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

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins on raw performance with its 40-core GPU and 48GB RAM versus the 14-inch’s 16-core GPU and 24GB RAM, enabling 2.5x faster rendering in Final Cut Pro. The 14-inch model suits mobile creatives who need 18+ hours of video playback and weigh under 3.6kg for daily commutes in Dubai or Delhi. The 16-inch model is for professionals running 8K video timelines, AI training, or 3D simulations requiring 48GB unified memory and 75W sustained GPU power. In UAE at AED 10799 vs AED 12799, the 16-inch wins because it offers 24GB more RAM and 24-core GPU for AED 2000 less; in India at ₹269900 vs ₹319900, the 16-inch wins because 48GB RAM enables 4K ProRes editing without swapping, while the 14-inch lacks the memory headroom for professional workflows.