What Apple device to choose to edit photos

[Moath]

I have 2018 MBPro and considering upgrading to edit photos, mainly on LRc.

I want your opinions and recommendations on what to buy since there are multiple options. I’m looking for something that will last for years. What would you recommend to get? MBPro M2? Mac Studio? What specs should look for?

Looking forward to hearing from you

 

[Only RF]

This is very interesting! If I may ask, how's the fan performance? is it noisy when you use the LrC?

I just ran Denoise and it didn't speed up. I did have it cleaned a few months ago so it doesn't kick in often. Sometimes building 1:1 previews for larger imports.

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

I think I'm going to go with the Studio M2 Ultra, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD

I suspect that would be overkill if you're only working with still images. The Ultra comes at a considerable price premium to the M2 Max, and would only be stretched by lots of video editing, or 3D modelling. The money you save would cover a good display!

Apple SSD prices tend to be high, so you could also save more money by getting 1TB internal, and buying more affordable external SSDs. I keep the current year's images on the internal SSD for speed, and previous year's files on external drives.

One advantage the Studio has over any iMac is loads of connections. I was able to get rid of a USB hub and plug everything into the Studio. I find the SD card slot on the front really useful too...

 

[Moath]

I suspect that would be overkill if you're only working with still images. The Ultra comes at a considerable price premium to the M2 Max, and would only be stretched by lots of video editing, or 3D modelling. The money you save would cover a good display!

Apple SSD prices tend to be high, so you could also save more money by getting 1TB internal, and buying more affordable external SSDs. I keep the current year's images on the internal SSD for speed, and previous year's files on external drives.

One advantage the Studio has over any iMac is loads of connections. I was able to get rid of a USB hub and plug everything into the Studio. I find the SD card slot on the front really useful too...

Thanks for the tip. I agree with you on the SSD memory since I also need to consider the display (which is not cheap by any means ).
That was very helpful! I'm grateful for your tips and recommendations!