Apple
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max
A solid mid-range laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 14.2 in.
59/100
14.2 inApple M4 Pro16-core GPU36 GB1000 GB24 hours
£2,930best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Touchscreen
- HDR
- HDMI
- Above-average peak brightness
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size14.2 "
Panel typeLiquid Retina XDR
Resolution3024
Peak brightness1600 nits
TouchscreenYes
HDRYes
Design and build
Weight1.62 kg
Performance
CPUApple M4 Pro
CPU cores14
GPU16
GPU VRAM36 GB
Memory and storage
RAM36 GB
RAM typeUnified Memory
Storage1000 GB
Storage typeSSD
Battery
Battery life24 hours
Battery capacity72.4
Ports
USB-C ports3
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5
HDMIYes
SD card readerYes
3.5 mm jackYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Audio and webcam
Speakers6
Webcam12 MP
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3
Software
Operating systemmacOS
Release
Announced2024
More specs
USB c ports3
Dci p3 coverage100 %
Max brightness1600 nits
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple MacBook Pro M4 Max vs Razer Razer Blade 18 (2023)
Apple MacBook Pro M4 MaxRazer Blade 18 (2023)
| AppleApple MacBook Pro M4 MaxThis page | RazerRazer Blade 18 (2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Size | 14.2 " | 18 " |
| Weight | 1.62 kgBetter | 15.8 kg |
| RAM | 36 GBBetter | 32 GB |
| Storage | 1000 GB | 8000 GBBetter |
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
| GPU | 16 | RTX 4080 |
Who it's for
Is the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other laptops, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max?
Its touchscreen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Razer Blade 18 (2023)?
The Razer Blade 18 (2023) scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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