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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 5%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 23,035Top 3%
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 Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max), Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 Gen 11, Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
