Description
The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M4 brings full‑fat “Pro” performance to a compact 14.2‑inch chassis. Powered by Apple’s 10‑core M4 chip with 10‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine, it easily handles content creation, coding, photo/video editing, and AI‑enhanced workflows while staying cool and quiet. Reviews from outlets like PCMag, Laptop Mag, The Verge, Mashable, and GamesHub all highlight its “blazing” CPU performance and excellent overall speed, often beating premium Intel and Snapdragon X Elite Windows laptops in real‑world tasks.
Its 14.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR mini‑LED display is one of the best on any laptop: 3024×1964 resolution at 254 ppi, 1,000,000:1 contrast, up to 1,000 nits sustained SDR and 1,600 nits HDR brightness, wide color (P3), 1 billion colors, and ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120Hz for ultra‑smooth scrolling and animation. A nano‑texture glass option is available for reduced glare. Audio is equally impressive, with a six‑speaker system with force‑cancelling woofers, wide stereo sound, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio that many reviewers call class‑leading.
Base configurations now start at 16GB unified memory and 512GB SSD, with options up to 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD. Battery life is a major strength: Apple rates up to 16 hours of wireless web and up to 24 hours of video playback from the 72.4Wh battery, and independent tests (PCMag, Pokde, Macworld) routinely report 15–20+ hours of real‑world use. Fast charging is supported with an optional 96W USB‑C power adapter.
Connectivity and expansion are far better than most slim laptops: three Thunderbolt 4 (USB‑C) ports, HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K60 or 4K240), SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack (with high‑impedance support), and MagSafe 3 charging. Wireless is handled by Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. You can run two external 6K displays at 60Hz, or one 8K60 or 4K240 display over HDMI, in addition to the built‑in screen.
Other highlights include a 12MP Center Stage camera (with 1080p video, Desk View, and improved low‑light performance), a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, a large Force Touch trackpad, and macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence features for AI‑assisted writing, image tools, and more. The unibody aluminum chassis (Space Black or Silver) weighs about 1.55kg (3.4lb) and measures 0.61 × 12.31 × 8.71 inches, making it highly portable for a true pro‑class machine.
Key technical specs (M4 14‑inch model):
– Chip: Apple M4 (10‑core CPU: 4 performance + 6 efficiency, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine, 120GB/s memory bandwidth)
– Display: 14.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR, 3024×1964, mini‑LED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, 1,000 nits SDR, 1,600 nits HDR, P3, True Tone
– Memory: 16GB or 24GB (configurable to 24GB or 32GB unified memory)
– Storage: 512GB or 1TB SSD (configurable up to 2TB)
– Battery: 72.4Wh; up to 16 hours wireless web / 24 hours video; 70W USB‑C adapter included; fast‑charge with 96W adapter
– Ports: 3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4 up to 40Gb/s), HDMI, SDXC, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3
– Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
– Camera: 12MP Center Stage, 1080p video
– Audio: Six‑speaker system with force‑cancelling woofers, Dolby Atmos; 3‑mic array with beamforming
– OS: macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence
– Size/Weight: 0.61 × 12.31 × 8.71 in; 3.4 lb (1.55 kg)
– Finish: Space Black or Silver
For professionals, students, and creators who want a compact laptop with outstanding performance, best‑in‑class display and speakers, strong battery life, and real ports, the 14‑inch MacBook Pro M4 is one of the best balanced “Pro” laptops you can buy.
