MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro vs MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 ProMacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
ProcessorApple M4 Pro bestbuy.comApple M5 Pro bestbuy.com
Memory24 gigabytes bestbuy.com24 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage512 gigabytes bestbuy.com2000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size14 inches bestbuy.com14.2 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com
Weight3.53 pounds bestbuy.com3.5 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports3 bestbuy.com3 bestbuy.com
GraphicsApple M4 Pro 16-core bestbuy.comApple M5 Pro 16-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,999.00 bestbuy.com$2,999.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro if

Pick MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro if

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  • Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.
Verified Confidence: 87%

Verdict: The Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro offers lower starting price ($1,999 vs $2,999); the Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro counters with more storage (2,000 GB vs 512 GB) and lighter (3.5 lb vs 3.53 lb). Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro lists at $2,499 while MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro lists at $2,799 — MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro undercuts MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro by $300 (12%).

Winner: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro: 7.2/10

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 ProMacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro
Screen size14 inches14.2 inches
Resolution3024 x 19643024 x 1964
PanelLED—
ProcessorApple M4 ProApple M5 Pro
GraphicsApple M4 Pro 16-coreApple M5 Pro 16-core
Memory24 gigabytes24 gigabytes

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 Pro

What works

  • Efficient 12‑core CPU
  • Excellent battery life for its class
  • Compact 14‑inch chassis

What doesn't

  • Lower GPU performance than M5 Pro
  • Base storage modest for power users

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro

What works

  • Significantly faster 14‑core CPU
  • Improved 16‑core GPU
  • Larger base storage

What doesn't

  • Higher price point
  • Slightly heavier than M4 model

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro.

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