M4Pro vs M5

[LMac]

Is the M5 worth purchasing over the M4Pro for photo editing?  Also, are there other external monitors other than Apple Display worth investing in that provide same quality?

[Brian]

20 hours ago, LMac said:

Is the M5 worth purchasing over the M4Pro for photo editing?

Yes. 

Remember, there is no upgrading after the fact with current Apple products. Fortunately, Apple's price-point remains pretty steady and consistent from year-to-year. Keep in mind, you aren't buying the computer for the current version of Photoshop, but the version a year or two from now. I'd rather have you buy a current M5 if you are buying a MacBook Pro at this point. 

20 hours ago, LMac said:

Also, are there other external monitors other than Apple Display worth investing in that provide same quality?

NOPE. Apple does this on purpose.  

If you want the "Apple Experience" that you are used to, unfortunately...you are forced in purchasing the stupidly over-priced Apple Studio Display for $1600. Yes, other members here have tried other displays, only forced to buy a Apple Studio Display to be truly satisfied. In addition, you'll need a current Calibration Device to be on the safe side, so budget for that as well.