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MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021 M1 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021 M1 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 9,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 12,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

The M4 Max (16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 75W TDP) crushes the M1 Pro (8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 15W TDP) in sustained multi-threaded workloads, especially for 8K video rendering and 3D rendering. The M1 Pro 14-inch is ideal for mobile professionals needing 16GB RAM and 1024GB storage for Lightroom editing and coding, with 17 hours of video playback and 1.6kg portability. The M4 Max 16-inch dominates for AI training, Pro Tools 32-track audio, and Final Cut Pro 8K timelines with 48GB RAM and 75W sustained GPU power, despite its 2.149kg weight and 99.6Wh battery offering 14 hours playback. In UAE at AED 9499 vs AED 12499, the M1 Pro 14 is better because it saves AED 3000 with 90% of needed performance; in India at ₹229900 vs ₹309900, the M1 Pro 14 wins on value because ₹80000 less delivers nearly identical day-to-day output for most creatives.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max)
MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)
Processor
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz, 22 W PL1 / Sustained
Apple M4 Max 16-Core 16c/16t, 12 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core, 4 x 2.6 GHz Apple M4 E-Core, 57 W PL2 / Short Burst, 50 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU, 15 W TDP
Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU, 75 W TDP
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 in)
RAM
16 GB , LPDDR5-6400
48 GB , LPDDR5X-8533, onboard
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
69.9 Wh Lithium-Polymer
99.6 Wh, 8607 mAh Lithium-Ion
Ports
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo , Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
1.6 kg ( = 56.44 oz / 3.53 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)
2.149 kg ( = 75.8 oz / 4.74 pounds), Power Supply: 349 g ( = 12.31 oz / 0.77 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 12 Monterey
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max)MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)Difference
UAEAED 9,499AED 12,499MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max) saves AED 3,000
India₹ 2,29,900₹ 3,09,900MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max) saves ₹ 80,000

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