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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) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021 M1 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 7,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 10,499

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’s 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU outperform the M1 Pro’s 8-core CPU and 14-core GPU, delivering 2.5x higher sustained GPU throughput at 75 W TDP versus 15 W. The M1 Pro 14-inch suits video editors editing 4K ProRes on 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage with 10+ hours of battery life and no fan noise under light loads. The M4 Max 16-inch is for professionals rendering 8K video or running AI models with 48 GB RAM and 99.6 Wh battery sustaining 8+ hours under heavy 50 W sustained load. In UAE at AED 7499 vs AED 10499, the M1 Pro 14 is better because it saves AED 3000 while matching daily productivity needs; in India at ₹179900 vs ₹259900, the M1 Pro 14 wins on value because it delivers 90% of real-world performance for ₹80,000 less.

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
512
512
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 7,499AED 10,499MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max) saves AED 3,000
India₹ 1,79,900₹ 2,59,900MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Max) saves ₹ 80,000

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