Apple MacBook Pro 14 - 2024

14.20", M4, 16 GB, 1000 GB, CH
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The MacBook Pro with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chip offers even more performance in a laptop powerhouse. With up to 24 hours of battery life and a fantastic 14" or 16" Liquid Retina XDR display with up to 1600 nits of peak brightness, it truly excels in every aspect.

Key specifications

Processor family
Apple
Memory
16 GB
SSD capacity
1000 GB
Operating System Version
Mac OS X 15 (Sequoia)
Image resolution
3024 x 1964 Pixels
Keyboard layout
Swiss
Graphics card model
Apple M4 10-Core
Item number
52511235

General information

Manufacturer
Apple
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
MW2X3SM/A
Release date
8.11.2024

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Silver

Application range

Notebook type
Multimedia laptop

Processor

Processor family
Apple
Processor type
M4
Number of processor cores
10 -Core
Number of performance cores
4 -Core
Number of efficiency cores
6 -Core
Number of threads
16

Memory

Memory
16 GB
Onboard memory
16 GB

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Integrated graphics

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Aluminium

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M4 10-Core

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M4 10-Core

Display properties

Display resolution
Retina
Image resolution
3024 x 1964 Pixels
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:10
Display functions
Ambient light sensor
Display size (inches)
14.20"
Screen surface
High gloss
Screen technology
Liquid Retina XDR
Panel technology
LED
Brightness
1000 cd/m²

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
1000 GB
SSD capacity
1000 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Card slots

Memory card type
SDXC

Connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 4
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 4 (3x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Data ports
Card reader (1x)
DisplayPort version
1.4

Operating system

Operating system
MacOS
Operating System Version
Mac OS X 15 (Sequoia)
Language
English, French, German, Italian
Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Dolby Amo's sound
Number of speakers
6 x
Audio channel
Stereo

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
12 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1920 x 1080 pixels
Camera resolution
12 Mpx

Safety

Safety
Fingerprint scanner

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Power capacity
72.40 Wh
Max. battery life
24 h
Power supply unit strength
70 W
USB Type C Power supply
70 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Swiss
Input device
Keyboard backlight

Case properties

Sensors
Ambient light sensor

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 m)

Repairability index

The reparability index
6.6

Product dimensions

Height
1.55 cm
Depth
22.12 cm
Width
31.26 cm
Weight
1.55 kg

Package dimensions

Length
35.40 cm
Width
26.40 cm
Height
7.90 cm
Weight
2.59 kg

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
    0,7 %
  • 2.Fujitsu
    1,3 %
  • 3.Huawei
    1,4 %
  • 4.Microsoft
    1,5 %
  • 5.Dell
    1,8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Samsung
    3 days
  • 2.Apple
    6 days
  • 2.HP
    6 days
  • 4.Acer
    8 days
  • 4.MSI
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.Lenovo
    3,8 %
  • 5.HP
    3,9 %
  • 6.Apple
    4,1 %
  • 7.Acer
    4,6 %
  • 8.ASUS
    4,7 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good93/100
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CT MagazinNotebooks im TestReleaseJuly 2025
  • PositiveHighly colourful, bright, matt IPS screen
  • PositiveHigh computing power
  • Negativeloud under continuous load
  • Negativeexpensive

In recent years, Apple's MacBook Pro 14" was not very attractive in its basic configuration: models with M1 to M3 were barely faster than passively cooled MacBook Air and could only operate one monitor in addition to the integrated display. With the newly released M4 generation, Apple has not only improved performance: The chip can finally control two additional displays...

Very good89/100
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notebookcheck.comSingle testReleaseMay 2025
  • PositiveHigh-quality and sturdy housing
  • Positivegreat display with accurate colours/optional matt version
  • PositiveExtremely high HDR brightness/increased SDR brightness
  • PositiveAlmost always extremely quiet in everyday life
  • PositiveM4 Pro with a significant increase in performance
  • PositiveImproved battery life
    Very good98/100
    MAC LIFE Logo
    MAC LIFESingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
    • Positivegreat display (with matt option)
    • PositiveSolid processor upgrade
    • Positivenow with 16 GB RAM as standard
    • NegativeUnfortunately, the camera still does not deliver very good image quality

    The almost perfect notebook. Only the mediocre camera leaves us slightly disgruntled.

    This test report belongs to a different type: MacBook Pro 14 - 2024 (14.20", M4, 16 GB, 512 GB, DE)
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    Spiegel TestsSingle testReleaseDecember 2024
    • PositiveVery good screen
    • Positive Nanotextured glass as an option
    • Positive High performance
    • NegativeHigh prices for memory upgrades
    • Negative High base price

    If you opt for the cheapest model of Apple's new notebooks, you get something for free: endurance. Two extra hours of battery life can make a considerable difference when travelling. The smallest MacBook Pro also offers almost everything else. It has the same number of ports as the more expensive versions and can be ordered with the same anti-glare display, which I definitely recommend for the manageable...