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Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2024)
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MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2024)

The M4 MacBook Pro 14 played video for over 28 hours in one test and offered a nano-texture screen.

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9.0/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro used or refurbished if you want pro-level battery and a superb screen for less: one review measured 28 hours 33 minutes of video playback, and the optional nano-texture display all but removes glare. It also added a third Thunderbolt port and a 12MP camera. Skip it if you want new, because Apple now sells the M5 model. RAM and SSD upgrades are expensive, the screen has a notch, and the SSD was slower than some rivals.

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Key specs
Panel type
Liquid Retina XDR display
Battery
Up to 24 hours video streaming, Up to 16 hours wireless web
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
14.2" (361 mm)
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
Apple M4
GPU
10-core GPU
RAM
24 GB
Storage
512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Body
Weight
3.42 lb (1.55 kg)
Dimensions
height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm); width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm); depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display14.2" (361 mm) · 120 Hz
ChipsetApple M424 GB RAM · 10-core GPU
RAM / storage24 GB · 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Weight3.42 lb (1.55 kg)height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm); width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm); depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro used or refurbished if you want pro-level battery and a superb screen for less: one review measured 28 hours 33 minutes of video playback, and the optional nano-texture display all but removes glare. It also added a third Thunderbolt port and a 12MP camera. Skip it if you want new, because Apple now sells the M5 model. RAM and SSD upgrades are expensive, the screen has a notch, and the SSD was slower than some rivals.

Best for

Creators and developers who want a quiet, long-lasting pro laptop at a used price.

Not for

Gamers, and anyone who wants a new laptop with a warranty.

Main strengthOver 28 hours of video playback in one test
Main weaknessApple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Reasons to buy
Over 28 hours of video playback in one test
Optional nano-texture display with almost no glare
Strong M4 performance
Three Thunderbolt ports and a sharper webcam
Reasons to avoid
Apple no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Expensive RAM and SSD upgrades
Display notch
Measured view9.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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PCMag4/5
Article · Full reviewApple MacBook Pro 14-Inch (2024, M4) ReviewBrian Westover · Nov 2024Read on PCMag ↗
Tom's Hardware4.5/5
Article · Full reviewMacBook Pro (14-inch, M4) review: Nano-texture nicenessAndrew E. Freedman · Nov 2024Read on Tom's Hardware ↗
TechRadar4.8/5
Article · Full reviewApple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 (2024) review: one of the best Pro laptops around just got betterLance Ulanoff · Nov 2024Read on TechRadar ↗
Dave2DM4 MacBook Pro Review - Things to KnowWatch on YouTube ↗
Hardware CanucksThe Macbook Pro M4 is Insane.Watch on YouTube ↗
Brandon ButchMacBook Pro M4 - Review After 3 Months: This Feels Wrong.Watch on YouTube ↗
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Full specifications

26 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Panel type
Liquid Retina XDR display
Brightness
1000
HDR
XDR / HDR

Performance

CPU cores
10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores

Battery

Battery
Up to 24 hours video streaming, Up to 16 hours wireless web

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 7; Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
  • Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for:
  • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB-C) ports with support for:
  • HDMI port
  • MagSafe 3 port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • SDXC card slot
Webcam
- 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View - 1080p HD video recording - Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Body

Dimensions
16 x 313 x 221 mm
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