Many users, including myself, have a Mac with a processor from the Apple range, but older, ranging from the M1 from 2020 to the M3 from last year, however, is it just another update, or is the M4 really a great acquisition that marks a new era?
M4 Vs M3, M2 and M1, which one to choose?
Although it will depend on the device, since an iMac is not the same as a Mac Mini or a MacBook Air, the result is similar in all of them, and this M4, despite being the most powerful chip in history from Apple, there is not so much difference with the rest, what happens is that, in order to execute Apple Intelligence, and as usual improvements each year, most teams have doubled your RAMwhich also helps to see much more powerful devices.
In my case, with a 2020 Mac Air M1, I do not notice a clear difference compared to any of the new ones, and except for specific uses, such as programming, graphic design, video rendering, etc., you will not notice that great improvement that many promise, so, with interesting offers, a computer from another year may be the best option, without leaving aside that the M4 is the most powerful and fastest What we have seen so far, of course.
If the prices They are similar, I wouldn’t doubt it, and I would go for the last one, however, if we find a stock sale, or a great offer for Black Friday or similar times, acquiring an M2, for example, can be a great opportunityat least if your use is going to be that of a standard user, since, as we said, you will not notice that much difference, and you will also have Apple Intelligence available.
In short, every year Apple improves its processors, but the jump in quality between them is usually low, since we are already talking about very powerful chips that can run any program without problem, and the few milliseconds of difference between one and the other are not notable in everyday tasks.
It is true that there are other details, such as the Mac Mini M4, which is much smaller and more compact than the M2, as well as lightweight, which may lead many people who travel with it to opt for this reason, but that would be talking. of other points that do improve year after year, leaving aside the M chip.
And you, what Mac do you have? Do you really see a change between the range of Apple M processorsor do you really, like me, think that it is not so noticeable and that many people, by wanting to have the latest, without need, are paying much more than it is worth? Leave us a comment with your opinion.
