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

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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
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2023 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2023 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 14,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)

Our Verdict

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

The M3 Max’s 40-core GPU and 16-core CPU outperform the M4 Pro’s 16-core GPU and 12-core CPU in sustained workloads like 8K video rendering and 3D simulation. The MacBook Pro 14 with M4 Pro is better for mobile professionals needing all-day battery life (up to 18 hours video playback) and a lighter 1.59 kg chassis for daily commuting. The MacBook Pro 16 with M3 Max suits professionals running memory-heavy tasks like 16-track Pro Tools sessions or 8K RAW timelines, thanks to its 128 GB RAM and 60 W sustained power delivery. In UAE at AED 12799 vs AED 14999, the M4 Pro 14 is better because it saves AED 2200 with near-identical productivity for most creators; in India at ₹319900 vs ₹374900, the M4 Pro 14 wins on value because it delivers 90% of the M3 Max’s performance at ₹55000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
Processor
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
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 PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M4 Pro 16-Core GPU
Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU, 60 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): 16.9 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.67 x 14 x 9.77 in)
RAM
24 GB , LPDDR5x-8533, dual-channel, unified
128 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion
99.6 Wh Lithium-Ion
Ports
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
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
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
1.591 kg ( = 56.12 oz / 3.51 pounds), Power Supply: 365 g ( = 12.88 oz / 0.8 pounds)
2.147 kg ( = 75.73 oz / 4.73 pounds), Power Supply: 347 g ( = 12.24 oz / 0.77 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia
Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Difference
UAEAED 12,799AED 14,999MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) saves AED 2,200
India₹ 3,19,900₹ 3,74,900MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) saves ₹ 55,000

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