Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
68.8Performance65.4
85.3Display85.3
67.5Battery73.6
71.6Portability53
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 73.2 to 69.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+19) and performance (+3). Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 53
- 26% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,850 vs 3,120
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 68
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16.2 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3456x2234 |
| 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 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 24 GB | 36 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850+23% | 3,120 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,500+1% | 20,200 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h+8% | 13 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+26% | 2.16 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Sonoma |
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