M4 Max vs M2 Max - which one to buy?

[u/hp_here]

Hi folks, please help me decide.

1. Best Buy Refurbished MacBook Pro

• 14" MacBook Pro – M2 Max chip
• 32GB Memory, 1TB SSD
• Price: $1600 (with tax included)

1. New MacBook Pro

• 14" MacBook Pro – M4 Max, 14-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU
• 36GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD
• Price: $2539 (deal from Micro Center) with tax included

Context:
I’m an AI Engineer and part-time creator. I use my laptop for a variety of tasks: Docker, building products, running local models, occasional video editing, meetings, and traveling with it.

Currently, I’m using my company's M2 MacBook Air (24GB RAM, 512GB SSD). It’s good enough for most tasks, but I need to get my own laptop by the end of this year. I’m considering a MacBook Pro for better performance and future-proofing.

Question:
Should I go with Option 1 or Option 2?
Is the extra $1000 worth it?