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General

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Series

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

MacBook Pro4Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-proRead 30 September 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MW2U3LL/A, A3112, Mac16,13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859560-REG/apple_mw2u3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU MW2U3LL/A, Space Black, M4 10 CPU/10 GPU cores, 16 GB memory/512 GB storage.11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Identifiers A3112 and Mac16,1 are explicitly bound to the base M4 10 CPU/10 GPU family. Order-number section maps MW2U3LL/A to 16 GB, 512 GB and Space Black. No new configuration is added.

MDE04LL/A, MDE44LL/A, A34345Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108052Read 30 September 2026Model Identifier Mac17,2. Part numbers MDE04, MDE14, MDE34, MDE44, MDE54, MDE64 (xx/A). MDE04 and MDE44 are the 16 GB/512 GB base8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1925475-REG/apple_mde04ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Product identity: exact MDE04LL/A, M5 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB, 512 GB.9Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1925478-REG/apple_mde44ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m5.html/overviewRead 30 September 2026Product identity: exact MDE44LL/A, M5 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB, 512 GB.

GTIN / EAN

1959495077869Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-space-black/JJGCQ3W9SSRead 7 October 2026Exact US MW2U3LL/A, Space Black, M4 10-core GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB. Published UPC 195949507786. Public indexed specifications were read. Direct HTTP access returned 403.10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688242/apple-macbook-pro-14-mw2u3ll-a-(late-2024)-142-laptop-computer-space-blackRead 7 October 2026Exact US MW2U3LL/A, 16 GB and 512 GB, Space Black. Published UPC 195949507786. Public indexed evidence was read after direct HTTP 403.

195950488999, 19595049040410Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702782/apple-macbook-pro-14-mde04ll-a-(late-2025)-142-laptop-computer-space-blackRead 7 October 2026Overview and Product Information explicitly pair UPC 195950488999 with MDE04LL/A, Space Black, M5 10-core CPU and GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB. Direct HTTP 403. Independent public web reader exposed the actual Overview and Product Information UPC cells with the same model, colour, 16GB and 512GB.11Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702785/apple-macbook-pro-14-mde44ll-a-(late-2025)-142-laptop-computer-silverRead 7 October 2026Overview and Product Information explicitly pair UPC 195950490404 with MDE44LL/A, Silver, M5 10-core CPU and GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB. Direct HTTP 403. Independent public web reader exposed the actual Overview and Product Information UPC cells with the same model, colour, 16GB and 512GB.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

15 October 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chipRead 30 September 2026

Status

Discontinued11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact base M4 family has an explicit Discontinued Date of October 15, 2025. This is product discontinuation, not retailer stock status. Direct HTTP returned 403. The complete public indexed page identifies MW2U3LL/A as the Space Black 16 GB/512 GB configuration.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023)12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2024Read 7 October 2026Introduction explicitly states that this 2024 model replaces the MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023). This is product lineage only. The differently configured RTINGS test measurements are excluded.22Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/macbook-pro-upgraders-buyers-guideRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 replaces the previous M3 model as the entry-level machine.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m5-2025Read 7 October 2026Popular Laptop Comparisons explicitly says the M5 only replaces the base M4 MacBook Pro. The linked local predecessor is the base 10-core M4, 16 GB and 512 GB product, not a Pro or Max chip.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2024Read 7 October 2026The current review notice explicitly identifies its replacement as MacBook Pro 14 (M5, 2025). No M4 Pro or Max replacement is substituted.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,5992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026US starting launch price for the original base configuration. Excludes education price and later discounts.

$1,5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chipRead 30 September 2026Starts at $1,599 (U.S.)

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

US3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chipRead 30 September 2026US. Pre-order in 30 countries and regions

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859560-REG/apple_mw2u3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Space Black, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chipRead 30 September 2026

Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

Creator3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chipRead 30 September 2026Apple positions it for pro workflows and creators, e.g. storyboarding, 3D rendering in Blender, video enhancement

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact model photograph and fixed keyboard/chassis inventory show a hinged clamshell. The reviewer confirms the hinge opens to 135 degrees. No detachable or 360-degree capability is claimed.

Clamshell1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Laptop with keyboard and trackpad, no convertible hinge

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Height 1.55 cm, width 31.26 cm, depth 22.12 cm

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.55kg(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. M4 row. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.55kg(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Max hinge angle

135°8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 review states that otherwise there are no feature differences and directs the case, input-device, display and speaker details to its 2024 M4 Pro review. Only the shared mechanical hinge angle is bridged.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2024-review-The-M4-Pro-and-matte-display-are-massive-upgrades.914597.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Nominal 135-degree maximum opening angle is explicitly stated for the current 14-inch M4 Pro chassis. The exact base M4 review explicitly refers its shared case and input-device description to this review. Matte-panel measurements are excluded.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

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IPS13Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m5-late-2025-reviewRead 7 October 2026The Display section explicitly describes the MacBook Pro family as IPS with Mini LED backlighting. This is a family hardware statement, not a numeric result from its 32 GB/1 TB nano-texture sample. Standard and nano-texture assemblies are separately documented by Apple.16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/123176Read 7 October 2026Exact M5 parts table separates standard and nano-texture display assemblies but does not state the panel technology. The IPS value is supported by the review family statement, not inferred from this table.

Backlight

Mini-LED8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching review specification: 3024 x 1964 glossy Mini-LED display, 120 Hz. Display measurements linked to upgraded M4 Pro model are excluded.

Mini-LED6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Mini-LED

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Glossy12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m5-2025Read 7 October 2026Differences Between Sizes and Variants identifies the tested A3434 as the standard glossy display, base 10-core M5 CPU and GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB. Nano-texture is listed separately.

Touchscreen

No9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-space-black/JJGCQ3W9SSRead 7 October 2026Exact MW2U3LL/A specifications explicitly state Touch Screen false.

No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1925475-REG/apple_mde04ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display specifications: Touchscreen No for MDE04LL/A.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Display refresh rates. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz. Fixed rates 47.95 to 60 Hz

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Display section explicitly SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Outdoor SDR maximum, not normal typical brightness or HDR. Ambient threshold, automatic brightness requirement and duration not specified in this source.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Exact M5 Display section: SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Maker outdoor SDR maximum, not typical SDR or HDR. Source does not publish ambient threshold, automatic-brightness requirement or duration, so none invented.

Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Display section explicitly 1000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness, HDR content only. No time duration supplied. Separate 1600-nit HDR peak footnote applies below 25 C.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Exact M5 Display section: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only. Sustained full-screen claim remains separate from 1600-nit HDR peak, whose footnote limits temperatures to below 25 C. Sustained duration not specified.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Display XDR section 1600-nit peak, HDR content only, footnote 3 below 25 C. Outdoor SDR and sustained HDR values are now represented in their own fields.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Exact Display section: 1600 nits HDR peak, whose footnote 3 specifies temperatures below 25 C. Separately 1000 nits HDR sustained full-screen and up to 1000 nits SDR outdoors. Outdoor maximum is not typical SDR brightness. Maker claims, not reviewer measurements.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m5-2025Read 7 October 2026The public workstation verdict describes factory calibration. Apple independently documents calibration before use. No numeric colour score is used.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 7 October 2026Apple explicitly says its displays undergo a calibration process to align luminance, white point and gamut before use. The article names MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR and applies to 14-inch models.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M4 (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Chip section. Exact 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration.

Apple M5 (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	4	Super
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 10-core CPU, 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clock maxima.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 20264 x 4.6 GHz M5 S-Core (up to 4.608 GHz), 6 x 3.0 GHz M5 E-Core (3.048 GHz)

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

108Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review processor inventory lists 10c/10t.

106Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Installed M4 chip is produced with second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Foundry and process marketing suffix are not inferred.

3nm6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 20263 nm process

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

24W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB unit processor inventory explicitly reports 24 W PL1 / Sustained. Reviewer-reported configured limit. Configuration-reading method is not disclosed. Kept separate from measured sustained power.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

24W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact unit inventory explicitly reports 24 W PL2 / Short Burst. Reviewer-reported configured limit. Configuration-reading method is not disclosed. Observed combined SoC bursts are not substituted.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

38TOPS15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026M4 Neural Engine maker claim up to 38 trillion operations per second. This is the NPU alone, not combined CPU/GPU throughput. Precision is not stated. Exact Mac model sheet confirms the installed 16-core Neural Engine.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists the installed Apple chip GPU only. This GPU is part of the SoC and uses unified memory.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026The only GPU is the one in the M5 chip

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Apple M5 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 16 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications list 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 onboard memory. LPDDR5 tops out at 6400 MT/s, so 7500 is the LPDDR5X rate. Stored as LPDDR5X, as for the 15-inch M4 Air.

LPDDR5X12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m5-2025Read 7 October 2026The public configuration table lists 16 GB LP-DDR5x. Apple specifies unified memory but not its DRAM generation. No gated test results are used.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,500MT/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications LPDDR5-7500. Configured data rate, not chip clock.

9,600MT/s18Reviewdday.it/redazione/56657/recensione-macbook-pro-m5-max-il-primo-passo-verso-un-nuovo-modo-di-lavorareRead 7 October 2026The memory section explicitly states the whole M5 family uses LPDDR5X at 9,600 MT/s and specifically refers back to its original base M5 review and 153 GB/s bandwidth. This is the published family hardware data rate, not a borrowed Max benchmark. The matching RTINGS table corroborates 9600 but labels the unit MHz, which is not used as a DRAM clock conversion.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review inventory states 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 onboard. The maker repair inventory identifies a complete 16 GB/512 GB logic board.11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026RAM Slots None and onboard unified memory are explicitly documented. The memory cannot be upgraded after initial purchase. Physical replaceable socket rows are not fabricated.

Soldered6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 202616, 24 or 32 GB RAM, cannot be expanded

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the retained M4 CPU/GPU configuration. Does not assert post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 512 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026512 GB or 1 TB SSD, configurable to 4 TB. 512 GB is the $1,599 base model

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Storage section explicitly specifies SSD, without an interface classification.12Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m5-2025Read 7 October 2026The public storage table explicitly lists 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. This refines the existing maker SSD claim without changing capacity.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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412Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m5-2025Read 7 October 2026The public storage configuration table explicitly lists 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD for the matching reviewed configuration.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	3	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt and USB4 share each USB-C connector.11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact base M4 inventory explicitly states HDMI 2.1. This revision does not prove a numeric link-rate ceiling or the device routing.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 up to 40Gb/s. Sides from Notebookcheck2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/take-a-tour-of-macbook-pro-apd921215d6c/2025/mac/26Read 30 September 2026SDXC card slot supports SD 4.0 cards6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Left: MagSafe, 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort Alt mode, Power Delivery), 3.5 mm. Right: SD card reader, USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ph/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Global Wi-Fi and Ethernet specifications table explicitly names MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4, 2024) and lists 802.11ax at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz. The Philippines-hosted language route is a global device table, not a different hardware SKU. 6 GHz availability remains subject to regional regulations.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026The Wi-Fi table explicitly includes MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5, 2025 and enumerates 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. This is the global hardware specification. Local regulatory restrictions can limit 6 GHz use.

Wi-Fi module

Broadcom 0x43888Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review Networking inventory reports Broadcom vendor ID 0x14E4 and device ID 0x4388, WiFi 6E AirPort. Stored as the literal reported device identification. No canonical BCM chip name is inferred.

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Cellular

No10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688242/apple-macbook-pro-14-mw2u3ll-a-(late-2024)-142-laptop-computer-space-blackRead 7 October 2026Exact MW2U3LL/A Connectivity row explicitly says WiFi Only. This does not exclude tethering to an external phone.

No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1925475-REG/apple_mde04ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communications table for exact MDE04LL/A, 16 GB and 512 GB, explicitly says Cellular Support No. Micro Center also lists WiFi Only for this SKU.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI (78 keys)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859560-REG/apple_mw2u3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026US 78-key keyboard for retained US SKU. ISO option from maker sheet excluded.

ANSI (78 keys), ISO (79 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 202678 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys

Key switches

Scissor17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120922Read 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 2024 repair manual links its Keys procedure to the Mac Laptops Keys document. This provides model applicability for the named scissor mechanism.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026Maker Keys exploded parts inventory explicitly identifies Scissor Mechanism. Applicability comes from the exact M4 repair manual direct link. No old keyboard travel value is inherited.

Scissor13Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m5-late-2025-reviewRead 7 October 2026The Keyboard and Touchpad section explicitly names scissor switches. Apple links the same scissor-key procedure from the exact M5 repair manual. Its 32 GB/1 TB sample has the same model-family keyboard hardware.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/123173Read 7 October 2026The exact MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5) repair manual links the Mac Laptops Keys procedure.15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026Key Exploded View labels the scissor mechanism and scissor pins. This procedure is linked by the exact M5 repair manual.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 Keyboard and Trackpad section Backlit Magic Keyboard. Source does not state lighting colour/type, so generic backlit category.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour and type are not stated.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-space-black/JJGCQ3W9SSRead 7 October 2026Exact MW2U3LL/A specifications explicitly state Numeric Keypad false. The US 78-key inventory corroborates the observed base-model keyboard.

No14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/123173Read 7 October 2026The exact M5 repair manual documents common top-case keyboard assemblies across RAM and storage options. The US ANSI keyboard has its own shared parts. This scopes the matching US-layout secondary statement.16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/123176Read 7 October 2026Top-case parts 661-53111 for US silver and 661-53113 for US space black are common to the exact M5 model. The table distinguishes the 16 GB/512 GB logic board as 661-53087.20Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00725068.htmlRead 7 October 2026Equipment table explicitly says Numeric keypad No for MDE04FN/A-QWERTY-US, M5 10-core CPU/GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB. It has the American keyboard layout. The regional SKU is used only for the shared physical US-layout keyboard fact, supported by the maker parts list.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact base M4 review full keyboard photograph IMG_7743 shows the central G/H/B region and all keyboard controls with no pointing stick. The pictured 16 GB/512 GB unit is silver with German ISO keycaps. Its shared base-model physical controls are bridged to the retained US ANSI keyboard, whose exact inventory confirms 78 keys and no numeric keypad. No hidden sensor absence is inferred.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_IMG_7743_defa0cb064.jpgRead 7 October 2026Direct public photograph linked by the exact base M4 review, downloaded and visually inspected on 2026-10-07. Entire keyboard and G/H/B region show no stick pointing device. The pictured regional ISO keycaps do not establish US key legends or hidden sensors.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad. Force Touch pressure-sensing trackpad.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple describes haptic feedback as a feature of Force Touch trackpads. Exact model sheet states Force Touch trackpad.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Force Touch trackpad

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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No6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Webcam without Face ID

Webcam privacy

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None21Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/laptops/m5-apple-macbook-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Webcam paragraph explicitly states there is no privacy shutter or quick camera toggle. Camera access is managed through settings. The reviewer used nano-texture, but this statement describes the shared camera and keyboard hardware, not display measurements.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking on supported AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Exact M5 technical Audio section names six-speaker sound with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio/Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, and is not a built-in speaker head-tracking claim. Physical microphone/speaker counts remain unchanged.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	24
Web browsing	16

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Apple advertised model-level M4 14-inch maxima: up to 24 hours video streaming, 16 hours wireless web. August through October 2024 preproduction M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 24 GB/1 TB test. Selected reference has the same CPU/GPU but 16 GB/512 GB. Wireless test browsed 25 websites over Wi-Fi, streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi, display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard lighting off. Test display surface option not stated. Claimed estimates, not measured selected-unit results. Runtime varies by use/configuration. M4 Pro or Max claims not imported.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	24
Web browsing	16

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Apple advertised model-level maxima for 14-inch MacBook Pro M5: up to 24 hours video streaming and 16 hours wireless web. September 2025 preproduction test used M5 10-core CPU/10-core GPU with 24 GB/1 TB. Selected reference has the same CPU/GPU but 16 GB/512 GB. The test footnote does not identify the display surface option. Claim is not a measured result for the selected unit. Wireless test browsed 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard lighting off. Battery life varies by configuration and use.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

70W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 14-inch includes 70 W USB-C adapter. Apple specifies fast-charge capability with 96 W adapter, configurable separately. Included rating is not a maximum accepted input and does not meet the named fast-charge requirement.

70W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026US box: 70 W USB-C Power Adapter

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) to the MagSafe 3 port

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026About 30 minutes using 96W adapter on 14-inch or 140W on 16-inch. Optional 96W adapter excluded from base box.

30min2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/take-a-tour-of-macbook-pro-apd921215d6c/2025/mac/26Read 30 September 2026Up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes on the 14-inch model with the 96 W USB-C Power Adapter3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chipRead 30 September 2026Up to 50 percent in 30 minutes using a 96 W or higher USB-C power adapter25Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 8 October 2026Apple compatibility explicitly includes 14-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later, up to 50% in around 30 minutes with appropriate adapter and cable. September 2025 preproduction M5 test used 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 24 GB/1 TB, different RAM/storage from selected 16 GB/512 GB. Apple 96 W A2166 and MagSafe 3 A2363, drained battery, timer from wake from hibernate or Apple logo at startup. Generic compatible-model fast-charge claim, not a measured result for selected configuration. Included 70 W adapter does not meet this published 96 W fast-charge requirement.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

18Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Differences compared to M4 Pro: the base M4 is fitted with one fan.

16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026The M5 SoC is cooled by one fan

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Name
Automatic
Low Power Mode

Source19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker Power Modes page identifies Automatic as the default and supports Low Power Mode for MacBook Pro 14-inch 2024. High Power Mode eligibility is limited to listed Pro/Max configurations. The exact base review independently confirms normal plus energy-saving modes and no high-performance mode. Mode watt limits are not published and are omitted.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

Name
Automatic
Low Power

Source22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Automatic is the maker default. Low Power is supported on MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later. High Power requires a Pro or Max chip, so it is not added for this base M5. No configured watt limits are published here. This does not prove the setting used by any reviewer.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Touch ID described as power button.

Power button2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/take-a-tour-of-macbook-pro-apd921215d6c/2025/mac/26Read 30 September 2026Touch ID (the power button)

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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No14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/123173Read 7 October 2026The exact M5 parts list documents common bottom cases across RAM and storage options. The regional keyboard changes do not change those chassis parts.16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/123176Read 7 October 2026Bottom case parts 923-13414 and 923-13415 are common to the exact M5 model. Regional keyboard and logic-board options are separate from these chassis parts.23Retailer pageprahacomputers.cz/en/329422-apple-macbook-pro-14-2025-m5-10c-cpu-10c-gpu-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-silverRead 7 October 2026The exact M5 10-core CPU/GPU, 16 GB/512 GB silver Czech SKU specification table explicitly states Kensington Security Slot no. Only this common physical chassis fact is used across region. Apple documents the model-wide bottom-case parts separately from keyboard and logic-board options. Plain HTTP full text was read after the public reader timed out.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later supported system updates are excluded.

macOS Tahoe6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-M5-2025-review-The-fastest-single-core-performance-in-the-world.1144391.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple macOS 26 Tahoe

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

None of 12 known

Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

174points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core 174 points, normal mode on M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

986points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core 986 points, normal mode on matching 16 GB/512 GB review unit.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

3,673points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core 3673 points, normal mode.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

15,128points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core 15128 points, normal mode.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,028MB/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB AP0512Z SSD. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test 5 GB Read result 3028 MB/s. All review measurements use normal mode, the highest available mode on this base model. OS macOS 15 Sequoia. PCIe generation is not inferred from this speed.

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	139
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	52
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High (SMAA)	Not available	47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest (TAA)	Not available	41
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low (SMAA)	Not available	43.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium (TAA)	Not available	37.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High (TAA)	Not available	32.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra (TAA)	Not available	31.6
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	34.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	27.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	23.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	20.4
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	53
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	45.7
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	45.1
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	39.9

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB, standard-glossy review unit, macOS 15 Sequoia, all tests in normal mode with no higher mode available. Current public four-game table supplies all 16 Low/Medium/High/Ultra result cells and their resolution/preset tooltips. Shadow of the Tomb Raider uses 1280x720 Lowest, then 1920x1080 Medium, High SMAA and Highest TAA. Baldur's Gate 3 is 1920x1080 throughout, SMAA Low and TAA Medium/High/Ultra. Cyberpunk 2077 (2023) is 1920x1080 Low/Medium/High/Ultra with FSR off throughout. Total War Pharaoh is 1920x1080 Low/Medium/High/Ultra. BG3 runs natively, other games are emulated. Translator/version, ray tracing, frame-generation, unspecified antialiasing and 1% lows are not inferred.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
normal	Idle	25.4
normal	Gaming	40.1
normal	Max load	45.9
normal	Max load	48.9

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 16 GB/512 GB unit, normal mode. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient noise 25.4 dB(A). Rows respectively: idle 25.4 dB(A), which is the measurement floor rather than zero acoustic output, complex Baldur's Gate 3/Cyberpunk gaming 40.1 dB(A), continuous full processor load 45.9 dB(A), and combined CPU/GPU stress 48.9 dB(A). Stress charts use Cinebench R23 Multi and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. The two max-load rows represent different workloads, not duplicate runs.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

48.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

40.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

41.5°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Max Load thermal grid: upper maximum 41.5 degrees C. Room 20.3 degrees C. Fluke t3000FC calibrated and Voltcraft IR-900.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

40°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Max Load thermal grid: bottom maximum 40 degrees C, same conditions as top.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	normal	17.88
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	normal	6.73
Video playback	Not available	normal	22.13
Max load	Not available	normal	1.52
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	16.75
Video playback	Not available	Not available	16

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB/512 GB review unit, normal mode. Wi-Fi v1.3 at 150 nits 17 h 53 min, full brightness 6 h 44 min, Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 22 h 08 min, maximum-brightness load 1 h 31 min. Minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Review lists battery 72.6 Wh, maker nominal 72.4 Wh is retained instead. Maximum-load run switches to energy-saving at 4% battery after 77 minutes, so normal names the starting power mode, not an unchanged mode throughout full depletion.21Measurementwhitehallpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CR_buying_guide2026.pdfRead 7 October 2026Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2026, PDF page 68 (printed page 67), exact MW2U3LL/A row: M4 10-core, 16 GB, 512 GB, web 16.75 h and video 16.00 h. Printed page 68 How We Test describes full battery depletion while loading a sequence of web pages over Wi-Fi, and full depletion while looping 4K video. Bluetooth and 3G/4G are disabled. Brightness is described as usable indoors or outdoors but no numeric value is given. OS, browser, codec and power mode are unstated and are omitted. These are the two added rows without power_mode. They are distinct from the four pre-existing Notebookcheck normal-mode runs.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

17.88h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

22.13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

107min8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Power consumption section: full charge takes 107 minutes with device switched on and included 70 W adapter.

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

12.6W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Power Consumption table: highest idle reading 12.6 W AC input, Metrahit Energy.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

42.8W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 full HD Ultra without FSR, brightness 150 cd/m2. Chart average 42.8 W AC input, separate from GPU-only draw.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

69W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB/512 GB standard-glossy unit, normal mode. AC Power Consumption table and prose maximum 69 W, Metrahit Energy. The specific AC chart retains source label 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25, range 60.1-69 W. Separate internal CPU/GPU stress-power charts name Cinebench R23 Multi plus 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. The two chart workload labels are not merged or claimed interchangeable. 69 W is the published brief AC maximum, not the internal SoC draw or adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

24W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 16 GB/512 GB unit in normal mode, the highest available mode. Review reports maximum CPU power 24 W maintained under continuous load and battery operation, with constant Cinebench 2024 Multi performance after 30 minutes. This is measured CPU power, separate from configured PL1/PL2 labels and combined SoC stress draw.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

1.537kg(3.4 lb)8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications laptop 1.537 kg, excluding 235 g adapter.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026ENERGY STAR certified

EPEAT

Gold20Certification listepeat.net/product-details/aaa192acc4364ddfae78aa8c2cfc10a1Read 7 October 2026Official US EPEAT 1.0 Gold registration dated 2024-10-30. Active certification record includes A3112, independently mapped to this base M4. Active registration does not override the separately documented product discontinuation.

Gold24Certification listepeat.net/product-details/cf0c937052f04627968b062b48c90d2fRead 7 October 2026Official registry: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5), A3434, registered in United States, Gold, active, registered 2025-10-22. US certification scope only.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026In the Box. Standard US display and documented base adapter. Optional nano-texture cloth and alternate power adapter excluded.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026Standard 512 GB US configuration: laptop, 70 W USB-C adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Polishing cloth is only for nano-texture, which this configuration does not have.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and AppleCare excluded.

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026The US Mac warranty explicitly covers one year from original retail purchase. This corrects the previous general URL, which currently redirects to the Apple Watch warranty.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US standard limited warranty lists carry-in service and mail-in service. Apple determines eligibility and method, which can vary by location. Paid AppleCare and on-site service are not assumed. DIY parts service has no matching enum and remains report-only.

Carry-in, Mail-in7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026The US Mac limited warranty lists carry-in and mail-in service. Apple chooses the available option and determines eligibility for mail-in. Service availability depends on country and circumstances. Paid AppleCare plans are not used.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

www.apple.com/macbook-pro4Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-proRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1254051Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125405Read 8 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/welcome/2025/mac2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/take-a-tour-of-macbook-pro-apd921215d6c/2025/mac/26Read 30 September 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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