Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
59.1Performance78.2
74.3Display74.3
63.2Battery81
73.1Portability53.3
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 66.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+18). Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 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)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 53
- 28% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 63
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,800 vs 15,136
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 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) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Apple M4 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845Top 17% | 3,900+1%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 39% | 22,800+51%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+28% | 2.15 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Sequoia |
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