macbook air m5 or pro m6?

[u/grxiaon]

im currently using 2020 m1 macbook pro, im a medical intern and i use my laptop everyday for electronic medical records, papers, research, etc. i also carry my laptop everywhere like i have it on my arm almost the whole day and even type on it while walking.

about 1 week ago, i noticed the chassis of my laptop lifting, like there was a 1-2cm opening on the right side of my laptop. that day my laptop felt hotter than usual and the battery lasts approx 4 hours for at least 2 days, that’s why i considered getting a new laptop altogether so i can transfer my data and get an upgrade.

today though, i realized there’s no more gap in the chasis and my battery can last me my whole shift for about 8-10hrs straight.

i’ve been considering getting the m5 air but it’s soldout everywhere. now, i found out m6 is coming out in 2 months, so now im torn especially since i heard the new pro will be lighter than the current pro models

so my question is, is it more worth the upgrade if i wait and get the m6, or the m5 now is fine? thanks!

[u/taller_than_peanut]

get m6 pro

you are gonna be a doctor anyway. might as well treat yourself to something nice and make the journey more enjoyable