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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Released 8 November 2024.2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability. First US retail availability 2024-11-08. Announcement and preorders 2024-10-30 are separate. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
14.2in
Processor
Apple M4 (10-core CPU)
GPU
Apple M4 10-core GPU
Weight (published)
1.55kg

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At a glance

  • Battery life on Wi-Fi

    17.88h

    Higher than 85% of other laptops.

Ports

  • MagSafe 3
  • 3 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4
  • 3.5 mm audio
  • HDMI 2.1
  • SD card SDXC

All specs

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General

Series
MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
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.
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.
Announced
30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 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.
Predecessor
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.
Successor
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.
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Space Black3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859560-REG/apple_mw2u3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026
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.

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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.
Weight (published)
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.
Lid material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.
Bottom material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium 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.
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available

Display

Screen size
14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Native resolution
3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Pixel density
253.9ppi
Panel type
Not available
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.
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-M4-review-The-M4-base-model-with-important-improvements.923443.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026
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.
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
30241964120Yes
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Display refresh rates. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive sync
ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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.
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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.
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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.
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Second display
Not available

Processor

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.
Processor brand
Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Core configuration
Core typeCount
Performance4
Efficiency6
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
CPU cores
10
Cores labelled performance
4
Cores labelled efficiency
6
Threads
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.
Max boost clock
Not available
L3 cache
Not available
Process
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.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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.
Peak CPU power (configured)
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.
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
NPU performance
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.

Graphics

Discrete GPU
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.
GPU
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Integrated GPU
Apple M4 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Memory

Installed RAM
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.
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.
RAM speed
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.
Memory channels
Not available
RAM upgrade
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.
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
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.

Storage

Installed storage
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.
Storage type
SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Free storage slots
Not available
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available

Ports

Ports
TypeVersionCountMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
MagSafeMagSafe 31Not availableNot availableNot available
USB-CThunderbolt 4 / USB 4340Thunderbolt 4Yes
3.5 mm audioNot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
HDMIHDMI 2.11Not availableNot availableNot available
SD cardSDXC1Not availableNot availableNot 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.
USB-C ports
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
Yes
Ethernet speed
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
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.
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.
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 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.

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts
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.
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.
Keyboard backlight
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.
Numpad
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.
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
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.
Touchpad size
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
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.

Camera and audio

Webcam
12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
IR face login
Not available
Webcam privacy
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.
Total speaker power
Not available
Audio features
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Microphones
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

Battery energy
72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Claimed battery life
Use caseHours (h)
Video streaming24
Web browsing16
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.
Adapter rated output
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.
Laptop charging connector
MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
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.

Cooling

Fans
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.
Vapor chamber
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Power modes
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.

Security

Fingerprint
Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Touch ID described as power button.
TPM
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available

Software

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.
OS family
macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
Security updates until
Not available

Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
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.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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.
Geekbench 6 single-core
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.
Geekbench 6 multi-core
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.
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
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.
Game frame rates
GameWidth (px)Height (px)PresetUpscalingAverage FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider1280720LowestNot available139
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080MediumNot available52
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080High (SMAA)Not available47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080Highest (TAA)Not available41
Baldur's Gate 319201080Low (SMAA)Not available43.9
Baldur's Gate 319201080Medium (TAA)Not available37.3
Baldur's Gate 319201080High (TAA)Not available32.9
Baldur's Gate 319201080Ultra (TAA)Not available31.6
Cyberpunk 207719201080LowFSR off34.8
Cyberpunk 207719201080MediumFSR off27.9
Cyberpunk 207719201080HighFSR off23.7
Cyberpunk 207719201080UltraFSR off20.4
Total War Pharaoh19201080LowNot available53
Total War Pharaoh19201080MediumNot available45.7
Total War Pharaoh19201080HighNot available45.1
Total War Pharaoh19201080UltraNot available39.9
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.

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per mode
Power modeLoadNoise (dB(A))
normalIdle25.4
normalGaming40.1
normalMax load45.9
normalMax load48.9
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.
Max fan noise
48.9dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
40.1dB(A)
Top surface under load
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.
Bottom surface under load
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.
Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power

Battery runtime per test
TestBrightness (nits)Power modeHours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing150normal17.88
Wi-Fi browsingNot availablenormal6.73
Video playbackNot availablenormal22.13
Max loadNot availablenormal1.52
Wi-Fi browsingNot availableNot available16.75
Video playbackNot availableNot available16
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.
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
17.88h
Video runtime
22.13h
Full charge time (measured)
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.
Power draw idle
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.
Power draw gaming
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.
Power draw max
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.
Sustained CPU power (measured)
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.
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
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.

Certifications

Intel Evo
Not available
Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026
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.
Other certifications
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In the box

In the 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.
Power adapter included
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121552Read 8 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
Warranty service
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.

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