Hi, I'm using MacBook Air 2020 (not M1/M2). I've an external monitor (XiaoMi) connected to my MacBook air. However, recently I realise my macbook air got heated up quite often + there would be some noise around (suspect it would be fan noice).

Im not a graphic designer/video editor. But I do trade stocks/cryptos/NFTs (Live Trading) sometimes using my laptop, and many tabs in browser opened sometimes. I suspect my MacBook Air couldn't support my activities anymore? (due to the heat and noise) and looking to get a new one.

Any macbook model would you advise for my working/usage needs? Just want it to be smooth and not noisy like the one now.

based on my requirement (live trading in stocks/crypto), wouldn't macbook PRO suit me more? Or air m2 would be sufficient?

I think I'd stick to Macbook. Not only stylish/ego, but i've been using apple products (stick to its ecosystem) and I like its simplicity.

im using xiaomi monitor (not Apple), able to sync? i never tried mac mini. only macbook air.

yeah, will go for macbook. just thinking which model would suit me more.

MacBook Air M2 or Macbook Pro M2 PRO would u recommend?

Thanks. I think there's Macbook Pro M2 or M2 PRO for sale now.

My charger is plugging to my macbook air all the time (with the switch ON most of the time), dont know if that's an issue.

i actually don't quite get this. Is having fan a PLUS point or no?

Coz if air doesnt have fan, it doesn't have noice too, vice versa. But fans help to cool the temperature.

I'm using multi-tab in my browser and some are youtube videos, live trading, twitter, discord etc.

Sometimes its sluggish (once in a while), but after i bought an external monitor n plugged-in, it gets heated up more often and with fans noise.

yes i tried out, but its hard to test it because sometimes sluggish/heat only comes after some time (instead of instantly). But accordingly to ur suggestion, seems like Macbook Pro with M2 PRO chips would suit my usage more.

Update:

Bought Macbook Pro M2, 1TB at RM10,799. All good and smooth!