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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro only at a discount: it has Thunderbolt 5 and the XDR screen, but the M5 Pro adds Wi-Fi 7 and doubles base storage.
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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro), from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro only at a discount: it has Thunderbolt 5 and the XDR screen, but the M5 Pro adds Wi-Fi 7 and doubles base storage. It pairs a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU with 24GB of memory, 512GB of storage and three Thunderbolt 5 ports. If you already own one, keep it unless you need Wi-Fi 7 or a third external display.
Who it is for
- Shoppers buying refurbished, at education pricing or from remaining stock who want Thunderbolt 5 in a 14-inch Pro. You get three ports at up to 120Gb/s, plus HDMI, an SD slot and the XDR screen.
- Owners of an Intel, M1, M2 or M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro. The M4 Pro brings Thunderbolt 5 and 24GB of memory as standard.
- Buyers choosing between this and the 14-inch base M4 who want Thunderbolt 5, the 12-core CPU and 24GB of memory rather than 16GB.
Who should skip it
- Anyone paying full price for a new 14-inch Pro. The M5 Pro launched at $2,199 with a 15-core CPU, 1TB, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and support for three external displays.
- Buyers who don't need Thunderbolt 5. The 14-inch base M4 launched at $1,599 with Thunderbolt 4 and 16GB, and Apple rates it for longer: 24 hours of video against 22.
- Anyone who needs more than two external displays, more than 48GB of memory or more than 4TB of storage. That takes M4 Max: four displays, up to 128GB and up to 8TB.
What sets it apart
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports at up to 120Gb/s, where the 14-inch base M4 has Thunderbolt 4.
- M4 Pro with a 12-core CPU (8 performance, 4 efficiency), a 16-core GPU and 273GB/s of memory bandwidth, or a 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU as an upgrade.
- 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage as standard, configurable to 48GB and 4TB.
- The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR: 1,000 nits sustained, 1,600 nits peak for HDR and ProMotion up to 120Hz.
Caveats
- Apple's battery ratings come from a better-equipped unit. The 22 hours of video and 14 of web browsing were measured on a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU model with 24GB and 1TB, not the 12-core base model.
- The 12-core model ships with a 70W adapter. Fast charging needs 96W or more, and the 96W adapter comes only with the 14-core model or as an extra.
- Memory is soldered and stops at 48GB on M4 Pro.
Key specs
In the same order on every laptop page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chip / processor | M4 Pro: 12-core CPU (8 performance), 16-core GPU, 273GB/s; 14-core/20-core upgrade | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs273GB/s is memory bandwidth, and M4 Pro has a 16-core Neural Engine; the upgrade chip pairs a 14-core CPU with a 20-core GPU. |
| Graphics | 16-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing; 20-core with the 14-core CPU | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Memory | 24GB unified memory standard, configurable to 48GB. M4 Max models offer 36, 64 or 128GB | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specsSoldered, so it can't be upgraded later. |
| Storage | 512GB SSD standard; configurable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB. 8TB needs M4 Max | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Display size | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, measured diagonally; the viewable area is a little smaller, with rounded top corners | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Display type | Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED); nano-texture glass optional | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Resolution | 3024 × 1964 at 254 ppi | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Refresh rate | ProMotion up to 120Hz; fixed rates of 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60Hz | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Brightness | XDR: 1,000 nits sustained full-screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR, below 25°C). SDR: up to 1,000 nits outdoors | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Color and HDR | 1,000,000:1 contrast; 1 billion colors; P3 wide color; True Tone | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Dimensions | 0.61 × 12.31 × 8.71 in (1.55 × 31.26 × 22.12 cm) | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specsHeight × width × depth. |
| Weight | 3.5 lb (1.60 kg) with M4 Pro; 3.6 lb (1.62 kg) with M4 Max | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Chassis | Aluminum, cooled by fans | Apple Newsroom, 2024-10-30 |
| Colors | Space Black; Silver | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Battery | 72.4Wh lithium-polymer | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Battery, wireless web | Up to 14 hours | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specsMeasured by Apple between August and October 2024 on a preproduction 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU model with 24GB and 1TB, browsing 25 websites with brightness 8 clicks up from the bottom. |
| Battery, video streaming | Up to 22 hours | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specsSame preproduction test unit; M4 Max is rated for 18 hours. |
| Charging | 70W USB-C adapter with the 12-core model, 96W with the 14-core or M4 Max; 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Fast charging needs 96W or higher (96W is an option on the 12-core) | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Ports | Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort and USB4 up to 120Gb/s; HDMI; SDXC card slot; MagSafe 3; 3.5 mm headphone jack | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View; 1080p video | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Speakers | Six speakers with force-cancelling woofers; Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID; 78 keys (U.S.) or 79 (ISO), including 12 full-height function keys | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.3 | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specsThe newer 14-inch M5 Pro moves to Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7. |
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia at launch, with Apple Intelligence | Apple Newsroom, 2024-10-30 |
| External displays | Up to two: two 6K at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one 6K over Thunderbolt plus one 4K at 144Hz over HDMI, or one 8K over HDMI. The built-in display stays at full resolution | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specsThe M4 Max version drives up to four; the newer 14-inch M5 Pro drives three. |
| Security | Touch ID | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Cooling | Active cooling with fans | Apple Newsroom, 2024-10-30 |
| US price | $1,999 at launch ($1,849 education); the 14-inch base M4 was $1,599 ($1,499 education) | Apple Newsroom, 2024-10-30 |
| Price band | $1,900–$3,200+ | Based on Apple's launch prices |
| Announced | 30 October 2024 | Apple Newsroom |
| Availability | Pre-orders from 30 October 2024; in stores from Friday, 8 November 2024; now the previous generation | Apple Newsroom, 2024-10-30 |
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| M4 Max version | Same 14-inch body with M4 Max: 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 36GB and 1TB standard; up to 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB and 8TB; four external displays; up to 18 hours video and 13 hours web; 3.6 lb; 96W adapter | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Thunderbolt 5 | Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, up to 120Gb/s | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
| Previous M3 Pro model | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro): 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, three Thunderbolt 4 ports rather than TB5, 18GB and 512GB, up to 18 hours video and 12 hours web, $1,999 | Apple 14-inch M3 Pro tech specs |
| Base M4 model | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4): Thunderbolt 4, up to 24 hours video and 16 hours web, 3.4 lb, $1,599 | Apple 14-inch M4 tech specs |
| Current M5 Pro model | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro): 15-core CPU, Apple's N1 wireless chip, 1TB standard, three external displays, $2,199 | Apple 14-inch M5 Pro tech specs |
| In the box | 70W USB-C adapter (12-core) or 96W (14-core and M4 Max); USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 m); polishing cloth only with nano-texture | Apple 14-inch M4 Pro tech specs |
What the M5 generation changed
In March 2026 Apple moved the 14-inch Pro to M5 Pro. For anyone deciding between the two, these are the differences:
| Spec | 14-inch M4 Pro | 14-inch M5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 12-core | 15-core |
| Storage as standard | 512GB | 1TB |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Apple N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 |
| External displays | Up to two | Up to three |
| US launch price | $1,999 | $2,199 |
For a new buyer that’s a clear step: more cores, double the storage and newer Wi-Fi for $2,199. For an M4 Pro owner it’s a thinner one. You already have Thunderbolt 5, the 14.2-inch XDR screen, HDMI and the SD slot, so upgrade only if Wi-Fi 7, a third display or the extra cores would change your work.
The current base MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5), now sold with 1TB as standard, isn’t the upgrade path from here: it goes back to Thunderbolt 4.
M4 Pro or base M4?
Both 2024 models share the 72.4Wh battery and the 14.2-inch XDR screen. Here’s what the M4 Pro’s higher price buys:
| Spec | 14-inch M4 Pro | 14-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | Three Thunderbolt 5 ports | Thunderbolt 4 |
| CPU and GPU | 12-core and 16-core | 10-core and 10-core |
| Memory as standard | 24GB | 16GB |
| Battery | Up to 22 hours video, 14 hours web | Up to 24 hours video, 16 hours web |
| Weight | 3.5 lb (1.60 kg) | 3.4 lb (1.55 kg) |
| US launch price | $1,999 ($1,849 education) | $1,599 ($1,499 education) |
Pick the M4 Pro for Thunderbolt 5 and more memory; pick the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) if you’d rather have the longer battery rating and the lower price. Buying used? Apple’s Identify your MacBook Pro guide separates them: the 2024 14-inch M4 has Thunderbolt 4 (TB4) ports, while the M4 Pro and M4 Max models have Thunderbolt 5.
Coming from a 14-inch M3 Pro? That model has an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, 18GB and 512GB, and ratings of 18 hours of video and 12 of web, at the same $1,999 launch price. The M4 Pro adds Thunderbolt 5, more memory and four more hours of video.
Chip, memory and storage
M4 Pro starts with a 12-core CPU (8 performance and 4 efficiency cores), a 16-core GPU with hardware ray tracing and a 16-core Neural Engine, with 273GB/s of memory bandwidth. The upgrade chip has a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU. Memory is 24GB as standard and goes to 48GB, and it’s soldered; storage starts at 512GB and goes to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB.
The same 14-inch body also came with M4 Max: a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU with 36GB and 1TB to start, up to a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB and 8TB, four external displays and a 96W adapter in the box. It weighs 3.6 lb (1.62 kg), and Apple rates it for less: 18 hours of video and 13 of web.
Screen, battery and charging
The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR runs at 3024 × 1964 (254 ppi), holds 1,000 nits full-screen for HDR and peaks at 1,600 nits, and reaches 1,000 nits in SDR outdoors. ProMotion adapts up to 120Hz, and nano-texture glass was an option.
| Mode | 14-inch M4 Pro |
|---|---|
| Video streaming | Up to 22 hours |
| Wireless web | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery | 72.4Wh |
| Adapter in the box | 70W (12-core) or 96W (14-core) |
Apple measured those hours between August and October 2024 on a preproduction 14-core model with 24GB and 1TB. Fast charging needs a 96W or higher USB-C adapter, and every box includes a 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable.
Price
Apple launched the 14-inch M4 Pro on 30 October 2024 at $1,999, or $1,849 with education pricing, and it reached stores on 8 November 2024. The base 14-inch M4 was $1,599 ($1,499 education), and the M5 Pro that replaced it launched at $2,199. Today you’ll mostly find the M4 Pro refurbished or as remaining stock, where prices vary; set any offer against a new M5 Pro before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Apple Newsroom — MacBook Pro with the M4 family of chips — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Support — MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024) tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Support — Identify your MacBook Pro model — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
What did the M5 generation change?
On the 14-inch Pro, the M5 Pro starts with a 15-core CPU instead of 12, 1TB of storage instead of 512GB, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 instead of Wi-Fi 6E, and support for three external displays instead of two. It launched at $2,199, against $1,999 for the M4 Pro. The base 14-inch M5 has Thunderbolt 4, so it isn't a step up from an M4 Pro.
Should I upgrade from an M4 Pro to an M5 Pro?
Only if you need Wi-Fi 7, a third external display or the three extra CPU cores. Your M4 Pro already has Thunderbolt 5, the XDR screen, HDMI and an SD slot.
Is the 14-inch M4 Pro the same laptop as the 14-inch M4?
No. The M4 Pro has Thunderbolt 5 instead of 4, a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU instead of 10 and 10, and 24GB of memory instead of 16GB. The base M4 is rated for longer, 24 hours of video against 22, and launched at $1,599 against $1,999.
Which M4 Pro should I get, 12-core or 14-core?
Get the 14-core if you'll use its 20-core GPU or want the fast-charging 96W adapter in the box. Otherwise the 12-core model, with a 16-core GPU and a 70W adapter, is the standard configuration.
How many external displays does it support?
Two: both at up to 6K and 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one 6K over Thunderbolt plus one 4K at 144Hz over HDMI. A single 8K display works over HDMI. The M4 Max version drives four.
How much was it at launch?
$1,999 in the US on 30 October 2024, or $1,849 with education pricing, with shipments to stores from 8 November 2024.
Official product page: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro). Tech specs: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) specs.