I ignored this chump on youtuber a long long time ago. I think I did that for Jay2cents as well....I miss the old days when Kyle did all the cool stuff. Tech Jesus is ok...but he goes far too deep sometimes and I can only see him sweep his hair...
I am honestly amazed at the amount of people that quote or link him as a fact source. Honestly to me he reminds me of the infomercial people on late at night when i wasyoung lol
We recently picked up carbon X1's with 12th gen CPU's for the office and i was thoroughly impressed with their performance. I second Jinto's comments, better to have something to grow into rather than out of, especially if you will be holding on...
The first is good enough for your current needs. That said, the 2nd one gives you more capability for the money. It has a faster CPU, more RAM, a better screen, and a GPU that allows for some gaming if you ever feel like doing it.
My brother had one of those and it sucked badly so I having been 16 in 2005 went from mp3 CDs to carputer. I do use a mini trs to type c adapter in my 9th gen 6spd Accord though because it has a custom sound system in it and a crap load of sound...