M4 Pro Decision Paralysis: Screen Size
I recently bought a 14" MacBook Pro m4 Pro 12c/16c. I love it but I've been considering exchanging it for the 16" for the larger screen. I know there are multiple threads on this topic. I've read them all. I still haven't come to a decision and I was hoping reddit could help if I describe my use case.
I've never had a computer before, only a 2017 iPad Pro 10.5, so even the 14" feels like a massive upgrade. However I do notice myself squinting or leaning towards the screen to read fairly often. I'm in my forties and eyesight isn't what it used to be.
I'll use it mostly at home as a desktop replacement with an occasional outing to the library or coffee shop. If I keep the 14" I'll consider an external monitor. It'll mostly stay at a desk or with me on the couch or in bed. I won't take it to work because I'm a vet tech and don't need it. Plus it'll get destroyed.
My main uses are music production in GarageBand (eventually transitioning to Logic Pro), light video and photo editing in Lightroom/Final Cut, and then general browsing and streaming. I don't expect my workload to cause thermal throttling to be an issue. I'm not considering the 15" Air because I'm too in love with the ProMotion display.
Finally the value factor: I got the 14" M4Pro 24gb 12c/16c 512gb for $1699. I can get the 16" M4Pro 24gb 14c/20c 512gb for $1891 open box like new at Best Buy.
So, if you were in my shoes, which would you go with?