Apple MacBook Pro M4 Specifications & Overview

The Apple MacBook Pro M4 line elevates power and clarity with advanced M4 chips, vivid displays, and faster processing for demanding tasks.

The Apple MacBook Pro M4 line-up introduces the latest in Apple silicon. The 14″ model features the M4 chip, and the more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max are available in both the 14″ and 16″ models.

The Pro series has had no external changes for this cycle, with Apple focusing purely on power and performance.

The standard M4 chip in the 14″ model is designed with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, focusing on power efficiency and increased processing capacity. This entry Pro model is a streamlined option that balances performance and battery life and is suited for most intensive professional tasks without sacrificing portability.

Meanwhile, the M4 Pro chip steps up the CPU to 14 cores and GPU to 18 cores, alongside enhanced memory options, catering to users requiring more robust processing power.

It also has Thunderbolt 5 support and a brighter Liquid Retina XDR display, making it well-suited for digital artists and video editors who need high resolution and colour accuracy.

For ultimate performance, the M4 Max chip pushes the limits with up to a 40-core GPU and 16-core CPU and even greater memory bandwidth, up to an optional 128GB.

The new MacBook Pro is built for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that transforms how users work, communicate, and express themselves, while protecting their privacy.

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Apple Intelligence will first appear on the MacBook Pro, thanks mainly to MacOS. It will use enhanced neural engines to boost machine-learning tasks and on-device AI applications.

This feature enables the MacBook Pro M4 line to handle real-time data processing tasks like voice recognition, image processing, and predictive modelling at unprecedented speeds.

Finally, the Liquid Retina XDR display in the M4 Pro and M4 Max models offers an impressive brightness of up to 1,600 nits and improved colour calibration, promising a better visual experience for professionals.

Features	14″ MacBook Pro M4	16″ MacBook Pro M4
Dimensions	31 x 22 x 2 cm	36 x 25 x 2 cm
Weight	1.6 kg	2.1 kg
Colour Options	Space Grey Silver	Space Grey Silver
Display	14.2″ Liquid Retina XDR 3024×1964 resolution 254 ppi	16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR 3456×2234 resolution 254 ppi
Chip	M4 M4 Pro M4 Pro Max	M4 Pro M4 Max
Memory Options	16GB 24GB 32GB	24GB 36GB 48GB 64GB 128GB
Storage Options	512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB	1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB
Battery Life	Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 12 hours wireless web	Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 15 hours wireless web
Ports	Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) HDMI SDXC card slot MagSafe 3 3.5 mm headphone jack	Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) HDMI SDXC card slot MagSafe 3 3.5 mm headphone jack
Camera	1080p FaceTime HD camera	1080p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Six-speaker system Force-cancelling woofers Wide stereo sound Spatial Audio support	Six-speaker system Force-cancelling woofers Wide stereo sound Spatial Audio support
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3
Website	Apple MacBook Pro 14″	Apple MacBook Pro 16″

The new Apple MacBook Pro M4 series is up for pre-order with prices starting at $1,599/£1,599 for the 14″ model with the M4 chip and 16GB from apple.com.

For those who need more power, the 14″ and 16″ versions with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips are priced higher, matching their advanced graphics and processing capabilities.