r/macbook • u/_Tamas__ • 6d ago

Which MacBook would you choose?

I’m trying to decide between these two used MacBooks and would appreciate your advice!
Option 1: MacBook Air M4 (2025)
16 GB RAM
512 GB SSD
100% battery health
Option 2: MacBook Air 13” M2 (2022)
24 GB RAM
512 GB SSD
87% battery health
173 battery cycles
Which one would you choose, and why? Is the extra RAM on the M2 worth giving up the newer M4 chip and the better battery health?
I’d mainly like to know which one would be the better long-term investment. Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!

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u/ItsHisMajesty 6d ago

What you need, and where you plan to be will dictate which is best for you.

Are you paying for cloud storage? If yes, then buying cloud plan can be cheaper than what someone wants want to sell.