Should I: M4 Studio with 48gb RAM or 64gb RAM

[silverlakerCA]

I'm debating either 48gb or 64gm for my new Mac Studio m4.(I've been using the M1 since it debuted).

A 2TB option also has my eye.
This will be a buy now and use it for years which is why I'm asking for advice.

My main uses:
photo editing
documentary and short video editing
writing

Thank in advance!

 

[!!!]

I would go with 48GB with those use-cases. I would also look into a lower storage tier, no reason to pay Apple's outrageous prices when you can get a larger external SSD that's just as fast.

 

[pshufd]

I'm debating an M4 Studio with 48 GB and 1 TB vs building a 9900X system.

I would use the M1 Studio along with the M4 Studio with an eye to replacing my iMac Pro display/speakers/microphones with an ASD.

MicroCenter had the M4 Studio with 48 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD for $2,299 or $400 off yesterday. I just checked their site and they are sold out this afternoon. That was the highest percentage discount that I've seen for that upgraded model.

 

[circatee]

My opinion, obtain a decent amount of memory on the device, as much as you can afford. And, like others have stated, obtain external storage elsewhere. Be sure to verify its speed...

 

[Ifti]

Drop down the SSD to 1TB - you can add fast external storage thats just as fast as the internal for a fraction of the price.
Spend the saved money on the RAM upgrade, considering it cannot be upgraded later.
It's exactly what I did too!

 

[m1maverick]

What advantages do you expect the M4 to provide you over the M1? The use case seems something that would not benefit significantly moving from an M1 to an M4.

 

[zedsdead]

If you can afford the 64gb of RAM do it...you won't regret it.