M1 MacBook Pro 1tb vs. 2tb

[phill85]

Ordering a new M1 MacBook Pro! I have a 500gb iCloud Photos Library that I'd like to store on my laptop (originals). I also work with drone footage. Is it worth it to go for the 2tb or stick with 1tb? Should I just get an external, or is that even an option?

 

[PO2345]

Since you would like to store all of your originals on your laptop, i'd go for 2 TB. You may not use all of it, but you will have the peace of mind to do exactly what you want to do without using an external.

 

[phill85]

Since you would like to store all of your originals on your laptop, i'd go for 2 TB. You may not use all of it, but you will have the peace of mind to do exactly what you want to do without using an external.

Yeah.. I currently have a 256 but it constantly frustrates me with being full. Nobody mentions how frustrating/a hassle external HD's are!

 

[ght56]

If you are already using 500 GB just for photos and you want to be able to store them on the local SSD, I would say 2 TB is an absolute necessity. That library will only grow and you're going to find a 1 TB SSD filled up pretty quickly. I hear you on wanting to keep it on the laptop and not an external hard drive...it's a pain to do so, especially when on the go.

 

[mdgm]

There are some innovative external ideas such as mounting the SSD on the back of the screen. Still with your amount of data I would go with the 2TB.