Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 (Late 2024) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Designed for students, entrepreneurs, content creators, and professionals alike, the 14" MacBook Pro with M4 brings cutting-edge performance to compact, creative workflows. Powered by Apple’s next-gen M4 10-core chip and 10-core GPU, this MacBook Pro is built on advanced 3nm architecture and integrates Apple’s latest graphics technologies—including Dynamic Caching, ray tracing, and mesh shading—for a faster, more efficient experience across demanding creative applications.
With 24GB of unified memory, a 1TB SSD, and support for Thunderbolt 4, this system is ideal for users working with high-resolution media, large files, or intensive multitasking. Whether you're editing 4K video, producing music, or building 3D models, the M4 MacBook Pro is engineered to keep pace.
M4 Chip Performance
The Apple M4 chip combines performance and efficiency with a 10-core CPU (performance + efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU, delivering up to 1.8x faster performance compared to M1 models.
Key highlights:
- 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
- 16-core Neural Engine—now over 3x faster than M1—for AI-enhanced workflows
- Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading for top-tier GPU performance
From photo editing and video rendering to complex machine learning tasks, the M4 chip delivers the power to handle it all—quickly and securely.
14.2" Liquid Retina XDR Display
The 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display offers ultra-sharp detail and vibrant color with:
- 1000 nits sustained brightness (1600 nits peak HDR)
- 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and P3 wide color gamut
- Mini-LED backlighting and 3024 x 1964 resolution
- Just under 4mm thin, with advanced TFT oxide technology
ProMotion & Color Accuracy
With ProMotion technology, the refresh rate adjusts dynamically up to 120Hz, delivering smoother scrolling, improved responsiveness, and battery efficiency. Professionals can lock refresh rates to suit video playback needs, while the P3 wide color gamut ensures true-to-life color accuracy.
Designed for Creators
Whether you’re in the studio or on the go, the MacBook Pro makes creative workflows faster and easier:
Photo Editing
- Work with massive RAW files effortlessly
- SDXC card reader for fast photo transfer
- Optimized apps: Photoshop, Lightroom, Pixelmator Pro, Capture One, Topaz Photo AI, and more
Video Editing
- Edit and render 4K/8K content and motion graphics smoothly
- Fully supported by Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and others
Music Production
- Record, edit, and mix multiple tracks in real time
- Compatible with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, and more
Apple Intelligence on Mac
Powered by the M4 chip and its Neural Engine, Apple Intelligence introduces AI-enhanced tools across macOS Sequoia:
- On-device processing ensures your data stays private
- Private Cloud Compute for complex tasks with secure server-based models
- Free ChatGPT access (no account required), with built-in privacy protections
- Smart tools like Writing Tools, Priority Messages, and enhanced Siri bring new ways to write, communicate, and stay productive
Ports & Connectivity
- Thunderbolt 4 (x3): Up to 40 Gb/s bandwidth for data, video, and charging
- MagSafe 3: Fast, magnetic charging—50% battery in 30 minutes
- HDMI: Supports 8K @ 60Hz and 4K @ 240Hz
- SDXC card reader and 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wi-Fi 6E for high-speed wireless connectivity
Display Support
- Built-in display: Full native resolution, 1 billion colors
- External displays:
- Two 6K @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt, or
- One 6K @ 60Hz (Thunderbolt) + One 4K @ 144Hz (HDMI)
- One 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz via HDMI
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Center Stage camera: Keeps you centered in frame during video calls
- Desk View: Share your desktop in real time
- Studio-quality 3-mic array: Crisp, low-noise audio
- Six-speaker sound system: With force-cancelling woofers and Dolby Atmos spatial audio
Mac + iPhone Integration
- iPhone Mirroring: Access your iPhone wirelessly from the Mac
- Handoff and Universal Clipboard: Copy and paste between devices
- AirDrop: Instantly share files across your Apple ecosystem
Keyboard, Trackpad & Security
- Magic Keyboard: Full-height function keys and inverted-T arrow layout
- Touch ID: Fast and secure sign-in, app access, and Apple Pay
- Force Touch trackpad: Precision input with multi-touch gestures
Battery Life & Charging
- Up to 24 hours of video playback
- Charges via 70W USB-C power adapter through MagSafe or Thunderbolt
Sustainable Design
Apple continues its environmental commitment with:
- 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
- 100% recycled rare earth elements, tin, gold, and copper across internal components
- Fully fiber-based packaging, eliminating plastic and reducing carbon footprint