Is upgrading from this Macbook worth it?

Hi everyone,

I recently got my hands on a free MacBook Pro Retina 15.4-inch (2013), 512GB. I’m really happy that I got it because I needed a new laptop. The Macbook works really well considering how old it is, but it makes me wonder if it’s worth upgrading to a newer model.

The Macbook I’m considering upgrading to is a refurbished MacBook Air 13.6-inch (2022)M2 - 256GB. I’m considering buying one on sale on Ebay, and it would be within my budget if I sold the Macbook I got for free.

For reference, I am a photography student, and I find that the M1 2020 Macbooks work really well when I do my photo work (I rent them from my school). I also have an external hard drive, so storage is not so much of a concern for me.

I’m just looking for a second opinion on this before I do anything. I am not very familiar with Macbooks, so I would greatly appreciate any insight. Thank you!