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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): price, specs & release date
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024), released 2024-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: en.wikipedia.org verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) is listed at $1599 on en.wikipedia.org as of 2026-06-27, #12 cheapest of 18 laptops (median $1464); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 30/100 pay-blind standing, #23 of 25 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Strong, efficient M4 performance; Long battery life (18h31m tested by Tom's Hardware; Notebookcheck notes it beats the M4 Pro).
- Skip if Absurd/enormous surcharges for RAM and SSD upgrades is a dealbreaker.
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) a good buy?
At $1599, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) is #12 cheapest of the 18 laptops we track, where the median is $1464. On the spec sheet, its display of 14.2 in is above the median of the 27, its weight of 1.55 kg is above the median of the 21, and its battery of 72.4 Wh is above the median of the 24.
Evidence of Record
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 11 physical metrics — brightness, battery, geekbench single-core and 8 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
brightness · battery · geekbench single-core · geekbench multi-core · cinebench 2024 · speed · handbrake 4k-to-1080p transcode · xcode compile benchmark · weight · hottest keyboard touchpoint · power
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Two whitelisted lab testers (Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck) reviewed the M4 base model. Both rate it highly: strong, efficient M4 performance, long battery life, a bright high-quality display, excellent speakers, and welcome 16GB base RAM plus an extra Thunderbolt 4 port. The main drawback both cite is Apple's steep RAM/SSD upgrade pricing combined with soldered, non-upgradable memory and storage.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-11-07–2024-11-29
Tested by Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck
Consistently praised
- Strong, efficient M4 performance · 2 sources
- Long battery life (18h31m tested by Tom's Hardware; Notebookcheck notes it beats the M4 Pro) · 2 sources
- Bright, high-quality mini-LED display (556.6 nits measured by Tom's Hardware; nano-texture/matte option) · 2 sources
- Excellent six-speaker audio · 2 sources
- Base RAM now starts at 16GB plus an extra Thunderbolt 4 port · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Absurd/enormous surcharges for RAM and SSD upgrades · 2 sources
- Effectively no maintenance or upgrade options (soldered memory/storage) · 2 sources
- Apple Intelligence still limited/immature at launch (Tom's Hardware)
- Webcam lacks Face ID; PWM flicker and slow pixel response (Notebookcheck)
Where reviewers disagree No substantive cross-source disagreement on the verdict. Nuance on battery: Tom's Hardware measured 18h31m and noted Qualcomm's Snapdragon X XPS 13 lasted slightly longer (19:31) with a dimmer, lower-res display, while Notebookcheck framed battery as class-leading and even better than the pricier M4 Pro variant.
The sources (2)
Display brightness (measured, brightest of test pool): 556.6 nits · Battery life (web browsing + OpenGL + video stream at 150 nits): 18 hours 31 minutes · Geekbench single-core: 3,807 · Geekbench multi-core: 15,114 · Cinebench 2024 (10-run stress, highest run): 1,001 points (settled 988-992) · File transfer (~25GB copy): 1,167.29 MBps · Handbrake 4K-to-1080p transcode: 4 min 27 sec · Xcode compile benchmark: 141 seconds · Weight: 3.4 pounds · Hottest keyboard touchpoint (Cinebench stress): 101.8 degrees Fahrenheit
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 is a luxurious device.
The 14-inch Mac was the brightest of the test pool at 556.6 nits, easily surpassing the Yoga Slim 7i, XPS 13, and the LED-lit MacBook Air.
RAM and SSD upgrade pricing is absurd
Weight (measured): 1.537 kg · Power draw, single-core load: around 5.2 watts · Power draw, multi-core load (max): 24 watts
the new base model is a very good choice for users for whom the performance of the M4 SoC is completely sufficient
battery life is even better than on the variant with the M4 Pro
The disadvantages of this model continue to be its lack of maintenance/upgrade options in conjunction with the enormous surcharges Apple demands for RAM/SSD upgrades.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1599 US MSRP base M4 model 16GB/512GB; launched November 8 2024 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Released | 2024-11 |
| Display (in) | 14.2 |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-core, 4 performance + 6 efficiency) |
| GPU | Apple M4 integrated (10-core) |
| RAM (GB) | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.55 |
| Battery (Wh) | 72.4 |
| OS | macOS 15 |
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by apple.com. MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 launched November 8, 2024 at $1,599 (base model). Wikipedia confirms: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 3024x1964, M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU (base), 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 3.4 lb (1.54 kg), 72.4 Wh battery. Ports: three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, MagSafe 3, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, 3.5mm headphone jack. Included as a strong 2024-2025 buyer reference point at same MSRP as M5.
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) worth it vs cheaper laptops?
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) against its closest cheaper and pricier laptops on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Resolution | CPU | GPU | RAM (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) this | $1599 | 14.2 | 3024x1964 | Apple M4 (10-core, 4 performance + 6 efficiency) | Apple M4 integrated (10-core) | 16 |
| Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) | $1499 | 16 | 2560x1600 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) | AMD Radeon (RDNA 3.5 integrated); optional Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen) 8GB GDDR6 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (8GB or 12GB GDDR7) expansion bay module | — |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | $1799 | 14 | 2880x1800 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 4P+4E cores, up to 4.8 GHz) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)?
Two whitelisted lab testers (Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck) reviewed the M4 base model. Both rate it highly: strong, efficient M4 performance, long battery life, a bright high-quality display, excellent speakers, and welcome 16GB base RAM plus an extra Thunderbolt 4 port. The main drawback both cite is Apple's steep RAM/SSD upgrade pricing combined with soldered, non-upgradable memory and storage. Praised: Strong, efficient M4 performance; Long battery life (18h31m tested by Tom's Hardware; Notebookcheck notes it beats the M4 Pro); Bright, high-quality mini-LED display (556.6 nits measured by Tom's Hardware; nano-texture/matte option); Excellent six-speaker audio; Base RAM now starts at 16GB plus an extra Thunderbolt 4 port. Flagged: Absurd/enormous surcharges for RAM and SSD upgrades; Effectively no maintenance or upgrade options (soldered memory/storage); Apple Intelligence still limited/immature at launch (Tom's Hardware); Webcam lacks Face ID; PWM flicker and slow pixel response (Notebookcheck). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) cost?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) has a US price of $1599 (US MSRP base M4 model 16GB/512GB; launched November 8 2024), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) compare on price?
At $1599, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) is #12 cheapest of the 18 laptops we track, where the median is $1464.
When was the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) released?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) was released 2024-11.
What are the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)'s key specs?
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) (Apple): display in 14.2, resolution 3024x1964, cpu Apple M4 (10-core, 4 performance + 6 efficiency), gpu Apple M4 integrated (10-core), ram gb 16. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $1599 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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