Debating between the 13 inch MBA M2 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU & the 14 inch MBP M2pro 10-core GPU, 16-core GPU. Both with 16GB RAM & 512GB. Looking to buy for more long-term use as much as possible and want to use it for work in the future after graduating from college in 3 years. So is the $300 worth it to get the M2pro? Or is the M2air around the same as the M2pro?
Really depends on what you’re going to be using it for and whether you need portability and battery life or performance and more premium features.
For $300 you not only get a more powerful CPU/GPU but also a higher quality display and more built-in ports (HDMI, SD card reader, extra USB-C). The 14" could have a longer useable lifespan due to having more processing power and active cooling but how much longer is hard to say.
The M2 Pro can also support more external displays if that is a deciding factor for you