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MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max: Professional Power Redefined
July 9, 2026
PixabAnimation Team
12 min read
The MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips delivers desktop-class performance in a portable professional workstation. These machines are designed for video editors, 3D artists, software developers, and other professionals who need uncompromising performance on the go.
Complete Specifications
| Model | 14-inch, 16-inch |
| Dimensions | 312.3 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm, 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.61 kg (M4 Pro) / 1.64 kg (M4 Max), 2.14 kg (M4 Pro) / 2.26 kg (M4 Max) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody, Aluminum unibody |
| Colors | Silver, Space Black, Silver, Space Black |
| Display | 14-inch, 16-inch |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964, 254 ppi, 3456 x 2234, 254 ppi |
| ProMotion | 120Hz, 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1,600 nits peak HDR / 1,000 nits sustained, 1,600 nits peak HDR / 1,000 nits sustained |
| Chip Configuration | M4 Pro, M4 Max |
| CPU cores | Up to 14-core, Up to 16-core |
| GPU cores | Up to 20-core, Up to 40-core |
| Neural Engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS, 16-core, 38 TOPS |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 273 GB/s, Up to 546 GB/s |
| Max unified memory | 48GB, 128GB |
| Connectivity |
| Thunderbolt | 3x Thunderbolt 5 (up to 80 Gbps) |
| HDMI | 2.1 with 8K support |
| SDXC | UHS-II |
| MagSafe | Yes |
| Headphone | 3.5mm with high-impedance support |
| Battery | 14-inch, 16-inch |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh, 100 Wh |
| Life (M4 Pro) | Up to 22 hours, Up to 22 hours |
| Life (M4 Max) | Up to 18 hours, Up to 18 hours |
| Price |
| 14-inch starting | $1,599 (M4 Pro) / $2,499 (M4 Max) |
| 16-inch starting | $2,499 (M4 Pro) / $3,499 (M4 Max) |
The M4 Max configuration rivals the Mac Pro, capable of rendering complex 3D scenes, training ML models, and editing multiple 8K ProRes streams simultaneously. Thunderbolt 5 provides up to 80Gbps per port. The display is among the best available on any laptop with 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness.
Verdict
The MacBook Pro with M4 Pro/Max represents the ultimate professional laptop. Starting at $1,599 (14-inch) and $2,499 (16-inch).
