M1 MBA for 2018 MBP?

[Oliver G]

I currently have a 2018 MBP 2.3QC 8GB 256, it only gets used for web admin, office and as the "home" for my photo library and never for things like heavy photo/video or music creation etc, etc.

I've been tempted by the new base M1 MBA model. I was just wanting to get some other people's opinion on if it's a worthwhile swap? Again it will only be used for web admin, office, etc.

Would I be able to get similar performance on those tasks from the M1 MBA? If anyone's got a few pros/cons they would be greatly appreciated.

 

[chabig]

If you have the money and want one, go for it. It'll run faster and cooler than your current MBP.

 

[srosk265]

Have same specs, seems like a no brainer and relatively low cost upgrade. Taking advantage of target $100 apple gift card promotion to further lower cost & apple education discount.