Hello everyone,
I appreciate your assistance with my situation. I recently purchased a MacBook Pro M4 Pro (14-inch, 24GB) and have encountered significant memory pressure, hitting 83% with 4.9GB of swap usage while multitasking.
This experience is quite different from my previous Intel MacBook Pro, where I never faced such swap issues. In terms of my usage, I typically have Safari (over 8.5GB), development tools (15.5GB), and various productivity applications open simultaneously.
Although it’s possible to reduce memory usage by single-tasking, that essentially goes against the very reason I chose to upgrade. I usually only replace my MacBook every five years, so I want to make a prudent choice.
My main dilemma is whether I should return my current model and opt for a refurbished 48GB M4 Pro instead, or if I should consider a refurbished base M4 with 32GB. The latter would provide more memory compared to my current 24GB, but with less CPU and GPU performance.
Budget is a concern, as I do not have a lot of extra funds, yet I also do not want to regret sticking with the 24GB option if there’s a chance of finding a more suitable refurbished model later. I’m also curious if anyone has tips for managing memory pressure on a 24GB configuration, in case I decide to keep it.
What would you do in my situation? Thank you for your insights!
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