Are you expecting to do different things on the computer? If it already does everything you need flawlessly, why such a big upgrade?
If you want the pro features but are happy with your current performance I would recommend either:
- Base M3 MacBook Pro w/ 16GB RAM
- Refurbished M2 Pro MacBook Pro w/ 16GB RAM
Still a performance upgrade either way, with pro features, and a much lower price tag than what you stated above
Performance-wise the Air sounds perfectly suited to your needs, but at that price point it might make more sense to go for a refurbished 16” M2 Pro. You’ll still get all the power of the Air’s M2, but with more cores, better speakers, better display, more connectivity, etc.