Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
59.1Performance61.1
74.3Display44.9
63.2Battery78.5
73.1Portability75.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 66.3 to 63.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29). Framework Laptop 13 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)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 45
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 700 nits
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,845 vs 2,952
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 63
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+5% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845+30%Top 17% | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136+1%Top 39% | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 74 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 100 W+4% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.44 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+2% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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