on the m2 air.