Return MacBook Air M4 24 GB and buy M5 16 GB?
Hi everyone,
I recently bought a 13-inch MacBook Air M4 (512GB storage, 24GB unified memory) through Apple Certified Refurbished for €1150, and I’m really happy with it so far.
However, I now see new deals on the MacBook Air M5 — specifically the 13-inch model with 512GB storage but only 16GB unified memory for €1099. Now I’m starting to doubt my choice.
Would it make sense to return the M4 and go for the newer M5 with less memory, or would that be a bad trade-off?
Our usage is relatively light. We have two user accounts on macOS and both are often logged in at the same time. My girlfriend tends to have lots of browser tabs open and uses Canva, while I occasionally play some games and mostly do general browsing and document work.
What would you recommend? Long-term usability is important to us — ideally, the MacBook should still feel capable in 4–5 years and retain decent resale value.
Thanks!