I know this subject comes up multiple times per day in this subreddit but I am at a loss.

I am planning to upgrade my 2014 base 13” Macbook Pro. I have a strict budget and I want the Air so my options are very limited:

1. Macbook Air M1 - 8 Core model - 8GB RAM 512GB Storage $1150

2. Macbook Air M1 - 7 Core Model - 16GB RAM 512GB Storage - $1600

3. Macbook Air M2 - Base Model - 16GB RAM 256GB Storage - $1650

What would u choose? I would like the 16GB RAM but #1 looks like a very good offer (at least in my country where the base 7core M1 sells for $1075)

Also is the M2 model worth it even with 256GB slower storage if I get the 16GB RAM model? Is pretty close in price to #2 option.

Thanks!

Edit: Forgot to add that this will be my main laptop that I like to have for the next 5-7 years. I will use it for web browsing, media playback, office work and light tasks. No video or photo editing and stuff like that.