MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black lands at 94 and MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black at 95. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black | MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | M4 Pro | M4 Pro |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
| Color | Black | Black |
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black vs MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black
Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black? +
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black worth the price? +
At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black worth the price? +
At $2,499, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in cpu.
Does MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Black 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.