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Technical Specifications for MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024)
A comprehensive technical guide for the 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro or M4 Max chips, covering display, battery, connectivity, and hardware specifications.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document provides the technical specifications for the 14-inch MacBook Pro (2024 model) equipped with M4 Pro or M4 Max chips. It outlines hardware capabilities, display performance, connectivity options, and environmental standards to assist users in understanding the device's technical limits and features.
Chip and Performance
The device is available with either the Apple M4 Pro or M4 Max chip. Key features include:
- M4 Pro: Up to 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and 273GB/s memory bandwidth.
- M4 Max: Up to 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and up to 546GB/s memory bandwidth.
- Media Engine: Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, and AV1 decode.
Display
The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features:
- Resolution: 3024x1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch.
- Brightness: 1,000 nits sustained full-screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only), up to 1,000 nits SDR brightness.
- Refresh Rates: ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz; fixed rates include 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, and 60.00Hz.
Battery and Power
The device includes a 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. Battery life varies by configuration, with up to 22 hours of video streaming for M4 Pro models and up to 18 hours for M4 Max models. Fast-charge capability is supported using the 96W USB-C Power Adapter.
Charging and Expansion
The MacBook Pro features the following ports:
- SDXC card slot
- HDMI port
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- MagSafe 3 port
- Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports supporting charging, DisplayPort, and data transfer speeds up to 120Gb/s.
Operating Requirements
- Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
- Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
- Operating altitude: Tested up to 3,000 metres
Manufacturer information
Apple Inc.
Practical help
Common problems
Battery life is shorter than expected.
Battery life varies by use and configuration. Ensure display brightness is set to moderate levels and background processes are minimized.
External display not reaching desired resolution.
Check the specific display support limits for your chip (M4 Pro vs M4 Max). M4 Max supports up to four external displays, while M4 Pro supports up to two.
Before use
- Verify the included power adapter (70W or 96W) matches your specific model configuration.
- Ensure the environment is within the operating temperature range of 10° to 35° C.
- Check that your accessories are compatible with Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Specs in practice
- Unified Memory
- High-bandwidth, low-latency memory integrated into the chip architecture for faster performance.
Model compatibility
- Apple Intelligence is available in beta on Mac models with M1 and later.
- Wi-Fi 6E is available only in countries and regions where supported.
- iPhone Mirroring availability depends on region and device compatibility.
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