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Apple Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2024)

Apple / laptop / 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2024) is a BenchVerdict lab profile built around M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU, Apple M4 Max, Apple M4 Max GPU, CPU Multi-Core 25700 points, Wi-Fi runtime 13 h.

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Decisive numbers

The first read before the deep dive: these are the values that shape the verdict and comparison.

Battery CapacityMethod72.4 WhLab measured

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Battery VideoMethod18 hLab measured

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Battery Video Streaming RatedMethod18 hLab measured

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Battery WebMethod13 hLab measured

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RAM CapacityMethod48 GBLab measured

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WeightMethod1.62 kgLab measured

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Verdict mechanics

What changes the verdict

A product wins when the strong numbers fit the job and the weak numbers stay manageable.

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85Score

Sustained load

Cooling discipline

A fast laptop only keeps its rank when the chassis holds performance without turning loud too quickly.

Mobility

Weight and battery balance

Premium notebooks gain points when power, runtime, display, and carry weight stay in the same lane.

Back to productsOldest value: 2026-05-11Standard unit set

Student

59.1 score

Balance aus Akku, Gewicht und Alltagsleistung im Budget-Kontext.

Coverage 70 %

Battery Web50.0 / 0.25

Weight64.4 / 0.20

CPU Single-Core84.6 / 0.15

Display Brightness33.3 / 0.10

Fehlende Daten für dieses Profil: System Performance Rating, Speaker Loudness, Wireless Throughput.

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2024): gaming heat and daily calm in the real verdict on gaming nights

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2024) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (25700 points)
+ Directly comparable hard numbers
+ Usable Wi-Fi runtime (13 h)

Cons

- Availability and configuration mix still matter
- Sustained load, battery, and weight show how realistic the peak really is.

Specifications

Configurations

M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 14-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM: 48 GB
CPU: Apple M4 Max
GPU: Apple M4 Max GPU
Depth: 221.2 mm
Platform: macOS
Memory type: unified memory
Width: 312.6 mm
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
CPU cores: 16
Gpu Cores: 40
Height: 15.5 mm
Weight: 1.62 kg
Battery: 72.4 Wh
Model year: 2024
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M4 Max 16CPU 40GPU
Panel: Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor: 14.2 in
Display size: 14.2 in
Power adapter: 96 W
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 3024x1964
Neural Engine Cores: 16
Memory Bandwidth Gbps: 546
Display Brightness Sdr Nits: 1000
Display Brightness Hdr Peak Nits: 1600

Deep dive

Measurements by group

Open the groups that matter for your decision. The top verdict numbers stay above; this area is for the full measurement trail.

Battery4 measurements+

Battery CapacityMethod72.4 WhLab measured

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Battery VideoMethod18 hLab measured

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Battery Video Streaming RatedMethod18 hLab measured

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Battery WebMethod13 hLab measured

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Build / Portability2 measurements+

RAM CapacityMethod48 GBLab measured

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WeightMethod1.62 kgLab measured

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Display3 measurements+

Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Performance19 measurements+

CPU Multi-CoreMethod25700 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod3885 pointsLab measured

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Device Battery CapacityMethod72.4 WhLab measured

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Device CPU CoresMethod16 coresLab measured

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Device DepthMethod221.2 mmLab measured

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Device Display HDR Peak BrightnessMethod1600 nitsLab measured

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Device Display Refresh RateMethod120 HzLab measured

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Device Display SDR BrightnessMethod1000 nitsLab measured

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Device Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device Form FactorMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device GPU CoresMethod40 coresLab measured

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Device HeightMethod15.5 mmLab measured

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Device Memory BandwidthMethod546 GB/sLab measured

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Device Memory CapacityMethod48 GBLab measured

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Device Neural Engine CoresMethod16 coresLab measured

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Device Power AdapterMethod96 wattsLab measured

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Device WeightMethod1.62 kgLab measured

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Device WidthMethod312.6 mmLab measured

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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod186798 pointsLab measured

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Power AdapterMethod96 WLab measured

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