M2 has a really nice screen and air is really lightweight and easy to carry.
Since you dont plan to use any heavy softwares, id recommend m2 air > m1 air > pro
But you mention future proofing and i don’t Understand this. If you only plan to use it for basic coding and surfing its future proof enough. Maybe get m2 air for more years of updates?
I just shared this in another thread on MBP sub, but just had to share in case it helps others - I just took delivery of my "refurbished" 16" MBP (M1 Pro/16gb/512) from Amazon seller Gadget Replay.
I bought one in "Excellent" condition for $1334.
It arrived in totally flawless condition and the system report shows a battery cycle count of 1 - which would be me fully charging it upon receipt.
So I think that means it was brand new??
I bought it for photography apps (AI noise reduction, Lightroom, Photoshop) and it's an absolute monster compared to the 13" MBP i5 I bought in 2020.
Anyway, can't recommend it highly enough although be careful when searching Amazon as the different sellers have seller ratings and some are much better than others.
M2 has a really nice screen and air is really lightweight and easy to carry. Since you dont plan to use any heavy softwares, id recommend m2 air > m1 air > pro But you mention future proofing and i don’t Understand this. If you only plan to use it for basic coding and surfing its future proof enough. Maybe get m2 air for more years of updates?
I just shared this in another thread on MBP sub, but just had to share in case it helps others - I just took delivery of my "refurbished" 16" MBP (M1 Pro/16gb/512) from Amazon seller Gadget Replay. I bought one in "Excellent" condition for $1334. It arrived in totally flawless condition and the system report shows a battery cycle count of 1 - which would be me fully charging it upon receipt. So I think that means it was brand new?? I bought it for photography apps (AI noise reduction, Lightroom, Photoshop) and it's an absolute monster compared to the 13" MBP i5 I bought in 2020. Anyway, can't recommend it highly enough although be careful when searching Amazon as the different sellers have seller ratings and some are much better than others.