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

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

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

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

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

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
ProcessorApple M4 bestbuy.comApple M5 Pro bestbuy.com
Memory24 gigabytes bestbuy.com24 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com2000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size14 inches bestbuy.com14.2 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com
Weight3.42 pounds bestbuy.com3.5 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports3 bestbuy.com3 bestbuy.com
GraphicsApple M4 10-core bestbuy.comApple M5 Pro 16-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,899.00 bestbuy.com$2,999.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4: 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.

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Pick MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro if

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

Verdict: The Pro 14‑inch M4 offers lighter (3.42 lb vs 3.5 lb) and lower starting price ($1,899 vs $2,999); the Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro counters with more storage (2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 lists at $1,999 while MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro lists at $2,499 — MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4 undercuts MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro by $500 (25%).

Winner: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4: 6.5/10

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro
Screen size14 inches14.2 inches
Resolution3024 x 19643024 x 1964
PanelLED—
ProcessorApple M4Apple M5 Pro
GraphicsApple M4 10-coreApple M5 Pro 16-core
Memory24 gigabytes24 gigabytes

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M4

What works

  • Leads the Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro on weight — 3.42 lb vs 3.5 lb
  • Leads the Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro on starting MSRP — $1,899 vs $2,999

What doesn't

  • Integrated GPU lags behind newer M5 Pro graphics
  • No ProMotion display option

MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro

What works

  • 16‑core GPU handles 4K video editing smoothly
  • Higher‑capacity 1 TB SSD for large media files

What doesn't

  • Heavier at 3.5 lb
  • Higher price point
  • Runs hotter under sustained load

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro.

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