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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
Apple's entry 14-inch MacBook Pro pairs the 10-core M4 with 16GB of unified memory and a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display that peaks at 1,600 nits for HDR content. It adds a third Thunderbolt 4 port over the M3 model and starts at $1,599 with 512GB of storage.
Pros
- Base configuration includes 16GB of unified memory
- 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion and an optional nano-texture finish
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI, an SDXC slot and MagSafe 3
- Over 18 hours in a web-browsing battery test in review testing
- 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support
Cons
- Memory and storage upgrades are expensive and cannot be added later
- Thunderbolt 4 only, since Thunderbolt 5 is limited to M4 Pro and M4 Max models
- Camera sits in a display notch
Good
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
Display
- Screen size
- 14.2 ″
- Panel type
- Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
- Resolution
- 3024x1964
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1,600 nits
Performance
- Processor
- Apple M4 (10-core)
- Graphics
- Apple M4 10-core GPU
- RAM
- 16 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5X (unified)
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Storage type
- SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 3,845Top 5%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 15,136Top 32%
Battery
- Capacity
- 72 Wh
- Charging
- 96 W
Design
- Weight
- 1.55 kg
- Thickness
- 15.5 mm
- Material
- Recycled Aluminum
Connectivity
- Ports
- 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Webcam
- 12MP Center Stage
- Biometrics
- Touch ID
Software
- Operating system
- macOS Sequoia
Quick answers
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) good in 2026?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) earns an Inno Score of 66.3/100 (“Good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Apple's entry 14-inch MacBook Pro pairs the 10-core M4 with 16GB of unified memory and a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display that peaks at 1,600 nits for HDR content. It adds a third Thunderbolt 4 port over the M3 model and starts at $1,599 with 512GB of storage.
What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)?
Processor: Apple M4 (10-core) · RAM: 16 GB · Screen size: 14.2 ″ · Weight: 1.55 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are AI Master M7000, HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025), ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
