Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro Models Featuring M4 Chips
Apple today announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, alongside a new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M4 chip.
The new standard also features support for native DisplayPort 2.1 output over USB‑C. Thunderbolt 5 is fully compatible with USB4 and supports advanced protocols such as PCIe 4.0, allowing faster data access speeds for storage devices and peripherals.
The M4 Pro features a 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and four efficiency cores, along with up to a 20-core GPU that is twice as powerful as the M4, according to Apple. With M4 Pro, the new MacBook Pro sees a 75% increase in memory bandwidth over the prior generation. The new MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro is also up to 3x faster than models with the M1 Pro.
The M4 Max model features up to a 16-core CPU, up to a 40-core GPU, over half a terabyte per second of unified memory bandwidth, and a Neural Engine that is more than 3x faster than the M1 Max. With M4 Max, MacBook Pro delivers up to 3.5x the performance of the M1 Max, according to Apple. The M4 Max also supports up to 128GB of unified memory.
All models include an improved Liquid Retina XDR display thanks to an all-new nano-texture display option, offering up to 1000 nits of brightness for SDR content. There’s also a new 12MP Center Stage camera, which Apple says delivers enhanced video quality in challenging lighting conditions. The new camera supports Desk View, showing both the user’s face and the desk immediately below. The M4 Pro model offers up to 22 hours of battery life, while the M4 Max model offers up to 18 hours.
The M4 Max model supports up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI. Alternatively, it can connect up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI.
Additionally, both models come with an SDXC card slot, a MagSafe 3 port for charging, and a headphone jack, along with support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
“MacBook Pro is an incredibly powerful tool that millions of people use to do their life’s best work, and today we’re making it even better,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “With the powerful M4 family of chips, and packed with pro features like Thunderbolt 5, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, an all-new nano-texture display option, and Apple Intelligence, the new MacBook Pro continues to be, by far, the world’s best pro laptop.”
Like their predecessors, the new MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max are available in space black and silver colors. The new MacBooks are available to pre-order starting today, and they will be available beginning Friday, November 8. In the US, pricing starts at $1,599 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, and $2,499 for the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro Models Featuring M4 Chips
Apple has officially announced the release of its latest MacBook Pro models, featuring the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. The lineup includes new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, alongside an entry-level 14-inch model powered by the M4 chip.
Key Features:
- Display and Connectivity: The new models offer support for native DisplayPort 2.1 output via USB-C. Thunderbolt 5 compatibility with USB4 and enhanced protocols such as PCIe 4.0 promise faster data access speeds for external storage and peripherals.
- Performance:
– M4 Pro Chip: Equipped with a 14-core CPU (10 performance and 4 efficiency cores) and up to a 20-core GPU, the M4 Pro doubles the power of the standard M4 chip, achieving a 75% memory bandwidth increase over previous generations. This model boasts performance enhancements of up to 3x compared to models with the M1 Pro chip.
- M4 Max Chip: Features a powerful 16-core CPU, a substantial up to 40-core GPU, and over half a terabyte per second in unified memory bandwidth. Apple’s claim suggests a performance increase of up to 3.5x when compared to the M1 Max, and it supports up to 128GB of unified memory.
- Display and Camera: Both models boast an improved Liquid Retina XDR display, with an option for a new nano-texture finish and up to 1000 nits brightness for SDR content. The new camera, featuring a 12MP sensor, enhances video quality even in low-light conditions and supports a ‘Desk View’ mode to capture both the user’s face and the surface directly below.
- Battery Life: The M4 Pro model offers up to 22 hours of battery life, while the M4 Max model delivers up to 18 hours of use on a full charge.
- Display Outputs: The M4 Max supports multiple external displays: it can connect up to three 6K displays at 60Hz via Thunderbolt, or one 4K display at 240Hz via HDMI, showcasing its powerful graphical capabilities.
- Additional Features: Each model comes equipped with an SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 charging port, headphone jack, and is compatible with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
!Apple MacBook Pro M4 Magic Keyboard close up
With these enhancements, Apple aims to reaffirm its position in the premium laptop market, appealing to both creative professionals and power users.
Show both the user’s face and the desk below, making it ideal for virtual meetings and online collaboration.
Availability & Pricing
The new MacBook Pro models are available to pre-order now, with the official launch date set for November 8. The pricing starts at $1,599 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro and $2,499 for the 16-inch variant. Customers can choose either space black or silver color options, continuing Apple’s tradition of sleek and professional aesthetics.
Apple’s announcement of the new MacBook Pro lineup featuring M4 chips positions them as powerful tools for professionals seeking enhanced performance, advanced display capabilities, and seamless connectivity, solidifying their reputation in the high-performance laptop market.