Opinions and help!!

So I’m not one to really brag about deals. But I just picked up a MacBook Air M2 24gb/2tb storage for $700 with 96% battery capacity along with a power cord extension and a Magic Mouse. I used to have a m4 air but it was the most simple base model and kept pushing storage limits so I returned it to Costco. Saw this and snagged it up! Is there really that big of a difference between a maxed out M2 vs a base m4?

What are some of the best hacks and tips/tricks to be more efficient with them?