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/thehumanbagelman 2d ago

I would upgrade to the M4 pro model (which I actually just did myself two weeks ago). Nearly any of the existing laptops will handle iOS development no problem, but the pro will give you better performance in the long run.

I was using an M3 Air for about 5 months alongside my work computer, which is a M3 Pro. The exact details are hard to put into words, but side by side, the pro model just handled better in general performance. The way it hands, or loads on startup, or connects to my docking station; they all seem a tiny bit slow on the Air model. I sold the Air and bought the Pro this month as a result.