End of a week full of announcements, Apple announced its new MacBook Pro equipped with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
After having multiplied the announcements around Apple Intelligence or the Mac mini M4, Apple ends its week by unveiling its brand new MacBook Pro. The latter is offered with two different configurations depending on the chip you choose: the M4, M4 Pro or the M4 Max. The latter promise a power gain compared to the latest generation of M3 chips.
Design-wise, the MacBook Pro M4 differs in no way from its predecessor. The two computers can be placed side by side and you will not see any change. The new features are however very present, but you have to look inside the machine.
First of all, the MacBook Pro now has an M4, M4 Pro or M4 Max chip depending on the configuration you select at purchase. In its official press release, Apple announces that the M4 Pro chip is up to 4-5 times faster than the M1 chip in certain applications. In particular, advanced software such as Maxon Redshift for 3D renderings or MATLAB for digital calculation is highlighted. Not really software intended for the general public then. The M4 Max chip is, for its part, the most powerful Apple chip to date and notably allows great performance on software like Final Cut Pro for editing in 4/8K and 120 frames per second.
Still on the power side, all MacBook Pro M4s now have 16 GB of RAM in their basic configuration. Enough to support even more demanding work on your software and applications, even those that are resource-intensive. Even more surprising: this improvement is now also offered on old MacBook Pro M3s.
The MacBook Pro M4 has new technology for its Liquid Retina XDR screen which greatly reduces reflections and disturbances that may occur. Enough to take advantage of the MacBook Pro M4 more effectively even when you use it outdoors in direct sunlight.
The 12 Mpx MacBook Pro webcam has also evolved and now includes “Center Stage” technology which allows the user to be followed if they move in front of the computer. Ideal if you’re on the move or you’re presenting something in front of your MacBook Pro M4.
Finally, the MacBook Pro M4 is equipped with 5th generation Thunderbolt ports for faster transfer speeds of up to 120 GB/s. Enough to help professionals who regularly have to transfer large files or folders between their MacBook and an external hard drive.
How much does the MacBook Pro M4 cost?
The MacBook Pro M4 is offered in different configurations. Each of them can, however, benefit from a discount of 100 euros with the Student profile which can be found on the official Apple website:
- MacBook Pro M4: from 1899 euros.
- MacBook Pro M4 Pro: from 2,399 euros.
- MacBook Pro M4 Max: from 3799 euros.
Each version is offered with a 14 or 16 inch screen. This choice can also impact the final price of the machine.
When is the MacBook Pro M4 release date?
The MacBook Pro M4 is available for pre-order from Wednesday October 30 on the official Apple website. Its release date is estimated at Friday November 8, 2024.