I am experiencing RAM issues when other Adobe Apps are open although I set their allowed RAM usage to the minimum amount. This is different to x86 where this setting really had an effect.

So even a passive Media Encoder or Illustrator are slowing down AE on M1, but when AE is running alone, its very smooth here.

It’s realistic. But you can use it at least 3-4 years to make 300-800k and the expanse is 100% deductible.

Apple has some ridiculous pricing on some parts but their original hardware is really good and comparing to pro workstations by Dell and HP not much more expansive

I am completely on C4D which runs exceptionally well. After effects itself supports m1 but we use ae only as a platform whilst the plugins are most important and they perform very well on m1.

I completely switched from intel to m1 and never was happier in the last 20 years about a system change :)