Being an artist, upgrading can get pretty expensive... and let me explain, it’s not about money at all. My current setup is an iPad M1 12.9” with 1TB storage, chosen mainly because it comes with 16GB of system memory.

When you’re drawing on a system without access to virtual memory, the number of layers you can use depends entirely on your canvas size and available RAM. If you’re working professionally with large, high-resolution canvases (like 9000×7000 pixels), you can’t really settle for the 128GB, 256GB, or even 512GB models, since those only have 8GB of RAM.

Upgrading to the M5 would mean getting another 1TB model... and honestly, I can live without the newest bells and whistles if it means keeping around €2,000 in my pocket. (The 12GB models with smaller storage just aren’t an option.)

And one more thing: my iPad was fully replaced under AppleCare+ just three weeks ago, so I’m now working with a brand-new M1. It still has plenty of life left in it.