MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M4 Pro, 2024

The Apple MacBook Pro "M4 Pro" 14-Core CPU/20-Core GPU 14-Inch (2024) model is equipped with a 4.5 GHz Apple M4 Pro processor with fourteen CPU cores (10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 20-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It comes with a default 24 GB of "unified" onboard RAM and a 1 TB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and SSD can be customized with higher-capacity options at purchase but are not upgradable subsequently.

Offered in silver and "Space Black," this notebook includes an integrated 12-megapixel "Center Stage" camera, a "high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers," a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.

Additionally, it features a high-resolution 14.2-inch LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display with a 3024x1964 resolution (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1000 nits SDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio), and an integrated battery providing an Apple-estimated 14-22 hours of runtime.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 5 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.

Compared to its predecessor, this 14-inch "2024" MacBook Pro model is similar in many respects, but has a faster processor/graphics processor architecture, a slightly brighter display (with a nano-texture option for an additional charge), an improved camera, faster Thunderbolt ports, and better battery life.

This higher-end M4 Pro configuration in the 14-inch MacBook Pro offered a significant boost in both CPU and GPU performance over the base model, thanks to its additional processing cores. It established itself as the sweet spot for professionals whose workflows, such as video editing or graphic design, could directly benefit from more graphical horsepower. [10] While sharing the same updated features as the rest of the 2024 lineup—including a brighter SDR display, Thunderbolt 5, and a better camera—this model's primary appeal was its enhanced processing capability, which approached the CPU performance of the previous generation's M3 Max. [1] It provided a compelling blend of power, portability, and exceptional battery life, making it a highly satisfactory machine for demanding users who did not require the ultimate power of the M4 Max. [16]