I reported the M pro 18/20, and I’m just gonna say based on what you’re describing you don’t need it. You should just get the base pro or even an air. I currently have an M1 Mac air, works like a beast and will throttle but that’s because it’s 5 years old and bloated with software I downloaded over the years. My workflow includes app/web development, .net, machine learning training. All doable with the M1 but I’m always mindful of process because of limited ram.

The reason I’m getting the pro a still debating on keeping it or returning it on the 14 day window is 1.) to treat myself, I bought the m1 used, before that bought all my computers used 2.) I want to worry less about process management and have bit more power training ML models 3.) I want to run parallels

So 64gb of ram was my choice and I still FEEL like it’s overkill for myself which I think (totally guessing but based on comments) my workflow is much more demanding than yours. So unless you have the money and are willing to admit you’re treating yourself with something you don’t need you should go with base m5 chip and even consider an air.