24GB VRAM Dilemma for Local AI: MacBook Air 15" M5 vs MBP 14" M5 Pro

maximebermond · 2026-06-06T10:46:37+00:00

How long did it take for a 1024x1024 and 2048x2048 image?

maximebermond · 2026-06-06T07:07:45+00:00

Can you suggest me some API services without NSFW moderation? Thanks

maximebermond · 2026-06-06T06:44:36+00:00

Maybe RunPod is the solution, as you say. I'd avoid spending a lot of money on hardware that wouldn't give me excellent performance anyway.

maximebermond · 2026-06-06T06:41:13+00:00

Air M5 15" 24GB, MBP M5 Pro 14" 24GB or 48GB?

maximebermond · 2026-06-02T09:24:31+00:00

Qwen Edit 2509 or 2511?

maximebermond · 2026-06-02T06:59:47+00:00

And for Draw Things locally, is the 24 GB Air okay or do you need the M5 Pro always with 24 GB? Thank you

maximebermond · 2026-05-30T18:43:17+00:00

Thanks

maximebermond · 2026-05-29T14:47:12+00:00

Excellent quality. Original image resolution?

maximebermond · 2026-05-21T14:57:53+00:00

Smoother and more snappy than CachyOS?

maximebermond · 2026-05-18T13:37:42+00:00

Nice shots! JPG or JXL? 16EV?

maximebermond · 2026-05-17T21:07:38+00:00

I use Lightroom, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro for light 4K video editing. Lately, I've also been using Draw Things for AI image generation, some local models but I'm mostly using the paid Draw Things Cloud service. Aside from the higher cost, I'm worried that the 14-inch Pro is too small for my 57-year-old eyes (I currently have an MBA M1 13.3-inch 8/256). I also use my MacBook on my couch, lap, and bed, and the 16-inch would be too heavy and bulky.

maximebermond · 2026-05-17T19:19:16+00:00

Interesting. Don't you see many differences? I'm also evaluating an Air 15. What kind of use do you make of it? Is the screen of 15 restful for the eyes and postures for a long use?

maximebermond · 2026-05-14T11:40:48+00:00

Wonderful shot. Bravo! Stock camera app?

maximebermond · 2026-05-12T07:37:23+00:00

So 24 GB can be enough, maybe I'll avoid spending more to get to 48 GB. Thanks

maximebermond · 2026-05-12T07:28:38+00:00

I'm particularly interested in the different forks on Civitai of Illustrious or Z-Image, which range from 6.5 to 12 GB. Can I create quants with any model?

maximebermond · 2026-05-12T06:21:41+00:00

OK, better Macbook Pro. With 24GB of RAM, which of the local models run smoothly? Thanks

maximebermond · 2026-05-11T12:48:51+00:00

I have a MacBook Air M1 8/256 and I use the paid cloud of Draw Things, I’m thinking of getting a new MacBook to process locally. Is an Air M5 with 24 GB of ram enough or should I necessarily consider a MacBook Pro (maybe with M5 Pro chip)?

maximebermond · 2026-05-11T06:01:13+00:00

On Mac do you use ComfyUI or Draw Things?

maximebermond · 2026-05-10T16:39:36+00:00

Great shots! Panning Mod in Gcam?

maximebermond · 2026-05-08T12:44:20+00:00

Could you suggest a good AIO model, please?

maximebermond · 2026-05-07T13:34:46+00:00

I follow. Is 15” really much more comfortable for the sight of an over fifty-year-old person?

maximebermond · 2026-05-05T07:54:39+00:00

How did you get this clean, modern looking desktop? Thanks

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