Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) vs MacBook Pro M4 Max 16

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 M4 Max 16: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)	MacBook Pro M4 Max 16
Price today	$1,600	$3,399
Processor	Apple M4 bestbuy.com	Apple M4 Max bestbuy.com
Memory	24 gigabytes bestbuy.com	36 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size	14 inches bestbuy.com	16 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com	3456 x 2234 bestbuy.com
Weight	3.42 pounds bestbuy.com	4.74 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports	3 bestbuy.com	3 bestbuy.com
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com	Apple M4 Max 32-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$1,899.00 bestbuy.com	$3,399.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. MacBook Pro M4 Max 16: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. 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

• Lighter — 3.42 lb vs 4.74 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $1,899 vs $3,399 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick MacBook Pro M4 Max 16 if

• More memory — 36 GB vs 24 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.

Verdict: Pick Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) if you prioritize portability and a lower price ($1,899 vs $3,399) while still getting a 10‑core CPU and 24 GB RAM. Pick MacBook Pro M4 Max 16 if you need the extra performance of a 14‑core CPU, 32‑core GPU, 36 GB RAM and a larger 16‑inch display. Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) lists at $1,600 while MacBook Pro M4 Max 16 lists at $3,399 — Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) undercuts MacBook Pro M4 Max 16 by $1,799 (112%).

Winner: MacBook Pro M4 Max 16

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): 7.2/10

MacBook Pro M4 Max 16: 8.4/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)	MacBook Pro M4 Max 16
Screen size	14 inches	16 inches
Resolution	3024 x 1964	3456 x 2234
Panel	LED	LED
Processor	Apple M4	Apple M4 Max
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core	Apple M4 Max 32-core
Memory	24 gigabytes	36 gigabytes

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro M4 Max 16.

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