Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the base M4 chip adds a 120 Hz mini-LED display, active cooling, an HDMI port and SD card slot over the Air.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Laptops
- Released
- 2024
- Price
- $1,599
- VersusAnything Score
- 44/100
Key features
- 120 Hz Liquid Retina XDR display
- HDMI and SD card slot
- Up to 24 hours of battery
Best for creators who need a brighter, faster display and sustained performance.
MacBook Pro 14 M4 specifications
| Screen size | 14.2" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Base SSD | 512 GB |
| Graphics | Integrated 10-core (M4) |
| Rated battery life | 24 h |
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,599 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (25%)
- Display (15%)
- Portability (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Value (20%)
Scored against every laptop in our database using the laptops weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 120 Hz Liquid Retina XDR display
- HDMI and SD card slot
- Up to 24 hours of battery
- Strong battery score (85/100 within laptops)
Cons
- Weaker portability score (24/100 within laptops)
- Weaker value score (26/100 within laptops)
Compare MacBook Pro 14 M4 against
Alternatives to MacBook Pro 14 M4
- Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) 52/100
- Dell XPS 13 (9350) 61/100
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 49/100
- HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 46/100
- ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 66/100
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) 54/100
Sources
- MacBook Pro 14 M4: Apple product page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.