So I bought a M2 Max (base) studio about 2 weeks ago and it was smooth and quiet. Micro Center has them for $1,349.00 right now. After much deliberation I returned it a few days ago for the M4 version which was $1,799.00. I decided the latest version would be worth the extra money in the long run. I can only say that it seems exceptionally fast, it’s a really nice upgrade that I suspect will make it a great experience for years to come.