Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: faster, better and cheaper

Chip, memory, battery and power upgrades add to laptop's appeal along with new webcam and Apple Intelligence

Apple's upgraded MacBook Pro for 2024 gets a significant power boost with the M4 chip, double the memory as standard, even longer battery life and a price cut, ending the year on a high.

The longstanding laptop line now starts at 1,599 (1,899/$1,599/A$2,499), making it 100 or so cheaper than last year's M3 models. Though still an expensive, premium laptop, it comes with at least 16GB of RAM rather than 8GB, which was an upgrade worth paying extra for on previous models.

Screen: 14.2in mini LED (3024x1964; 254 ppi) ProMotion (120Hz)

Processor: Apple M4, Pro or Max

RAM: 16, 24, 32 or up to 128GB

Storage: 512GB, 1, 2, 4 or 8TB SSD

Operating system: macOS 15.1 Sequoia

Camera: 12MP Centre Stage

Connectivity: wifi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3x Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, headphones

Dimensions: 221.2 x 312.6 x 15.5mm

Weight: 1.55kg