MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) – Overview

There’s something about this machine that doesn’t scream for attention it just earns it. The new MacBook Pro 14 with the M4 chip is what happens when Apple stops playing catch-up and starts casually leading the pack again. Slim, fast, and wrapped in either Space Black or classic Silver, this laptop doesn’t just fit into your workflow it elevates it.

Design

At just over 1.5 kg, the MacBook Pro 14 slips into your life with barely a whisper. It’s compact but not cramped, sturdy but never bulky. The design hasn’t changed much and that’s a good thing. Every edge feels considered. The black variant even shrugs off fingerprints, which feels like a minor miracle if you’ve ever baby-wiped your laptop before a meeting.

Display

You don’t realize how dull other screens are until you stare into this one. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR panel is jaw-droppingly crisp, and the contrast is so intense it almost feels like cheating. With 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR, 1 billion colors, and buttery-smooth ProMotion up to 120Hz, it’s made for creators but even just watching YouTube feels like a richer experience.

M4 Inside:

The M4 chip brings 10 cores of balanced brilliance four for pure power, six for battery-sipping efficiency. It’s like having two brains that switch seamlessly depending on the task. Whether you're rendering 4K in Final Cut or toggling between 30 browser tabs while on Zoom, it stays fluid, cool, and strangely silent. It's performance that just works, no drama required.

Memory and Storage

You get either 16GB or 24GB of unified memory, which means everything feels like it's happening in one place fast and without friction. Storage hits that sweet spot too: 512GB or 1TB SSD options that open apps in a blink and leave plenty of room for your massive files, without the spinning wheel of doom.

Ports

MagSafe is back for charging, which feels like a little hug every time you connect. Three Thunderbolt 4 ports give you all the speed and flexibility you need. An SD card slot, HDMI port, and even a proper headphone jack round things out this MacBook actually seems to expect you to get work done.

Sound and Camera

Let’s be honest: you’ll probably never max out the speaker potential unless you're alone but when you do, it’s shockingly rich. There’s Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, and enough bass to make your desk vibrate a little. The 1080p webcam and studio mics make you look and sound like you’ve actually got your life together, even when you’re winging it on a call.

Battery

The 72.4Wh battery paired with Apple’s power management means you’ll get through most workdays without even thinking about charging. If you do need juice, the optional 96W adapter will rocket you back to 50% before your coffee cools.