M1 (2020–2021)
Still excellent for browsing, Office and light editing. Cheapest entry — under AED 1,000.
M2 (2022–2023)
~18% faster CPU, 35% faster GPU vs M1. The best value in 2026.
M3 (2023–2024)
Hardware ray-tracing, faster GPU, better efficiency.
M4 (2024–2025)
Latest neural engine, best efficiency, near-new performance used.
Verdict
Tightest budget → M1. Best value → M2. Future-proof → M3 or M4.