2024 MacBook Pro M4: Price and Specifications Just Announced by Apple!
Apple has unveiled the latest MacBook Pro for 2024, powered by the highly anticipated M4 chip, boasting faster speeds, enhanced graphics, and greater energy efficiency. The new MacBook Pro is designed for professionals and creatives alike, offering the power and versatility that Apple’s high-end laptops are known for. Here’s a detailed look at the specs, features, and pricing of the new MacBook Pro M4 lineup.
1. Design and Display
The 2024 MacBook Pro M4 maintains Apple’s sleek, modern design with a durable aluminum body, available in both 14-inch and 16-inch models. The laptop features Apple’s signature Liquid Retina XDR display, ensuring vibrant colors, deep blacks, and exceptional brightness. With ProMotion technology, the display supports a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, ideal for smooth animations and fast-paced work.
- Display Sizes: 14-inch and 16-inch models
- Resolution: 3024 x 1964 (14-inch) and 3456 x 2234 (16-inch)
- Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz (ProMotion)
- Technology: Liquid Retina XDR with HDR and True Tone
2. Performance with M4 Chip
The MacBook Pro M4 models feature Apple’s new M4 chip, which brings faster CPU and GPU performance with higher efficiency. It’s ideal for high-demand applications, such as 4K video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. The chip includes an improved 16-core Neural Engine, boosting machine learning capabilities for tasks like image processing and real-time analytics.
- Processor: Apple M4 chip with up to 12-core CPU and 38-core GPU
- Neural Engine: 16-core, optimized for machine learning
- RAM: Configurations up to 128GB for intensive tasks
3. Battery Life and Charging
The 2024 MacBook Pro boasts impressive battery life, reaching up to 22 hours on a single charge. It supports fast charging via MagSafe 3 and USB-C, allowing the battery to reach 50% in around 30 minutes—perfect for users on the go.
- Battery Life: Up to 22 hours (video playback)
- Charging: MagSafe 3 and USB-C fast charging support
4. Storage and Connectivity
Apple offers flexible storage options, with capacities starting from 512GB up to a whopping 8TB, catering to those who require extensive storage for professional use. For connectivity, the new MacBook Pro is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and an SD card slot, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for faster wireless connections.
- Storage Options: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB SSD
- Ports: 3x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
5. Price and Availability
The 2024 MacBook Pro M4 starts at $2,199 for the 14-inch model and $2,699 for the 16-inch version. Apple is accepting pre-orders, with shipping expected within the next month. Configurations with higher RAM and storage will come at an additional cost, making the top-tier model one of the most powerful—and premium—options in Apple’s lineup.
- 14-inch MacBook Pro: Starting at $2,199
- 16-inch MacBook Pro: Starting at $2,699