Compare the MacBook Pro M4 (2024) to the MacBook Pro M3 (2023)

The Apple MacBook with M4 has the longest battery life of all Apple laptops. It lasts up to 22 or 24 hours. You can choose from Apple's 3 newest chips: M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max. The Apple M4 Max is up to 1.2 faster than the Apple M3 Max. With the M4 model, you get 10 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores. These allow you to work even faster. With the M4 Pro or M4 Max, you get up to 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores. As a result, your MacBook can handle anything.

The MacBook Pro gets its power from the M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max chip. With this chip, everything you do is fast and smooth. Thanks to the 3-nanometer technology, demanding photo and video editing and gaming are no problem. With the M3 chip, you have 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores. With the M3 Pro or M3 Max, you get up to 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores. Depending on your model, it has a 18 or 22-hour battery life.

The MacBook Pro with M4 Max and M4 Pro has 3 Thunderbolt 5 ports, which allows you to transfer files 2 times as fast as with Thunderbolt 4. This way, you have more expansion options and options for hubs. The new Liquid XDR display prevents reflections on your screen even more, so you can also work outside. Thanks to the 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, everyone is always visible in the middle of the frame. That's mainly useful if you're video calling with multiple people at the same time or if you move around while on a call. You can also easily show your desk with Desk View. You can choose from the colors silver and Space Black.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro has 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe 3 port, an HDMI connector, and a memory card reader. You can connect up to 4 screens to it, which allows you to easily switch between programs. Images look smooth on the screen thanks to the Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology. Logging in feels familiar and secure with Touch ID. You can choose from 3 different colors: silver, Space Gray, and Space Black.