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

The M4 Max (16-core, 57W PL1) outperforms the M3 Max (16-core, 50W PL1) in sustained CPU workloads, while its 75W GPU TDP delivers 25% higher graphics throughput than the M3 Max’s 60W. The MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max suits video editors editing 8K ProRes in Final Cut Pro with 64GB RAM and 512GB SSD, and its 1.61kg weight suits frequent travelers needing all-day 18-hour battery life. The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is for professionals running 3D renders in Blender or AI training with 48GB LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and 1TB SSD, where the 99.6Wh battery supports 12+ hours of continuous heavy workloads. In UAE at AED 10999 vs AED 12399, the 14-inch wins because it offers 90% of the M4 Max’s performance at 11% lower cost; in India at ₹269900 vs ₹309900, the 14-inch wins on value because the 16GB RAM gap doesn’t justify the ₹40,000 premium for most creative workflows.