Apple has officially announced its new MacBook Pro lineup, featuring the latest M4 family of chips: the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. These powerful laptops promise enhanced performance, stunning displays, and advanced features, making them ideal for professionals and creatives. Pre-orders are available now, with shipping starting on November 8.
Key Features of the New MacBook Pro
Enhanced Performance
The new MacBook Pro models are powered by the M4 chips, which offer much faster performance than previous models.
- M4 Pro: 14-core CPU (10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
- M4 Max: Up to 16-core CPU and a powerful 40-core GPU
Apple claims the M4 Max is the fastest laptop chip in the world, boasting 1.2 times better performance than last year’s M3 Max.
Stunning Displays
Both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro feature a Liquid Retina XDR display, now available with an optional nano-texture finish that reduces glare while maintaining image quality.
- Brightness: Up to 1,000 nits for standard content and 1,600 nits for HDR
Upgraded Camera
The MacBook Pro models come with a 12MP Center Stage camera, which enhances video quality, especially in challenging lighting conditions.
- Center Stage: Keeps you centered in the frame during video calls.
- Desk View: Shows both you and a top-down view of your workspace.
Improved Connectivity
The new MacBook Pro models feature Thunderbolt 5, doubling transfer speeds to 120 Gb/s for faster connections to external devices.
- Ports:
- HDMI (supports up to 8K resolution)
- SDXC card slot
- MagSafe 3 for charging
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Long Battery Life
Apple has improved battery life in the new MacBook Pro models:
- 14-inch M4 Pro:
- Up to 22 hours of video streaming
- Up to 14 hours of web browsing
- 14-inch M4 Max:
- Up to 18 hours of video streaming
- Up to 13 hours of web browsing
- 16-inch M4 Pro:
- Up to 24 hours of video streaming
- Up to 17 hours of web browsing
- 16-inch M4 Max:
- Up to 21 hours of video streaming
- Up to 14 hours of web browsing
Specifications
MacBook Pro with M4 Pro Chip
- Display: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR
- Processor: M4 Pro
- 14-core CPU (10 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)
- Up to 20-core GPU
- RAM: Starting at 24GB Unified Memory
- Storage: Starting at 512GB SSD
- Battery Life: Up to 22 hours video streaming
- Ports: 3 x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3
- Price: Starting at $1,999
MacBook Pro with M4 Max Chip
- Display: 14-inch or 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR
- Processor: M4 Max
- Up to 16-core CPU
- Up to 40-core GPU
- RAM: Up to 128GB Unified Memory
- Storage: Starting at 512GB SSD
- Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (14-inch) or 21 hours (16-inch) video streaming
- Ports: 3 x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3
- Price: Starting at $2,499
Conclusion
Apple’s new MacBook Pro lineup, featuring the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, delivers significant improvements in performance, display quality, and features. With impressive battery life and enhanced connectivity options, these laptops are perfect for tackling demanding tasks or enjoying a high-quality computing experience. Pre-orders are now open, with deliveries starting on November 8, making it an exciting time for Apple fans and professionals alike.
Read more about the newly launched Mac mini M4.
