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Key Takeaways
- The newly released MacBook Pro now offers a trio of chip options – M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max – accompanied by enhanced RAM and storage configurations for increased performance.
- Priced from $1,600, the entry-level M4 MacBook Pro makes its debut.
- The MacBook Pro’s design remains unaltered, maintaining its familiar silhouette from previous iterations, updated solely by introducing a fresh Space Gray hue.
Apple officially unveiled its M4-powered MacBook Pro. Apple’s third major Mac announcement this week follows on the heels of two earlier reveals.
The latest MacBook Pro features a choice of M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max processors. This entry-level model features a powerful combination of a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU on its 14-inch mannequin. The 14-inch M4 model starts at $1,600, while the entry-level 14-inch M4 Pro begins at $2,000. The entry-level 14-inch M4 Max model starts at a price of $3,200. The entry-level 16-inch M4 Professional model starts at $2,500, featuring a powerful 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU configuration.
The MacBook Pro’s storage options start at 512GB, but users can upgrade to a maximum of 8TB SSD capacity. The device features a starting RAM capacity of 16GB, which can be expanded up to a maximum of 128GB when users opt for the M4 Max processor. The improvements from last year are notable, particularly since the base model M3 MacBook Pro initially shipped with just 8GB of RAM. Apple’s decision to make 16GB the baseline storage capacity for its latest MacBook Pro is a welcome move, effectively doubling the starting point from 8GB, allowing users to enjoy improved performance and multitasking capabilities.
The color options for the MacBook Pro are limited to space gray and silver, with a matte black finish no longer available.
The brand-new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models are now available, set to launch on November 8th.
Apple has unveiled a revamped Mac mini, boasting a compact redesign and powered by the potent M4 processor.
The MacBook Pro’s design remains unchanged; it has simply been upgraded with an M4 chip now.
Apple’s forthcoming product line remains committed to the sleek, modern aesthetic introduced in 2021.
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The 14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro’s aesthetic is largely indistinguishable from its predecessor, mirroring last year’s model – and, indeed, the one before that, with a striking lack of innovation in design. In 2021, Apple revamped its iconic MacBook Pro lineup, introducing a new design that debuted alongside the MacBook Pro powered by the M1 Pro chip.
Internally, the M4 chip features a robust 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, while the M4 Professional is expected to rival the performance of a 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU. The upcoming M4 Max processor will boast a robust configuration, featuring a 16-core CPU and an impressive 40-core GPU. Apple claims that the new MacBook Pro with M4 processor achieves a significant boost in performance, boasting a whopping 3.4 times faster 3D rendering in Blender compared to its predecessor, the 13-inch MacBook Pro powered by M1. The brand new M4 Max
After its recent launch, the brand-new M4 MacBook Pro models come equipped with the latest MacOS Sequoia 15.1. The earlier M-series MacBook Pro models also aided Apple’s AI efforts.
Apple’s first batch of M4-powered Mac announcements has finally landed.
