Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 (Late 2024) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
The 14" Apple MacBook Pro, powered by the M4 chip, is designed for creators, students, professionals, and entrepreneurs who need top-tier performance in a compact and portable form. The M4 10-Core chip, built on 3nm process technology, is paired with a 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine to accelerate creative workflows and enable Apple Intelligence capabilities. With 16GB of unified memory, a fast 512GB SSD, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, it handles high-resolution media projects and large apps with ease—making it an ideal mobile workstation.
Preloaded with macOS, this MacBook Pro supports free updates via the Mac App Store. Check Apple’s site for upgrade eligibility.
M4 Performance
Equipped with a 10-core CPU and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, the M4 chip delivers up to 1.8x faster performance than the M1-based MacBook Pro. Its next-gen GPU supports Dynamic Caching, ray tracing, and mesh shading, dramatically improving visual performance for intensive creative apps and games. The 16-core Neural Engine offers over 3x the AI processing speed of M1—fueling faster results for complex workflows and Apple Intelligence tasks.
14.2" Liquid Retina XDR Display
The MacBook Pro features a vibrant 14.2" mini-LED display, delivering:
- Up to 1000 nits sustained full-screen brightness
- 1600 nits peak HDR brightness
- 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and P3 wide color gamut
- Over a billion colors for precise color grading
With ProMotion technology, refresh rates adjust up to 120Hz, enhancing fluidity while preserving battery life. A thin display structure and fast-charging pixels support responsive visual performance for high-end content creation.
Creative Workflows, Optimized
Whether you’re editing raw photos, cutting 8K video, or recording music, the MacBook Pro is optimized for your tools:
- Photo Editing: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, Affinity Photo 2, and more
- Video Editing: Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Nuke
- Music Production: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase
Apple Intelligence on Mac
Apple Intelligence introduces new AI-powered tools built for productivity and creativity—powered by the Neural Engine.
- On-device processing ensures privacy
- Private Cloud Compute handles complex AI securely
- Free ChatGPT access with built-in privacy (no login required)
Features include:
- Writing Tools: Rewriting, summarizing, and tone adjustments
- New Siri: Type or speak naturally with improved context awareness
- Priority Messages: Automatically surfaces time-sensitive emails and summaries
Fast I/O and Charging
- Thunderbolt 4: Up to 40 Gb/s bandwidth for data, charging, and external displays
- MagSafe 3: Magnetic, fast charging up to 50% in 30 minutes
- HDMI & SDXC Card Reader: Connect external monitors and transfer media quickly
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Supports high-impedance audio gear
Display Support:
- Up to 2x 6K@60Hz external displays via Thunderbolt
- Or 1x 6K@60Hz (Thunderbolt) + 1x 4K@144Hz (HDMI)
- Or 1x 8K@60Hz or 4K@240Hz via HDMI
Advanced Camera & Audio
- 12MP Center Stage Camera: Auto-centers during video calls, even as you move
- Desk View: Shares your desk layout during meetings
- Studio-Quality Mic Array: Reduces ambient noise for clearer calls
- Six-Speaker Sound System: Force-cancelling woofers + Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio
Mac + iPhone Integration
- iPhone Mirroring: Control your iPhone from your Mac
- Universal Clipboard & AirDrop: Seamlessly copy, paste, and share files
- No Wi-Fi required for nearby file sharing between Apple devices
Keyboard, Touchpad & Security
- Backlit Magic Keyboard: Full-height function keys with ambient light sensor
- Force Touch Trackpad: Supports multi-touch and pressure sensitivity
- Touch ID: Secure login and purchases with fingerprint authentication
Battery & Sustainability
- Up to 24 hours video playback on a full charge
- Charges with a 70W USB-C power adapter
- Eco-friendly build:
- 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
- 100% recycled rare earth magnets, tin solder, gold, and copper
- Fully fiber-based packaging—no plastic