Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 48GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The M4 Max chip with a 40-core GPU and 48GB of unified memory delivers desktop-class performance for demanding 3D rendering and data science workflows. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with nano-texture glass hits 1000 nits sustained brightness, effectively eliminating glare in bright environments. This configuration is best for 3D artists and data scientists who need to run massive, memory-intensive simulations and renders away from a desk.
CPU Apple M4 Max
RAM 48 GB
Storage 4 TB
Screen 14.2" 3024x1964
GPU Apple (40-Core)
OS macOS
Weight 1.6 kg
Battery 72 Wh
91 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong storage (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong cpu (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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85/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q4 202595/100
Buyers praised the M4 Max's performance for demanding tasks, ease of customization, and smooth delivery process.
- Excellent performance for professional workflows like 6K video editing.
- Easy customization and helpful customer service from B&H.
- Smooth delivery process with flexible rescheduling options.
- Significant speed improvement over previous MacBook Air models.
- Q3 2025100/100
Buyers praised the laptop's exceptional performance for photo/video editing and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, with one noting the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower cost.
- Outstanding performance for heavy AI photo editing and 100 MP images without fan noise.
- Seamless integration with iOS devices, described as 'magic' by a first-time MacBook user.
- Excellent value: Pro model matches Max performance for video/graphics, saving $600.
- Brilliant service from B&H, with multiple mentions of positive purchase experience.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 Max |
| Cores | 16 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 48 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 4 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
| Battery | 72 Wh |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | 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) | 48 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 4096 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Apple (40-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) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 72 | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | 93.8 | 90.6 | 90.7 | 73.5 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 98.5 | 81.2 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.3 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 70.1 | 81.8 | 27.2 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.2 | 81.2 | 33.4 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 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 | 14.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall91
- AI/LLM71.9
- Gaming58.3
- Portability88.2
- Creator75.4
- Student83.9
- Business89.6
- Developer92.2
- Entertainment92.9
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