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MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty — M4 Max · 32GB · 2024 · 2TB SSD
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty

M4 Max · 32GB · 2024 · 2TB SSD

96
/ 100
From $3,999
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty wins by 2
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD — M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024 · 2TB SSD
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD

M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024 · 2TB SSD

94
/ 100
From $2,499
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty lands at 96 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty if…

  • ✓Current-gen silicon
  • ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • ✓Manufacturer warranty

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD if…

  • ✓Current-gen silicon
  • ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • ✓Manufacturer warranty
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty leads on cpu (96 vs 94).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty leads on battery (86 vs 84).

Portability

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD

Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD leads on portability (81 vs 79).

Display

Tie

Panel quality for creative and media work

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,999).

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty 96
vs
94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty
96
cpu 96
gpu 91
display 86
battery 86
portability 79
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD
94
cpu 94
gpu 89
display 86
battery 84
portability 81

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD
CPU
M4 Max
M4 Pro
RAM
▲ 32GB
16GB
Release year
2024
2024
Storage
2TB SSD
2TB SSD

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • −Battery varies by config
  • −Some SKUs heavy
  • −RAM often soldered

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • −Battery varies by config
  • −Some SKUs heavy
  • −RAM often soldered

FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty worth the price? +

At $3,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD worth the price? +

At $2,499, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Does MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty — leads on cpu (96 vs 94). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 32GB · 2TB SSD · Standard · 1 year warranty — leads on battery (86 vs 84). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.