Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro

The short verdict

MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

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MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro

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Choose the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) if

Lighter in the hand (1,550 vs 2,140 g)

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Choose the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro if

Video editors, developers and 3D artists who want maximum battery life with pro power

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)1 win

−590 gLighter in the hand1,550 vs 2,140 g

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Why pick theMacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro1 win

+50%More RAM for multitasking24 vs 16 GB

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display3 differences

Screen size

14.2"

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Panel type

14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)

16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;

Resolution

3024 x 1964 at 254 ppi

3456 x 2234

Performance1 difference

Chipset

Apple M4: 10-core CPU (4P+6E) · 10-core GPU · hardware ray tracing

Apple M5 Pro chip (18-core CPU: 6 super + 12 performance cores)

Memory2 differences

RAM

16 GB

24 GB

Storage

512GB or 1TB SSD; configurable to 1TB or 2TB

1TB SSD

Battery1 difference

Capacity

72.4Wh Li-polymer · up to 24 h video streaming · 16 h wireless web

100 Wh lithium-polymer

Connectivity2 differences

Ports

3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, USB4, DisplayPort, charging)

Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports (Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4 up to 120Gb/s, DisplayPort, charging)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) · Bluetooth 5.3

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Body3 differences

Dimensions

1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm (H x W x D)

1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm (H x W x D)

Weight

1550 g

2140 g

Colors

Space Black, Silver

Space Black; Silver

Software & Launch2 differences

Operating system

macOS Sequoia

macOS

Released

2024-11-08

2026-03-11

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