MacBook Pro 14 vs 16 M2

Why don't you try the highest resolution but configure your browser to present the content at 150% - you know you can configure each page to a different zoom level in the settings.

You can go directly to Safari Menu:

And then choose the Page Zoom level you need:

Easier and you can set the page level you need for each of your preferred web sites.

<< it can be tough to read some tiny characters sometimes. >>

if using Safari:

Safari > preferences > Advanced ...

Accessibility: Never use font sizes smaller than [ nnn ]

( I set mine to 16 point, by selecting the box and typing the numbers )

There may be comparable settings in other browsers

<< My Safari just won't give me the 16 px option which probably would be idea for me as well. >>

It's a little tricky to get selections other than the ones on the menu, but it is possible.

Click on the blue down-arrow in the text-size box to display the menu entries dropped-down.

don't choose any of the choices

press the 1 key, then the 6 key, then tab or enter or any other non-numeric key.

that should do it.

I can't even read Apple discussion at the default font size.