M4 MacBook Air vs. M2 Max Macbook Pro?

[Oldmopars]

I currently have a MacBook Pro with the M2 Max. I love it, but about a year ago my cat broke the screen. I have been using it with an external screen. I need to repair the screen so I can make it portable again. I am wanting to do some mobile 3D scanning. I have a Revo Point Metro X and it requires an Apple M1 as a minimum or PC equivalent. As much as I love it, it is going to cost me a minimum of $500 for a replacement screen I have to install myself.
Every M2 Max MacBook Pro I see that is fully operational is around $1500 on up. Mine is the 64gb version 14in.
With the $500 I would have to spend to get the screen, I am $500 away from a MacBook Air with the M4. I am sure I could sell the working M2 Max with bad screen for $500 or maybe more and be able to get the Air.
Would the MacBook Air with the M4 be equal to or better than the M2 Max? I have several other computers for desk top use, I really only need it for portable scanning.

 

[EugW]

I am sure I could sell the working M2 Max with bad screen for $500 or maybe more and be able to get the Air.

Why are you so sure? Not doubting you, but curious if you've done a deep dive into the resale value of broken MacBook Pros.

Would the MacBook Air with the M4 be equal to or better than the M2 Max? I have several other computers for desk top use, I really only need it for portable scanning.

The M4 MacBook is definitely not equal or better than the M2 Max overall. However, I doubt the M2 Max will be any better for your 3D scanning, although truthfully I'm just guessing. If I am correct about that though, why did you buy the M2 Max in the first place?

There are some decent sales on the M4 MBA right now, but the M5 MBA may be coming in the spring.