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Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 (MacBook Pro 14 2024 Series)
Processor
Apple M4 (10 cores) 10 x 2.9 - 4.5 GHz, 24 W PL2 / Short Burst, 24 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
, LPDDR5-7500, onboard
Display
14.20 inch 3:2, 3024 x 1964 pixel 254 PPI, Mini-LED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
Apple SSD AP0512Z, 512 GB 
, 463 GB free
Connections
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)
Battery
72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia
Camera
Webcam: 12 MP Center Stage
Primary Camera: 12 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 6-speaker system, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 70W PSU, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.537 kg ( = 54.22 oz / 3.39 pounds), Power Supply: 235 g ( = 8.29 oz / 0.52 pounds)
Price
1899 Euro
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Price comparison

Average Score: 90.65% - very good
Average of 31 scores (from 55 reviews)
price: 84%, performance: 93%, features: 78%, display: 94% mobility: 92%, workmanship: 92%, ergonomy: 96%, emissions: 87%

Reviews for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4

89.3% Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 review - The M4 base model with important improvements | Notebookcheck
Last year, Apple offered its MacBook Pro 14 with the regular M3 SoC for the first time—the same one as in the MacBook Air models. This year's update brings the new M4 SoC with significantly more performance and improved connectivity.
100% You will not believe the battery life on the Apple MacBook Pro 14in M4
Source: It Pro English
Whatever configuration you get, no matter the price, the MacBook Pro 14in M4 is worth it. As a consumer device, it is amazing. As a work laptop, it is phenomenal – a surefire way to please your employees. If you have a BYOD strategy and those devices are iPhones, then it is even more appealing. Those with M3 models might have reason to stay put, but anyone with an M1 (or older) will be getting a vastly more powerful machine and a battery life you'll scarcely believe.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 100%
Modded M4 MacBook Air vs M4 MacBook Pro -This is INSANE!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2025
I finally replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 - and the upgrades were worth it
Source: Zdnet.com English
For the same price as the previous generation MacBook Pro models, the M4 variants -- particularly the base configuration -- offer notable upgrades in performance, utility, and battery life. The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 ports, an M4 processor that's better built for machine learning, a more capable webcam, and a brighter display funnel into a form factor that should play well with office workers, digital nomads, students, professional creatives, and more. For most users, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro is the way to go. If you need more internal storage than the 512GB, bumping up to the 1TB tier for $200 is not the worst idea. Beyond that, I'd advise picking up an external SSD, which gives you more storage than what Apple does and for significantly less money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/17/2025
90% Apple MacBook Pro M4 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
Apple’s MacBook Pro line might be a little confusing, but this is the best base model to arrive in the series in a long time. I’d even go as far as saying it is the overall best MacBook available right now for many people – combining a fantastic screen, good port selection, impressive battery life and a price that should make many think twice about simply going for the MacBook Air. For those true ‘professionals’ who want the beefiest CPU and GPU plus extended memory and SSD choices the M4 Max and M4 Pro are the MacBook Pro options to plump for. The M4 Pro option might also be a better choice if you plan on upping the memory/storage as once those costs are factored in, the prices creep up to the £1999/$1999 M4 Pro version which has 24GB of memory as standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
M4 MacBook Pro Review: Only Computer Most of Us Need
Source: ben's gadget reviews English
've been using the M4 MacBook Pro, 14-inch, for a month. I feel like it is the only computer most people would actually need. Meaning you do not need to own a desktop machine and a laptop anymore. One laptop can do it all. The 14-inch M4 is about the right blend of size and power. And that antiglare screen -- damn it's great.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2025
90% The M4 MacBook Pro Shows the Apple Magic Has Returned
Source: How to Geek English
I strongly considered giving the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro a perfect score, since the computer on my desk right now is basically perfect. Other than the unending need for more performance, there's very little that can be improved here. If you don't like macOS or need Windows or Linux, then it doesn't matter how good the MacBook is otherwise, but if you want what's likely one of the best laptops ever made, then this is it. The base model M4 MacBook Pro loses much of its shine, as do the more expensive models in this range, but this specific $1999 machine seems almost too good to be true. What does hurt the score circumstantially is Apple's continued practice of asking for extraordinary amounts of money to upgrade RAM and storage. Luckily, the laptop's base specifications are plenty for almost everyone, so likely you won't feel the need to upgrade unless you have a specific reason for it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
85% 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Review – The MacBook Pro For the Masses
Source: Pokde English
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 offers great performance at a good price point. The CPU performance is absolutely amazing and the battery life is insanely long. It’s one key weakness is clearly its GPU performance, which makes it even more enticing to move up to the M4 Pro variant given the pricing. However, if you’re not looking to do anything too heavy, this one will serve you well as is.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2024
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75% performance: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
95% Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 2024 Review: The best just got better
Source: Tech2.in.com English
The MacBook Pro M4 doesn’t come cheap, but for what it offers, it’s worth every penny. Apple has once again delivered a laptop that combines timeless design, premium build quality, and performance that sets the bar for others. If you’re a content creator looking for a powerful, portable machine, the M4 MacBook Pro deserves a serious look — especially if it fits your budget. This year’s M4 series of Apple Silicon this year is mighty impressive, delivering exceptional performance and efficiency. Whether you’re editing videos, designing graphics, or juggling multiple demanding applications, this laptop doesn’t miss a beat. The addition of Apple Intelligence features, though still rolling out, promises to make workflows even smarter and more seamless.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2024
Rating: Total score: 95%
100% MacBook Pro M4 review: The best laptop ever made
Source: BGR English
A literally perfect MacBook Pro would have infinite battery life, no weight, and come for free. In the real world, the M4 MacBook Pro is as close to perfect as you can possibly get. Its performance is incredible, its battery life huge, and its design the most premium you can get. I can already imagine the comments — biased Apple fanboy. I’m biased towards quality, and the M4 MacBook Pro is higher quality than any laptop ever released. That doesn’t mean you should buy it — it’s still expensive, and most average users won’t need to pay more than the price of the MacBook Air for what’s on offer by the MacBook Pro. But, if you are a demanding user or simply have cash to burn, the MacBook Pro is the laptop for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024) review: great creative laptop (if your images don't move)
Source: Creative Bloq English
The Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024) won't surprise anyone who's been near one of its predecessors. It's incredibly well built, the screen is predictably great and it's loaded with a bunch of ease-of-use features for anyone, plus the addition of Apple Intelligence adds an AI-shaped layer to the experience of having one. But 3D and moving-image processing is disappointing for such a high-end (and expensive) laptop, so if you work with 3D, heavy graphic design or video rendering, you need to step up to the M4 Pro or Max chips.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Can the Apple MacBook Pro get any better?
Source: The Indian Express English
Every year when a new MacBook comes out I get questions from regular users, much like me, asking if it is time for them to upgrade. My answers have started changing over the past couple of years. With the MacBook Pro powered by the new M4, I am not sure if this makes sense for the average user, especially now when MacBook Airs too are powered by M series chips. But if you do anything creative that needs a lot of processing like video editing, 3D modeling, or even top-end gaming, there is nothing better out there. And given how much stress you are planning to offload on the device, you have the option of choosing the chipset that can manage your workload. With prices starting at Rs 1,69,900, the MacBook Pro M4 now stands tall as the most powerful laptop you can own. If you are on a MacBook that is still running on Intel chips, it is a no-brainer to upgrade now, since the promise of AI is closer than ever before.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2024
M4 MacBook Pro vs M3 MacBook Air - Value KING in 2024?!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2024
90% The M4 MacBook Pro Is the Best Laptop in the World Right Now
Source: Make Use Of English
The M4 MacBook Pro combines Apple’s new M4 chipset, a stunning 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, and up to 22 hours of battery life, making it a powerhouse for professionals and students alike. It adds practical upgrades like an extra USB-C port and a 12MP ultrawide camera with CenterStage, enhancing usability without overhauling the design. While the improvements may not justify an upgrade for current Apple Silicon users, the base M4 model offers unmatched performance, battery life, and build quality, solidifying its place as the best laptop you can buy right now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Pro with M4 Review: Base Model with Nano-texture Glass
Source: Nextpit EN English
Rarely has it made so much sense to go for the basic MacBook Pro model! Thanks to the standard 16 GB of unified RAM and 512 GB of internal memory, you can buy a mobile workstation suitable for everyday use for $1,599. Of course, this is still a lot of money, but even the base model we reviewed offers an exceptionally good price-to-performance ratio. As a high-end laptop, the MacBook Pro hardly left anything to be desired. The display is even brighter than in the previous model, apparently uses better technology with Quantom Dot, and can now be configured with nano-texture glass. The fact that Apple offers anti-glare displays in all configurations is fair and I like it better than the current iMac with M4 SoC. This makes the MacBook Pro much more suitable for working outdoors, which is extremely welcome.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
14" vs 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro - Watch BEFORE You Upgrade
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2024
I replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 - and it blew my $3,000 laptop away
Source: Zdnet.com English
For the same price as last year's MacBook Pro models, the M4 variants -- particularly the base configuration -- offer notable upgrades in performance, utility, and battery life. The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 ports, an M4 processor that's better built for machine learning, a more capable webcam, and a brighter display funnel into a form factor that should play well with office workers, digital nomads, students, professional creatives, and more. For most users, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro is the way to go. If you need more internal storage than the 512GB, bumping up to the 1TB tier for $200 is not the worst idea. Beyond that, I'd advise picking up an external SSD, which gives you more storage than what Apple does and for significantly less money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2024
85% Apple MacBook Pro 14 review: Perfect as a daily-use laptop
Source: India Today English
There is no doubt that the MacBook Pro 14 is the perfect general purpose laptop I have tried. Yet, I have two (minor) gripes. One, despite its great hardware, including a powerful GPU, the lack of AAA games continues to keep the MacBook Pro from realising its full-potential for certain users. It is a great machine for work, and a great general-purpose laptop. But lack of popular AAA games means it is missing some fun quotient. Apple is working on improving the game library on Mac — Resident Evil games for example — but it is not there yet. And two, some of the upgrades seem overly expensive. For example, the nano-texture display. Or extra RAM and storage. At the same time, the Apple Silicon is so good that it has created a problem of plenty for MacBooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/18/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
How to Set Up Apple Intelligence on MacBook + What to Try First | Setup Essentials
Source: Tom's Guide English
Mark brings you the ultimate guide on how to use Apple Intelligence on MacBook and how to activate Apple Intelligence on your computer. Not only will Mark show you the best Apple Intelligence features on the MacBook Pro M4, but this video will also show you how to use Apple Intelligence in MacBook Air M1, MacBook Air M2, and other compatible Mac computers.
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/16/2024
M4 vs M4 Pro MacBook Pro - The Value.. HOLY SMOKES!!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/15/2024
M4 Pro 14" MacBook Pro Review (2024)
Source: Matthew Moniz English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2024
MacBook Pro M4 Review: Why *I'm* Upgrading, Why *You* Might Skip
Source: Tom's Guide English
Mark has been testing the MacBook Pro M4 2024 and there's a lot of good reasons to upgrade, including a new nano-texture display that minimizes glare, a powerful M4 chip (yes, we have M4 performance benchmarks) and helpful Apple Intelligence features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2024
100% MacBook Pro M4 review: 14-inch and 16-inch models that set the bar high
Source: T3 English
As a machine for high end creators, there’s no better option than the MacBook Pro. For those of us that don’t need to crunch through huge audio and video files, it’s still a great option. Arguably it’s more machine than you’ll ever need – I know my general use case will barely challenge even the standard M4 model, let alone the M4 Pro or M4 Max versions. If you have a MacBook Pro M3 or even a MacBook Pro M2, then chances are you don't really need to upgrade yet. Unless you're a power user maxing out that processor, the seconds this chip saves isn't going to change your world. Saying a machine is too powerful is hardly a criticism though, and it does mean that this laptop will last you for many years to come.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% My MacBook Pro quantum leap from M1 Pro to M4 Pro [Review]
Source: Cult of Mac English
Kind of boring though it may look with no design refresh, the M4 Pro MacBook Pro represents a solid evolution — even if it’s not a revolution — in laptop computing. It sets high standards for performance, battery life and display quality in a very competitive industry. I think it’s a good investment.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) review: From ‘meh’ to marvelous
Source: Macworld.co.uk English
The changes that Apple made to the $1,599/£1,599 M4 MacBook Pro not only made it a clear pro laptop (finally), but it also created a package bursting with value. It no longer feels like a compromised laptop, and you get a lot of performance and features for the price. If you consider yourself a pro user–but not really a pro’s pro, per se–the M4 MacBook Pro has a lot to offer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
I replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 - and it blew my $3,000 system away
Source: Zdnet.com English
For the same price as last year's MacBook Pro models, the M4 variants -- particularly the base configuration -- offer notable upgrades in performance, utility, and battery life. The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 ports, an M4 processor that's better built for machine learning, a more capable webcam, and a brighter display funnel into a form factor that should play well with office workers, digital nomads, students, professional creatives, and more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2024
90% Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 (2024) review: one of the best Pro laptops around just got better
Source: Techradar English
Apple's MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 is the full package, a near-perfect blend of price, performance, and utility. The M4 is the base edition of the newest and most powerful generation of Apple silicon (it's the same chip that's already running in the iPad Pro 13-inch) but it's still bursting with power, and more than capable of doing most of the heavy-lifting you want from a pro-level portable machine, as ready to edit raw photos and 4K video as it is to stand in as an able gaming console. I've long been a fan of the MacBook Pro design, especially since Apple refined it by removing the Touch Bar, a neat innovation that never reached its full potential. My M4 Pro review unit, supplied by Apple, is a sleek-looking Space Black that's both elegant and wonderfully functional.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
80% Apple MacBook Pro 14-Inch (2024, M4) Review
Source: PC Mag English
Taken altogether, there's no doubt the 2024 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro is an excellent base-level Mac. As the step-up model between the MacBook Air and the more capable Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max silicon, the M4 model doesn't feel like the entry-level member of the family. Instead, it feels like a premium top performer. It would take top honors if it weren't launching alongside the even more capable 14-inch and 16-inch models with those higher-tier versions of the M4. But even without winning an Editors' Choice award, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro commands attention with some subtle new features. From the display-glass option to the addition of Apple Intelligence and a new 12-megapixel webcam, the 2024 MacBook Pro manages to improve upon last year's model. Pretty impressive for a system that looks identical to its predecessor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% MacBook Pro M4 review: A revelation
Source: Tom's Guide English
The MacBook Pro M4 is pretty close to the perfect laptop. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features (though you’ll have to be patient as more roll out), a better webcam and obscenely long battery life. It’s just too bad my favorite feature — the nano-texture display — costs $150 more. I do have a few nitpicks at the $1,949 price of my review unit. First, the SSD performance is slightly behind the competition. And if you’re into gaming you may want to step up to a beefier M4 Pro model with a 16-core or 20-core GPU, compared to the 10-core GPU on the base model. Overall, though, the M4 MacBook Pro is the laptop I’d buy with my own money. And it’s one of the best laptops you can buy, period.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
100% Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) review: Is this the perfect laptop?
Source: Laptop Mag English
Do you need a gaming laptop? Windows exclusive software? A budget laptop? The thinnest and lightest laptop possible? Ok, the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 probably isn't the best choice for you. If you didn't fall into one of the categories above, this laptop belongs on your shortlist. Apple's performance to efficiency has been honed to a razor's edge with the M4 and with the $1,599 base model now offering a perfectly reasonable set of specs for most people, the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 is legitimately a value. There's not another laptop in this price range that can match up across the board with the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 in performance and efficiency, let alone its brilliant display, speakers, and webcam.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: the Pro for everyone
Source: The Verge English
The cheapest M4 MacBook Pro costs $1,599 — $100 more than a 15-inch MacBook Air with an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and equivalent memory and storage. (The Airs still start at 256GB; it costs $200 to upgrade to 512GB.) For the price, you get significantly better performance, more and faster Thunderbolt ports, a better-quality screen that’s higher resolution with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, two more speakers, and a better webcam. All these upgrades and quality-of-life improvements really add up — and for a lot of people, they’re worth the money. Of course, if you want the anti-glare screen and 1TB of storage like our test unit, that puts you at $1,949, and now you’re just $50 away from the upgraded MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro processor, faster storage, more cores, 24GB of RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 ports — or $200 away if you want the nano-texture screen upgrade again.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Apple M4 MacBook Pro Review: Faster Than Ever, and the Matte Option Wows
Source: CNet English
That doesn't mean you can't game on a MacBook. In one of the few recent, natively running games, Hades 2, the MacBook 14, with its low GPU core count, consistently hit 120fps for me. It might have been able to hit higher, but the display only supports either fixed refresh rates up to 60Hz or variable rate ProMotion, which caps it at 120Hz. In order to play at higher frame rates, you have to connect to an external monitor -- which is also on my list of things to test before finalizing my reviews.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2024
100% Apple MacBook Pro review (M4, 2024): incredible power now infused with AI
Source: Stuff TV English
Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro series is a special set of laptops. Apple isn’t just iterating on performance, it is seriously pushing the envelope year-on-year. Can it keep up with this cadence? Time will tell, but it feels like in a decade’s time, the M14 won’t offer the same performance gains. As I’ve said before, the main thing you need to comsider when buying a MacBook Pro is whether you actually need this level of power. While the MacBook Air M2 isn’t favoured by some regular Pro users, it is more than good enough to do what most traditional MacBook Pro users need. Essentially, the Pro is a high-end machine for high-end tasks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%
M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: Truly pro at every level
Source: Cult of Mac English
The consensus among reviewers is that while this update may not be revolutionary, it meaningfully improves an already excellent laptop line. Six Colors summarizes that Apple has successfully kept “moving it forward with a combination of new features and ongoing performance boosts.” The legitimization of the base model and significant performance gains in the Pro and Max variants make this a compelling upgrade for users of older MacBooks, though perhaps less essential for M2 or M3 owners. Engadget concludes that these are simply “the best MacBook Pros yet,” while CNN confidently states the M4 MacBook Pro “will be one of your favorite laptops ever” for those in the market for a professional-grade laptop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2024
90% Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: Don't be fooled by its looks
Source: Macworld.co.uk English
The MacBook Pro M4 is yet another top-notch laptop from Apple. It's supremely powerful, has an even better screen - we’d highly recommend adding that nano-texture - and will outlast all of the firm's previous portable PCs when it comes to battery life. There's no longer a premium for choosing the Space Black version and things could get even better when Apple Intelligence arrives in December. A touch screen would still be a welcome addition, the MacBook can still get very expensive and there's no big design refresh again this year. We'd also say that those with M2 or M3 machines probably don't need to switch unless they have serious professional workflows and their laptops are struggling. But if you have an older Intel machine that's running out of steam then you’ll struggle to believe how much better it is. The MacBook Pro is still mighty and it’s now even better than before. Just make sure you need all that power before tapping the buy button.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
The MacBook Pro M4 is one of my favorite laptops ever — even if it’s kind of boring
Source: CNN underscored English
With the exception of the folks who are frustrated by the reflection and glare in their MacBook Pro’s screens, the MacBook Pro M4 is less a must-get than it is an improved option over last year’s models. I’m grateful that Apple increased its entry-level memory, brought parity to the MacBook Pro’s USB-C port count and also increased the speed of those ports for select models as well. To have this all in a MacBook whose entry-level price stayed flat year over year and has slightly improved performance? There’s no way I can argue that the MacBook Pro M4 isn’t a good upgrade, especially when Apple’s MacBook Pros continue to be great values based on their longevity and build quality.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/07/2024
88% Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 (2024) – Review
Source: Geek Culture English
It’s scary fast how much, and how little can change in 12 months. This time last year, Apple’s “Scary Fast” event introduced the M3 silicon chip powering its line of MacBooks and iMacs, and just a little over six months later, it debuted the M4 for the iPad line. Launching a new chip for a new refresh of devices is nothing new, and the debut of the M4 Pro and M4 Max on the MacBook Pro is pretty much a given, but even as consumers have come to expect that each new wave of processors are bound to outperform last generation’s model, the American company had one ace up its sleeve that pretty much flew under everyone’s radar.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 90% performance: 85% workmanship: 90%
MacBook Pro M4 Review: Speed demon
Source: Mobile Syrup English
The MacBook Pro has been stellar since 2021, and now that it’s got a new screen option and a faster chip, it’s a lot better than I expected. I don’t think anyone with an M2 or M3 Pro will need to upgrade immediately unless they’re constantly working outside in the sun. However, I think people with M1 Pros who feel like they could use a little more power will be pleased with the M4 Pro since it’s so much more instantaneous than the 2021 version. Personally, since I mainly edit smaller batches of photos and mid-level videos for YouTube, I think the M1 Pro I have still has enough power that I wouldn’t complain about it. However, I did notice and appreciate the extra speed the M4 offers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2024
84% Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) review: Windows PCs must feel sick right now
Source: Mashable English
The 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro basically said, "In your face!" to Windows laptops after they made noise with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip this year. From its impressive battery life to its monstrous M4 chip performance, this machine is built to dominate. But let’s be real — at a starting price of $1,599, it’s an investment that’s not for the faint of heart. If you’re a creative professional who thrives on serious power in a sleek, portable package, this MacBook Pro is your best friend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 100%

Foreign Reviews

Mehr Leistung, Speicher und Anschlüsse für weniger Geld
Source: Computerbase German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2024
90% Basis-Modell mit Nanotextur – und gut ist!
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
94% Apple MacBook Pro 14 Zoll 2024: Test des Profi-Laptops
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 94%
94% He analizado el MacBook Pro con chip M4 y lo tengo claro, no hay quien les pare en rendimiento
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 94%
La recensione di MacBook Pro M4: cosa è cambiato?
Source: Techprincess IT Italian IT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/07/2024
Recensione MacBook Pro 14" M4: sempre imbattuto e... viva la Nanotexture!
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Positive: Excellent battery life; beautiful display; premium design; great built quality. Negative: Average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2024
80% Apple heeft met de M4 MacBook Pro de ideale laptop
Source: Want.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Test du MacBook Pro M4: Le MacBook le plus rentable d'Apple en 2024
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
96% Test du MacBook Pro 14” M4 : Apple au sommet de son art
Source: Presse Citron French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 90% performance: 100% display: 95% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
100% Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Mở hộp MacBook Pro 14 M4 chính hãng: Bước nhảy vọt từ hiệu năng đến thời lượng pin, “điểm vàng” cho người muốn lên đời!
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Positive: Premium design; impressive battery life; powerful processor; high performance; excellent display; smart AI Features; great ergonomics; nice speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/21/2024
Macbook Pro M4 có gì mới? 5 nâng cấp đáng chú ý nhất!
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Positive: High performance; great display; nice cameras; impressive autonomy; rich set of ports; premium design. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/12/2024
MacBook Pro 14 2024无废话性能向评测:M4能效比标杆依旧
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; impressive battery life; excellent Retina display; premium design; solid workmanship; rich set of ports. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2025
80% Anmeldelse: Apple MacBook Pro
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 87% performance: 97% workmanship: 80%
MacBook Airユーザーが新型MacBook Proでうらやましいと思った「チップ以外の魅力」
Source: Gizmodo JP JA→EN
Positive: Premium design; impressive battery life; great connectivity; excellent display; stereo speakers; powerful processor; high performance. Negative: Heavy; high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/21/2024
確実に進化したM4 MacBook Pro。だけどこれならM3でも良くない?
Source: Gizmodo JP JA→EN
Negative: Old design; high price; 512GB SSD only; weak GPU; average display; inflexible Apple Intelligence.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2024
M4 MacBook Pro使ってみたら納得の高性能。だけどお値段も…
Source: Gizmodo JP JA→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; impressive battery life; Thunderbolt 5 port; great display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/11/2024

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The 14-inch MacBook Pro, while retaining its familiar design from previous models, continues to impress with significant upgrades in processing power and features. Apple’s design language remains largely unchanged, offering a sleek, refined aluminium chassis with a matte Space Black finish that resists fingerprints. Measuring 0.61 by 12.3 by 8.7 inches and weighing 3.4 pounds, the MacBook Pro is as portable as it is professional-looking. The display is one of the standout features of this laptop. The 3,024 x 1,964-pixel Liquid Retina XDR panel delivers exceptional clarity, backed by mini-LED technology for high contrast and stunning HDR performance. With a peak 120Hz refresh rate and Apple’s ProMotion technology, the screen dynamically adjusts to match the content being viewed, whether it’s text, video, or gaming. The display is also incredibly bright, reaching up to 1,600 nits for HDR content, and the nano-texture glass layer helps reduce glare while maintaining colour accuracy. Apple’s Magic Keyboard is a staple of the MacBook Pro series, offering 1mm of key travel, solid feedback, and backlighting. The keyboard includes useful features such as a Touch ID sensor and an ambient-light sensor for automatic backlighting adjustment. The Force Touch trackpad is another highlight, offering a smooth, pressure-sensitive surface with excellent haptic feedback. The new 12-megapixel Centre Stage camera is a major upgrade, though it still captures video at 1080p resolution. This camera supports Desk View, which uses advanced image processing to create a document camera effect, making it ideal for virtual meetings where you want to show physical documents.

 

For connectivity, the MacBook Pro 14-Inch includes an SDXC card slot, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MagSafe 3 charging port. The three Thunderbolt 4 ports offer data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, display support, and charging capability, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of peripherals and external monitors. Performance-wise, the MacBook Pro 14 features Apple's new M4 chip, which significantly outperforms Intel-based competitors in tests like Cinebench and Geekbench. The M4 chip excels in both raw processing power and productivity applications, making it faster than many Windows laptops, including the Dell XPS 14 and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11. In applications like Photoshop, the M4 Pro ranks just below the larger MacBook Pro with the M3 Max, showing its impressive capability. Battery life is another area where the MacBook Pro excels. During testing, it achieved an extraordinary 28 hours and 33 minutes of video playback, surpassing Apple’s claim of a full 24-hour battery life. This impressive endurance makes the MacBook Pro a true all-day laptop, able to handle demanding tasks without the need for frequent recharging. In summary, the 14-inch MacBook Pro continues to deliver exceptional performance, a stunning display, and industry-leading battery life, all wrapped in a sleek and portable design. Whether for professional work or creative tasks, the MacBook Pro remains one of the best laptops on the market.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Apple M4 10-Core GPU: A graphics adapter built into the 9-core and 10-core Apple M4 processors that has direct access to fast on-package LPDDR5x-7500 RAM (120 GB/s bandwidth) as well as hardware support for ray tracing and mesh shading and other modern technologies. It appears its real-world performance is almost as good as the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop. M4-powered iPad Pros will be much slower in long-term GPU-intensive workloads than M4 iMacs, Mac minis and MacBook Pros due to the lack of proper cooling.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


M4 (10 cores): An impressively fast ARM architecture processor (SoC) sporting 4 performance and 6 efficient CPU cores along with a 16-core neural engine and a 10-core GPU with hardware RT support and other modern features. On-package 7500 MT/s LPDDR5x RAM, USB 4 support and Thunderbolt 4 support are onboard as well. The M4 debuted in May 2024 as part of an iPad launch event; it is around 10% to 20% faster than the M3 (10-core GPU) chip. Its power consumption differs vastly depending on the system; in Mac minis, it consumes up to 40 W but in iPads, anything above 14 W is off limits.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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