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MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD — M4 Pro · 32GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD
Apple

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD

M4 Pro · 32GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD

95
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB wins by 1
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB — M5 Pro · 64GB
Apple

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

M5 Pro · 64GB

96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD lands at 95 and MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD if…

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

Pick MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB if…

  • ✓M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
  • ✓Larger unified memory ceiling
  • ✓Improved ray-tracing iGPU
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB leads on gpu (94 vs 90).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB leads on battery (96 vs 85).

Portability

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB leads on portability (90 vs 80).

Display

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

Panel quality for creative and media work

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB leads on display (92 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD 95
vs
96 MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD
95
cpu 95
gpu 90
display 86
battery 85
portability 80
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
display 92
battery 96
portability 90

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD versus MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB
CPU
M4 Pro
—
RAM
32GB
▲ 64GB
Release year
2024
2025
Storage
1TB SSD
—
Chip
—
M5 Pro
OS
—
macOS 16

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD

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

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

Pros
  • +M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
  • +Larger unified memory ceiling
  • +Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Cons
  • −macOS-only
  • −Memory non-upgradable
  • −High-end configs expensive

FAQ: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD vs MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB

Which is better, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB? +

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD worth the price? +

At $2,999, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in cpu.

Is MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB worth the price? +

At $3,299, MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB 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 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB? +

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB — leads on gpu (94 vs 90). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB? +

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro · 64GB — leads on battery (96 vs 85). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.