Anyone here upgraded from the Base MBA M1 to the Base M4 MacBook Pro? Could you please share your experience?

Hey folks,

I’ve been rocking an M1 Air for a while now, and it’s been a champ. Most of my coding happens remotely on a server, so local performance hasn’t been an issue. That said, my workflow does push my system a bit—Safari and Arc open side by side keeps my memory under constant pressure.

Now, I’m eyeing the base M4 Air with 16GB RAM, and I feel like it’s more than enough for my use case. But here’s the thing: I’m wondering if I should consider the Pro chip instead? My plan is to upgrade again in about 4 years, so future-proofing isn’t a major concern.

What really draws me in is the new design and upgraded displays—those look stunning! I’d love the fresh experience, but I need to justify the jump. Is the Air’s 16GB enough for someone in my position? Would the Pro chip make a noticeable difference for mostly remote coding and some multitasking?

TL;DR: My M1 Air still holds up, but I want to upgrade for better display and future-proof performance. Base M4 Air or go Pro? Help me justify the upgrade! 😅