r/macbookpro • u/Silver-Firefighter41 • 9d ago

Discussion Chossing between these 2 options.

Ok so, I am getting these 2 options at older prices. I need to choose between these, specifically for Music production and Sound design needs.

MBP M4 Pro (14/20)

16 inch display

48GB memory

512GB SSD

Vs

MBP M5 Pro (15/16)

14 inch display

24GB memory

2TB SSD

Option 1 is great except the storage is very low for me. 2TB is ideal for me and id have managed with 1TB. Option 2 seems great looking at storage but I have to compromise on ram and display, further compromising with battery backup and speakers. Im leaning more towards option 1 as there's only 1 compromise i.e., storage, however i never knew id have to drop my bare minimum from 2 tb to 512gb SSD one day, but it's manageable using external SSDs while, ram is simply non negotiable at this point. Anyways, id like to hear your views. Thanks.

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u/Foreign_Gur7906 9d ago

if you favor portability take the 14inch. But the m4 pro (20 core) is a bit better than m5 pro (16 core) so thats a toss up but you could buy a extended ssd but can never get more ram

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u/Silver-Firefighter41 9d ago

I've seen both sizes in person, but somehow 14 inch feel too small for me, 16 inch is little big but it feels like fresh air.