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MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 11,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 14,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)

The M4 Max’s 16-core CPU (4.5 GHz P-cores) and 75 W TDP GPU outperform the M3 Max’s 4.1 GHz P-cores and 60 W TDP, delivering faster rendering and sustained workloads. The 14-inch M3 Max suits mobile video editors needing 64 GB RAM and 1TB storage for 4K timelines without fan noise, with 17 hours of battery life. The 16-inch M4 Max with 48 GB LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and 99.6 Wh battery is optimal for 8K ProRes editing and AI training, where higher memory bandwidth and longer runtime matter. In UAE at AED 11799 vs AED 14799, the 14-inch wins because it saves AED 3000 with 95% of the performance; in India at ₹289900 vs ₹369900, the 14-inch wins on value because ₹80000 saved offsets the smaller screen for most pros.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max)
MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
Processor
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 16c/16t, 12 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 56 W PL2 / Short Burst, 41 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 M3 Max 40-Core GPU, 60 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
64 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard
48 GB , LPDDR5X-8533, onboard
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion
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 stereo, 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
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
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
1.611 kg ( = 56.83 oz / 3.55 pounds), Power Supply: 366 g ( = 12.91 oz / 0.81 pounds)
2.149 kg ( = 75.8 oz / 4.74 pounds), Power Supply: 349 g ( = 12.31 oz / 0.77 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 14 Sonoma
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max)MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)Difference
UAEAED 11,799AED 14,799MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) saves AED 3,000
India₹ 2,89,900₹ 3,69,900MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) saves ₹ 80,000

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