Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro 2024, 24GB, 512GB SSD, Space Black
The M4 Pro 14-core chip and 20-core GPU with ray tracing deliver a substantial performance leap for demanding workflows, complemented by a 16.2-inch 3456x2234 Mini-LED display with 1000 nits sustained brightness. The optional nano-texture glass effectively reduces glare in bright environments, and the 100Wh battery provides all-day endurance for professional tasks. This laptop is best for developers and researchers compiling large codebases or engineers running complex simulations who need sustained multi-core performance.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong port selection (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
- Below average portability (12th percentile)
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202697/100
Buyers praise the M4 MacBook Pro's speed, display, battery life, and build quality. A few note missing accessories and a loose MagSafe connector.
- Exceptional performance for creative work, video editing, and multitasking without lag.
- Stunning display, long battery life, and premium design are frequently highlighted.
- MagSafe connector can disconnect when moving the laptop; some miss USB-A ports.
- One open-box unit arrived missing the MagSafe charging cable.
- Q4 202595/100
Buyers praise the M4 Pro chip's performance for video editing and battery life, with one noting a smooth upgrade from an older model.
- Battery lasts days between charges, a major improvement over older models.
- M4 Pro chip handles 4K video editing and RAW footage effortlessly.
- Some users note increased size/weight and missing function keys from older models.
- Overall satisfaction with upgrade ease and value for the price.
- Q2 2025100/100
Buyers praised fast delivery, easy migration, and significant speed improvements. The MacBook is seen as reliable with excellent battery life.
- Fast delivery and easy setup, including migration from old Mac.
- Significant speed improvements for daily tasks and business use.
- Excellent battery life and overall reliability.
- Overall fantastic buying experience from B&H.
Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro |
| Cores | 14 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M4 Pro 20-core |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
| Color Gamut | Wide color (P3) |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 2.1 kg / 4.7 lbs |
| Battery | 100 Wh |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 24 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Apple M4 Pro 20-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro | 92.3 | 77.9 | 65 | 99.3 | 99.8 | 11.7 | 51 | 90.8 | 98.1 | 99.1 | 14.9 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 98.9 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.4 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 70 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.2 | 81.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
| Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 12.6 | 89.8 | 90.8 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall77.8
- AI/LLM48.4
- Gaming46.7
- Portability52.3
- Creator68.5
- Student70.6
- Business72.8
- Developer86.9
- Entertainment81.2
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