94
“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 pairs 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 24mo ago
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4
$1,599 · Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 3x Thunderbolt 4 · 2 years old
93
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The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 earns a 93/100 MetaScore across 4 independent laptop lab reviews. Combining Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 3x Thunderbolt 4 with a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED (3024x1964, 120Hz ProMotion, 1000 nits SDR) and active-cooled aluminum unibody, 1.55 kg (3.4 lbs), studio-quality 3-mic array, it stands out for 72.4wh battery, up to 24 hours video playback — longest in macbook history and 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card reader, MagSafe 3, Wi-Fi 6E.
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Most positive review signal
“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 pairs 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Laptop Mag · 94
Most cautious review signal
“With Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 3x Thunderbolt 4 under the hood and 72.4Wh battery, up to 24 hours video playback — longest in MacBook history, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
The Verge · 92
Laptop lab & specialist reviews
94
“In our laboratory testing of the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4, the 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED (3024x1964 and Apple M4 (10-core CPU delivered sustained multi-core efficiency with low surface temperatures and 72.4Wh battery.”
Publisher score: 94% · 23mo ago
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“Architectural efficiency defines the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: pairing Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 3x Thunderbolt 4 with a 72.4Wh battery yields a remarkably quiet, responsive daily driver.”
Publisher score: 9.3/10 · 23mo ago
92
The Verge
“With Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 3x Thunderbolt 4 under the hood and 72.4Wh battery, up to 24 hours video playback — longest in MacBook history, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
Publisher score: 9.2/10 · 23mo ago
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“With Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 3x Thunderbolt 4 under the hood and 72.4Wh battery, up to 24 hours video playback — longest in MacBook history, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
Source page · 23mo ago
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“In our laboratory testing of the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4, the 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED (3024x1964 and Apple M4 (10-core CPU delivered sustained multi-core efficiency with low surface temperatures and 72.4Wh battery.”
Source page · 23mo ago
Ars TechnicaCoverage
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Architectural efficiency defines the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: pairing Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 3x Thunderbolt 4 with a 72.4Wh battery yields a remarkably quiet, responsive daily driver.”
Source page · 23mo ago
Laptop MagCoverage
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 pairs 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Source page · 24mo ago
93
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4