Head to head · 2 laptops

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 laptops
The short verdict

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024) yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
8.4
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
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Choose the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) if
  • Professionals who need four Thunderbolt 3 ports in a 13-inch Intel Mac
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Choose the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024) if
  • Larger screen (16.2 vs 13.3 in)
  • More RAM for multitasking (24 vs 16 GB)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theMacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)1 win
−740 gLighter in the hand1,400 vs 2,140 g
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Why pick theMacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)2 wins
+22%Larger screen16.2 vs 13.3 in
+50%More RAM for multitasking24 vs 16 GB
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Side-by-side specifications

Display4 differences
Screen size
13.3"
16.2"
Panel type
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)
Resolution
2560 x 1600
3456 x 2234 at 254 ppi
Refresh rate
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120 Hz
Memory2 differences
RAM
16 GB
24 GB
Storage
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
M4 Pro: 512GB · configurable to 1TB/2TB/4TB · M4 Max: 1TB
Battery1 difference
Capacity
Up to 10 hours wireless web · Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback · Up to 30 days of standby time
100Wh Li-polymer · M4 Pro up to 24 h video / 17 h web · M4 Max up to 21 h video / 14 h web
Body1 difference
Weight
1400 g
2140 g
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