M1 Macbook vs Intel I5 Macbook for ML

Good day to all users! I am considering to purchase either M1 Air Macbook or I5 quad-core Macbook Pro 2019/2020 for my upcoming AI bachelor course. I found out it would be problematic sometimes for ML to be done using M1. At the same time I won’t be able to purchase other laptops for another ~5-7 years.

Which device would you recommend if you would be forced to choose between those two?