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MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

94
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) wins by 2
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) — M4 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified
Apple

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

M4 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified

96
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro lands at 94 and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

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 16" (M4 Max) if…

  • Outstanding battery under load
  • XDR mini-LED display
  • Silent sustained performance
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro 94
vs
96 MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
94
cpu 96
gpu 92
display 96
battery 92
design 96
build 96
portability 0
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
96
cpu 97
gpu 90
display 98
battery 96
design 0
build 0
portability 88

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro versus MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
Display
14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
CPU
Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
GPU
16-core GPU
RAM
24 / 48 GB unified
Up to 128 GB unified
Storage
512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
Up to 8 TB SSD
Battery
72.4 Wh
100 Wh
Weight
1.55 kg
2.14 kg
Chip
Apple M4 Max (16C CPU / 40C GPU)
Ports
3× TB5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3
OS
macOS 15

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 16" (M4 Max)

Pros
  • +Outstanding battery under load
  • +XDR mini-LED display
  • +Silent sustained performance
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Limited gaming library
  • Ports starboard-heavy

FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro vs MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)? +

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 16" (M4 Max) worth the price? +

At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.

Does MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) 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.