Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
78.2Performance73.1
74.3Display74.3
81Battery92.2
53.3Portability53.6
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) scores 73.3 against 74.1 for Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 73
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 81
- 21% higher Web browsing endurance: 17 h vs 14 h
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 16.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+2%Top 12% | 3,836Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800+1%Top 11% | 22,509Top 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | 17 h+21% |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Sequoia |
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