Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
70Performance83.8
74.3Display74.3
70.4Battery63.2
71.6Portability71.6
1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.7 to 71.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14). Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 63
- 37% higher charging: 96 W vs 70 W
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 70
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 25,892 vs 20,500
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,302 vs 3,850
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU |
| RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850Top 16% | 4,302+12%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,500Top 17% | 25,892+26%Top 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+37% | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Tahoe |
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