13" MBP w/ TouchBar & LG 4K UltraFine, or 15" MBP w/ TouchBar?

[James.K.Polk]

Really hung on this, and I've gone back and forth a number of times. I'd love to get a computer that lasts me 4-5 years. Use is not so strenuous - light photo editing, lots of PDFs and Word/Excel (and Mac equivalent) work. Sometimes 10-15 documents at once. Occasional 3D rendering but not enough (IMO) to warrant consideration.

I purchased a 13" MBP w/ TouchBar (base, 8 GB of RAM, 256 SSD) along with the LG UltraFine 4K and Apple "Magic" Peripherals. Cost was 2,710.44 after tax.

The alternative is a 15" MBP w/ TB (base) at a cost of $2,548.94 after tax.

With a differential of only $150, which of these "bundles" will take me more into the future?

 

[Macalway]

Hard to tell, what is more future proof, without a crystal ball.

FWIW, I use the 4k UF LG and the 13". I also own a 2016 15"

The LG's creen is better than the laptops (if you can believe that). If you have the right percentage of time at the desktop there's that.
Get a Bookarc

 

[James.K.Polk]

I use the 4k UF LG and the 13". I also own a 2016 15"

The LG's creen is better than the laptops (if you can believe that). I would stick with that arrangement, if you have the right percentage of time at the desktop. The LG is super slick, with that single cable setup IMO.

Get a Bookarc for clamshell.

What does Bookarc do that just setting it on the desk not do? Just a space-saver?

 

[Macalway]

What does Bookarc do that just setting it on the desk not do? Just a space-saver?

Space saver. Just bugged me after a while having the space gone. Not a big deal, but a good option.

 

[dotdotdot]

15" is more future proof for sure.

Quad Core vs. Dual Core. Discrete Graphics vs. Integrated.

 

[Macalway]

15" is more future proof for sure.

Quad Core vs. Dual Core. Discrete Graphics vs. Integrated.

That doesn't make it more future proof. The future proof concept is murky at best