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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
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MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display
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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
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    Choose the MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display if
    • More RAM for multitasking (64 vs 24 GB)
    • Lighter in the hand (1,820 vs 2,140 g)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theMacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)0 wins
    No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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    Why pick theMacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display2 wins
    +167%More RAM for multitasking64 vs 24 GB
    −320 gLighter in the hand1,820 vs 2,140 g
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    Display3 differences
    Screen size
    16.2"
    16.3"
    Panel type
    16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)
    16.3-inch PROLED XDR tandem OLED
    Resolution
    3456 x 2234 at 254 ppi
    3472 x 2266 at 254 ppi
    Performance1 difference
    Chipset
    M4 Pro: 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU
    M5 Pro (18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s)
    Memory2 differences
    RAM
    24 GB
    64 GB
    Storage
    M4 Pro: 512GB · configurable to 1TB/2TB/4TB · M4 Max: 1TB
    M5 Pro: 1TB · 2TB or 4TB SSD · M5 Max: 2TB
    Battery1 difference
    Capacity
    100Wh Li-polymer · M4 Pro up to 24 h video / 17 h web · M4 Max up to 21 h video / 14 h web
    100Wh Li-polymer · M5 Pro up to 24 h video streaming / 17 h web · M5 Max up to 22 h video / 16 h web
    Connectivity2 differences
    Ports
    3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, up to 120Gb/s, USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, charging)
    3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, up to 120Gb/s, USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Genlock, charging)
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) · Bluetooth 5.3
    Apple N1 wireless chip · Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 6
    Body2 differences
    Dimensions
    1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm (H x W x D)
    1.60 x 35.55 x 24.42 cm (H x W x D)
    Weight
    2140 g
    1820 g
    Software & Launch2 differences
    Operating system
    macOS Sequoia
    macOS 27 Golden Gate
    Released
    2024-11-08
    2026-11-06
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