Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) vs MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

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

MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max: 12 of 13 decision facts sourced.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max
Price todayPrice not yet checked$2,699
ProcessorApple M4 Pro bestbuy.comApple M3 Max bestbuy.com
Memory24 gigabytes bestbuy.com48 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage512 gigabytes bestbuy.com1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size14 inches bestbuy.com16.2 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com3456 x 2234 bestbuy.com
Refresh rateNot yet sourced120Hz bestbuy.com
BrightnessNot yet sourced1000 nits bestbuy.com
Battery lifeNot yet sourced22 hours bestbuy.com
Weight3.53 pounds bestbuy.com4.8 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports3 bestbuy.com3 bestbuy.com
GraphicsApple M4 Pro 16-core bestbuy.comApple M3 Max 40-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,999.00 bestbuy.com$3,899.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024): Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max: Battery. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

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

Pick MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes battery yet.

Verdict: Pick the 14‑inch MacBook Pro if you prioritize portability and a lower price (3.53 lb, $1,999).

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) lists at $1,999 while MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max lists at $2,699 — Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) undercuts MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max by $700 (35%).

Winner: MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max

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

MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max
Screen size14 inches16.2 inches
Resolution3024 x 19643456 x 2234
PanelLED—
ProcessorApple M4 ProApple M3 Max
GraphicsApple M4 Pro 16-coreApple M3 Max 40-core
Memory24 gigabytes48 gigabytes

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

What works

  • 12‑core M4 Pro CPU with 16‑core GPU
  • Compact 0.61‑inch thickness
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports

What doesn't

  • Trails the Pro 16 M3 Max on memory — 24 GB vs 48 GB
  • Trails the Pro 16 M3 Max on storage — 512 GB vs 1,000 GB

MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max

What works

  • 16‑core M3 Max CPU with 40‑core GPU

What doesn't

  • Trails the MacBook Pro 14-inch on weight — 4.8 lb vs 3.53 lb
  • Trails the MacBook Pro 14-inch on starting MSRP — $3,899 vs $1,999

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max.

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