The entry level M1 Pro is absolutely the better deal. I got a 14 inch M1 Pro with 32GB of RAM for $1500, brand new from Woot. That’s like $200 cheaper than the top of the line M2 air.

I don’t get people complaining about the weight, these aren’t dumbbells

I just got a 14inch M1 Pro with 32gb RAM for $1500 (1611 post tax), brand new. I really like it so far.

Interesting thing is that I get close to 50% of RAM utilization pretty often. 16GB of RAM is just plain out silly for a macbook in today’s times.

The price went down $800 in 2 years, in 2 years I can just upgrade to an M3 while my M1 can do everything I really want. I don’t see a reason to get a new M3 when a similarly specced MacBook to mine is going to be around $2400.