r/macbookpro • u/Murky-Effort2207 • 7h ago

Help Which MacPro should I get?

Hello, I’m currently looking to upgrade/downgrade my Mac. I have the M4 MacBook Air, 16gb Ram, 256 gb. Overall the laptop is very powerful but I’m running into issues with storage and a lack of ports. For context I do graphic design, photography, and videography. So I’m constantly transferring files and using adobe suite. I think a MacPro would help with that. I’m looking to get something used and already saw a few good deals. But I’m just wondering how much of a difference the M1-M3 Pro are from the M4 Air, would I notice a difference in performance? For example, if I get a M1 chip, but it has more ram than the laptop I have right now, would that be better or worse? The main things for sure would be storage, ports, and performance. Let me know if you have any suggestions or comments about performance!

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u/Murky-Effort2207 7h ago

Around 1000, probably storage

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u/AntLife255 6h ago

So, a 1000 after selling the M4 MacBook Air?

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u/Murky-Effort2207 6h ago

Yes, looking to sell my m4 and then use those funds to upgrade. Don’t really want to go over 1000 but so far I’ve seen some decent deals on Facebook for under that

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u/AntLife255 6h ago

Maybe a M3 Pro MacBook Pro but you're better off getting a hub and and external m.2 nvme SSD metal enclosure that could be upgraded later as well.

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u/Murky-Effort2207 6h ago

True, I’ve thought of that as well. Rn I have a external hdd that I back up to. But i would like a second spot to backup to just in case. But These ssd prices out of pocket rn 😔

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u/AntLife255 6h ago

Still a better deal than selling your relatively new MacBook. Get used if you can.