If this isn’t your main machine and portability is your number 1 factor, why upgrade now? Yes you’re feeling a RAM crunch when you travel, but if everything else is good, then wait.

Why didn’t you ask about just trading up to a larger RAM M2 air? Is there something about the pro (screen size, 120hz, graphics cores) that you are also eyeing? A lot of the price premium you are going to pay will be for features you didn’t mention, and they will make up that half pound extra weight.

All that said, I’m sure the M3 pro will be a great upgrade for you. I guess I’m asking, “what’s the rush?”

The hardest part about spending is knowing when to stop.

If your goal is to always have the latest and generally best Apple tech, you are doing it right. None of your bullets make a case for not being able to accomplish light workloads.

Absolutely. Yeah I’m an on-again off-again eBay shopper and seller. I won’t spend regrettable money on anyone below 30 or so reviews.