Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" 2024, 24GB, 1TB SSD
The 14-core Apple M4 Pro chip delivers strong multi-threaded performance for demanding workflows, paired with a generous 24GB of unified memory. The 14.2-inch display offers excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it a reliable tool for visual tasks, though the retailer's opt-out of Bill 29 means post-warranty service parts are not guaranteed. This machine is best for students and business users who prioritize macOS, build quality, and raw CPU power over gaming capability.
CPU Apple M4 Pro
RAM 24 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 14.2"
GPU M4 GPU
OS macOS
61 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong gpu (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong storage (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)
- Below average screen (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro |
| Cores | 14 |
Graphics
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 24 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14.2" |
Physical
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" | 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) | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 14.2" | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | M4 GPU | 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 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" | 92.3 | 77.9 | 56.5 | 3.5 | 19.9 | 61.9 | 65.2 | 98.1 | 55.8 | 0 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 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 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 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 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall61.3
- AI/LLM45.8
- Gaming20.2
- Portability64.5
- Creator30.4
- Student61.5
- Business64.6
- Developer63.5
- Entertainment53.7
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