Head to head · 2 laptops

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) vs MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)

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

Comparing 2 laptops
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)
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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)
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The short verdict

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)
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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)
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Choose the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (1,600 vs 1,000 nits peak)
  • Lighter in the hand (1,550 vs 2,150 g)
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Choose the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) if
  • Video editors, 3D artists and developers who need maximum sustained power anywhere
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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 (M6)2 wins
+60%Brighter screen outdoors1,600 vs 1,000 nits peak
−600 gLighter in the hand1,550 vs 2,150 g
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Why pick theMacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)1 win
+14%Larger screen16.2 vs 14.2 in
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Side-by-side specifications

Display3 differences
Screen size
14.2"
16.2"
Panel type
14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)
Liquid Retina XDR display
Resolution
3024 x 1964 at 254 ppi
3456 x 2234
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores)
Apple M2 Pro
Memory1 difference
Storage
1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSD
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
Battery1 difference
Capacity
72.4Wh Li-polymer · up to 24 h video streaming · 16 h wireless web
Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 15 hours wireless web
Body1 difference
Weight
1550 g
2150 g
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