Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Max
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Average of 3 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Max
Source: Slashgear
The irony, here, is that Apple has made a MacBook Pro that's arguably a creative human's dream. More powerful than before, more flexible; its most potent chips, paired with its best connectivity, and its most pleasant powerful. Forgive me, then, if I'm far more excited about how real, flesh-and-blood people tap the potency on offer. As usual, life on the bleeding edge may leave you waiting for everything else to catch up. You're paying, after all, for longevity: there aren't really all that many Thunderbolt 5 peripherals out there, for example, but at least your Mac will be ready for them. In the meantime, you're also paying for the joy of shaving a little time off each photo and video export, each render, and each compile. For mainstream users, the M4 Pro is probably the sweet spot: more than enough grunt, but with less sticker shock.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Hardware Zone
Even though there’s no question that the newest MacBook Pros are more powerful and have better features, my buying advice remains the same. If you already own an Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, ask yourself if you have already reached its limits and if the newest M4 chips can make a significant improvement to your workflow. For 99% of these people, I’m guessing the new MacBook Pros are nice to have, not a need to have. Folks still using an Intel-based Mac can and should upgrade without hesitation. Why haven’t you upgraded already? Should you consider a base model 14-inch MacBook Pro over a MacBook Air? I think you definitely should if your budget allows for it and you don't mind the extra heft.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: Marques Brownlee
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2024
Source: Max Tech
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2024
Source: Dave 2D
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2024
Source: Hardware Zone
Even though there’s no question that the newest MacBook Pros are more powerful and have better features, my buying advice remains the same. If you already own an Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, ask yourself if you have already reached its limits and if the newest M4 chips can make a significant improvement to your workflow. For 99% of these people, I’m guessing the new MacBook Pros are nice to have, not a need to have. Folks still using an Intel-based Mac can and should upgrade without hesitation. Why haven’t you upgraded already? Should you consider a base model 14-inch MacBook Pro over a MacBook Air? I think you definitely should if your budget allows for it and you don't mind the extra heft.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
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Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU: A pretty fast integrated graphics adapter designed by Apple that's built into the 14-core Apple M4 Max SoC. It features 32 "cores" and has access to at least 36 GB of fast 410 GB/s LPDDR5x on-package RAM depending on the configuration. Its gaming performance is set to be about as good as that of the RTX 4050 Laptop.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
M4 Max (14 cores): A powerful ARM architecture processor (SoC) that debuted in Sep 2024. It features 10 performance CPU cores along with 4 efficient cores. The 32-core M4 GPU and at least 36 GB of fast 410 GB/s LPDDR5x on-package memory are included as well, as is USB 4 and Thunderbolt 5 support. The CPU portion of the SoC is set to be just slightly faster than the 16-core M3 Max whereas the iGPU could be as fast as the RTX 4050 Laptop in games. The TDP power target is most likely ~85 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.20":
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.
Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.
Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.
93.33%: This rating is indeed excellent. There are not many models that are rated better. This can definitely be seen as a purchase recommendation.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
