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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
The Max option of the 14-inch MacBook Pro pairs a 14-core M4 Max and 32-core GPU with 36GB of unified memory at 410GB/s and a 1TB SSD, starting at $3,199. It shares the compact 14-inch chassis and Liquid Retina XDR display of the 14-inch M4 Pro, with Thunderbolt 5 ports and support for up to four external displays.
Pros
- 14-core M4 Max with 32-core GPU and 410GB/s memory bandwidth in a 1.62kg chassis
- Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600 nits HDR peak and an optional nano-texture finish
- Supports up to four external displays
- Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI, SDXC slot and MagSafe 3
- Quiet in most use, with battery life that lasts a workday in review testing
Cons
- Wi-Fi 6E only, no Wi-Fi 7
- Memory and storage upgrades carry steep surcharges
- Rated battery life (up to 13 hours wireless web) trails the 16-inch models
Very good
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
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 Max (14-core)
- Graphics
- Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU
- RAM
- 36 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5X (unified)
- Storage
- 1,024 GB
- Storage type
- SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 3,864Top 14%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 23,035Top 9%
Battery
- Capacity
- 72 Wh
- Web browsing endurance
- 13 h
- Charging
- 96 W
Design
- Weight
- 1.62 kg
- Thickness
- 15.5 mm
- Material
- Recycled Aluminum
Connectivity
- Ports
- 3x Thunderbolt 5, 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 Max) good in 2026?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) earns an Inno Score of 73.4/100 (“Very good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The Max option of the 14-inch MacBook Pro pairs a 14-core M4 Max and 32-core GPU with 36GB of unified memory at 410GB/s and a 1TB SSD, starting at $3,199. It shares the compact 14-inch chassis and Liquid Retina XDR display of the 14-inch M4 Pro, with Thunderbolt 5 ports and support for up to four external displays.
What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)?
Processor: Apple M4 Max (14-core) · RAM: 36 GB · Screen size: 14.2 ″ · Weight: 1.62 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are AI Master M7000, Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max), Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
