Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

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MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

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Creators still on Intel Macs who want a proven Pro

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

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At a glance

Key differences

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Display2 differences

Panel type

Liquid Retina XDR display

14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)

Resolution

3024 x 1964

3024 x 1964 at 254 ppi

Performance1 difference

Chipset

Apple M1 Pro

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

Memory1 difference

Storage

512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB

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

Battery1 difference

Capacity

Up to 17 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 11 hours wireless web

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

Body1 difference

Weight

1600 g

1550 g

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MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) vs MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

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