Which is the better option to keep?

[mclld]

I have an m1 MacBook Air 8 gigs ram and 512 storage and an M2 13 MacBook Pro 8 gigs ram and 256 storage. I am not really a computer user, I get on it to search stuff occasionally and edit photos sometimes. I don't need both so for a user like me whick would you recommend I keep?

 

[mi7chy]

Either will fit your requirements so offload the one you can get the most money for so likely the M2.

 

[wonderings]

On the other hand if you are one to keep your computers for longer periods of time the M2 will last longer in terms of OS support. But I agree, both work well for what you need.

 

[Dotwood]

Go with the base m2. New design with MagSafe and probably a longer longevity. 256gb is not much. But offloading some files to external storage like iCloud or external SSD you will be happy!

 

[mclld]

I use google photos for my pics

 

[theorist9]

Sounds like both will work for you, so I'd consider the non-processor differences, and ask if any of these matter to you:

ADVANTAGE MBP:

MBP has a somewhat brighter display (500 nits vs 400 nits, which might help when viewing the screen outdoors) (but otherwise its display seems the same as the Air's)*, somewhat longer battery life, and better speakers and microphone.

ADVANTAGE AIR:

Air is thinner and a bit lighter.

OTHER DIFFERENCES:

MBP has Touch Bar*, Air has physical function keys.

*Referring specifically to the MBP you have; does not apply to most versions of the MBP.

Air is dead silent, since it doesn't have a fan, though it's possible it may get warmer to the touch than the MBP (but I don't know). MBP should be fairly quiet under light use.

Keyboard feel may also be different--you'll need to check that for yourself.

Not sure if the trackpads are the same size (guessing they are, since the cases have the same width and depth).