Hi everyone,
I currently use a 15" Thinkpad with 32gb of ram, 2tb of storage. I use it primarily for architectural work and other creative apps, but I don't really like using it for personal tasks (watching, web browsing, reading, music, etc.) due to fan noise, excessive heat, poor efficiency, and windows being really annoying recently. But performance wise this laptop is amazing and I know it can go a couple more years.
For that reason I want to get into MacBooks as they look like a much better experience (no heat, one cable docking, long battery life), but Im struggling figuring out which build to get, but Im most likely going to get a pro model.
I also have a powerful windows desktop that I can use that has lots or ram, storage, cpu and gpu power, so gaming and windows only software isn't a problem. so this MacBook wouldn't be my only computer I own.
Im deciding between these two builds:
-14" M5 pro (15-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU), 24gb Memory, 1TB Storage (low end)
-16" M5 pro (18-Core CPU, 20-Core GPU), 48gb Memory, 2TB Storage (high end)
Though I love the 16" and its screen space more I wouldn't mind going to 14" to save the cash. The price different between the two is about $1000 for me. Many people online say it's more cost effective to get a base model and upgrade every 3ish years, while some say to future proof (5+ years) with a more comfortable build.
-Whats the equivalent to windows 32gb, 24gb or 48gb, and would it be smarter to get 48 due to ram shortages and future needs?
-What do you prefer 1TB or 2TB and why?
I want to hear what you guys think, what should I do as this is my first time purchasing any Mac.
Thanks and sorry if this sounds like a dumb question lol
I currently use a 15" Thinkpad with 32gb of ram, 2tb of storage. I use it primarily for architectural work and other creative apps, but I don't really like using it for personal tasks (watching, web browsing, reading, music, etc.) due to fan noise, excessive heat, poor efficiency, and windows being really annoying recently. But performance wise this laptop is amazing and I know it can go a couple more years.
For that reason I want to get into MacBooks as they look like a much better experience (no heat, one cable docking, long battery life), but Im struggling figuring out which build to get, but Im most likely going to get a pro model.
I also have a powerful windows desktop that I can use that has lots or ram, storage, cpu and gpu power, so gaming and windows only software isn't a problem. so this MacBook wouldn't be my only computer I own.
Im deciding between these two builds:
-14" M5 pro (15-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU), 24gb Memory, 1TB Storage (low end)
-16" M5 pro (18-Core CPU, 20-Core GPU), 48gb Memory, 2TB Storage (high end)
Though I love the 16" and its screen space more I wouldn't mind going to 14" to save the cash. The price different between the two is about $1000 for me. Many people online say it's more cost effective to get a base model and upgrade every 3ish years, while some say to future proof (5+ years) with a more comfortable build.
-Whats the equivalent to windows 32gb, 24gb or 48gb, and would it be smarter to get 48 due to ram shortages and future needs?
-What do you prefer 1TB or 2TB and why?
I want to hear what you guys think, what should I do as this is my first time purchasing any Mac.
Thanks and sorry if this sounds like a dumb question lol
