Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) vs MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 14 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023): 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.

	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)	MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023)
Price today	$1,600	$24.97
Processor	Apple M4 bestbuy.com	Apple M3 bestbuy.com
Memory	24 gigabytes bestbuy.com	16 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size	14 inches bestbuy.com	14.2 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com	3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com
Brightness	Not yet sourced	1000 nits bestbuy.com
Battery life	Not yet sourced	22 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	3.42 pounds bestbuy.com	3.5 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports	3 bestbuy.com	3 bestbuy.com
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com	Apple M3 10-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$1,899.00 bestbuy.com	$1,699.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023): Refresh rate, Battery. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) if

• More memory — 24 GB vs 16 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lighter — 3.42 lb vs 3.5 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023) if

• Lower starting price — $1,699 vs $1,899 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.

Verdict: Pick Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) if you need the extra 8 GB of memory, a lighter chassis (3.42 lb vs 3.5 lb), and the latest M4 processor. Both share the same 14‑inch Retina display, 10‑core GPU and premium build, so the choice hinges on memory, weight and price.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) lists at $1,600 while MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023) lists at $24.97 — MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023) undercuts Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) by $1,575.03 (6308%).

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): 7.5/10

MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023): 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)	MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023)
Screen size	14 inches	14.2 inches
Resolution	3024 x 1964	3024 x 1964
Panel	LED	LED
Processor	Apple M4	Apple M3
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core	Apple M3 10-core
Memory	24 gigabytes	16 gigabytes

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024).

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