Apple has announced its new 3-nanometer M4 CPU, bringing new performance milestones to MacBook Pro. There are also two new variations available -- the M4 Pro and M4 Max.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro will support the new entry-level M4 CPU, while both the 14-inch and 16-inch models will be offered in configurations featuring the more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max CPUs.
The M4 Max is leading the pack in terms of performance, with up to a 16-core CPU, up to a 40-core GPU, and support for 128GB of unified memory. The MacBook Pro M4 gets an extra Thunderbolt 4 port, bringing the total to three.
The MacBook Pro M4 Pro and the new MacBook Pro M4 Max both support Thunderbolt 5 for 120gbps throughput. The display of M4 MacBook Pro has nano-texture display on offer that helps diffuse direct light and make it a better fit for outdoor work.
Apple is promising up to 24 hours of battery life for M4 MacBook Pro. However, it is unclear which activity would provide such longevity in terms of usage.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 starts at $1,599 / 1,599 / $2,499AU, while the 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,499 / 2,499 / $3,999AU. Both laptops are available for pre-order and will ship on Nov. 8.
Although the design looks unchanged from its predecessors, the new MacBook Pro M4 carries a 12MP Centerstage camera, which enables framing of portions of the ultra-wide lens feed for it to follow you during a video call.
The M4 MacBook Pro's display now has the new ability to push 1,000 nits with SDR content and can connect to up to two high-resolution displays at once.
M4 MacBook Pro runs on Apple Intelligence, allowing it to support whatever version of Apple's own brand of Generative AI is available at the time of delivery.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 is configurable up to a 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage for $3,199 / 3,199 / $4,999AU. The MacBook Pro M4 16-inch is configurable up to a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage for $3,999 / 3,999 / $6,499AU.