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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) ($1,200) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) ($824) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pro laptop.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,200 | $824 |
| Weight | 1550g | 2100g |
| Chip | M4 | M1 Pro |
| Display | 120Hz ProMotion mini-LED XDR | 16.2" 120Hz mini-LED XDR |
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 |
| Cooling | Active fan | Active, dual fan |
| Weight | 1550g (Apple published) | 2100g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4)
- XDR mini-LED at 120Hz is far better than any Air display
- Real port selection, including HDMI and SD
- Sustains performance under load
- Best speakers in any laptop this size
- 1550g, 310g more than a 13-inch Air
- Costs meaningfully more used
- Overkill for browsing and documents
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro)
- Enormous, excellent XDR display
- Full port selection
- Sustained performance for heavy work
- Best speakers in a laptop
- 2100g, this is luggage
- Large footprint needs a real bag
- Fan is audible under heavy load
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) is the better value at $824. If weight matters most, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) carries lighter at 1550g. Both are part of our curated pro laptop index — tap through to check current pricing.
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