Reviewers LikedAll the I/O of the pricier MacBook ProsGood size and reasonable weight for everyday useSame solid design as previous modelStarts with 16GB of RAM (Finally)Over 18 hours of battery lifeGreat speakersBrighter display than beforeNew webcam is sharp and clearReviewers Didn't LikeDesk View webcam feature is low-res and overly distortedOnly two external displays supported in the M4 and M4 Pro modelsSpace black finish can still be a little smudgyApple Intelligence features are limited right nowRAM and SSD upgrade pricing is absurdOnly comes with 512 GB SSD storage at base priceGraphics lag behind last year's top-end M3 Pro and M3 MaxNo Wi-Fi 7No Face IDAwkward vent placementCompetitors and Related Products Our editors hand-pick related products using a variety of criteria: direct competitors targeting the same market segment, or devices that are similar in size, performance, or feature sets. Expert reviews and ratings 90 The MacBook Pro M4 isnt quite as pro in the performance stakes as the M4 Pro and M4 Max models, but by offering several improvements over the MacBook Air M3 including a seriously better display and far more ports this is easily the best all-round MacBook option on the market in 2025 and the easiest to recommend entry-level MacBook Pro in years. By TrustedReviews on February 10, 2025 100 Some notable upgrades but none hugely significant its another incremental upgrade for the M4 MacBook Pro. By ExpertReviews on December 02, 2024 90 The biggest difference this time is that the entry-level MacBook Pro doesnt really feel like a compromise. The base configuration has enough memory and storage to be actually worth considering, and it has all the ports and creature comforts of the higher-end Pros. Even the nano-texture screen upgrade feels worth it. For the first time in a long time, it actually feels like a Pro. By The Verge on November 07, 2024 90 The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 is a luxurious device. M4 is a powerful chip, and you finally start at 16GB of performance. If you can afford it, opt for the nano-texture display, which is stunning. But RAM and SSD pricing is jaw-droppingly, high, and Apple Intelligence still needs time to bake. By Tom's Hardware on November 07, 2024 92 Apples 14-inch MacBook Pro is better than ever thanks to its M4 chips, Thunderbolt 5 support and slightly brighter screens. By Engadget on November 07, 2024 80 The MacBook Pro 14 with M4 is a solid laptop that outperforms PCs, but it's not standing out as much as it should for the price. By Gizmodo on November 07, 2024 90 The MacBook Pro M4 offers amazing battery life and faster performance along with clever Apple Intelligence features, but the nano-texture display steals the show for me. I also like the sharper 12MP webcam and additional Thunderbolt port, but the SSD is slower than I expected. By Tom's Guide on November 07, 2024 80 It's a dead ringer for 2023's model, but Apple's M4 MacBook Pro remains a portable content-creation powerhouse, thanks to a beefed-up processor, smart AI features, and seemingly endless battery life. By PCMag on November 07, 2024 90 The MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 is a pro-grade portable that impresses in every area. It's a pleasure to use, and rises to meet virtually any challenge. It joins Apple's pantheon of excellent laptops, and will duly take its place at or near the top of our best laptops list. By TechRadar on November 07, 2024 100 No laptop is so perfect that it can't be improved, but the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 comes as close as any I've ever reviewed. By LaptopMag on November 07, 2024Load More Reviews