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

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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 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 9,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)

Our Verdict

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

The M4 Max (40-core GPU, 75W TDP) outperforms the M4 Pro (16-core GPU, 50W TDP) in sustained GPU workloads, making it superior for 8K video rendering and 3D simulation. The MacBook Pro 14 with 1TB storage and 24GB RAM is optimal for mobile video editors who need fast file access and all-day battery life (up to 18 hours) without carrying extra weight. The MacBook Pro 16 with 48GB RAM and 40-core GPU is for professionals running Final Cut Pro with 12+ streams of ProRes 4444 or AI training in PyTorch where memory bandwidth and core count directly impact render times. In UAE at AED 12799 vs AED 9999, the 16-inch wins because 48GB RAM enables complex multitasking the 24GB model cannot match; in India at ₹319900 vs ₹249900, the 16-inch wins on value because 48GB RAM doubles the memory capacity for under ₹70000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
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 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 M4 Pro 16-Core GPU
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
24 GB , LPDDR5x-8533, dual-channel, unified
48 GB , LPDDR5X-8533, onboard
Storage
1024
512
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: 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)
2.149 kg ( = 75.8 oz / 4.74 pounds), Power Supply: 349 g ( = 12.31 oz / 0.77 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)Difference
UAEAED 12,799AED 9,999MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) saves AED 2,800
India₹ 3,19,900₹ 2,49,900MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) saves ₹ 70,000

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