Ram or display size?
Hey everyone,
I’m really stuck choosing between two MacBook Air M4 options and would appreciate some advice:
Option 1:
- 13-inch display
- 24GB RAM
- 512GB storage
Option 2:
- 15-inch display
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB storage
For context:
- I have 2 years of high school left, and then I’ll be doing a 4-year Computer Science degree (AI/ML stuff)
- So I want this laptop to last me around 6 years total
- I’ll be doing coding(web dev, python, c++), multitasking, ML work, and general student stuff
For background :
I’ve been using a 2016 Dell Inspiron (15.6") for years, with i3 5005U 12/ 256, so I’m used to a bigger screen. I’m worried that the 13-inch might feel too cramped, especially for coding.
So I’m confused:
-> Should I prioritize more RAM (24GB) for longevity and performance?
-> Or go for the bigger 15-inch display for comfort and usability?
Would love to hear from people in CS or devs who’ve faced a similar choice.
Thanks!