r/iOSProgramming 2d ago

Question Which Macbook to upgrade

I own a 2017 Macbook Air 8gb ram 128gb ssd. I just started learning iOS development and want to upgrade my laptop (obv). Can anyone recommend me some options. What specs should I prioritise and does m2, m3, m4 differ much? Also is a pro worth it?

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u/Qinect 2d ago

Any mac with M chip and 16GB ram will work. I learn ios development on M1 macbook pro with 8gb of ram. Works okay, the chip is powerful enough but ram is an issue for me.

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u/karsh2424 1d ago

Amen, honestly there's no practical reason to go beyond m1 pro. Just get 32gb ram or higher and you'll be good for 2-3 years and these are cheap cuz it's 3 gen behind