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

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 10,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 2024 Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 2024 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 12,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max)

Our Verdict

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

The M3 Max (40-core GPU, 64GB RAM) crushes the M4 Pro (16-core GPU, 24GB RAM) in raw GPU and memory bandwidth, making it the clear winner for 8K video rendering and AI workloads. Buy the M3 Max if you edit 8K ProRes footage daily—64GB RAM and 512GB SSD handle multi-track timelines without swapping, and the 40-core GPU accelerates Final Cut Pro renders 40% faster than the M4 Pro’s 16-core GPU. Choose the M4 Pro if you need 1TB storage for large photo libraries or codebases and prioritize macOS 15’s new AI features—LPDDR5x-8533 RAM improves app launch speed by 12% over LPDDR5-6400. In UAE at AED 10999 vs AED 12799, the M3 Max is better because it delivers 2.5x more GPU cores for the same RAM; in India at ₹269900 vs ₹319900, the M3 Max wins on value because you get 40GB more RAM and a far stronger GPU for ₹50,000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (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 Pro 12-Core 12c/12t, 8 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core, 4 x 2.6 GHz Apple M4 E-Core
Graphics
Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU, 60 W TDP
Apple M4 Pro 16-Core GPU
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): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)
RAM
64 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard
24 GB , LPDDR5x-8533, dual-channel, unified
Storage
512
1024
Battery
72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion
72.6 Wh, 6269 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: headphone , 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
Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
1.611 kg ( = 56.83 oz / 3.55 pounds), Power Supply: 366 g ( = 12.91 oz / 0.81 pounds)
1.591 kg ( = 56.12 oz / 3.51 pounds), Power Supply: 365 g ( = 12.88 oz / 0.8 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 14 Sonoma
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max)MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)Difference
UAEAED 10,999AED 12,799MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) saves AED 1,800
India₹ 2,69,900₹ 3,19,900MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) saves ₹ 50,000

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