Apple has just announced the new MacBook Pro models, which feature the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. Externally, the machines are identical to their predecessors, but the spec bump would allow the devices to be significantly upgraded. The new MacBook Pro models come in Apple's 14-inch and 16-inch standard, but the company has seen fit to upgrade the base RAM count for all models.
Apple has launched the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max MacBook Pro models with a significant performance boost
As mentioned, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are part of Apple's annual upgrade cycle, which features major performance gains compared to older models. If you want to get one for yourself, the new 'Pro' models have a lot going for them. The machines come in three variants: the standard base version will simply feature the M4 chip, the mid-range model will house the M4 Pro chip, the same as the Mac mini, and the top tier model will feature the M4 Max chip.
M4 MacBook Pro
Apple has also upgraded the 14-inch MacBook Pro base version with 16GB of RAM compared to only 8GB on the previous variant. The company appears to be working on upgrading its entire product line with more RAM, possibly to make it easier for the machines to handle Apple Intelligence features the company has planned for the future.
The M4 chip features a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU coupled with a 16-core Neural Engine. The base RAM is set at 16GB, but users would have the option to upgrade it to 32GB. It also starts at 512GB of storage capacity, which can be bumped up to 2TB. It is also available in a new nano-texture display as an option upgrade with up to 1,000 notes of brightness for SDR content. With the improved efficiency of the chip, Apple also promises a better battery life of up to 24 hours. The pricing starts at $1,599 for the base variant, which is available in Space Black and Silver finishes.
M4 Pro And M4 Max MacBook Pro
Apple has also upgraded its higher-end MacBook Pro models with the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, which will deliver faster computational performance across the board and enhanced graphical output with better efficiency. Again, the design of the devices has been kept the same, but the company has introduced some notable changes internally.
As we have mentioned earlier, the new MacBook Pro models come with a new nano-texture display option for minimizing distractions and reducing glare. Additionally, the devices can go up to 1,000 nits for SDR content and up to 1,600 nits for HDR content. There is also a new 12MP Center Stage camera which will follow the user around when on a FaceTime or video call. The machines also come with Thunderbolt 5 ports for better data transfer, which is a major gain over the last generation's MacBook Pro models.
In terms of performance, the M4 Max chip features up to a 16-core CPU and up to a 40-core GPU. It can be configured to support up to half a terabyte per second of unified memory bandwidth. You will also get support for up to 128GB of RAM. The base variant will start with 24GB of RAM, which is a major plus, considering the company has kept the same pricing. You can check out our dedicated post on the M4 Pro chip for performance details.
The 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip starts at $2,499, but it also starts at 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. You can pre-order the devices right now, with availability starting November 8. We will share additional details on the devices and the new chips, so do keep an eye out.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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