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MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro pairs a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory and three Thunderbolt 5 ports in the standard configuration. Memory and SSD capacity are configurable at purchase, while the 2.14kg chassis prioritizes screen area over light travel weight.
Buying verdict
Choose the 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro when its large XDR display, long Apple-rated battery life and three Thunderbolt 5 ports serve a real production workflow. Skip it when a 2.14kg laptop or purchase-time-only memory and storage choices do not fit the way you work.
Score
8.7 / 10
Reference price
$2,299
Released
Nov 8, 2024
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 30, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 19 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want video editing and pro development.
- Skip it if the m4 pro model weighs 2.14kg before its 140w adapter and cable.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display supports P3, 1,000,000:1 contrast and ProMotion up to 120Hz
- M4 Pro configuration includes a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine and hardware media engines
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 and a headphone jack cover common production peripherals
Cons
- The M4 Pro model weighs 2.14kg before its 140W adapter and cable
- M4 Pro memory stops at 48GB; higher capacities belong to M4 Max configurations
- Apple lists configurable memory and storage at purchase, not user-serviceable upgrades
Key specs
- Display
- 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Source cited
- Panel Type
- mini-LED XDR Source cited
- Refresh Rate
- ProMotion up to 120Hz Source cited
- Resolution
- 3456 x 2234 Source cited
- Processor
- Apple M4 Pro: 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine and 273GB/s memory bandwidth Source cited
- Graphics
- Integrated 20-core Apple GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing Source cited
- Memory
- 24GB unified memory; configurable to 48GB with M4 Pro Varies by configuration
- Memory Type
- Unified memory Source cited
Buying scores
Performance
9.6
Battery
8.7
Portability
7.4
Display
9.6
Keyboard
8.9
Value
7.5
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Walmart
Sources and verification
- Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2024) technical specifications · Apple · accessed Jul 30, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Display, Processor, Memory, Storage, Battery, Ports, Weight, Panel Type, Refresh Rate, Resolution, Graphics, Memory Type, Charging, Wireless, Dimensions, Build, Keyboard, Webcam, Operating System
Editorial specification note
Apple's exact 16-inch 2024 MacBook Pro technical-specifications page was checked on 2026-07-30. This entry covers the M4 Pro configuration; M4 Max-only memory, SSD and GPU options are not attributed to the M4 Pro model.
Editorial price note
Apple US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
20 tracked specs across 9 groups · 19 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Display
- Display
- 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Source cited
- Panel Type
- mini-LED XDR Source cited
- Refresh Rate
- ProMotion up to 120Hz Source cited
- Resolution
- 3456 x 2234 Source cited
| Display | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Source cited |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | mini-LED XDR Source cited |
| Refresh Rate | ProMotion up to 120Hz Source cited |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 Source cited |
Performance
- Processor
- Apple M4 Pro: 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine and 273GB/s memory bandwidth Source cited
- Graphics
- Integrated 20-core Apple GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing Source cited
- Memory
- 24GB unified memory; configurable to 48GB with M4 Pro Varies by configuration
- Memory Type
- Unified memory Source cited
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro: 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine and 273GB/s memory bandwidth Source cited |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Integrated 20-core Apple GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing Source cited |
| Memory | 24GB unified memory; configurable to 48GB with M4 Pro Varies by configuration |
| Memory Type | Unified memory Source cited |
Storage
- Storage
- 512GB SSD; configurable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB with M4 Pro Varies by configuration
| Storage | 512GB SSD; configurable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB with M4 Pro Varies by configuration |
|---|
Battery
- Battery
- 100Wh lithium-polymer; Apple rates M4 Pro for up to 24 hours video streaming or 17 hours wireless web Varies by configuration
- Charging
- 140W USB-C power adapter with USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable; fast-charge capable Source cited
| Battery | 100Wh lithium-polymer; Apple rates M4 Pro for up to 24 hours video streaming or 17 hours wireless web Varies by configuration |
|---|---|
| Charging | 140W USB-C power adapter with USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable; fast-charge capable Source cited |
Connectivity
- Ports
- MagSafe 3, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, up to 120Gb/s), HDMI, SDXC and 3.5mm headphone jack Source cited
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6E Source cited
| Ports | MagSafe 3, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, up to 120Gb/s), HDMI, SDXC and 3.5mm headphone jack Source cited |
|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E Source cited |
Design
- Weight
- 2.14kg (M4 Pro) Source cited
- Dimensions
- 35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68cm Source cited
- Build
- Aluminium enclosure (Apple lists 100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure) Source cited
| Weight | 2.14kg (M4 Pro) Source cited |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68cm Source cited |
| Build | Aluminium enclosure (Apple lists 100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure) Source cited |
Input
- Keyboard
- Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and 78/79 keys by regional layout Varies by configuration
- Webcam
- 12MP Center Stage camera Source cited
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and 78/79 keys by regional layout Varies by configuration |
|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera Source cited |
Software
- Operating System
- macOS Source cited
| Operating System | macOS Source cited |
|---|
Serviceability
- Upgradability
- Configurable memory and SSD capacity are listed at purchase; user-upgradeability is not stated on the cited Apple technical-specs page Needs confirmation
| Upgradability | Configurable memory and SSD capacity are listed at purchase; user-upgradeability is not stated on the cited Apple technical-specs page Needs confirmation |
|---|