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“ I definitely won't be buying an M2 tho', I don't see any point in buying an older gen machine”
But they can make perfect sense as the M processors were such a big leap forward that the differences between M1/2/3 are moot.
I now have an M1 Sudio and 16in MBP, they are not really stressed by any video editing/grading or photoshop work on big 20-35GB files with multiple adjustment layers, the MacBook feel’s slightly slower on some tasks but I saved a fair bit by buying an M1 refurb for half the price of a maxed out latest model as all the heavy lifting is done on the Studio, the MBP is just for tethering a camera to on shoots.
Both machines are faster and more efficient with no fan/heat hissy fits than the intel based macs.
Another few £k on M2/M3 would make no difference to productivity, my usual upgrade cycle of 3 years will likely move to 5 now.
Mr_Smyth-
M3 Max is a big step up from M2 Max, and a giant leap from M1 Max.
We own multiple machines of all three types, and for our purposes an M3 Max Mac Studio gives basically 2x the performance of an M1 Max equivalent, especially with GPU-bound workflows, allowing us to run far more complex shows on a single machine. It’s a huge real-world difference.
ectoplasmosis
After a quick look at the Apple website I think the M3 Max might be a little more than I need, the M3 Pro probably sits about right.
I definitely won't be buying an M2 tho', I don't see any point in buying an older gen machine. I'm probably going to upgrade my computer more regularly now (because tax write off ⛳) so I need to think about resale value as well as initial cost, etc and come up with some kind of plan. Tax stuff is so boring, it's such a fucking scam.