MacBook Pro Question

[zkaslow0825]

How would the new M1 Compare to the 13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports 3.1 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 1536 MB?

I need a new computer and I am trying to figure out if I am going the cheaper way with the M1 or the

• 2.0GHz quad-core 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Iris Plus Graphics
• Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz
• 16GB memory
• 1TB SSD storage¹

Thoughts

 

[Weaselboy]

Based on the benchmarks and testing we have seen so far, the M1 will run circles around that i5 Mac.

 

[velocityg4]

Pros:

• Much faster
• Reliable keyboard
• Far better battery life
• Updated display
• Faster WiFi
• External 6K display support

Cons:

• No x86 VM or Bootcamp
• Fewer ports
• Fewer external displays supported
• Not all ports are Thunderbolt

 

[ght56]

What does your workload look like? The Intel MacBook Pro is a major upgrade over your current system. However, the M1 MacBook Pro is nearly a quantum leap.

 

[zkaslow0825]

Photo Shop is the program i use most.
I video edit.