MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
2024A desktop-class studio you can close and carry.
Launch price $2,499Today $2,299
Then vs. now
8681Aging gracefully — only 5 points off its 2024 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 97 | 87 |
| Battery | 92 | 86 |
| Display | 96 | 90 |
| Build | 95 | 92 |
| Portability | 70 | 67 |
| Value | 68 | 64 |
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Our verdict
A desktop-class studio you can close and carry — the mini-LED display, speakers and M4 Pro performance are all reference-grade.
Pros
- Reference mini-LED HDR display
- Class-leading speakers
- Huge battery and Thunderbolt 5
Cons
- Heavy at 2.14 kg
- Expensive
- Overkill for light workloads
Best for: Creative pros who need a portable workstation and a stellar screen.
Specifications
Core
- Chip
- Apple M4 Pro (14-core)
- RAM
- 24–48 GB
- Display
- 16.2" mini-LED 120 Hz, 1600 nits HDR
- Battery life
- Up to 24 h
Body
- Weight
- 2.14 kg
- Thickness
- 16.8 mm
- Ports
- 3× TB5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe
- Speakers
- 6-speaker, class-leading