Apple
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg
94
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
Apple
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB
M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024
94
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro lands at 94 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…
- ✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
- ✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
- ✓Best-in-class speakers
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro 94
vs 94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB
Score breakdown
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
94 cpu 96
gpu 92
display 96
battery 92
design 96
build 96
portability 0
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB
94 cpu 94
gpu 89
display 86
battery 84
design 0
build 0
portability 81
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz | — |
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU) | M4 Pro |
| GPU | 16-core GPU | — |
| RAM | ▲ 24 / 48 GB unified | 16GB |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB | — |
| Battery | 72.4 Wh | — |
| Weight | 1.55 kg | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
Pros
- +Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
- +Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
- +Best-in-class speakers
Cons
- −8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
- −No OLED option
- −Notch in display
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB
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 Pro vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB
Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Does MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB 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.