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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)

Released Nov 8, 2024$1,599 launch priceLaptop

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
66.3Inno Score

Good

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance59.1
Display74.3
Battery63.2
Portability73.1

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

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 17%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
15,136Top 39%

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 Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max), Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5), Framework Laptop 13 Pro — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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