MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs MacBook Pro 16 2021

MacBook Pro 14 M4
MacBook Pro 16 2021

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

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

MacBook Pro 16 2021: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

MacBook Pro 14 M4MacBook Pro 16 2021
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
ProcessorApple M4 bestbuy.comApple M2 Pro bestbuy.com
Memory16 gigabytes bestbuy.com16 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage512 gigabytes bestbuy.com512 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size14 inches bestbuy.com16.2 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com3456 x 2234 bestbuy.com
Weight3.42 pounds bestbuy.com4.7 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports3 bestbuy.com3 bestbuy.com
GraphicsApple M4 10-core bestbuy.comApple M2 Pro 19-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,499.00 bestbuy.com$2,499.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — MacBook Pro 14 M4: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. MacBook Pro 16 2021: 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 M4 if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.
Verified Confidence: 84%

Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the Pro 14 M4 leads with lighter (3.42 lb vs 4.7 lb) and lower starting price ($1,499 vs $2,499). Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.

Winner: MacBook Pro 14 M4

MacBook Pro 14 M4: 7/10

MacBook Pro 16 2021: 6/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

MacBook Pro 14 M4MacBook Pro 16 2021
Screen size14 inches16.2 inches
Resolution3024 x 19643456 x 2234
PanelLED—
ProcessorApple M4Apple M2 Pro
GraphicsApple M4 10-coreApple M2 Pro 19-core
Memory16 gigabytes16 gigabytes

MacBook Pro 14 M4

What works

  • Compact 14‑inch size
  • Apple M4 efficiency

What doesn't

  • Potentially lower GPU performance than larger models
  • Limited port selection

MacBook Pro 16 2021

What works

  • Higher‑end GPU options

What doesn't

  • Older silicon may be less power‑efficient
  • Heavier and bulkier

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M4.

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