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

The M4 Max (40-core GPU, 75 W TDP) outperforms the M4 Pro (16-core GPU, 50 W sustained) in sustained GPU workloads, like 8K video rendering or 3D simulation, where the Max’s 48 GB RAM and 57 W burst power deliver 40% higher throughput than the Pro’s 24 GB. The 14-inch model suits mobile professionals editing 4K footage with 24 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, offering 18 hours of video playback and 1.59 kg portability. The 16-inch model is for motion graphics teams or AI developers needing 48 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD to run multiple VMs or large datasets without throttling, leveraging its 99.6 Wh battery for 22 hours of light use. In UAE at AED 11999 vs AED 10799, the 16-inch wins because it adds 24 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for just AED 1200 more; in India at ₹299900 vs ₹269900, the 16-inch wins because the same upgrade costs ₹30000 less despite doubling RAM and storage.