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MacBook Pro 14" (M4)
The entry Pro gets the excellent mini-LED display, more ports and a fan. If you need HDMI, an SD slot or sustained performance, this is the step up.
Our score9.0 / 10
Released2024
Launch price$1,599
Our take
The entry Pro gets the excellent mini-LED display, more ports and a fan. If you need HDMI, an SD slot or sustained performance, this is the step up.
Every Mac we review becomes someone’s main computer for at least a month. We pay most attention to sustained performance, fan noise, battery life on real workdays and how far the base memory goes.
Pros
- Superb mini-LED XDR display
- HDMI and SD card slot
- Long battery life
Cons
- Heavier than the Air
- M4 Pro is a better long-term buy for heavy work
Specifications
| Display | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) |
|---|---|
| Chip | M4, 10-core CPU |
| Memory | 16GB unified memory (configurable) |
| Ports | Three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 |
| Battery | Up to 24 hours video playback |
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