Can't decide, need advice from AVP owners.

Hello guys, I currently have an indecisive dilemma. Right now, I have a base-model (8gb) M1 MacBook Air. I love the AVP and really am interested in getting one, but I feel that my MBA is struggling to do what I want it to do. I am a programmer, and also work in Unity as a hobby. I would be using the AVP both for work and fun.

I can't decide between getting the AVP and using it with my current Mac, and getting a new MacBook Pro, and waiting for a new gen of the AVP. Any AVP owners have any advice or suggestions?

Thank you in advance.